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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture
By Lola Méndez
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
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Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Bourbon has never been bigger. And somehow, it still has secrets.

By Lanny Fuller
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Unbreakable Style: Meet Carl Friedrik’s Signature Luxury Luggage

Experience the durability of Carl Friedrik luggage—crafted for global travelers who demand both style and substance.

By Cool Material
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Universal Reveals Epic Universe Theme Park

Get ready to buckle up for an adventure of epic proportions! Universal has unveiled the tantalizing details for its highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park, set to open its gates in 2025. Picture this: five immersive worlds, each accessed through captivating portal entryways. At the heart of it all lies…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 5 Best Travel Shoes To Get You Through Any Trip

Packing for a trip can be stressful, and choosing the right shoes can be one of the most challenging parts. You want to be comfortable, stylish, and practical all at once. Most importantly, you need to be able to walk–a lot–in potentially varying weather conditions. Those flimsy beach flip flops…

By Cool Material
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An Ode to Oklahoma Style Barbecue

You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…

By Johnny Motley
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London’s Secret World War II Tunnels Will Be Open to Public

Beneath the bustling streets of London lies a hidden gem with a rich history – the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels. Built as a wartime shelter during WWII, these mile-long tunnels have seen it all. From housing MI6's covert Special Operations Executive to serving as the communication lifeline between the White House…

By John A. Paradiso
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