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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story
By Lanny Fuller
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The Hotel Redefining Charleston Charm

By Cool Material
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How This Cryptic Vinegar Estate in Germany Sparked My Cocktail Shrub Era

A candlelit vinegar cellar in rural Germany, a bizarre tasting tour, and the unexpected trip that turned me into a homemade cocktail shrub evangelist.

By Brandon Withrow
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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

This coastal Jalisco town has long attracted artists, celebrities, and discerning travelers. Here's how to do it right.

By Cool Material
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The Nicest Boutique Hotels in the U.S. for Your Next City Trip

Don’t bother with the big hotel chains. They’re nice, but they don’t offer much in the way of character, personalization, or memories. A boutique hotel offers all three. They’re usually owned by a more local organization, put a ton of effort into capturing the atmosphere of wherever they’re located, and…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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This Luxury Resort Is Built Inside a Cave

We've wanted our own cave since we first read a Batman comic book. Here we are now, many moons later, and still no cave. WTF? Well, finally, we're about to get a little of that sweet, sweet cave action, because we're booking a night at Beckham Creek Cave, a luxurious…

By Mike Newman
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This Prefab Cabin Is Built to Withstand the Elements

The views of nature in the town of Vilches, Chile, can best be described with words like "picturesque," "idyllic" and "breathtaking." The downside is the extreme weather conditions. That's why this prefab cabin from TuCroquis had to be built to withstand everything from sweltering heat to mountains of snow. Those…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Bud and Breakfast Is Airbnb for Cannabis Friendly Homes

So you want to book at trip to Denver to enjoy the wonders of legal marijuana? That's fine and dandy, but don't expect to find any hotels keen on you burning one down while ordering room service. That's where Bud and Breakfast comes in. Bud and Breakfast is a lot…

By Mike Newman
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One of the World’s Most Gorgeous Restaurants Is for Sale

Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential scared us out of the restaurant business for life. With Äscher, a restaurant located in the Swiss Alps, for sale, we're reconsidering our stance. Äscher was purchased by Nicole and Bernhard Knechtle-Fritsche in 2014, but as the restaurant received more and more press for its incredible location and stunning views,…

By Mike Newman
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