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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

The swim shorts, half-zip, and retro runners that became the 20% of my summer wardrobe doing 80% of the work.

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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Kimo Hut

Just outside the small town of Gundagai in New South Wales, Australia, is where you'll find the Kimo Estate, a luxury venue on a working 7,000-acre farm. They can accommodate up to 28 people on the farm for weddings, receptions and the like, but it's JR's Hut that really has…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Spy Hill Was Built for One of the First American Undercover Agents

Enoch Crosby was a spy during the Revolution, attending a meeting of British loyalists and relaying the information acquired to help jail the others in attendance. When he wasn't running covert ops, Crosby was kicking back at Spy Hill, a colonial estate in the heart of the Hudson Valley. You…

By Mike Newman
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Prince’s Island Estate

A long and winding purple driveway leads to Prince's former island getaway on Turks and Caicos. That drive could soon lead your car to your new home, if you're willing to spend pop superstar-level cash. The late-singer's 1,000+ sq ft pad is up for auction and is the epitome of…

By Mike Newman
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Truck Surf Hotel

If you and some friends want to catch a few waves but aren't anywhere near the surf, consider booking the Truck Surf Hotel, a mobile surfing getaway that takes you right to the edge of the water. The truck takes you and a handful of guests to the coast of…

By Mike Newman
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Wayaland Is a Floating City

We don't want to go all doom and gloom on you, but the whole climate change thing could very well present a bevy of major issues. This isn't breaking news. If you live in a coastal city, you may want to swap your car for a jet ski. Or, better…

By Mike Newman
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