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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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This Is the Most Expensive Airbnb in the Country

Airbnb has made it more affordable to travel, as the site is filled with rentable spaces far cheaper than a stay at a hotel. The opposite is true, as well. By that we mean, you can also choose to spend far more and stay in something a bit more luxurious…

By Mike Newman
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‘Game of Thrones’ Ice Hotel

Game of Thrones fans have some time to kill before Daenerys's dragons rain fire down on some White Walkers. If you're looking for a place to twiddle your thumbs, consider a stay at the SnowVillage, a resort built of ice and snow that draws inspiration from HBO's hit show. Developed…

By Mike Newman
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Summit Prairie Lookout

Anyone who's played Firewatch knows that a lookout tower is the ideal place to take in the scenery. All those shades of orange when the sun sets and all the lush green swaths of land are best appreciated from above. Now you can live a little of the game--without the whole…

By Mike Newman
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The Coeda House Is Built Like a Tree

With the large protruding roof reminiscent of a tree's crown, it's easy to see the inspiration behind the Coeda House. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the building steals its form from a large, shade-offering tree. That unique design was not chosen just for aesthetics, though we'd argue those are…

By Mike Newman
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The Budapest Cafe Is Inspired by Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’

Wes Anderson is one of our favorite filmmakers because of his distinct visual and cinematic style. Now, thanks to The Budapest Cafe, a new spot in Chengdu, China, you have a chance to experience some Wes Anderson in real life. Conceived of and brought to life by Melbourne-based studio Biasol, this…

By Cooper Fleishman
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