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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
By Cool Material
The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico
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The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico

From jungle-lined fairways to greens hanging over the Sea of Cortez, consider this our fantasy nine-hole round through Mexico.

By Cool Material
The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure
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The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure

ROAM’s Large Carry-On and Duffel handled a week of work, wine, race cars, and everything in between.

By Travis Haley
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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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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META-Project Ski Overlook

When the owners of the Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in China's Jilin province decided to add a man-made element to their resort with almost 20 miles of slopes, they turned to Beijing-based META-Project to create an overlook and observatory that would add to the entire experience without detracting from the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Svart Is an Energy-Positive Hotel in the Arctic Circle

Snøhetta is a name you're familiar with if you frequent this site, as we've featured a couple of the firm's otherworldly structures. It should come as no surprise, then, that the latest is once again incredibly unique and absolutely stunning. Svart is a new hotel in the Arctic Circle that's…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Places in the U.S. to Visit This Year, According to Lonely Planet

It's the time of year when the travel bug hits hardest. You've been cooped up inside all winter and are dying for a little exploration. Before you plan your big 2018 adventure, however, listen up. Lonely Planet just unveiled its list of the 10 U.S. destinations you should consider before the…

By Mike Newman
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This Home Lets You Keep an Eye on Your Car

If you're a car lover who dropped a considerable amount of money on your ride, leaving it in the garage isn't ideal. Don't you want to bask in all its glory? If so, give Millimeter Interior Design a ring and have them construct for you what they constructed for a…

By Mike Newman
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Spend a Few Nights On-Board the Vessel From ‘Blue Planet II’

If, during your umpteenth viewing of Blue Planet II, you think to yourself, "Hey, I'd really like to see some of these animals IRL," you're in luck. Airbnb and BBC Worldwide have partnered to offer a pair of lucky people a two-night, three-day stay on-board the Alucia, the oceanic research and…

By Mike Newman
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