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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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Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant Is Coming to Norway

The best meals aren't just about the food; they're about the experience. If you subscribe to that belief, you'll want to book a ticket to Norway to visit the latest creation from Snøhetta. The architecture firm just unveiled the plans for Europe's first underwater restaurant, and judging by the pictures,…

By Mike Newman
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Richard Branson Turned a WWII Ship Into an Underwater Work of Art

What you see here is a work of art you can only view in person if you dive off the coast of Virgin Gorda of the British Virgin Islands. BVI Art Reef, a project spearheaded by Richard Branson and a slew of artists and philanthropists, found a decaying World War…

By Mike Newman
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PlansMatter Is the Airbnb For Fans of Great Architecture

If you're a fan of great architecture, it must be a let down every time you have to book a hotel or Airbnb. To find something truly remarkable is next to impossible. That's where PlansMatter comes in. PlansMatter is like Airbnb, only all the listings are stunning works of art.…

By Mike Newman
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You Can Get Paid to Live in a National Park

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is on the hunt for a modern-day Thoreau. They want a person to live inside old guard station cabins situated throughout Colorado's San Juan National Forest. So what's the catch with this dream job for the aspiring hermit? Well, you do have to care for…

By Mike Newman
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Guntu Is a Floating Hotel That Travels Japan’s Inland Sea

There are plenty of luxury options when it comes to staying on the high seas, but the newest thing out of of Japanese is completely unlike the yachts and cruise ships you're familiar with. Guntu is a floating hotel that travels Japan's inland sea in a combination of boutique luxury…

By Cooper Fleishman
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