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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Cool Material
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
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The Cool Material Valentine’s Day Guides, 2026

Gifts for her, gifts for him, and solo trips for you.

By Cool Material
The Cool Material Valentine’s Day Guides, 2026
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The Cool Way to Skip Valentine’s Day (Hint: Leave Town)

From heartbreak butlers to experiences designed for solo travelers, these are the anti-Valentine's trips to treat yourself to.

By Hayley Domin
Coolest Solo Trips for 2026
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What to Get Him for Valentine’s Day (When He Says He Doesn’t Need Anything)

A list of things he didn’t ask for but would love to receive.

By Cool Material
Cool Gifts for Men Valentine’s Day 2026
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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her, With Taste

Our roundup of Valentine’s gifts that feel considered, not performative.

By Cool Material
Coolest Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her 2026
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The Classics, Minus the Booze

The 6 mocktails every guy should know how to make.

By Christopher Osburn
Classic Mocktail Recipes