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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
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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
From Medieval Streets to Whisky Islands: The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip From Medieval Streets to Whisky Islands: The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip
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From Medieval Streets to Whisky Islands: The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip

After traveling across the country to coastal villages and buzzing cities, here’s my 6-day Scotland guide for every type of traveler.

By Hayley Domin
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The Story of The Gumball 3000: The World’s Most Lavish Rally

If you own a supercar, have an abundance of money, and want to take part in one of the most epic adventures of all time, you should probably sign up for Gumball 3000. The once underground rally has become a global phenomenon filled with parties, celebrities, and sightseeing at insane…

By Mike Newman
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Stay at an Airbnb Under Water and Surrounded by Sharks

From ski lodges to yurts, there are plenty of interesting places you can find for your next vacation using Airbnb. None, however, come close to the absurdity of their latest listing. If you're up for it, you can enter to win an overnight stay in a shark tank. Yes, your tiny…

By Mike Newman
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The World of Beer Is Looking for an Intern to Travel the World and Drink Beer

Internships are often filled with mindless tasks, coffee runs, and grabbing things from the printer because Henry from accounting is too damn lazy to get off his ass. Not this one. The World of Beer is currently looking for three interns to travel the world this summer and drink lots of…

By Mike Newman
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Italy’s Starlight Room Is a Cabin on Top of a Mountain

There's nothing quite like a vacation in one of the more remote parts of Italy, but if you want something completely off the beaten path and you like spending time on the slopes, there's nothing better than The Starlight Room. Situated in the Dolomites near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, The Starlight…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Skyslide Is a Glass Slide on an LA Skyscraper

Those who were excited by London's Sky Pool but felt a need for speed should take a trip to Los Angeles this spring. Opening on March 18, the OUE Skyspace LA will be the state's highest open-air observation deck, standing 1,000 feet off the ground. And while taking in the view…

By Mike Newman
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