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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
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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 Amazing Race’ For Everyday People: Taking a Tour With Competitours

“Tonight we will be sleeping in…” Ari Charlestein, owner and “Evil Genius” for the competition-based tour company Competitours, begins to tell a group full of people who are all hanging from the edges of their seats. “Actually, no, let’s make this a challenge,” he says. “Every team needs to WhatsApp…

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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What It’s Like to Wander the Ice Caves of Iceland

My grandparents had a place in the Poconos up until I was in college, and I grew up going in and out of the Appalachians. Over time, I learned enough to be able to rattle off a few fun facts about the mountains here and there: They’re one of the…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Eastside Bowl Delivers Retro Charm and a Ton of Fun

If you've ever wanted to live out your Big Lebowski dreams then head to Nashville and pay a visit to Eastside Bowl. Built within a former K-Mart, Eastside Bowl is a meticulously crafted space offering food, drinks, and of course bowling. Inside the 33,000-square-foot bowling alley you'll find a diner,…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 8 Best Cities For Beer Lovers To Visit This Summer

Summer is the perfect time for a classic American road trip. And while some may center their trips on the myriad amusement parks, beach towns, or roadside monuments that dot the United States, for beer lovers, a road trip is the perfect opportunity to try beers from breweries they'd never…

By Christopher Osburn
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London Buying Guide: Where To Find the Best Menswear On Your Next Trip

In early June, I touched down in Dulles after spending a few days in England. It was my first time in the U.K. and I can admit, I may have gone a little shopping crazy. I took an extra carry-on to stuff full of new clothes and, yes, I even…

By Brett Braley
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