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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
Transportation
Venus Aerospace Stargazer Spaceplane

It's not often we get to use the term hypersonic aircraft twice in just a couple of weeks, but here we are. The rendering you see here is known as the Venus Aerospace Stargazer, and it's meant for passenger travel at speeds of up to Mach 9 (over 6,900 MPH).…

By Amos Kwon
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Finding World War II Artifacts on the Beaches of Iceland

My dad’s been pushing for a family Iceland trip for years. I’ve been resistant, not because I’m averse to all things Nordic, but because Iceland was one of the epicenters of the massive upheaval that came from cheap airfare, when suburban white millennials were discovering the power of words cultured…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Transportation
Destinus Hypersonic Jet

The upcoming Destinus Hypersonic Jet wants to propel passengers at more than five times the speed of sound (1,715 meters/second). It also wants to use hydrogen fuel to reach those speeds. This should make longer international flights significantly shorter in duration. The sleek aircraft is currently in development and prototype…

By Amos Kwon
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You Can Book a Night at The Crown & Anchor, Ted Lasso’s Favorite Pub

With the latest season of Apple TV+'s hit show Ted Lasso returning this month, we've all been struck with football fever. The charming and sweet show has earned plenty of fans and the series is rewarding those diehards with an exciting opportunity to spend a night in The Crown &…

By John A. Paradiso
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Hang Out with Seth Rogen at the House Plant Bungalow

Seth Rogen's cannabis-infused lifestyle and homegoods brand House Plant has quickly become a favorite of the Cool Material team. Now, House Plant is offering an exclusive experience with Seth Rogen himself by partnering with Airbnb for a charming getaway weekend. The Los Angeles midcentury modern bungalow has been decked out…

By John A. Paradiso
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