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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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This Light Bridge Installation Looks Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Movie

Phillip K. Smith's installations are unlike anything else out there. Ever since we saw "Lucid Stead," a mirrored abode he built in 2013, we knew we were going to love everything Smith concocts. That holds true with his latest, The Detroit Skybridge project. Smith turned the pedestrian overpass into something…

By Mike Newman
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‘Museum of the Moon’ Is a Traveling Replica of the Moon

We might not all have the means to travel to the moon (yet!), but we're willing to bet that many given the opportunity would quickly jump at the chance. Museum of the Moon is a touring sculpture from UK artist Luke Jerram that takes you one step closer to experiencing the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Stay in This ’80s-Inspired Airbnb

When it comes to unique, interesting and noteworthy stays, Airbnb has a lot of options. You can set up camp in one of the many cheap Airbnb stays. You can stay in the best log cabins on Airbnb. You even have options for the best castles on Airbnb. Now, you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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This Road Trip Takes You To the Best Food in the U.S.

We're always game for a road trip that takes us to the corners of the country we've never seen before. We're also always game for trying regional dishes done right. This map, composed by Orbitz, brings those two things together in the form of The Ultimate U.S. Foodie Trip. Our…

By Mike Newman
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The Nicest Boutique Hotels in the U.S. for Your Next City Trip

Don’t bother with the big hotel chains. They’re nice, but they don’t offer much in the way of character, personalization, or memories. A boutique hotel offers all three. They’re usually owned by a more local organization, put a ton of effort into capturing the atmosphere of wherever they’re located, and…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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