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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 Luxury Resort Is Built Inside a Cave

We've wanted our own cave since we first read a Batman comic book. Here we are now, many moons later, and still no cave. WTF? Well, finally, we're about to get a little of that sweet, sweet cave action, because we're booking a night at Beckham Creek Cave, a luxurious…

By Mike Newman
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This Prefab Cabin Is Built to Withstand the Elements

The views of nature in the town of Vilches, Chile, can best be described with words like "picturesque," "idyllic" and "breathtaking." The downside is the extreme weather conditions. That's why this prefab cabin from TuCroquis had to be built to withstand everything from sweltering heat to mountains of snow. Those…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Bud and Breakfast Is Airbnb for Cannabis Friendly Homes

So you want to book at trip to Denver to enjoy the wonders of legal marijuana? That's fine and dandy, but don't expect to find any hotels keen on you burning one down while ordering room service. That's where Bud and Breakfast comes in. Bud and Breakfast is a lot…

By Mike Newman
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One of the World’s Most Gorgeous Restaurants Is for Sale

Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential scared us out of the restaurant business for life. With Äscher, a restaurant located in the Swiss Alps, for sale, we're reconsidering our stance. Äscher was purchased by Nicole and Bernhard Knechtle-Fritsche in 2014, but as the restaurant received more and more press for its incredible location and stunning views,…

By Mike Newman
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The Soneva Jani Resort in the Maldives

The Maldives is filled with opulent, over-the-top and completely ridiculous hotel and housing accommodations that make it a prime destination for a unique summer vacation or a honeymoon. The Soneva Jani resort is joining the likes of the Muraka underwater hotel suite on the list of "if money is no object…

By Cooper Fleishman
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