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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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Spy Hill Was Built for One of the First American Undercover Agents

Enoch Crosby was a spy during the Revolution, attending a meeting of British loyalists and relaying the information acquired to help jail the others in attendance. When he wasn't running covert ops, Crosby was kicking back at Spy Hill, a colonial estate in the heart of the Hudson Valley. You…

By Mike Newman
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Prince’s Island Estate

A long and winding purple driveway leads to Prince's former island getaway on Turks and Caicos. That drive could soon lead your car to your new home, if you're willing to spend pop superstar-level cash. The late-singer's 1,000+ sq ft pad is up for auction and is the epitome of…

By Mike Newman
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Truck Surf Hotel

If you and some friends want to catch a few waves but aren't anywhere near the surf, consider booking the Truck Surf Hotel, a mobile surfing getaway that takes you right to the edge of the water. The truck takes you and a handful of guests to the coast of…

By Mike Newman
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Wayaland Is a Floating City

We don't want to go all doom and gloom on you, but the whole climate change thing could very well present a bevy of major issues. This isn't breaking news. If you live in a coastal city, you may want to swap your car for a jet ski. Or, better…

By Mike Newman
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Slow Cabins Will Rent You Minimal Spaces in Top Secret Locations

We all need to unplug every once in a while. When you want to get off-the-grid—we're talking way more removed from society than you'd expect from even the most off-the-grid Airbnb rental—you won't find a better option than what Belgium's Slow Cabins has to offer. Minimalist-designed experiences for a couple,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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