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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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Camp Adventure Park Observation Tower

Normally you climb to the top of an observation tower to jockey for position in a small space that has room for maybe five sets of eyes. Not the case with the Camp Adventure Park observation tower. The 45-meter tall tower allows visitors of the park to look out on…

By Mike Newman
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META-Project Ski Overlook

When the owners of the Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in China's Jilin province decided to add a man-made element to their resort with almost 20 miles of slopes, they turned to Beijing-based META-Project to create an overlook and observatory that would add to the entire experience without detracting from the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Svart Is an Energy-Positive Hotel in the Arctic Circle

Snøhetta is a name you're familiar with if you frequent this site, as we've featured a couple of the firm's otherworldly structures. It should come as no surprise, then, that the latest is once again incredibly unique and absolutely stunning. Svart is a new hotel in the Arctic Circle that's…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Places in the U.S. to Visit This Year, According to Lonely Planet

It's the time of year when the travel bug hits hardest. You've been cooped up inside all winter and are dying for a little exploration. Before you plan your big 2018 adventure, however, listen up. Lonely Planet just unveiled its list of the 10 U.S. destinations you should consider before the…

By Mike Newman
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This Home Lets You Keep an Eye on Your Car

If you're a car lover who dropped a considerable amount of money on your ride, leaving it in the garage isn't ideal. Don't you want to bask in all its glory? If so, give Millimeter Interior Design a ring and have them construct for you what they constructed for a…

By Mike Newman
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