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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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‘Game of Thrones’ Ice Hotel

Game of Thrones fans have some time to kill before Daenerys's dragons rain fire down on some White Walkers. If you're looking for a place to twiddle your thumbs, consider a stay at the SnowVillage, a resort built of ice and snow that draws inspiration from HBO's hit show. Developed…

By Mike Newman
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Summit Prairie Lookout

Anyone who's played Firewatch knows that a lookout tower is the ideal place to take in the scenery. All those shades of orange when the sun sets and all the lush green swaths of land are best appreciated from above. Now you can live a little of the game--without the whole…

By Mike Newman
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The Coeda House Is Built Like a Tree

With the large protruding roof reminiscent of a tree's crown, it's easy to see the inspiration behind the Coeda House. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the building steals its form from a large, shade-offering tree. That unique design was not chosen just for aesthetics, though we'd argue those are…

By Mike Newman
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The Budapest Cafe Is Inspired by Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’

Wes Anderson is one of our favorite filmmakers because of his distinct visual and cinematic style. Now, thanks to The Budapest Cafe, a new spot in Chengdu, China, you have a chance to experience some Wes Anderson in real life. Conceived of and brought to life by Melbourne-based studio Biasol, this…

By Cooper Fleishman
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MUJI Is Building a Hotel

MUJI is known the world over for being minimal to the max. Everything the brand makes, from shirts to desk accessories, is simple, clean, and affordable. As the brand continues to expand its reach, it's taken on new and unique projects, with the latest being a hotel in Shenzhen, China.…

By Mike Newman
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