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Courtesy St. Regis Punta Mita For 15 years, the 5-star St. Regis Punta Mita has lured discerning international travelers and seasoned hotel-hoppers to its ultra-luxe resort environs about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. Now the 22-acre Mexican sanctuary, on the famed Punta Mita reserve known for its two Jack Author: Jared Paul Stern

Two decades ago, the fashion world hadn’t quite seen silhouettes designed by the likes of Thom Browne, replacing suit pants with cropped trousers and shorts (yes, shorts). It was an unmistakably recognizable look, and it’s fair to say the likes of it still aren’t all that common — accordingly, Author: Beau Hayhoe

(Getty Images) As a journalist, I’ve spent the last couple decades writing about people who beat casino games that are meticulously designed to be unbeatable. Those story subjects comprise an elite sector of math geniuses, casino hustlers and sharp-eyed phenoms. Ideally, the best of this breed possesses all three Author: Michael Kaplan

The bold, avant-garde look and feel of Frank Gehry buildings takes on a whole new meaning — this time, in the form of a sleek new watch designed in collaboration with famed fashion house Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton is no stranger to unexpected partnerships (take the Louis Vuitton x Author: Beau Hayhoe

(Ford) While already available as an opulent Airstream hauler, jobsite workhorse and off-roading trail terror, the Ford F-150 can now fulfill a new niche straight from the factory: full-size street truck. The United States’ top-selling pickup is now available with a new package called Lobo, which takes its name Author: Maxim Staff

(Volvo) Some cars really surprise you. I didn’t expect to love the new Volvo XC60 Recharge in Black Edition trim as much as I did. In the past, I’ve had a blast tooling around Malibu in the V60 wagon, and Volvo’s full-sized XC90 SUV is one I’d love to Author: Brandon Friederich