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I remain baffled by how many people vacation in “Mexico,” walled in by their all-inclusive resort while one of the most dynamic, hospitable, and flavorful cultures in the world blossoms just past those towering private-access gates. Take Cabo San Lucas, for example: The city’s tourism exploded in the past 50 years, with massive luxury hotels and resorts attracting wealthy travelers to the southernmost tip of Baja California Sur, on the peninsula below California....

Like a Star Destroyer gaining on a Rebellion cruiser, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is fast approaching. We’ve less than a month left until Episode IX premieres, and Disney just released a new clip and another promo from the film. The new Rise of Skywalker clip depicts a Mad Max-reminiscent speeder bike chase in the deserts of a new planet, Pasaana. In the clip, four First Order troopers chase our scrappy band of Resistance heroes: Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo), C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), and BB-8....

One of the best feelings one can have during the holidays is the feeling you get when you get the right gift for someone. When that gift you bought lands, there is not much that can beat that feeling. The only thing that can match that feeling is getting something great for yourself during the holidays. Finding that item you have been eyeing for a while as it drops down in price thanks to the never-ending sales the holiday season brings out is next-level great....

Stop us if this sounds familiar: You get overeager at the farmers’ market, load up on a ton of pricey and highly perishable fruit, then promptly forget about it. Don’t throw the fruit away. Instead, make jam. Since the fruit is getting cooked down anyway, it doesn’t matter if your berries are bruised or pears are past prime. 5 Farmers’ Market Recipes for Summer Read article Degree of Difficulty: Easy Total Time: 40 minutes...

Ryan Reynolds might have a partner in crime for his new Clue movie. Following his Emmy win for directing on Ozark, actor Jason Bateman is in talks to direct and star in the action-comedy film with Reynolds, according to Deadline. UPDATE: Bateman had to drop out due to scheduling issues with Ozark; director James Bobin is now in talks to take over the film and the studio is looking “for high-profile talent to join Reynolds” in the cast, according to Variety....

If you ever wished you could afford a maid to come around and clean your filthy place up once in a while, well, we can’t help you there. But here’s the next best thing. Right now, you can save 67 percent on a Samsung POWERbot Robot Vacuum, direct from Samsung. Normally $1,199, it’s marked down to $699. That’s $500 off, and a great deal. But for a limited time, enter the code 8XQEAGOQQ at checkout and Samsung will knock $300 off that sale price!...

It was the leap seen around the golf world. Two decades ago, golfer Sergio Garcia burst onto the PGA Tour scene by blindly hitting around a large oak tree at the PGA Championship. With his eyes closed, the teenaged Garcia walloped the shot towards the 16th hole before rushing up the fairway and leaping in the air to see where it landed. The Best New Golf Accessories to Maximize Your Tee Time...

When you picture the Olympia, the thought that probably comes to mind first is the unbelievably ripped men posing it out for the coveted title of Mr. Olympia, but any bodybuilding fanatic knows that there’s a lot more going on than the main attraction. In a video released by The Rock’s production company, Seven Bucks Productions, the company’s co-founder, Dany Garcia, and Olympia vets from each of the female divisions make it clear that Olympia Weekend isn’t just for the boys....

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal memorably swapped out his NBA jersey for armor in 1997 to portray DC’s high-tech superhero Steel. Twenty-one years later, with Marvel’s Black Panther currently ruling the box office to the tune of more than $900 million worldwide, how would Steel hold up against Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther in a fictitious showdown in 2018? “If I had the same technology and spaceships that Black Panther has in Wakanda, I’d definitely beat him up,” Shaq said jokingly, noting that he’s already seen Black Panther half a dozen times, during an interview with Men’s Journal....

Stephanie Gilmore is one of the most dominant female competitive surfers to ever live. Her 6 world titles by the age of 26 have put her one away from the all-time women’s record of 7 by Layne Beachley. Still only 29, Gilmore has years ahead of her still to accomplish the feat — just look at Kelly Slater who is still on tour at 45! But Gilmore’s surfing is so much more than that....

One of the novice’s biggest conundrums while learning to standup paddle is how to keep the board going in a straight line. The need to switch paddling sides after only a few strokes can be maddening — but it doesn’t have to be that way. While that switch is the nature of paddling with one blade, it can be delayed with proper technique. Here are a few useful techniques to keep your board tracking straight and keep your stoke high....

Just as adventurers, activists and authors Dave and Amy Freeman announced their latest effort—a 1,750-mile bike ride to Washington, D.C.—to safeguard the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from a proposed copper mine, a new poll revealed the vast majority of Minnesotans oppose mining in the area. The poll, commissioned by the Save the Boundary Waters coalition, was conducted by Fabrizio Ward—Donald Trump’s pollster—and levelled convincing evidence that a new sulfide ore mine adjacent to the BWCA lacks public support....

“Ultralight” is a new category of gear centered around carrying the most lightweight and simplest equipment, typically while on a thru-hike. In theory, ultralight sounds delightful. After all, lugging less weight around on the trail allows for speedier travel and longer days in comfort. But sometimes scrimping to shave off pounds doesn’t work out. Whether this trend of taking gear that is as light as possible is a good replacement shouldn’t be taken for granted....

For most adventure-minded families, summer vacation is the most anticipated trip of the year. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend copious quality time together while brushing up on everyone’s skills (or learning a new sport entirely) in the warm weather. No bundling up, no homework, no problem. Deciding on just the right destination for your week in the wild, however, is a delicate matter, made tricky by each family’s particular makeup....

One of the most important things for people stuck at home these days is comfort. If you’re locked in place with nowhere to go, there’s a lot of lounging around going about. So comfort is on everyone’s mind. And you’ll have a hard time finding anything more comfortable than the Mayde Bellevue Throw from Huckberry. The Spring is here but it just started. So there are gonna be plenty of days where the chill factor from the Winter lingers in the air....

This Sunday, June 24, the Surf Open League (SOL) is hosting the 2018 Puerto Escondido Cup. The contest includes both men and women which makes it the first big-wave competition in Latin America for women. “It is an honor to have six women brave enough to surf big Puerto beach break and we are grateful to event director Gary Linden for his support,” WSL Big Wave Tour event coordinator and broadcast reporter, Shannon Quirk told ASN....

It wasn’t until the 1950s that U.S. brands started to make skis. Before then, you could really only get skis from Europe. And Europe still dominates the ski market, but since the 1950s, U.S. brands like K2, 4FRNT and Armada have broken into the mainstream. Now, there’s a newer wave of independent ski brands in the Untied States that are hitting the market, as well as custom-made skis sprouting out of basements and garages all around the country....

Aaron Rodgers has had a pretty busy off-season. The Green Bay Packers quarterback appeared on the September 2017 cover of Men’s Fitness, detailed his intensive TRX workout regimen, and absolutely crushed training camp. Well done, Aaron Rodgers. pic.twitter.com/MzOwSbWFm8 — Josh Sánchez (@jnsanchez) August 7, 2017 But what’s arguably caused the biggest ruckus is Rodgers’ newly grown, next-level mustache. The stache 👨🏻#PackersCamp pic.twitter.com/0pvdzWsCqp — Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 29, 2017...

Anthony Bourdain, the beloved chef, best selling author, television host and raconteur, has committed suicide. He was 61. Bourdain was in Strasbourg, France filming a new episode of his award-winning food and travel show, Parts Unknown, when he died. Eric Ripert, his friend and collaborator, found Bourdain unresponsive in his hotel room Friday morning. Anthony Bourdain on Hangovers, Handling Your Critics, and Finding a Calling Read article CNN, which produced the show, confirmed Bourdain’s death in a statement....

Back Bowls. Photo: Jack Affleck, Vail Vail, Colorado, with its sprawling bowls and copious amounts of Colorado sunshine, has a well-deserved reputation as an iconic ski town. There’s a reason why Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn call it home. But a ski trip, especially to a resort town like Vail, can be pricey. Here’s how to hit the highlights without draining your wallet. Eat Pulled Pork at Moe’s. Photo: Moe’s Original BBQ NorthSide Grab and Go Start your day with maple-bacon donuts the size of your face, breakfast biscuits and more....