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Whether you’re the next Michael Phelps or more of the “nap in a lounge chair” type, there’s something supremely relaxing and refreshing about cool blue water, hot sun, a good book, and a cold drink. If you’re looking for some next-level pool vibes to kick your summer into high gear, we’ve got you covered. Grab your bathing suit, towel, and sunglasses—we’re going on a tour of eight incredible pools around the world!

It’s that time of year again when the NBA Playoffs are picking up speed and for most people that lived through the 1990s, you begin to reminisce about the moments that cemented Michael Jordan into the record books. It’s nothing against the present day NBA stars. Stephen Curry, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and many others are all future Hall of Famers. There was just something incredibly special about Michael Jordan.

The best way to beat the heat, and to really get the party started so that it lasts long into the warm summer night is, of course, cocktails! Here are some recipes for easy summer drinks that’ll keep you and your friends cool, as well as infuse your backyard BBQ party with libations that are fresh, fruity, fizzy, and fun.

Whether you’re looking forward to a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country odyssey, you’ll want to make sure you’ve packed all the essentials before you climb into the car. From innovative apps that take the stress out of travel to the latest car camping gear, here’s our checklist for guaranteed road trip success.

Looking for a way to push your limits and explore new places? We’ve got three words of advice: take a hike! Incredible hiking trails crisscross the entire United States, and we’ve rounded up five of the most challenging—and rewarding—routes for experienced hikers to tackle this summer and beyond. Read on to find your perfect hike, then lace up your boots for a new adventure.

Located at the southeastern tip of Mexico, the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula is hugged by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Caribbean to the east. This 200-mile-wide peninsula has 700 miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO World Heritage sites, breathtaking geological formations, colorful towns, and much more. Here are several reasons to get yourself to Yucatan now.

Some of the country’s top ski resorts are equally fantastic options for a summer getaway, offering the same jaw-dropping landscapes, swanky accommodations, and outdoor adventures you love during the winter—with more sunshine and smaller crowds! If you’re planning a vacation in the coming months, trade your skis for sunglasses and check out these eight ski towns that heat up as summer gets underway.

The perfect outfit, solid weather, best friends, and no agenda...it all adds up to one helluva good day. Introducing the newest member to the Knockaround frame-family. The Seventy Nines deliver a great look, as well as a perennial summer high. These deluxe shades take a vintage vibe and sprinkles it with a little (to a lotta) contemporary cool. Whether you’re on the grind, looking to unwind, or simply killing time, you’re gonna look good doing it.

There's a lot to wine. Everything from the grape variety to the soils, climate, and decisions made by the winemaker has an effect on what you end up buying at your local wine store. To truly understand the ins and outs of wine can take years but I've broken down a few of the basics I picked up during my years working as a sommelier so you can pick up your glass with more confidence.