Go into any Cuban cigar shop, make your way over to the humidor, and it hits you - a dizzying variety of shapes and sizes, and colours. If you're a novice (and even some of us who aren't novices), that can be intimidating. And, if in my case, the store clerk was...
A Canadian couple, Tim and Marie-Jo Thomson, bought a three-bedroom house in a gated community close to Tamarindo, a town in Costa Rica, located near the country’s northwest Pacific coastline, nearly eight years ago. There they started up a property rental and resort...
After two years of strong growth, 2023 will be mostly subdued on the global luxury market front, according to a study by The Luxury Institute. Members of the organization are comprised of prominent luxury goods and services CEOs, C-levels and consultants, as well as...
Back in 1998, the Grand Seiko Caliber 9S, a mechanical watch movement manufactured by Grand Seiko, a subsidiary of Seiko Watch Corporation, made its debut. Related: Chopard releases 2022 Mille Miglia Race Edition One of the defining features of the Caliber 9S has been...
Every mother knows that being pregnant is not a piece of cake. Morning sickness, swollen feet, constant hunger, and exhaustion can turn a future mother's life upside down. Add home renovation to the equation, and you can find yourself living in a nightmare. As a...
Everyone knows that drinking plenty of water is good for our health, but all too often, we fail to do things that we know are in our best interests. Beverage companies know that star power boosts sales, and that even water can sell best when endorsed by celebs. That...
The Super Bowl starts in a short while, and there's still plenty of time if you are into sports betting to place a wager on the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The American Gaming Association this week said that a record 50 million Americans will...
We're knee deep in February, and yes it's been a warming weather in a lot of parts, but that doesn't mean we can't dream about summer. Or warm weather getaways. As summer is associated with warmer temperatures, greener grass and embracing nature it is no surprise that...
Look it up in the dictionary and luxury is defined as a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense. Who wouldn’t like a little luxury travel in their lives from time to time, and the chance to sample the extravagant delights of an...