Cohiba and Montecristo rank among the top Cuban cigar brands in the world. So it's appropriate they also top off our news and notes for this week:Montecristo No. 4Arguably the best-known brand of Habanos throughout the world. The Montecristo No. 4 is medium-to-full...
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Range Anxiety Remains a Big Factor, but the Porsche Taycan 4S EV Scores on So Many Other Levels
So here we are. It's late February. It's snowing and cold as hell. And we are climbing into our first electric vehicle. Check that - our first ultra luxury EV, the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S. Related: 2021 Lucid Air: Tesla rival is the most powerful and efficient electric...
New Watches: And What About That Chopard Silver Jubilee L.U.C Collection?
Keeping with our theme lately of new men's luxury watch launches, especially what emerged last week from an ultra busy, all-digital Watches and Wonders show in Geneva, we give you striking new releases from Chopard. Related: New Tudor Black Bay and Omega Seamaster,...
Tic Talk: New Tudor Black Bay and Omega Seamaster, Watches and Wonders Digital Show, Cap Hectic Week
And what a week it's been on the luxury watch news front. Watches & Wonders, the industry's first all-digital show, based in Geneva, wrapped up on Tuesday, after six days of steady new product roll-outs from most of the major brands. A sweet buffet-table of new...
Toronto Architect Asen Vitko on the Advantages of Sustainable Home Conversions
Two factors headlining a blazing hot real estate market through the spring months: home renovations and sustainable construction. Enhancing lifestyle while reducing carbon footprint are big priorities among Canadians now. Both are the main storylines when touring an...
The Restorative Powers of Travel, Post Pandemic
As Covid vaccines roll out more in the United States, more people are travelling again. Friday was the busiest day for airports in that country, since March 2020, when the travel industry went down the tubes. Luxury travel is poised to bounce back hard. Related:...
Tic Talk: Nick Jonas’ New “Spaceman” Video, Co-Starring the Omega Speedmaster
Being a little advanced in age, learning about Nick Jonas, and what he has accomplished as a musician and actor, would probably take a little work. Some cursory research on the 28-year-old does reveal one thing however. He has fine taste in luxury watches, led by...
The Lockdown Lineup: Cuban Cigar Recommendations To Help Get You Through COVID-19
Many of us are staying indoors these days. In some provinces it’s government mandated, lockdowns to prevent further spread of Covid-19 as vaccines slowly roll out. In other cases it’s because it’s too damn cold to be out. Related: The difference between Regional...
Property Profile: Character Apartment in Historical Conversion Up for Rent in Rosedale Neighbourhood
Here's a question: when it comes to real estate, how much are you willing to pay for uniqueness? Will you go above and beyond market rate, whether that's buying, or jumping into the Toronto rental market? Related: Raptors star Kyle Lowry lists his North Toronto luxury...