Livin’ the Dream in Turks & Caicos
[column width="47%" padding="6%"] Located on the shores of Grace Bay Beach in the tranquil West Caribbean nation of Turks & Caicos, The Tuscany Resort offers an upscale option for families, groups, or couples that desire the luxury of lots of space. Surrounded by the blue hues of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Turks and Caicos is an archipelago of eight islands and 40 small cayes, most of which are uninhabited. The elegant condo villa, which opened in the summer of 2007, occupies a prime spot on the island of Providencials, commonly called Provo. Blessed with wide beaches and dramatic offshore diving sites, the 38-mile isle is known for its fresh conch and lobster. Less developed than many other ...
Tea: What You Didn’t Know..
Tea comes from the leaves of a tree called Camellia sinensis. The three main types of tea are Black, Oolong and Green. Herbal tea does not come from the leaves of a tea plant, therefore, is not considered to be real tea. Roots, stems, flowers and parts of plants are used to make herbal tea. Studies in the Netherlands have shown that men who drink black tea which contains catechins are 50 percent less likely to die of ischemic heart disease. This takes place when our arteries become clogged and are unable to work properly because of constriction. Recent studies have shown ...
Planning Retirement: Making the Numbers Add Up
Planning Retirement: Making the Numbers Add Up We are living longer, healthier lives. As a result, for many, retirement may last longer than expected. So, if “time is money,” how many years do you have in the bank? Because inflation will most likely decrease the purchasing power of your money, your dollars may buy less during your retirement than they do today. For example, at 3.5% inflation, $100 today would be worth only $42.31 in 25 years and $30.00 in 35 years. The sooner you start building your nest egg, the longer it has to grow. Consider the following examples that assume no ...
Asset Allocation: Composing Your Financial Symphony
Asset Allocation: Composing Your Financial Symphony [column width="47%" padding="6%"] Any classical music composer will tell you that creating a symphony requires a delicate balance of sounds, melodies, and harmonies. Each instrument creates unique sounds and vibrations, which, when heard alone, may not be particularly compelling. However, when the orchestra plays in unison, the end result can be a masterful composition. Hence, the true art of creating a masterpiece is arranging melodies and blending sounds. In this respect, composers and investors share some similarities. Successful investing typically combines a number of different investments in order to create a portfolio that is “in tune” with the investor’s goals and objectives. It’s no coincidence that such a technique is the foundation for one of the most basic ...
Cigar Reviews
Love The Leaf: Real People, Real Reviews Each issue of Cigar Capitalist will feature select reviews from TheCigarBox.org, a website that allows anyone with a passion for great cigars to write their own reviews. We encourage ...
Summer Cocktails
Summer Cocktails [column width="48%" padding="4%"] Poolside Prosecco Martini Pack a chilled pint glass with ice Pour 2 ounces ice cold Level Vodka Pour 4 ounces chilled prosecco Add big splash of Stirrings Ginger Soda Add twist of lime and enjoy poolside with ...
Timepieces
Officine Panerai [column width="47%" padding="6%"] For years Panerai has been one of the best-kept secrets in the watch world. An undiscovered gem that quickly reached cult-like status with a passionate group of aficionados known as “Paneristi”. People ...
Making the Right Choice
Making the Right Choice [column width="47%" padding="6%"] In my younger days, I went out quite a bit. I’d go to my local bar, have a cocktail, a cigar, and hopefully the nice looking young lady sitting next me. I was fully ...
Cohiba Maduro 5 Magicos
Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios Since 1966, Cohiba has been one of the most coveted cigars on the market. Cohiba is defining their Maduro 5 line as the "heir of the best tradition of Cuban dark wrapper ...
Father’s Day
Father's Day Treat yourself to a fine cigar and drink this Father's Day. Zino Davidoff, the grandfather of the world's most prestigious cigar brand, said "Drink less, but drink the best. Smoke less, but smoke Davidoff." ...