- The Sidekicks of Cigars
When it comes to heroes, sidekicks are often overlooked. Goose was killed off halfway through Top Gun, Virgil stayed in Purgatory while Dante got to go to Paradise, and Batman, throughout the series, got all the glory, leaving Robin to wonder why the heck he was wearing tights. This sidekick phenomenon is true in so many areas, including cigars: Christopher Columbus is generally credited with being the man who introduced the world to the concept of smoking, but it was actually two of his men - two of his sidekicks - who may have really been some of the first to put cigars in their mouths and on the map. - The Miami Tango Fantasy Festival 2007
There are few things as sexy as the Tango, and certainly no dance steps that match its appeal. From Al Pacino performing the Tango in A Scent of a Woman, to Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider in Last Tango in Paris, people everywhere see the tango performed and think to themselves, "Dang, I need to learn how to do that." For those who live near Miami, or are visiting, you're about to get your chance. - Cigars Versus Cigarettes - A Tobacco Showdown
To the cigar lover, the items that get burned are cigarettes: cigars lovers believe that their cigars are just better. True cigar lovers typically look at cigarettes with a sense of disdain. To them, a lover of tobacco who smokes a cigarette is like a lover of fine food eating things made in an Easy Bake Oven. - Transportation World Records
These days, there seems to be a Guinness World Record for just about everything. From how many hot dogs a person can eat in one sitting to the largest kidney stone ever recorded, records are not only made to be broken, but they are made to be remembered. Transportation, jumping on the Guinness bandwagon, also has its fair share of world class anomalies. - Drinking and Driving - The Laws in Other Countries
Unfortunately, those who drink and drive often go unpunished: they simply don't get pulled over or noticed by law enforcement. But, those who do get pulled over, who cause an accident, or who are involved in any kind of automobile incident, often get noticed in hand cuffs. - Is This Seat Taken - Getting Upgraded To First Class
Some people think that first class is the only way to fly - they equate sitting in coach with sitting on a cargo plane, watching as a goat gnaws on the handle of someone’s luggage. But, for those who travel for business, first class might not be something for which your company is willing to splurge. When this happens, you’re on your own to get an upgrade. - Overcoming Jet Lag
Frequent fliers - those who take to the sky either for business, pleasure, or a little of both – may notice that the discomfort air travel can bring doesn’t always end when the plane reaches the tarmac. Lurking in the crevices of the overhead compartment, or maybe on your tray table, it pops out the second you reach your destination. Leaving you tired, irritable, and generally feeling “out of it,” jet lag can ruin a plane ride quicker than the airline food. - Cigar Bars- Smoking Allowed
There is a familiar sight we've probably all seen: a cigarette stands outside a bar alone; crushed that it’s unable to go in, tiny tears of ashes fall from its white paper, the spark in its eye fades away. Joe Camel and the Marlboro Man, long given up the fight, have put down their signs of protest and gone home. It, after all, is just no use: cigar bars are no place for cigarettes. They are havens for cigars. Places Ashton Classics can go where everybody knows their name, cigar bars are ideal places for both cigars and cigar lovers. - Buying With Bulk- Great Full-Bodied Cigars
In the life of every cigar smoker, the time comes when desire for a strong cigar trumps loyalty. Take for instance, yourself. You may be a dedicated fan of Ashton Classics, swearing up and down to your stogie that they are the only one for you. Afraid of leaving your brand abandoned or – dare I say – crushed, you may brush off any desires that come your way. You may ignore the yearning to try something stronger or, even worse, you may sneak around, meeting new cigars in dive bars and seedy hotel rooms for a few blissful moments of uninhibited pleasure. But, this only causes you to feel disloyal to the brand you have been with for years, making you feel guilty. After all, you tell yourself, cigars have feelings to. - Famous Female Cigar Smokers
We’ve all heard the saying, "It's a man's world." While this may be true for some areas - professional football, construction sites, Y chromosomes - it's certainly not true for everything; sometimes you have to look a little close to discover the girl inside the hobby. - Cigar History: Fidel Castro
Many cigar lovers who form their roots in the United States view Fidel Castro as an enemy. He is, after all, partly to blame for Cuban cigars being banned from the US quicker than a classic novel. But his influence is not limited to Cuban cigars, it transcends cigar types: many Cuban citizens came to America to flee Castro’s reign. In one way or another, he took some cigars away from the US and gave some back. In the end, it is hard to think about cigars without visions of Castro dancing in our heads. - Little Havana: Secrets of Miami
Miami has many attractions. The beach. The sun. The restaurants. The night life. The Miami Dolphins, er, I mean, the night life. Most of these are well known and sought-after, as spring breakers and crazy vacation takers annually venture to the Magic City for one of the best times they’ll never remember. But to those who want something more than a frozen strawberry margarita or a bucket of beer, Miami is the right place to go: it’s booming with extreme culture, filled with tiny pieces that make it largely unique and like no other American city. - Cigar Wrappers: Judging a Cigar by its Cover
Like anything subjective, the amount of flavor a wrapper adds to a cigar is not without controversy. Some cigar experts argue that the wrapper greatly affects the flavor, while others believe that it makes up for less than 20 percent of the overall taste. - Cigar Smoking Comedians
Comedians and cigars have always gone hand-in-hand. From the early days of silent movies to the present day stage routine, if there is one bit of luxury made for comedic performers, it is cigars. That's, of course, not to say only comedians should smoke cigars. That notion, naturally, deserves the biggest laugh of all. - Cigar Culture: Las Vegas
Few places on Earth epitomize the cigar smoker’s lifestyle quite like Las Vegas. With slot machines, cigar lounges, and all night clubs, this is one place where smoking, drinking, and the lure of money work together to reel in pursuers of pleasure and lovers of luxury. - Lights Out: When a Cigar Turns Bad
Most cigars are not faulty. But every now and then a bad one may pop up. Sometimes you may be able to spot them, other times you may realize they are flawed a puff too late. When this happens, the only solution is to get back up on the horse: find another cigar, and try again. - Florida or Bust: Juan Ponce de Leon
Many of us discover Florida upon retirement, as we set out in our Lincolns and head towards the Atlantic Ocean. The first discovery of Florida, however, was not as simple. It involved more work, more tribulation, and less convenience: the first road to Florida had no IHOPs. Instead, it contained a man, a mission, and a ship. - Florida Facts and Trivia
Like all states and regions, Florida is rich with information, little unique tidbits that make it stand out from other areas. From having the only professional football team to ever maintain a perfect season to being the birthplace of Gatorade, Florida is filled with tiny grains of trivia, tiny grains sure to fill your shoes and get in that cookie you accidentally dropped on the beach. Refusing to let the peninsula be only thing that makes this country stand out the following are some fun and historical Florida facts. - Ybor City: The History of Cigars in America
There are many places in the world that are seemingly built for cigars, places with factories and roads paved of tobacco, places where leaves blossom freely and cigars are always lit. One of these places is Ybor City. Known now as a hotspot for bars and nightclubs, Ybor City was once known as the Cigar Capital of the World. - Cigar Dave: A Man Who Knows His Snuff
Cigar Dave is the host and creator of a nationally syndicated radio show called Smoke This. As unique as a fingerprint, this show is purely dedicated to cigars and the lifestyle surrounding them. Cigar Dave first began Smoke This in July of 1995 with a one hour stint on a radio station in Florida. Instantly becoming a hit, Smoke This expanded to two hours and was in national syndication a short five months later. - The Wildlife of Florida
Many people who come to Florida for the wildlife probably come for one animal alone: a talking mouse. While this talking mouse is a fun attraction, and quite articulate for a rodent, Florida is also filled with many other types of equally-appealing species. These beasts might not have been invented by the genius of Disney, but the creatures of Florida definitely allow Mother Nature to give ol’ Walt a run for his money. - Honduras Cigars: Spreading the Seed
The cigars from Honduras have worked to make a name for themselves, becoming a cigar that connoisseurs routinely seek to take out for a smoke. With the fertility of the land, the natural resources, and the knowledge passed down from generation to generation, tobacco makers in Honduras have been able to perfect the growing of home grown seeds, delivering some cigars that are 100 percent Honduran. - The Origins of the Cigar Store Indian
The height of the wooden Indian fad took place in the 1800's, with a carved statue standing outside nearly every tobacco shop in America. However, in a sad parallel to Native American history, the wooden Indian was often mistreated, damaged by passer-bys. Because of this, the beginning of the 1900's marked an end to this popular form of tobacco advertising. - The Dominican Republic: Cigar Country
The Dominican Republic, fittingly discovered by Mr. Cigar himself, Christopher Columbus, is the largest producer of cigars in the entire world, making it known as "Cigar Country" and leaving stogie lovers everywhere to search for their passports, book their flights, and come to a place that captures the true culture and essence of tobacco. - Cigar Tidbits: To Put in Your Pipe and Smoke
Cigars are rich with tradition, history and legends. This article discusses some little known facts about the stogies we all know, love, and smoke. - The White House Cigars
Cigars have always been a part of Presidential traditions. From smoking in the Green Room to showing friendship among fellow men, cigars have been there closing the gap between world leaders. - Becoming a True Cigar Connoisseur
We all like to be experts in our selected field, secretly hoping people will listen when we speak and occasionally applaud. One of these selected fields may very well be cigars. This article discusses what you need to do to achieve true Cigar Connoisseur status. - Blowing Smoke Rings
From blowing smoke into the face of a complaining nonsmoker, to blowing smoke rings, cigar smoke can be entertaining. These articles discuss the tricks cigar smoke offers. - Women and Cigars
Cigars have always been thought of as a man's hobby. But, women have recently adopted them as hobbies of their own. This article discusses why cigars have suddenly grown a uterus. - Spotting a Fake Cuban
Fake things are everywhere, including fake cigars. This article discusses how to make sure you're buying a real Cuban, instead of a cigar from Oklahoma. - Cigar World Records
In this day and age it seems people can make a record out of anything. Ever since the publication of the Guinness Book of World Records, people have been attempting to set records of all sorts. - Cigar Occasions
We are all aware there are certain occasions in one's life where lighting a cigar is as integral as breathing itself. There are moments when it is expected everyone on hand will have a cigar in hand, smoking away in a puff of celebration. - The Cigar Years
It's an inevitability of life: age happens. We all come into this world fresh and new, only to leave old, used, and sporting a ceramic hip. With all the uncertainties of life, one thing is for sure: we are all growing old.
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