I take certain issue with the “crazy cat lady” stereotype for a number of reasons—mental illness stigma is a big enough problem without us going around labeling people, there’s no equivalent for men who like cats and, well, there’s nothing wrong with having a favorite animal. Plenty of people have ... More

There are few things more rewarding than a crisp beer or a glass of hot glühwein after a long day on the slopes—because we all know that going on a ski vacation isn’t just about the skiing, it’s also about the aprés-ski scene. And the Swiss certainly have ... More

Presenting… the ContenderBy Alyssa Giacobbe The rumor—at least here around Whistler Blackcomb, where I’ve been at-large all week—is that Aspen has been dethroned as the king of winter playgrounds. No one will come right out and say it, of course—Canadians are far too polite for that—but ... More

Gone are the days of wooden blocks, puzzles and jump ropes. Today’s tech-savvy kids are using iPads and smartphones while still in diapers, and what was once fun is now practically archaic. At New York City’s 2016 Toy Fair—basically the CES for the kid market—companies unveiled innovations that will ... More

The official Oscars gift bag given to presenters and performers is pretty cool, filled with thousands of dollars worth of goodies like trips and wine. But that’s nothing compared to Distinctive Assets’ famed “Everyone Wins Nominee Gift Bags" in honor of the Academy Awards, which goes out ... More

Opening a pricey bottle of wine usually requires drinking the entire bottle in one sitting—otherwise, leftovers are subject to the funky aftertaste that results from the wine mixing with oxygen. But a new wine preservation system is about to change that. The Coravin Model Eight Wine System lets wine connoisseurs ... More

In his 12 year career on the court, Dwyane Wade has slam dunked his way to pro-league fame as a ten-time NBA All-Star and the Miami Heat's all-time leader in points—and he's done it in style. The NBA superstar recently extended his ambassadorship with More

Barton & Gray Mariners Club—with yachts stationed in 16 premier harbors, including New York, the Hamptons, Palm Beach, Miami and Martha’s Vineyard—was founded 10 years ago by longtime boating enthusiasts Tim Barton and Douglas Gray. And this month, they will expand to include new outposts in Nassau and Harbour ... More

For country clubbers who spend the summer months on a quest to rule the tennis court—or even those who are only there for the Arnold Palmer—healthy feet are vital. No one wants debilitating heel pain or a bad bunion to confine him or her to sipping poolside cocktails while the ... More