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Bank Deposit Boxes, Not as Safe as You Thought!

Did you know that there are no rules or laws requiring banks to reimburse customers if valuables in their “safe” deposit boxes are stolen or destroyed? Hear one customer's horror story and learn how to best protect your valuables.

Nancy BryanJuly 24, 2019

Lifestyle Travel

Best Hotels in the World

When thinking about travel, hotel accommodations are always a key component. A luxurious and comfortable hotel is a vacation in itself. Choosing the right hotel accommodations makes all the difference in the experience itself as well as ensuring you come back feeling refreshed. Some hotels have jaw-dropping interiors and features while others are nestled in unique scenery that takes them to the top of the industry. As you create your #TravelGoals for 2019, here are some of the best hotels around the world you might want to include on your list: Four Seasons Resort Bali - Sayan, Indonesia This property has been around for 20 years. It has 60 rooms and can be reached by a suspension bridge in the…

Eric VonheimJanuary 31, 2019

Holiday Season Holidays Lifestyle Technology

Tech Gift Ideas for Him and Her this Holiday Season

Christmas is just around the corner, which means everyone’s already starting their wish list. If you’re like most people who consider it challenging to find the perfect gift for their loved ones, then these ideas will help you. For Men For the tech-savvy man in your life, there are plenty of gadgets and knickknacks that you can choose from. Find a gadget that matches the receiver’s personality and interest. A useful tech item will definitely make a difference. Audio-Technica AT-LP60-BT Turntable. For the musically-inclined man who’s into vinyl records, this new technology will be a keeper. This is stylish and can connect your music to a Bluetooth speaker. This makes the listening process more digital. This allows listening even if…

Eric VonheimDecember 22, 2018

Holidays Lifestyle Travel

Great Destinations This Holiday Season

The cold weather kicks in during the holiday season and everything and everywhere is festive. It’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year. This is also the perfect time to take a trip with the family (or alone) either to escape the cold or experience new things. Having a quick change of scenery is also an opportunity to celebrate the holidays in a new different place. Here are some destinations that are worth checking out: Nuremberg, Germany The city is home to Christkindlesmarkt or the Nuremberg Christmas market. This a tradition and one of the oldest festivals in Europe that gets more than two million visitors annually. The highlights of the market include a steam train, old-fashioned carousel, food,…

Eric VonheimDecember 14, 2018

Jewelry & Fashion Lifestyle

10 Over-the-Top Christmas Presents

Christmas is the time of giving and gifting. It’s a jolly season of giving presents to our dearest families and friends. Though the spirit of giving should be practiced all year round, nothing speaks of Christmas more than fancy and rare presents. Here are some over-the-top Christmas gift ideas to make your loved ones feel special and spoiled. Chanel Bike. Don’t just give a typical bike from the store down the road. Make sure your special one rides in style with a $17,000 Chanel bike. It has impressive details like a pant guard, and a signature Chanel quilted leather bike pump and handles. It also comes with a jewelry roll and two quilted flap bags that can be used as…

Eric VonheimDecember 5, 2018

Travel

Ten Most Secure Locations on the Planet

Some places take their security to the next level. Multi-layered protection at it’s best, these high security locations are designed to be impenetrable and withstand almost anything. Crossing a spectrum of different types of facilities, these locations are currently ten of the most secure in the world. Area 51; Nevada, USA A top-secret military testing facility, Area 51 has caught the interest and curiosity of people all over the world. It is a subsection of either Edwards Air Force Base or Nellis Air Force Base – the question of association hints at the mystery of the place. It was identified as the only location Skylab 4 astronauts were not allowed to photograph. Visitors arrive in unmarked airplanes. The airspace…

Nancy BryanSeptember 4, 2018

Household Lifestyle

Spiral Wine Cellar

Looking for a creative, convenient way to store your wine? Consider a Spiral Wine Cellar. This relatively new approach to wine cellars provides the convenience of at home storage, with minimal space requirements, and fast, clean installation. What is a spiral cellar? The spiral cellar is a recent trend in wine cellars. It’s an innovative underground cellar that can be built on any ground floor room without needing any basement or actual cellar. It comes with a cylindrical system that gives natural cooling to the room and stores your wines in the best conditions. Developed in 1977 by Georges Harnois in France, the cellar was made for modern houses that needed a place to store wines. At that time,…

Nancy BryanAugust 27, 2018

Jewelry & Fashion

What makes a luxury watch luxurious?

Luxury is transforming a functional item to an art form. The item is thus elevated to scarce availability, significantly higher value, and a symbol of economic status and reward. Luxury watches are a prime example. Most people, even those who are not watch connoisseurs, have heard of Rolex, Longines, and Omega. Those versed in haute horlogerie are familiar with or own Jaeger LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe which can price out at $1,000,000 or more. Whether it is a $10,000 watch or a $1,300,000 watch, what makes a luxury watch… luxurious? The Movement of the Hands There are three types of movements: manual, quartz, and automatic. But first, what is a movement? A movement is the engine of…

Nancy BryanAugust 8, 2018

Travel

Three Amazing Summer Destinations For Your Family

Summer is here, school is out and the kids are ready to go out and have fun! Staycations are always a great way to spend quality family time, but parents need a change of scenery away from the office too. Here are three amazing vacations to take this summer that have kid-friendly fun for all ages! Aulani – A Disney Resort on the island of Oahu The Hawaiian Islands are breathtaking during all months of the year, but summertime is for families looking for “a whole new world” off the mainland. Oahu is where city life meets aloha life, and Disney’s 21-acre Aulani Resort is the place to be for keiki (children) and their parents. The Aulani Resort, recently renovated…

Nancy BryanJuly 25, 2018

Lifestyle

Napa Valley Wineries

Napa Valley is known for its beautiful wineries spanning as far as the eye can see. From Calistoga, through St. Helena, Napa, and into American Canyon and on to the shore, there is no shortage of wine tasting opportunities. With so many to choose from, here are three wineries you should not miss the next time you visit California’s wine country. Cakebread Cellars 8300 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, California Over 45 years ago, Cakebread Cellars started as a family hobby. Jack Cakebread, owner of Cakebread Garage, an automotive repair shop, purchased land from a friend. He and his wife, started what is now Cakebread Cellars and tended to their winery with family and friends on the weekend. In 1973, the…

Nancy BryanApril 30, 2018

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