It may not be boating or sailing weather yet in New England but folks attending this year's New England Boat Show are getting into the swing of things. Buying a boat, according to a CBS Money Report, is one way to "buy happiness"; and I must say that after time on a few yachts at the New England Boat Show I could not stop smiling. Spending time on one 30-foot yacht swept me away to a distant place with family, a nice cold drink, and the soothing ocean. Of course I was still just sitting in the yacht in the convention center, but imagining yourself on one is part of what the show is all about.

This week marks the opening of a new double-store space from Helmut Lang and Theyskens’ Theory. The concept boutique, located at 93 and 93.5 Mercer Street in SoHo, looks to push the contemporary design envelope in fashion retail. Fusing two distinct environments into one store presents an interesting juxtaposition in style and design innovation; both brands are hallmarked by varied, progressive and modern aesthetics.

Last week Dubai witnessed a stunning array of mega-yachts at the 19th Dubai International Boat Show held at the Dubai International Marine Club at the Mina Seyahi Hall. Gulf Craft, the region's largest and most internationally renowned boat manufacturer introduced a new model from each of its three distinct brands: Majesty, Oryx, and Silvercraft. The new models include Majesty 70, Oryx 42 Open, and Silvercraft 38CC fishing boat as well as the 'Gulf 95 Exp', a brand new 95 foot yacht introducing a new lifestyle concept to the Middle East.

Join other art aficionados for the opening of Jipsy's first solo exhibition at Butter Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District. Jipsy, also known as the Nefarious Girl, made a name for herself back 2002 as a haute nightlife photographer, exposing the true face of Miami's pulsating nightlife. Just As You Were is her first solo exhibition curated from thousands of nightlife photos shot from 2005 onwards.

The Ducati Diavel is making its national premiere on Friday, March 25. Are you ready?

Now that we are finally heading out of the winter season, we can bid farewell to the biting cold, icy roads and frumpy fashions that were more functional than fun to wear. To celebrate the coming of spring, Pranaa Ayurveda Spa & Yoga in Plano has released 12 new rejuvenating items to offer North Texans some relief.

If you’d consider flying to Cuba to smoke some of the highest quality cigars in the world, how about a quick trip over the state line to Indiana? The second annual Midwest Smoke Out, the largest cigar show and exhibition in the Midwest, will be held Thursday, April 7 at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN, a 20 minute drive from downtown Chicago. The event attracts cigar enthusiasts from around the country for a night of premium cigars, fine spirits and wines, gourmet foods and more. Puff, puff pass.

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is providing the city’s fashionistas with another reason to stop by. A month after the Richard Avedon fashion exhibit has ended, the “Scaasi: American Couturier” show is still in full swing. The museum is celebrating the icon by displaying 28 of his ensembles, along with sketches and photographs. Scaasi’s career was greeted with huge success when it began with a ready-to-wear line in 1956, gracing the covers of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar in no time at all.

Are your feet feeling beat up? Black and blue? Take a load off and head to Jade Foot Massage, a new spot that's open now in Irvine that's specializing in relaxing your tired feet and re-energizing you in one visit. Steeped in tradition and guaranteed to get you smiling, come in and you'll leave on the right foot.

In lieu of Miami Sailing Week, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove had their own intimate gathering filled with drinks, food and remote control mini sailboats in the pool deck. The day was warm with a tranquil soft breeze, setting perfect mood for a sailboat barbecue extravaganza.

We scoured Madison Avenue to bring you the best of the best. Here are our top picks.

Harvard & Stone Bar quietly opened two weeks ago, much to the delight of LA’s cocktail aficionados. The nondescript facade and random location (Thai Town) only add to the allure of the dimly lit hot spot. Step through a darkened doorway to an interior straight out of the 20s. A mix of “industrial antiques” and decor adds to the speakeasy vibe of the joint.

Three of Miami's most influential powerhouses are joining forces to launch Trio on the Bay, which promises to be Miami's "premier high-energy event space, restaurant and nightclub." The triumvirate behind this new hotspot have more than 50 years of restaurant experience between them and are as follows–Louie Spetrini, 25 years as a restaurateur and food & beverage professional; Garry Kelly, "Miami's Nightlife Impresario Extraordinaire," who has been influential in shaping the Miami club scene for the past 16 years; and Chef Klime Kovaceski, who has garnered fans and acclaim during the successful 10-year run of his Crystal Cafe on Miami Beach.

This is Mill Valley at its finest! Sunny & private on 2 fenced & gated acres. Builder's home of the highest quality of craftsmanship and materials.

The piano bar is an emblem of a past New York nightlife scene, one of old-world elegance and style that epitomized both luxury and the downtrodden—how a single instrument displayed on a stage or catty-cornered between lounge tables could be both a night’s entertainment at an uptown hotel or a cramped, downtown bar. Today, however, the piano bar seems to be relegated to preserving its past image and holding on to a static legacy, uninterested in adapting to shifting tastes and maintaining relevancy

Home in pastoral tree house setting, Upper Kings Road, Sunset Strip.

STK Miami is celebrating its one-year anniversary and celebrating with a Mardi Gras themed event this Fat Tuesday! The fete kicks off tomorrow, March 8 at 7 p.m. and in true Mardi Gras fashion there will be "beads flying, confetti falling, girls in barely there outfits dancing on the balconies and great music, food and cocktails!" Enjoy complimentary cocktails until 9 p.m. while listening to tunes from Sid Vicious & Rico Delargo.

You've been to Rome, Florence, and Venice, but have you visited the beautiful countryside of Tuscany? Or tasted the gastronomic splendors of Piedmont? Escape to Italy this autumn for a true gastronomic adventure with Viaggi Senza Fretta (Travel Without Haste), Tuscany's premier boutique tour company.