I'm a sun lover and an avid tennis player and, after a beautiful clear day, I like nothing more than relaxing with my family outside my home on Long Island. The air carries the summer scents of saltwater, charcoal and, more often than not, the fragrant aroma of my burning cigar. With all due respect to the many terrific indoor cigar-friendly venues that have appeared in recent years, nothing beats a fine smoke alfresco. To put you in the right frame of mind, I thought I'd point out a few online resources that are sure to enhance any cigar lover's summer. There's also our Hotel and Resort guide , which can help you plan that summer vacation, and, of course, our cigar-friendly restaurant database .
Many restaurants listed offer outdoor dining.
Ideas for summer sippin' abound at our sister Web site, Wine Spectator , an unparalleled guide to the world of fine wine. There's also CA Online's Drinks page. And for the active among you, don't miss the Sports and Leisure sections on the Good Life page, which list recent Cigar Aficionado features on golf, tennis, boating, fishing, scuba diving and more. Strolling down the beach, steering the boat or swinging the golf club, summer is cigar season. All Rights Reserved.