Get Your Drink On with Casa Dragones!

Due to my recent slow in travel activity, I figured it would be behoove me to start incorporating various, amazing products from all over the world that are a MUST to check out and try.

Todays product: CASA DRAGONES!!!

Casa Dragones is 100% Blue Agave Joven Tequila. There are multiple reasons why you need to know about Casa Dragones. If you'd like to keep up with what the cool people are doing, you should know that artisanal tequilas are making a huge presence in bars and restaurants around the world.

Side Note: I am not speaking of the "mixto" tequila that is usually thrown into margaritas at Cabo Cantina (which consist of added coloring and cane sugar). Artisan tequilas are made to be sipped, as the Mexicans intended. If you're adverse to sipping tequila, then you have not tasted the smooth, soft finish of an artisan tequila. Harsh aftertaste, you ask? No way, Jose!

The best part about Casa Dragones is that it's produced in small batches. It is also harvested in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico which is the finest region for tequila to be distilled. This means that agave plants grown to produce this fine liquor are the best in the world. Think of it as a fine wine, grown in the best region of France. The agave plants are hand selected by Casa Dragones' "Maestro Tequilero" to ensure every batch is of utmost quality.

If you are overcome with sticker shock when you encounter (what I consider to be) the best of all Tequilas at $275 a bottle, don't let that stop you from at least trying this delectable Mexican exported gem. There are many bars and restaurants in the US that carry Casa Dragones on their menu. If you live in LA, the Chateau Marmont (in WeHo) sells it for about $12/drink. You can also check the tequila's website for additional stores/restaurants that carry Casa Dragones (casadragones.com)

If you were to ask me to give you a list of things you must try before you die, Casa Dragones would be one. As LeVar Burton said on Reading Rainbow "...you don't have to take my word for it."

Chapter 6: UNDERWEAR, SCHMUNDERWEAR!!

I know you have been waiting to find out what my "Underwear, Schmunderwear" post was going to entail. It is in fact, quick, and to the point! I will not waste any of your precious time with my mumbo jumbo today, my little travel buddies!

My friend, Heather, will be leaving for the Cayman Islands soon and people like Heather travel with everything they MIGHT need. In other words, Heather doesn't pack light (even though she can pack a punch!). I'm sure some of you have over-packed suitcases in the past. Suddenly, hours before rushing to the airport, you're pulling out last minute items so that your bag will weigh in like it's been on 'The Biggest Loser' show. That 50lb weight limit can really put a damper on your cute tropical shoe selection!

I don't knock travelers who are overly prepared... that is if you're willing to lug your sh*t all over the place. But, here is the real doozie: What happens when you'd like to buy souvenirs for your family and friends? Maybe you'll purchase those t-shirts that say "Greece" for your friends who may never step foot in Greece?? There needs to be room in your suitcase for those (lame) souvenirs!!

BizTravelGirl's tip for lightening the load:
When you pack for your getaway, pack old underwear!

For all of you spring cleaners or pretty panty purchasers: Please hesitate in throwing out old underwear. Put it aside for your next big trip! Why? you ask.
Once the underwear is worn while you're traveling, you can toss it into the garbage... this will make some extra room in your suitcase for small souvenirs.
This is called "killing two birds with one stone". 1. You will have extra room in your suitcase 2. Your old tighty whities, that aren't whities anymore, will eventually leave your life anyway.

Remember, this tip is for the smaller souvenirs. If you plan on returning from Africa with an elephant tusk, I can not help you with this blog post. Partly because it's illegal.

In my next post.. Travel Like Your First class, Even if You're Coach Status!