Welcome to the board.

Here's a thread that'll have all the smokes you will want to try (in every price range). Some of the guys have broken them out into everyday smokes or special occasions:

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthread.php?t=4203

As for the lady - go with something mild and sexy - I'd recommend a Griffins or a Montecristo White. Both are mild, both have good smoke - and both have been proven favorites to the gals.

Threads on the Montecristo:

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...tecristo+white

My review of the Griffin's:

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...light=griffins