Nunavik

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
A tour of cities by the sea - Martha Jauffred

A tour of cities by the sea

Cities by the sea are meeting points, ports where cultures mix to create cosmopolitan environments rich in diversity. One cannot tire of coming and going to and from these places that are different from other metropolis: there is no feeling of asphyxia because the urban landscape is adjacent to the infinite blue horizon, which makes it possible to escape at any time.

Por Martha Jauffred

 

TIME MACHINE
Rolex Oyster - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Rolex Oyster

A great number scientists work in environments exposed to strong magnetic forces and therefore need a watch that as well as being resistant to such forces, is also accurate and reliable.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Nunavik - Patrick Monney

Nunavik

North of Quebec province exists an unknown world inhabited by the Inuit of Canada.  In this world, shadows lengthen, the sun disappears at midnight only to rise two hours later, and the endless winter covers everything – including the sea – with a white layer of snow and ice.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Nunavik, Extreme Seasons and Magic All Year Long - Patrick Monney

Nunavik, Extreme Seasons and Magic All Year Long

The winter is the longest season. The first snow falls in the middle of September, the lakes, the rivers and the bays freeze. The winter magic begins.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Egypt, The Gift of the Nile - Jolanda Bonazzola de BCD

Egypt, The Gift of the Nile

Classical Historians, Roman Emperors, Arab travelers, adventurers of the best and worst sort not to mention millions of tourists have all been called by a distant voice to see this wondrous land and bare witness to the grandness of so ancient and mysterious a land. Once there, the visitor will invariably try to rummage through his or her memory and reconstruct life during the time of the Pharaohs, with their glimmering pyramids and beguiling hieroglyphs; from there one will be transported to Islamic times, with all the enticing scents of the mysterious East intertwining with the chant of the Muezzin rising to the heavens.

Por Jolanda Bonazzola de BCD

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - Patrick Monney

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Por Patrick Monney

 

Saint Andrews, Escocia - Patrick Monney

Saint Andrews, Escocia

Saint Andrews, Escocia

Por Patrick Monney

 

Sharjah, Emiratos Árabes - Patrick Monney

Sharjah, Emiratos Árabes

Sharjah, Emiratos Árabes

Por Patrick Monney

 

Victoria Falls, África - Patrick Monney

Victoria Falls, África

Victoria Falls, África

Por Patrick Monney

 

SPECIAL REPORT
Vida Real Spa   - AMURA

Vida Real Spa

Imagine for a moment living an ancestral experience in an uncertain place in the world. You open your eyes and in front of you is an imposing pyramid that invites you to step inside. Once within, the aromas, textures, sounds and colors will envelop you and make the Vida Real Spa experience one of unique relaxation.

Por AMURA

 

OUTBOARD
Château Bonne Entente - AMURA

Château Bonne Entente

Quebec’s most prestigious hotel receives guests with a warm smile, multiple amenities and a first-class luxury service that makes sure your stay in Quebec will be best of experiences

Por AMURA

 

FLEET
Catwalk - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Catwalk

Luxury yachts are designed to meet specific client needs and only a small number of yacht builders are able to satisfy them.  One of the most distinguished competitors in this segment is the German company KaiserWerft GmbH.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

Calixas 105 - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Calixas 105

Born from the talent of two young innovators – Montie Twining and Greg Marshall - the Calixas 105’ is the result of a 20-year long friendship and a mix of the creative forces for the former and the experience as a naval architect of the latter.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

Dolphin 64 - Viridiana Barahona

Dolphin 64

As simple as it is sophisticated, elegant and functional on board; terms that describe the Dolphin 64’, an impressive yacht that combines beauty with practicality, in which every area has been created to please the most demanding even at sea. With a warm hull thanks to its green tones and harmonious lines with its rounded lines, once again demonstrates that the renowned yacht builder Mocchi Craft sails with style.

Por Viridiana Barahona

 

Riviera 60 Flybridge - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Riviera 60 Flybridge

Intelligent use of space and light, onboard technology, quality fittings, robust construction. Sheer power and agility. Everything harmonizes to create a vessel that is so elegantly functional and exceptionally luxurious and exhilarating: the Riviera 60 Flybridge.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Quebec, golf Paradise - Patrick Monney

Quebec, golf Paradise

Through out Quebec’s province we find a great variety of golf courses, for all different tastes. The Montebello’s golf course is one of the  most well attended, but between many options we can select various, like Le Montmorency Golf Club, near the city of Quebec, Le Manoir Richelieu, in the Region of Charlevoix, Les Ruisseaux, in Saint Jovite, one hour away from Montreal.

Por Patrick Monney

 

BLUE PLANET
The Flamingos of Cuyo - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

The Flamingos of Cuyo

The Yucatán Peninsula never fails to surprise me, even though I have been visiting the area for almost 30 years.  I always see very beautiful things, such as on my most recent trip to Cuyo, a small fishing village in the neighboring State of Yucatán. 

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

SPECIES
Lacandona Jungle - Eduardo Lugo

Lacandona Jungle

The Lacandona Region has an area of 957,240 hectares, which represents almost 13% of the territory of the State of Chiapas. Located in the north east portion of Chiapas, it is bordered to the south and the east by Guatemala, to the west by the River Jataté valley and to the north by parallel­ 17.

Por Eduardo Lugo

 

SAILS
The Transpacific Yacht Race - Enrique Rosas

The Transpacific Yacht Race

A regatta is great challenge for any yachtsman, and if we are talking about a regatta that goes from Los Angeles to Hawaii, the challenge becomes an odyssey to be completed in as short a time as possible. It can only be achieved by forming a true team. Raúl Velarde Cardozo, of the Ruahatú team, chats to us about it.

Por Enrique Rosas

 

HOOK
Great Marlim and Tuna Party on the Riviera Nayarit - Juan Manuel Orbea

Great Marlim and Tuna Party on the Riviera Nayarit

In perfect weather with the blue sky lit by a very generous sun, the 34 boats enrolled in the Riviera Nayarit International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament (the heir of the 52-year old Vallarta Fishing Tournament) sailed from July 13 to 15 in the peaceful waters of the Bahía de Banderas in search of marlin and tuna, which, against all forecasts, broke all fishing records for weights of marlin landed. Without a doubt, it was a total success.

Por Juan Manuel Orbea

 

JETS
BBJ Unsurpassed Luxury and Comfort - Laura Velázquez

BBJ Unsurpassed Luxury and Comfort

The family of Boeing Business Jets, comprised of the BBJ, BBJ 2 and BBJ 3, now has a new member: the 787 Dreamliner VIP version, whose interiors were recently put on display.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Gentlemen of the Tarmac - Roberto Pérez S.

Gentlemen of the Tarmac

Luxury, power, beauty and the most sophisticated technology have been merged with exquisite craftsmanship, noble materials of the highest quality and the most advanced automotive engineering to create these three gems of the motoring world: The new Bentley Brooklands, the stunning Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster and the majestic Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Por Roberto Pérez S.

 

TASTERS
In search of the senses - Rafael Luna Grajeda

In search of the senses

People's eating habits have changed over time.  The cuisine in different parts of the world has evolved.  The mixture of ingredients has become more complex and sophisticated, fashions come and go and the senses have evolved.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

CONQUERORS
The vital experience of Wolfgang Tillmans’ photography - Anarela Vargas

The vital experience of Wolfgang Tillmans’ photography

The “Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden”, in Washington, DC, is currently exhibiting the Wolfgang Tillmans exhibition through August. The exhibition has already visited the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.

Por Anarela Vargas

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Nunavik - AMURA

Tips & Tops Nunavik

Tips & Tops

Por AMURA

 

Costa del Sol

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Retrato de un Hombre Natural - Martha Jauffred

Retrato de un Hombre Natural

New airs are blowing in the world of fashion; the prefabricated heroes used to advertise a look are giving way to a real people. Authenticity is the order of the day and the most valuable concepts emerge from the capability of expression of the person to which high fashion is limited only to describing and adding a touch of distinction to an anonymous discovery.

Por Martha Jauffred

 

TIME MACHINE
Gondolo - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Gondolo

With a new design with unprecedented adornments and dressed with diamonds, Patek Philippe includes the Gondolo in its collection of “shaped” watches, a new feminine model with a surprising design and sophisticated construction.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Costa del Sol - Interiores Patrick Monney, Portadilla, RVG  Images

Costa del Sol

On the coast of Andalucía the Moors established­ strongholds from which they watched the horizon and allowed no invader to come near. Merchants were welcomed and Málaga was the entryway of the precious merchandise that arrived from North Africa and the Middle East.

Por Interiores Patrick Monney, Portadilla, RVG  Images

 

Charming routes: White-painted towns and Flamenco - Interiores Patrick Monney, Portadilla, RVG  Images

Charming routes: White-painted towns and Flamenco

The White Towns take us on a tour of the sierra, from one town to another with houses that dazzle for their whiteness and their tiled roofs. It is a pleasure to walk around their streets admiring the balconies, churches, fountains and the magnificent mountain scenery.

Por Interiores Patrick Monney, Portadilla, RVG  Images

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Londres, Reino Unido - Patrick Monney

Londres, Reino Unido

Londres, Reino Unido

Por Patrick Monney

 

Fiordos del Oeste, Islandia - Patrick Monney

Fiordos del Oeste, Islandia

Fiordos del Oeste, Islandia

Por Patrick Monney

 

Dubai, Emiratos Árabes - Patrick Monney

Dubai, Emiratos Árabes

Dubai, Emiratos Árabes

Por Patrick Monney

 

Gatineau, Québec, Canadá - Patrick Monney

Gatineau, Québec, Canadá

Gatineau, Québec, Canadá

Por Patrick Monney

 

SPECIAL REPORT
Vida Real Spa  - AMURA

Vida Real Spa

Imagine for a moment living an ancestral experience in an uncertain place in the world. You open your eyes and in front of you is an imposing pyramid that invites you to step inside. Once within, the aromas, textures, sounds and colors will envelop you and make the Vida Real Spa experience one of unique relaxation.

Por AMURA

 

Exclusive Spas - Jolanda Bonazzola de BCD Travel

Exclusive Spas

It is time to spoil yourself and take a break from this fast-paced world, in which due to the daily stress, physical wear, together with spiritual wear, we are taken to the limit of tiredness and illness. So, on this occasion, we recommend taking a breather at any one of these spa options in so-different destinations where you can find rest, diverse treatments, relaxation, good diets, spiritual meditation, but above all, tranquility. So we begin this tour of the 8 main spas in the most varied of locations.

Por Jolanda Bonazzola de BCD Travel

 

FLEET
110 Canados - Rafael Luna Grajeda

110 Canados

The future is now. The canados 110, an evolution of the new 110’ line launched in 2004, confirms the new course taken towards yachts with an increasingly high level of customization by Canados yard.  

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

JeMaSa - Viridiana Barahona

JeMaSa

From the Hakvoort family, this impressive 50-meter yacht represents the largest launched by the ship yard. JeMaSa offers an abundance of exclusive and luxurious elements for its guests. Its ingenious­ design adds an elegant logistic to every detail and a means ready to sail, optimizing­ all its resources.

Por Viridiana Barahona

 

Sunriva - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Sunriva

Sunriva reaffirms the rich history of Riva boats, while driving it at the same time. This concept of a “one-day cruiser” unites style with comfort. This celebrated boat is fast for voyages­, agile to handle and perfect for spending an intense day on the water.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

Sunseeker Portofino 53 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Sunseeker Portofino 53

The Portofino 53 is an excellent example of what a company can achieve when it sets itself a goal in which quality is not the exception but the rule and everything is planned to perfection. It is always one step ahead of the problems that may arise; nothing has been overlooked or left to chance.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

SPECIES
Nature Photography - Eduardo Lugo

Nature Photography

Have you even imagined being crouched in the same place for hours on end, exposed to mosquito bites, night after night, day after day, enduring hot and cold to get a good image of a tapir or of exotic birds? This is the type of discomfort that nature photographers have to put up with in order to capture the images we enjoy in books, magazines and the documentaries we watch on television.

Por Eduardo Lugo

 

OUTBOARD
Gran Hotel Guadalpin Byblos, incomparable service - AMURA

Gran Hotel Guadalpin Byblos, incomparable service

The Gran Hotel Guadalpin Byblos; in this  beautiful luxury 5-star hotel, the staff are dedicated to offering the best possible service­ with a human warmth that makes you feel like you are among true friends. Whether you come alone or accompanied, this destination will be a delight during your stay in Mijas

Por AMURA

 

GOURMET
Andalusian Kitchen with Magnificence - AMURA

Andalusian Kitchen with Magnificence

Zhen Shanghai has arrived on the American continent; a Chinese restaurant that meets the highest standards of quality and service in the world and Mexico is the third country where this prestigious restaurant opens.

Por AMURA

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Golf on the Costa del Sol - Patrick Monney

Golf on the Costa del Sol

Andalucía is the autonomous community with the most golf courses in Spain, with 79 widely-versatile courses with different levels­ of technical difficulties.  The province of Malaga is situated at the top of the list in terms of the number of courses, above all those located in the Marbella area, so much so that the Costa del Sol has earned the nickname the “Costa del Golf”.

Por Patrick Monney

 

JETS
Hawker 4000, 75 years of history - Laura Velázquez

Hawker 4000, 75 years of history

Part of the history of modern aviation has been written by Beechcraft, a company that celebrated its 75 years proud of its Hawkerseries models, which have set the standard for business aviation with great performance, quality, comfort, value and technological innovation. During this time, the company has built 54,000 aircraft based on the principal of constructing the “aircraft of the true pilot”.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Luxury and sportiness in its maximum expression - Roberto Pérez S.

Luxury and sportiness in its maximum expression

Certain manufacturers like Rolls-Royce, Maybach, Bentley or Maserati, to mention but a few, that take the concepts of luxury, elegance, exclusivity and comfort to new dimensions with the form objective of satisfying that thing that all the most demanding clients have in common: the desire to own the best of the best.

Por Roberto Pérez S.

 

TASTERS
Absolutely Mixed - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Absolutely Mixed

Perhaps no other drink has been so linked to the arts as Absolut Swedish vodka, which since 1985, beginning with the Andy Warhol work “Absolut Warhol”, it commenced its relationship with painters, sculptors, photographers and renowned designers to form the “Absolut Art Collection”. Once recognized in this field, Absolut Vodka has also opted for another art form – the art of mixing drinks – which requires sensitivity and an exquisite sense of taste to balance the different ingredients that make up this type of drinks, better known as cocktails.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

CONQUERORS
The Avant Garde Sea - Josu Iturbe

The Avant Garde Sea

The sea as a subject of art often appears in the creations of artists of our times, but also to a great extent of the creators of the past. No so far back in the past, about a century, we knew a glorious era of art in which the sea also played an important role.

Por Josu Iturbe

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Costa del Sol - AMURA

Tips & Tops Costa del Sol

Tips & Tops

Por AMURA

 

Monaco to Marseille

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Prime Time!! - Germán Nájera

Prime Time!!

Outfits that complement each other and definitely create an impact as a whole. Spring is at its height and the ideal thing is to wear the trends marked with the most cutting-edge style.

Por Germán Nájera

 

TIME MACHINE
Parmigiani Fleurier - Enrique Rosas

Parmigiani Fleurier

Unveil the latest product of its development – the chronograph: Led by its passion for discovery and always wanting to measure its manufacturing know-how against the more challenging demands of precision. All of these surrounded by a great metal the palladium.

Por Enrique Rosas

 

Da Vinci Reborn - AMURA

Da Vinci Reborn

The firm IWC launch in the present year, a new generation of the Da Vinci family, three models with a lot of innovations with advanced technology, a timeless elegance and are presented in a new box, more attractive, in a tonneau form. 

Por AMURA

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Yalta, Ukraine - Patrick Monney

Yalta, Ukraine

Yalta, Ukraine

Por Patrick Monney

 

Malaca, Malasia - Patrick Monney

Malaca, Malasia

Malaca, Malasia

Por Patrick Monney

 

Viña del Mar, Chile - Patrick Monney

Viña del Mar, Chile

Viña del Mar, Chile

Por Patrick Monney

 

The 12 Apostoles, Australia - Patrick Monney

The 12 Apostoles, Australia

The 12 Apostoles, Australia

Por Patrick Monney

 

SPECIAL REPORT
Vida Real Spa  - AMURA

Vida Real Spa

Imagine for a moment living an ancestral experience in an uncertain place in the world. You open your eyes and in front of you is an imposing pyramid that invites you to step inside. Once within, the aromas, textures, sounds and colors will envelop you and make the Vida Real Spa experience one of unique relaxation.

Por AMURA

 

OUTBOARD
Four Seasons George V - Patrick Monney

Four Seasons George V

The famous palace reopened its doors in December 1999, following two years of remodelation. Under the administration of the Four Seasons, and after seven years, the George V has confirmed its status as the “king of palaces” and is regarded as the finest hotel in Paris; the one that stands out and offers the refinement that the most beautiful city in the world deserves.

Por Patrick Monney

FLEET
 

Blue Moon 198’ - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Blue Moon 198’

If practice makes perfect, proof of this lies in the latest creation from Feadship - the 198-ft Blue Moon, which has surpassed all the expectations of its two predecessors. This makes the design and creation of this glamorous yacht a magnificent reality.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

Falcon 115 - Viridiana Barahona

Falcon 115

The 115 is the flagship of this Italian yacht builder and as such, makes an interesting offer since it represents the company’s entry into the range of yachts of more than 100 feet in length, even though they already have a model exactly 100 feet long. Another of the yacht’s strengths is the personalization of all of its components, which is something that Falcon Yachts offers to distinguished clients tempted by its beauty.

Por Viridiana Barahona

 

Ferreti 630 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Ferreti 630

The Ferretti 630 is a patent result of an alliance between two companies that have joined forces to arrive at a common end, which is a delight for the imagination. The companies are, evidently, Ferretti, represented by its engineering department and the Studio Zuccon International Project. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Baja Outlaw 40 - Viridiana Barahona

Baja Outlaw 40

Its dimensions and details make it unique; there is no boat that compares with the Baja 40 Outlaw. Its size and presence on the water attract attention wherever it goes. Its triple engine lets it break the waves with perfect precision thanks to the extraordinary speeds it can reach.

Por Viridiana Barahona

 

Carver 36M - Viridiana Barahona

Carver 36M

Exquisite balance between space and details take the Carver 36M to absolute excellence. With perfect control of each simple element, this great yacht is dressed with luxury and elegance with tones so soft that they ooze comfort in every corner.

Por Viridiana Barahona

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Terre Blanche Four Seasons - Patrick Monney

Terre Blanche Four Seasons

Terre Blanche is a true Eden for golfers since they can choose between two 18-hole circuits hidden in a coniferous forest. One is the Parcours du Riou (6,005 m/6,567 yards) and the other is the Parcours du Château (6,616 m/7,235 yards).

Por Patrick Monney

 

BLUE PLANET
Diving With the Aroma of Mexico - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Diving With the Aroma of Mexico

When the first rays of spring sunshine began to light up the Isla de Sacrificios, my dear friend and diving companion Manuel “Dorado” Victoria and I were enjoying a tasty Veracruz-style breakfast in a well-known restaurant on the sea front. Breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs and beans, and of course a famous milky coffee with sweet bread and golden breadsticks.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

SPECIES
The Jaguar, Speckled Jewel - Eduardo Lugo

The Jaguar, Speckled Jewel

The jaguar or yaguar (Phantera onca) originates from the Guaraní vocabulary and has two meanings: “he who kills in one pounce” or “the body of a dog”. It is a carnivorous mammal that belongs to the family of big cats found on the American continent.

Por Eduardo Lugo

 

SAILS
J24 2007 - Juan Manuel Orbea

J24 2007

All doubts about Mexico’s ability to organize a world-level sailing competition were quickly dissipated last March, when Mexico, specifically Nuevo Vallarta, played host to the World UBS J24 2007. The event was an all round success.

Por Juan Manuel Orbea

 

First Quinta Real regatta - AMURA

First Quinta Real regatta

In order to present its concept of personalized attention and excellent service, Hoteles Quinta Real organized its First International Regatta, held on March 15 – 19, from the Quinta Real Acapulco with a final destination of Quinta Real Huatulco.

Por AMURA

 

JETS
V Gulfstream - Laura Velázquez

V Gulfstream

When Tiger Woods made his debut as a golf professional with millions of dollars in his pocket from his sponsors, the first thing he acquired as part of his work team was a Gulfstream V jet.  That was in 1996, but like everything, technology has evolved, as have Woods’ game and clubs– and the Gulfstream Company has moved with the times by offering the new G150 model, which changes the concept of the mid-size business jet.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

Choosing the ideal helicopter - Enrique Rosas

Choosing the ideal helicopter

Many factors must be considered when analyzing an investment as important as the acquisition of a helicopter. The following characteristics must not be overlooked when considering such an important purchase.

Por Enrique Rosas

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Geneva Motor Show - Roberto Pérez S.

Geneva Motor Show

The 77th Geneva Motor Show unveils the automotive brands that do not beat about the bush and have decided to launch an avalanche of interesting novelties which, for their performance, technology, luxury and driving­ pleasure, will be pure delight for auto lovers.

Por Roberto Pérez S.

 

GOURMET
The Riviera & The Three Best Restaurants - Patrick Monney

The Riviera & The Three Best Restaurants

The Riviera bids us to enjoy its excellent cuisine and this is why we have chosen three of the best restaurants of the region.

Por Patrick Monney

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Mónaco a Marsella - AMURA

Tips & Tops Mónaco a Marsella

Tips & Tops

Por AMURA

 

The Middle East, along the Lebanon's coast from Tyre to Tripoli

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Chercher le Femme! - AMURA

Chercher le Femme!

Dates come and go, but gifts are always well-received and even more so when they say how important our loved ones are to us.

Por AMURA

 

TIME MACHINE
10 Years of Ideas - AMURA

10 Years of Ideas

Panerai has been engaged in watch, compass, depth meters and precision optical instrument making for a long time and has now created a special range of watches specially designed for use in extreme and high risk conditions.

Por AMURA

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
The Middle East, Along the Coast of Lebanon - Patrick Monney

The Middle East, Along the Coast of Lebanon

Ahlan wa sahlan, welcome, to the world where, for over six thousand years, the steps of humanity have intermingled with scenes of wars and loves, beautiful buildings, incomparable gardens and ships that sail towards charming ports from a coast protected by the mountains.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Petra - AMURA

Petra

During the trip to Lebanon we visited its surroundings, Syria and Jordan, where the vestiges of its history such as Palmira, Aleppo, Krak des Chevaliers, Damascus, Jerash and the Dead Sea, impressed us. Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabateans, an Arabic group that ruled the Transjordan area during the pre-Roman period, was one of the most amazing, mysterious and majestic.

Por AMURA

 

OUTBOARD
Bhutan, the Dragon´s Kingdom - Jolanda Bonazzola de BCD Travel

Bhutan, the Dragon´s Kingdom

Bhutan is a country quite unlike any other. Landlocked in the north by China, and in the south by India, it is widely recognised as the last surviving Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom. Bhutan has lived in self-imposed isolation for much of the 20th century and it was only in the 1970’s that it opened its borders to a handful of visitors. 

Por Jolanda Bonazzola de BCD Travel

 

FLEET
Hotel Albergo, Charm of the Past and Art - Patrick Monney

Hotel Albergo, Charm of the Past and Art

This unusual palace that houses the Hotel Albergo can be found in the heart of Beirut, which brings the flavor of the past to life. Its wonderful decoration with objects, furniture, paintings and tapestries that emerge from the time tunnel takes us back to the romantic 1920s.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Wally “Esense” - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Wally “Esense”

For some reason this yacht builder generates a duality between the surprising and the quality of its vessels, whether for the design, the techniques, materials, new innovation or a conjugation of all these factors. This beautiful yacht from Wally called “Esense” follows the same principles and we are filled with surprise on admiring it, its lines are impeccable, its finish impressive, its dimensions are enormous and from bow to stern we find ingenious and practical features.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

M/Y Givi - Rafael Luna Grajeda

M/Y Givi

The “GiVi”, with its 60 meters’ length, is a mega-yacht that represents a unique and complex mixture of technological research, design, performance and comfort; in summary the result of the work of the staff of CRN, responsible for the design. These yachts can easily across an ocean and make the return journey without having to refuel.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

Mirgab V - Viridiana Barahona G.

Mirgab V

Space and size in perfect harmony characterize this wonderful Mirgab V model, with exquisite finishes, warm explosive colors soak every corner with the delight to traveling the seas in a quality yacht such as this. From the recognized Burger yacht builders and as part of the range of models for 2007, this manufacturer comes to revolutionize the dimensions of elegance and pleasure on board.

Por Viridiana Barahona G.

 

Regal 4460 - Rafael Luna Grajeda

Regal 4460

Regal continues to be a company dedicated to expanding the industry with the design of its 4460 model. Rich in features and filling the interior space ergonomically. The Saloon and the relaxation areas shine perfectly with natural American cherry wood finish.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

 

BLUE PLANET
The Journey to Belize - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

The Journey to Belize

I remember it as if it were yesterday; the first time I saw and swam with a whale shark was in the incredible Sea of Cortés.  It was a young and very friendly male.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

SPECIAL REPORT
Vida Real Spa  - AMURA

Vida Real Spa

Imagine for a moment living an ancestral experience in an uncertain place in the world. You open your eyes and in front of you is an imposing pyramid that invites you to step inside. Once within, the aromas, textures, sounds and colors will envelop you and make the Vida Real Spa experience one of unique relaxation.

Por AMURA

 

SPECIES
Cocodriles - Eduardo Lugo

Cocodriles

The crocodile is one of the most ancient animals on the planet. To get an idea of how long it has existed, when the dinosaurs appeared for the first time, crocodiles had already been around for 80 or 90 million years. So, together with turtles, the oldest animals on the planet, with more than 140 million years of existence, they have lived among many species, some of which have already become extinct. 

Por Eduardo Lugo

 

POLO
Sport of  Kings on the Field of Kings - Juan Manuel Orbea

Sport of Kings on the Field of Kings

At Easter, La Costa Alegre of Jalisco once again welcomed one of the most important polo tournaments in the country on the most beautiful fields in Mexico. And of course, as well as the game, it was a week full of sun, sea and incredible parties.

Por Juan Manuel Orbea

 

JETS
Avanti II P180 - Laura Velázquez

Avanti II P180

If driving a high-speed Ferrari is a fantastic experience, imagine what it would be like to be aboard a jet endorsed by the Maranello firm. Flying aboard the P180 Avanti II, from the Italian manufacturer Piaggio Aero is a unique experience.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Luxury SUVs: The Best Present for Mother’s Day - Roberto Pérez S.

Luxury SUVs: The Best Present for Mother’s Day

In this edition, we decided to bring you, dear reader, three of the best options within the Sport Utility Vehicle super-luxury segment to give as gifts this coming Mother's Day.

Por Roberto Pérez S.

 

GOURMET
Grand Hotel Kadri, en Zahle - Patrick Monney

Grand Hotel Kadri, en Zahle

Located in the heart of the Bekaa Valley, 54 kilometers (33 miles) from Beirut, 40 minutes from the monumental Roman city of Baalbeck, near the best vineyards of Lebanon, the Grand Hotel Kadri invites travellers to enjoy its elegance and one of the best restaurants in Lebanon.

Por Patrick Monney

 

TASTERS
Cabernet Sauvignon - Ernesto Peña

Cabernet Sauvignon

Also known as Petit Cabernet, Vidure or Petit Vidure: the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is characterized for its body, flavor and aroma. It is of French origin, from the Bordelais area and is considered the undisputed queen among black grapes. The wine produced is catalogued as the king in the red  wine category.

Por Ernesto Peña

 

CONQUERORS
Tintoretto, Prado Museum - Salvador Alejandro González

Tintoretto, Prado Museum

For the first time, after 400 years, the most outstanding works of religious art by l Tintoretto painted for the church of San Marcuola: The Last Supper (church of San Marcuola, Venice), and Christ washing the Disciples’ Feet (Museo del Prado, Madrid) are together again in an exhibition of 65 works of the Venetian artist who became a legend through his paintings.

Por Salvador Alejandro González

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Oriente Medio - AMURA

Tips & Tops Oriente Medio

Tips & Tops

Por AMURA

 

Morocco

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Spring Code!! - Germán Nájera

Spring Code!!

It is born! Decipher the spring code and enrich your wardrobe with the right clothes for the warm season.

Por Germán Nájera

 

TIME MACHINE
Maybach Tourbllon - Robbie Petersons

Maybach Tourbllon

Movement and ease, balance and instability, highs and lows; many aspects of life are totally random, but not in the case of the Maybach Tourbillon. The anchor-like mechanism, escapement and flywheel are housed in a rotating frame mounted on the axle of the secondhand wheel.

Por Robbie Petersons

 

COMPÁS INTERNACIONAL
Morocco - Patrick Monney

Morocco

The sun attracts Europeans, especially if it is accompanied by exoticism and mystery. Near the Old World there are new destinations that offer an intriguing world.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Essaouira Marrakech     - Patrick Monney

Essaouira Marrakech

One of Morocco’s treasures is Fez, the imperial walled city, where the streets infiltrate a world of elegant palaces and noisy, colorful markets. It is a true medieval city that has remained suspended in time.

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Milford Sound, Nueva Zelanda - Patrick Monney

Milford Sound, Nueva Zelanda

Milford Sound, Nueva Zelanda

Por Patrick Monney

 

Yamdrok Yutso, Tibet - Patrick Monney

Yamdrok Yutso, Tibet

Yamdrok Yutso, Tibet

Por Patrick Monney

 

San Petersburgo, Rusia - Patrick Monney

San Petersburgo, Rusia

San Petersburgo, Rusia

Por Patrick Monney

 

Biarritz, Francia - Patrick Monney

Biarritz, Francia

Biarritz, Francia

Por Patrick Monney

 

SPECIAL REPORT
Vida Real Spa  - AMURA

Vida Real Spa

Imagine for a moment living an ancestral experience in an uncertain place in the world. You open your eyes and in front of you is an imposing pyramid that invites you to step inside. Once within, the aromas, textures, sounds and colors will envelop you and make the Vida Real Spa experience one of unique relaxation.

Por AMURA

 

OUTBOARD
Kasbah Tamadot - Patrick Monney

Kasbah Tamadot

Part of the Virgin Limited Edition of Sir Richard Branson, Kasbah Tamadot opens its doors to luxury, elegance and refinement in the heart of a superb valley hidden in the Atlas Mountains and guarded by the snowy Djebel Toubkal. Designed like one of the typical adobe forts of the region, Kasbah Tamadot is the most exclusive hotel in the environs of Marrakech and is located at a distance of only 45 minutes from the ancient imperial capital.

Por Patrick Monney

FLEET
 

April Fool - Viridiana Barahona

April Fool

With it’s great dimensions (60.96 meters), the acclaimed April Fool meets all the expectations of all who board her.  Aboard this wonderful boat, we find a world of exclusive comfort and ship amenities; therefore, she not only satisfies for her size and space, but also for her luxury and quality.

Por Viridiana Barahona

 

Riviera 3600 SY - Edmundo Eguiarte

Riviera 3600 SY

The renowned boat builder Riviera, shows to the finest detail why it is considered as being one of the best in the world, thanks to its Riviera 3600 Sport Yacht. With its excellent dimensions, size, good distribution of space both above and below decks, this wonderful yacht is fully equipped to offer excellent on-board amenities since it has everything necessary for voyages on the high seas.

Por Edmundo Eguiarte

 

Azimut 47 - Edmundo Eguiarte

Azimut 47

From a distance, its line gives us a clear idea of what this “small” offering of the yacht builder’s fly line has as a goal. The details are constructed to an excellent level of quality; each step we take, either above or below decks of this beautiful yacht, is preceded by a feeling of tranquility that envelops both the owner and visitors.

Por Edmundo Eguiarte

 

Sabre 386 - Viridiana Barahona

Sabre 386

The yacht builder Sabre constructs sailboats that sell throughout the world and are characterized for being comfortable, both on the open sea and on extraordinary voyages with family and friends. The Sabre 386 model is the fifth created by the firm’s design team.

Por Viridiana Barahona

 

Baja Outlaw 35 (2007) - Edmundo Eguiarte

Baja Outlaw 35 (2007)

For those unfamiliar with the brand (although they must be very few) Baja Marine is a boatyard that focuses on the development and construction of high-performance, very fast sporting boats. In this case we are talking about one of the largest they produce, since above this model,  there is only the 40 foot version.

Por Edmundo Eguiarte

 

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail 2007 - AMURA

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail 2007

Last February 15 through 19, the prestigious and acclaimed 2007 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail was held in wonderful Miami 2007.

Por AMURA

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Magnificent Greens in Marrakech - Patrick Monney

Magnificent Greens in Marrakech

Marrakech is renowned for its golf courses located within the sweetness of the climate, inside La Palmeraie, that great field of date palms that has brought fame to Marrakech since its establishment. Far away, the Atlas Mountains and their snowy peaks dominate the scene and invite golfers to end their weekend skiing in the l’Oukaimeden station.

Por Patrick Monney

 

BLUE PLANET
A chronicle of a memorable dive - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

A chronicle of a memorable dive

When my alarm went off at 4:30 in the morning, I was already on my feet and ready for this new adverture. In less than 5 minutes, my brother Angel and I had warmed up my old truck, which we had already loaded the day before with everything necessary to explore underground rivers.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

SPECIES
Bird watching - Eduardo Lugo

Bird watching

Bird watching is one of most the relaxing activities that puts us in direct contact with nature, perhaps for their beauty or maybe just for their ability to ride the air currents and awake a feeling of freedom within us.

Por Eduardo Lugo

 

POLO
The King Lifted Up the Cup - Julio A. Gómez

The King Lifted Up the Cup

Following seven days of intense sporting drama, the house team raised the Country Club King’s Polo Cup. The seven competing teams engaged in a colossal battle for the coveted cup, in the form of a ceiba sculpture, which is considered to be the sacred tree of life.

Por Julio A. Gómez

 

JETS
Falcon 7X - Laura Velázquez

Falcon 7X

As all models, this one has a history.  The first example was launched two years ago at the Paris Le Bourget Air Show and caught the attention for being a model totally different from everything had been seen before.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Convertibles - Roberto Pérez S.

Convertibles

Convertibles or roadsters offer, like no other automobile can, added pleasures to driving, so on this occasion, we have decided to bring you, dear reader, two prime examples of this sector. 

Por Roberto Pérez S.

 

GOURMET
“Chez Ali” - Patrick Monney

“Chez Ali”

If you want to enjoy the excellent, typical cuisine of Morocco the best place to spend the evening is in Chez Ali, on the outskirts of Marrakech and in the heart of a field of palms. It is a story straight from the pages of the Thousand and One Nights that invites you to discover the folklore of this beautiful country.

Por Patrick Monney

 

CONQUERORS
Portraits of the Past - Anarela Vargas

Portraits of the Past

Everything is mortal, this we know by looking at a photograph.

Por Anarela Vargas

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Morocco - AMURA

Tips & Tops Morocco

Tips & Tops Morocco

Por AMURA