Mauritius island

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Autumn colors - Germán Nájera

Autumn colors

Leaves fall and open up new horizons. Autumn arrives with sophistication and renewed dimensions. The idea is to dress with stylish luxury, mixing the new with the vintage. Tradition and innovation harmonize and combine in something completely avant-garde.

Por Germán Nájera

TIME MACHINE
Audemars Piguet  - Tonatiuh

Audemars Piguet

As we go to press, the sixth Louis Vuitton Cup is taking place as the 32nd Americas Cup nears: 21 straight wins for the seemingly unstoppable Alinghi team. Audemars Piguet (AP) has sponsored the team ever since it raised the trophy in 2003.

Por Tonatiuh

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Isla Mauritius - Patrick Monney

Isla Mauritius

Mauritius Island, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, is a jewel made up of strange mountains covered in vegetation, coral reefs and white sand beaches.

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Tulear, Madagascar - Patrick Monney

Tulear, Madagascar

Tulear, Madagascar

Por Patrick Monney

 

Puerto Natal, Chile - Patrick Monney

Puerto Natal, Chile

Puerto Natal, Chile

Por Patrick Monney

 

Agadir, Morocco - Patrick Monney

Agadir, Morocco

Agadir, Morocco

Por Patrick Monney

 

Singapore, Asia Surest - Patrick Monney

Singapore, Asia Surest

Singapore, Asia Surest

Por Patrick Monney

 

COMPASS MX
Mazatlán - Araceli Cano

Mazatlán

 Because of its population, tourism developments, industry and urban infrastructure, Mazatlán is one of the most important cities in the state of Sinaloa.

Por Araceli Cano

 

FLEET
Thunder B - Fabiola Galván Campos

Thunder B

Straight, smooth lines, a metallic silver hull, capable of crossing the Mediterranean at 40 knots with the assistance of a TF40 turbine, the Thunder B, built to the specifications of its owner, is a high performance, functional vessel.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

Pershing 88 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Pershing 88

This unique yacht, with its grey hull that distinguishes it from most, is known as an arrow on the seas: its high speeds makes the Pershing 88 one of the fastest boats around.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Lagoon 570 - Phil deKanter

Lagoon 570

The Lagoon 570 is made for long-distance voyages, for this reason it offers excellent comfort and all that is necessary to experience the pleasures on navigation. The Lagoon 570 replaces the eldest multihull sailboat of the line: the Lagoon 55/57, which, after more than ten years of service, takes a well-deserved rest.

Por Phil deKanter

 

A Future Classic - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

A Future Classic

In the yachting world, “Sunseeker 105” is a synonym for “a future classic.” It is a boat that is distinguished, both for the materials with which it is built as for its technology, while maintaining the characteristic Sunseeker line.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

An Italian Pure Blood - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

An Italian Pure Blood

We can safely say that this edition of Amura is  about “rebel hulls”, not because it has to do  with a counterintelligence or paramilitary  group but because, curiously, this is the second boat  that has a hull of an uncommon color: in this case it is  blue, in the other gray.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

BLUE PLANET
Diving in Mystical Cenotes - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Diving in Mystical Cenotes

Even though the exploration of Yucatan’s caves  and cenotes (sinkholes) dates back to the last  century, it wasn’t until recently that this activity  could be done efficiently. This new development is  the result of the invention of sophisticated diving  equipment that allows divers to spend longer periods  under water.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

HOOK
Sport and Deep-sea Fishing - Germán Nájera

Sport and Deep-sea Fishing

Mazatlán has been considered one of Mexico’s most popular fishing destinations for many years. It is a place that has something for everyone, from exclusive hotels and clubs famous for their parties to motorbike rides on  the malecón (seaside promenade) and beach.

Por Germán Nájera

 

OUTBOARD
The Oberoi Mauritius - Amura

The Oberoi Mauritius

The turquoise sea, the white sand beaches and the gardens are an Eden in which beautiful, small houses are scattered. Stone Hindu gods stand guard over this paradise that was created to experience Nirvana amidst the roar of the cascade that feeds the waters of the pond filled with small animals.

Por Amura

 

El Cid resorts mazatlán - Amura

El Cid resorts mazatlán

Exclusivity, comfort and entertainment are some of the main features of what is considered to be one of the largest resort complexes in Latin America.

Por Amura

 

LUXURY SUITES
El Cid El Moro - Amura

El Cid El Moro

El Moro's 25-story luxury tower contains 294 ocean-view units and a dazzling pool with waterfalls. This luxurious hotel is located in the Golden Zone, walking distance to the main shopping and dining district. 

Por Amura

 

El Cid Marina - Amura

El Cid Marina

The El Cid hotel chain has four hotels in Mazatlán. Exquisite décor, Mediterranean architecture, luxury and exclusivity is what you find in El Cid Marina Beach Hotel and Yacht Club, all in an elegant yacht club setting with luxurious boats from all parts of the world. 

Por Amura

 

El Cid Castilla - Amura

El Cid Castilla

This suite is the most exclusive room of the El Cid Castilla Hotel. It features a king-size bed and two single beds, with the option of adding two double beds. It has three full bathrooms and a half bathroom, a Jacuzzi or hot tub, kitchenette and all necessary amenities such as air conditioning, satellite TV and phones with direct lines. 

Por Amura

 

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán - Amura

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán

An authentic Mexican style is combined with the comfort of ample, modern spaces. The Junior Suite of Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán was designed with all amenities in mind such as a satellite
TV, full bathroom, dining room, kitchenette, dishes, crystalware and cutlery for four; microwave oven, refrigerator, toaster and coffee maker.

Por Amura

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Three Golf Courses in One - Laura Velázquez

Three Golf Courses in One

If you like golf and fishing, welcome to the perfect spot: El Cid Golf & Country Club. It is located on the Pacific where, in addition to the finest fishing fleet available for reeling in a big one, there are 27 championship holes, nine of them designed by Lee Treviño. 

Por Laura Velázquez

 

Paradise on the Pacific - Fabiola Galván Campos

Paradise on the Pacific

Estrella del Mar, near Isla de Piedra, south of Mazatlán, has a championship golf course that surrounds the Pacific Ocean. This course spreads over an area of more than 70 hectares (173 acres) with six kilometers (3.72 miles) of seafront. Another interesting feature is that it is only 10 minutes from the airport.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Alfa Romeo Brera - Tonatiuh

Alfa Romeo Brera

It appeared as a concept-car three years ago. Today, it is a reality and represents this Italian builder’s new design trend.

Por Tonatiuh

 

 

JETS
Falcon 7x - Laura Velázquez

Falcon 7x

When it seemed that everything had already been written about the world of corporate jets, the French firm Dassault Aviation made the first test flight of the Falcon IX. Three Pratt & Whitney motors will power the jet with a thrust of 6,100 pounds each, including the new noise reductions standards anticipated for the next two decades.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TASTERS
Wines of the new world break the mold - Georgina Estrada Gil, sommelier del restaurante Le Cirque, Ciudad de México

Wines of the new world break the mold

The cu­rrent ten­dency among con­nois­seurs has gi­ven a spe­cial im­por­tan­ce to an in­no­va­ti­ve va­riety of wi­nes known as “wi­nes of the New World.” Pro­du­ced mainly in the Ame­ri­cas, South Afri­ca, Aus­tra­lia and New Zea­land, they ma­ke up part of the­se va­rie­ties of emer­ging wi­nes.

Por Georgina Estrada Gil, sommelier del restaurante Le Cirque, Ciudad de México

 

GOURMET
Restaurant Oberoi Mauritius - Patrick Monney

Restaurant Oberoi Mauritius

An immense palapa (palm thatched roof) surrounded by water which reflects the setting sun, soft zither music, candlelight that dances on the surface of a pond where frogs sing: a dream come true.

Por Patrick Monney

 

SPECIAL REPORT
The new French classic: Grey Goose - Amura

The new French classic: Grey Goose

When a product is launched, it faces a long road before it can be positioned. But there are outstanding exceptions and, happily, Grey Goose is one of them.

Por Amura

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Isla Mauritius - Amura

Tips & Tops Isla Mauritius

Tips & Tops Isla Mauritius

Por Amura

 

Baltic Sea

 

 

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Fall prologue - Coordinación de moda / Fashion Coordinator: Luz María Carrera

Fall prologue

It is a time of transition

Por Coordinación de moda / Fashion Coordinator: Luz María Carrera

 

 

TIME MACHINE
Watch Glossary - Tonatiuh

Watch Glossary

When we are given life on a planet like ours and, together with it, our five senses, the message is clear: we are here to use them.

Por Tonatiuh

 

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
The Baltic Sea - Patrick Monney

The Baltic Sea

The train left us in tiny Dover station and we finally arrived at the port to board the fabulous Minerva II that took us to the land of the Vikings, to the capital of the tzars and the cities of the north.

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Chicago, USA - Patrick Monney

Chicago, USA

Chicago, USA

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

Skeleton Coast, Namibia - Patrick Monney

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - Patrick Monney

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

Conception Bay, Mexico - Patrick Monney

Conception Bay, Mexico

Conception Bay, Mexico

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

COMPASS MX
Valle de Bravo, Long live the magic - Araceli Cano

Valle de Bravo, Long live the magic

Valle de Bravo, with its white stucco colonial houses, wrought iron balconies, and red tile roofs, is a very special place. It is a village set in a mountain that rises from the shores of a lake, surrounded by thick pine forest.

Por Araceli Cano

 

 

ESTRELLA MARINA
Nicholas Edmiston - Fabiola Galván Campos

Nicholas Edmiston

His name evokes that of a Czar, but he does not consider himself one. Nicholas Edmiston tells us that he has been in the yacht brokerage business (charters, new builds, management) for over 35 years, and that he started the business because of his love of sailing.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

 

FLEET
Benetti Midlandia - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Benetti Midlandia

What can be said about a boat that, from first glance, amazes us with its beauty? It takes our breath away. One hundred and ninety-seven feet long, this grand and powerful titan of the seas, makes it obvious that these two characteristics can go hand and hand with beauty. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

 

Sunreef 60 - Phil deKanter

Sunreef 60

On May 30, 2005, the first Sun­reef 60 ca­ta­ma­ran was laun­ched in Po­land out of the Gdansk Sun­reef ship­yards. This lu­xu­rious high-per­for­man­ce ca­ta­ma­ran was de­sig­ned for ocean crui­ses, and is spending the summer sailing off the coast of Spain to the delight of passengers and those who watch it sail from a distance.

Por Phil deKanter

 

 

Sea Ray 680 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Sea Ray 680

When dis­cus­sing this ship­buil­der’s in­cur­sion in­to the field of big boats, this yacht could be considered the brand’s flagship. This term, com­monly used in the world of au­to­mo­bi­les, re­fers to a “new” mo­del and, in so­me ca­ses, a big­ger or bet­ter one.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

 

Princess v70 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Princess v70

This is one of those boats that belongs to the new generation of yachts: vessels whose design involves all angles and di­men­sions of their cons­truc­tion, pur­po­se and use. From the out­set, as­pects per­tai­ning to per­for­man­ce, sta­bi­lity, spa­cious­ness of the in­te­riors, prac­ti­ca­lity and er­go­no­mics ha­ve been con­si­de­red wit­hout ig­no­ring the beauty of its ex­te­rior.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

 

Alden 52 motor yacht - Phil deKanter

Alden 52 motor yacht

Alden Yachts Corporation of Portsmouth, Rhode Island has announced the signing of a new contract to build a 52' Motor Yacht. “We are quite encouraged with the number of builds we already have under contract, the new prospects we are working with, and the looming boat show season which promises to be one of the best in several years", states David MacFarlane, President of Alden Yachts.

Por Phil deKanter

 

 

SAILS
Valle, A Nautical Seebed - Fabiola Galván Campos / Germán Nájera

Valle, A Nautical Seebed

Valle de Bravo is not only a picturesque town, nowadays it is also an attractive tourist attraction for people who love freedom, nature and the wind. It is also popular because of the many aerial sports that are available. Aside from those that can be found in almost all tourist destinations, it has excellent places for practicing the aerial kind.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos / Germán Nájera

 

 

SPECIES
Swimming with Whale Sharks - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Swimming with Whale Sharks

Year after year, in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, we find one of the most marvelous marine animals with which man has had contact.  It is the enormous whale shark, the biggest fish on the planet. 

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

 

OUTBOARD
El santurario Resort Spa Valle de Bravo - AMURA

El santurario Resort Spa Valle de Bravo

El Santuario Resort Spa (The Sanctuary) is a luxurious haven set on 494 acres, on the shore of lake Valle de Bravo. The mountains, pine forests, starry nights, sunny days and the song of birds, make it an unforgettable experience for visitors. 

Por AMURA

 

 

Rodavento - AMURA

Rodavento

The words “rueda” (to roll) and “viento” (wind) intertwine to form Rodavento, a village that is part of the River and Mountain concept. A fascinating boutique hotel, perfectly located in Valle de Bravo’s magical forest, it is the ideal place to fully enjoy the many adventures that are offered here.

Por AMURA

 

 

LUXURY SUITES
El santurario Resort Spa Valle de Bravo - AMURA

El santurario Resort Spa Valle de Bravo

 With an inimitable view of lake Valle de Bravo, this exclusive suite has two bedrooms and an ample living room. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, fireplace, kitchenette, sofa-bed and a complete bathroom while the other has two double beds, complete bathroom and a chaise.

Por AMURA

 

 

Hotel Rodavento - AMURA

Hotel Rodavento

Rodavento is a fascinating boutique hotel nestled in the Valle de Bravo forest. It has fourteen cabins with air conditioning, heating, fireplace and a terrace with a view of its private lagoon.

Por AMURA

 

 

Hotel Avándaro golf & spa - AMURA

Hotel Avándaro golf & spa

Located next to the spectacular Cerro Gordo, six kilometers (3.73 miles) from the quaint town of Valle de Bravo, the Hotel Avándaro Golf & Spa offers its exclusive, spectacular Suite Monarca. Divided into three carpeted rooms, each with its own fireplace and complete bathroom with a tub, the suite features modern décor but with the traditional, cozy touches that are typical of this hotel.

Por AMURA

 

 

Mesón del viento - AMURA

Mesón del viento

Right in the heart of Valle de Bravo, every detail of this hotel’s suite, from the feather duvets to the paintings commissioned specifically for this cozy space, has been carefully planned. 

Por AMURA

 

 

Hostal Club Santa María - AMURA

Hostal Club Santa María

The medieval touch is one of the major characteristics of this exclusive club and hostal for sailing students in Valle de Bravo. The Club Santa María suites are all different, with one or two double beds, kitchenette, complete bathroom, living rooms and private balconys with a spectacular view of the lake and the Cristo Negro church next door. 

Por AMURA

 

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Golf en el bosque - Laura Velázquez

Golf en el bosque

Playing on a course set in a forest can be a great challenge for any golfer.  Besides, the mild weather and the design of the course make the experience very special. 

Por Laura Velázquez

 

 

Campestre Ízar - AMURA

Campestre Ízar

Campestre Ízar is the perfect place for those who want to combine golf, relaxation and “recharging batteries” after a stressful week at work. 

Por AMURA

 

 

TOYS COLLECTION
 

 

Porsche RS Spyder - AMURA

Porsche RS Spyder

Stuttgart’s star rose during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it chalked up more victories than any other. It is safe to say that these kinds of resistance tests are an innate part of its tradition.

Por AMURA

 

 

JETS
 

 

TASTERS
Vinos del viejo mundo - Sommelier Georgina Estrada Gil, Secretaria General, Asociación Mexicana de Sommeliers

Vinos del viejo mundo

Wine, a divine substance whose marvelous myths are illuminated by a wide range of writings. It has been around throughout the history of humanity and we enjoy its pleasures still.

Por Sommelier Georgina Estrada Gil, Secretaria General, Asociación Mexicana de Sommeliers

 

 

GOURMET
Un manjar en el océano - Patrick Monney

Un manjar en el océano

The Minerva II’s restaurants offer a different way of enjoying cuisine. Bridge Café entices with its exquisite, varied buffets (Indian, Chinese, Philippine and European dishes) and The Swan pampers us with refined dishes (lobster in a fragrant sauce, Parisian touches in some recipes and regional delights).

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

CONQUERORS
The Eternety of Egypt - Miguel Peraza

The Eternety of Egypt

 The combination of ancient Egypt’s theoretical and scientific knowledge will never cease to amaze. There is no need to try to discover its ethnic origin, what is essential is that this ancient nation managed to accumulate a great deal of wisdom from other civilizations as well as what they obtained on their own.

Por Miguel Peraza

 

Istanbul - Tarsus

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
100 gifts for him - AMURA

100 gifts for him

100 gifts for him

Por AMURA

 
TIME MACHINE
Watches and the sea - Tonatiuh

Watches and the sea

Watches and the sea have a connection that seems magical but that, in reality, has been on a long journey of strong ties and historic anecdotes. In this relationship between watches and the sea there is also something that connects them, and that is called tradition, as well as all the new things that come along.

Por Tonatiuh

 
INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Istanbul * Tarsus - Patrick Monney

Istanbul * Tarsus

Country of two continents, occidental and exotic. Turkey lives by European time but to the rhythm of the Middle East.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Hamam - W

Hamam

Turkish baths have always been an important part of Turkish culture. People spend enjoyable moments sweating or having a massage under the steam-filled domes. First, they undress and put on a pestemal (a piece of cloth that is wrapped around the waist) and nadin (wooden sandals) so as not to slip on the wet marble floor.

Por W

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Tadoussac, Québec - Patrick Monney

Tadoussac, Québec

Tadoussac, Québec

Por Patrick Monney

 

Arsenal Bay, Mauritius Island - Patrick Monney

Arsenal Bay, Mauritius Island

Arsenal Bay, Mauritius Island

Por Patrick Monney

 

Río de Janeiro, Brazil - Patrick Monney

Río de Janeiro, Brazil

Río de Janeiro, Brazil

Por Patrick Monney

 

Sorrento, Italy - Patrick Monney

Sorrento, Italy

Sorrento, Italy

Por Patrick Monney

 

COMPASS MX
Manzanillo - Araceli Cano

Manzanillo

If you are a lover of the sea, fun, ecology and history, Manzanillo, on Mexico’s golden Pacific Coast, is a travel destination par excellence. It is a place to experience a wide range of activities to the maximum, but especially those that involve the sea.

Por Araceli Cano

 

Must Sees - Araceli Cano

Must Sees

Comala, the “White Town of the Americas,” is very different from the Comala that Juan Rulfo made famous in his novel Pedro Páramo.

Por Araceli Cano

 

SAILS
First International Regatta Mazatlán 2005 - Fabiola G. Campos

First International Regatta Mazatlán 2005

Among the activities organized to promote the Marina Mazatlán project, the Primera Regata Internacional 2005 (First International Regatta 2005) took place here from April 22 to 24. Eighteen boats from the U.S., France, Canada and Mazatlán competed.

Por Fabiola G. Campos

 

FLEET
Capri - Fabiola Galván Campos

Capri

Its name, Capri, evokes the famous island in southern Italy, and this enormous yacht was launched in 2003 at the request of one of the Moran Yacht & Ship Company’s clients. This international brokerage company, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in the promotion, buying and selling of large yachts and is recognized for managing shipbuilders like Lürssen, Feadship, Delta, Hateras, Bertram and others.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

Sunseeker 75 - Phil deKanter

Sunseeker 75

The Sunseeker 75 Yacht was conceived to offer the same basic specifications as the Sunseeker 82, only with more compact proportions. This has resulted in a combination of superb handling - usually seen on smaller craft - and the same levels of luxury as her larger sisters

Por Phil deKanter

 

Astondoa 72 - Phil deKanter

Astondoa 72

On the eastern coast of Spain lies the autonomous region of Valencia. 

Por Phil deKanter

 

Leopard 27 - Phil deKanter

Leopard 27

Unquestionably, the Leopard 27m (90 feet) has the most aggressive styling in her class. Her twin MTU engines, coupled with Arnesson Surface drive transmissions, give her excellent speed and responsiveness.

Por Phil deKanter

 

Alden Yachts 72 - Phil deKanter

Alden Yachts 72

Iam still amazed by the noiseless yet impressive force and elegance of this magnificent vessel, as its 2,300 plus square feet of canvas tied to a ninety foot mast pull it forward at speeds seldom seen on sailing yachts this size. The beauty of seeing her catch the wind and leap forward as her ultra-modern hull design slices through the water is a feeling we all must experience at least once in a lifetime.

Por Phil deKanter

 

BLUE PLANET
Diving on sunken ships - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Diving on sunken ships

The more plankton there is in the sea, the better chances there are to enjoy a great diving experience. Manzanillo is no exception to this rule, plunging into its warm waters you will encounter a great variety of creatures, for instance, lovely sea horses, engaging balloon fish and highly prized lobsters.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

HOOK
Tense lines for the sailfish - Fabiola Galván Campos

Tense lines for the sailfish

Manzanillo is a port recognized throughout the world for its sports fishing. The reason is that it is so easy to catch certain species, among them marlin and istiophorus platypterus, or sailfish. In fact, this destination is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Las Hadas - Laura Velázquez

Las Hadas

The magic of golf is heightened when you play at Las Hadas, located in the “white” resort of the same name. Designed by the world famous golf architects Roy and Pete Dye, what makes Las Hadas unique is its winding course and ample fairways, a help to players who have problems with their slice.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

OUTBOARD
La Hadas - AMURA

La Hadas

Legend says that, many years ago, sailors who passed the Santiago Peninsula, in Manzanillo, saw from afar shimmering silhouettes that floated above the water and thought they were seeing fairies. That is why this place is known as Las Hadas (The Fairies) and why fantastic tales were told here.

Por AMURA

 

LUXURY SUITES
Grand Bay - Fabiola G. Campos

Grand Bay

With a magnificent view of the Marina and Laguna de la Navidad (Navidad Lagoon), this two-story suite covers 370 square meters. It features three bedrooms with king-size bed, each with marble bathroom, decorated with fresh, tropical colors and elegant vaulted ceilings.

Por Fabiola G. Campos

 

Las Hadas - Fabiola G. Campos

Las Hadas

Las Hadas has 14 exclusive suites with private pool. The rooms evoke the exotic charm of a Moorish town, with unique domes, towers and arches and signature white marble floors.

Por Fabiola G. Campos

 

Karmina Palace - Fabiola G. Campos

Karmina Palace

This suite covers 320 square meters, with three bedrooms, and can accommodate up to ten guests (six adults and four children). It features three complete bathrooms, two of the bedrooms have king-size beds, and one has two double beds.

Por Fabiola G. Campos

 

Mesón Doña Paz - Fabiola G. Campos

Mesón Doña Paz

In the “Boutique Hotel” category, Mesón Doña Paz’s Master Suite has a bedroom with king-size bed, telephone, full bathroom with Jacuzzi and steam bath, as well as a guest bathroom. In addition, it has air conditioning and ceiling fans built into the beautiful vaulted ceilings. 

Por Fabiola G. Campos

 

JETS
Personal Aviation - Laura Velázquez

Personal Aviation

There are several private jet brands and models. However, lower fuel consumption and interior details set a few of them apart from the rest. This will be the case of the Eclipse 500, a member of the new Very Light Jet (VLJ) generation, which is now in the development and evaluation phase.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TASTERS
Vodka - *Sommelier Georgina Estrada, Asociación Mexicana de Sommeliers

Vodka

Historians say that it was created during the Middle Ages and was used for medicinal purposes. The birth of vodka did not happen by chance: this distilled beverage is a variety —or the perfection— of others that came before. Its origins go back to the Eastern Europe of long ago.

Por *Sommelier Georgina Estrada, Asociación Mexicana de Sommeliers

 

GOURMET
Zannos Melathron - Patrick Monney

Zannos Melathron

Hidden in the middle of the island is a wonderful restaurant that invites diners to discover Greek and Mediterranean cuisine elegantly prepared with sophisticated flavors. The 19th century mansion has been wonderfully restored to its former charm and distinction.

Por Patrick Monney

 

CONQUERORS
Chile - Miguel Peraza

Chile

It was a pleasant surprise to stroll Santiago’s streets after an absence of ten years. People, architecture, gardens and urban art… only by visiting this city can you realize what makes its writers, painters and sculptors tick.

Por Miguel Peraza

 

Langkawi

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Electric Pink - AMURA

Electric Pink

Key pieces incorporated into everyday life. The combination of fuchsia and swimwear are never wrong when you want to be noticed.

Por AMURA

 

Sailing Time - Tonatiuh

Sailing Time

Navigation and time keeping are two fascinating subjects that, at some point, joined together and became accomplices. Astronomy was the first significant ally of navigators, because since 1620, with the help of astrolabes and other gadgets, the height of the North Star allowed sailors to calculate the North-South position (latitude) of their boat within an acceptable range.

Por Tonatiuh

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Langkawi - Patrick Monney

Langkawi

Our blue planet is a word of surprises and we discover some places just because they have become trendy. Unknown yesterday, Langkawi island has risen to fame because some of the world’s most exclusive, elegant hotels are located there. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

The Datai - Patrick Monney

The Datai

The Datai invites us to enjoy a perfect, natural, isolated spot in the tropical jungle that covers the hills of Langkawi island. The hotel lies hidden amidst huge trees on a mount with a superb view of the sea and the Tarutao islands, which appear like a silhouette against the horizon. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
París, France - Patrick Monney, Wendy Vega

París, France

París, France

Por Patrick Monney, Wendy Vega

 

Fornells, Menorca, Spain - Patrick Monney, Wendy Vega

Fornells, Menorca, Spain

Fornells, Menorca, Spain

Por Patrick Monney, Wendy Vega

 

La Habana, Cuba - Patrick Monney, Wendy Vega

La Habana, Cuba

La Habana, Cuba

Por Patrick Monney, Wendy Vega

 

Soneva Gili, Maldives - Patrick Monney, Wendy Vega

Soneva Gili, Maldives

Soneva Gili, Maldives

Por Patrick Monney, Wendy Vega

 

COMPASS MX
Ixtapa - Araceli Cano

Ixtapa

Unlike other Mexican travel destinations, when we mention Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo we are referring to two cities that are very different both physically and in their lifestyles. This means that when you visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo you visit two destinations in one.

Por Araceli Cano

 

Fascinating Marine World - Araceli Cano

Fascinating Marine World

To speak of the binomial Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo beach means talking about the warmth and clarity of the waters that invite adventurous travelers to be awed by the world beneath the sea, which contains the most biologically diverse corral reef on the Pacific Coast of the Americas.

Por Araceli Cano

 

FLEET
Lürssen Queen M - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Lürssen Queen M

This megayacht has every comfort imaginable, even more than most mansions. Above all, it has all the space needed to satisfy every whim and desire of the navigator. It was a little over a year ago that the Lürssen Queen M set out on its maiden voyage on the Nordic seas.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Azimut 865 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Azimut 865

One of the most famous yacht builders presents a boat that can be described in one word: exquisite. The reason is that Azimut has focused on exclusivity, beauty, clean lines, equipment, design and décor… in other words, every important detail needed in a yacht. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Lagoon Power 43 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Lagoon Power 43

When speaking about motor yachts, a catamaran, with a double hull, would not seem to be a likely possibility. Lagoon not only offers sailboats but also this motorized vessel with a length of a bit over 13 m (42’ 9’’ ft).

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Hatteras 77C - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Hatteras 77C

This article contains an Amura exclusive: the Hatteras 77C is now under construction and will be presented in the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2006. We are certain that it will meet, in fact surpass, the expectations of the fans of this brand.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Beneteau First 36.7 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Beneteau First 36.7

All the world knows that the sailboat was one of the first methods of transportation invented by man, who had to harness the powers of nature for defense, in times of war, and provide sustenance for entire towns.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

HOOK
An Angler’s Dream - AMURA

An Angler’s Dream

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo confirms the adage that says that this is “a secret place for fishing buffs” since it is considered one of the three best sports fishing grounds in the world. It is special because there are abundant species like swordfish, pompano and shark, just to name a few.

Por AMURA

 

BLUE PLANET
Diving in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo - WeV&HE

Diving in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

Following the Ruta del Sol (Route of the Sun) along the Mexican Pacific coast in the state of Guerrero, we find yet another development of Fonatur (Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo, a governmental agency devoted to promoting tourism), a place which, until recently, was a small fishing village and now has become a top grade tourism destination known worldwide as Ixtapa- Zihuatanejo.

Por WeV&HE

 

OUTBOARD
Carcosa Seri Negara - Patrick Monney

Carcosa Seri Negara

One of the most beautiful, enchanting hotels in the world is hidden on a green hill in the middle of Malaysia’s modern capital. To get there, you have to climb a narrow road that winds through lush vegetation.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Brisas Ixtapa - Patrick Monney

Brisas Ixtapa

Brisas Ixtapa Paraíso Tropical, located on a mountain and surrounded by exuberant foliage, is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Mexican Pacific. This magnificent hotel welcomes guests with a perfect blend of the traditional and the modern, high multicolored walls, large, private spaces and 100% Mexican furnishing designed by the world renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta.

Por Patrick Monney

 

LUXURY SUITES
Brisas Ixtapa - Fabiola Galván Campos

Brisas Ixtapa

This hotel reflects contemporary mexican architecture, combining the essence of the majestic outdoors with the colonial architecture of the interiors. The three-bedroom Presidential Suite has a living room, terrace, minibar, air conditioning and an interior pool.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

Amuleto - Fabiola Galván Campos

Amuleto

The song of tropical birds and the sound of the wildlife on Zihuatanejo Bay is one of the highlights of this exclusive boutique hotel. Amuleto’s five suites are located at the very top of Cerro del Vigía.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

La Casa que Canta - Fabiola Galván Campos

La Casa que Canta

This is a hotel that whispers serenity and good service. Guests staying in the Private Residence penthouse enjoy the services of a butler, waiter, and chambermaid. They can also have all their meals served in a large room decorated in true Mexican style.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

Hotel Villa del Sol - Fabiola Galván Campos

Hotel Villa del Sol

In this boutique hotel, it is the service and location that assure guests of a pleasant stay. Set high on a cliff, the comforts of the Presidential Suite permeate the two bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, and a spectacular open terrace with a pool and a panoramic view of beautiful Zihuatanejo Bay.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Marina Ixtapa - Laura Velázquez

Marina Ixtapa

Ixtapa is an ideal place to relax by the sea. Golfers, however, will not have time for the beach because the sand they look for is found in bunkers.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

Palma Real - Laura Velázquez

Palma Real

By the Pacific Ocean, amidst exuberant vegetation, Palma Real Golf Club awaits golfers looking for excitement on a course that has hosted professional competitions like the Canadian Tour.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TOYS COLLECTION
 

SPECIAL REPORT
Bay View Grand Ixtapa - AMURA

Bay View Grand Ixtapa

The finishing touches to Residencial Bay View Grand Ixtapa are nearing completion. Here, in one of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s most prestigious locations—and one with extraordinarily high appreciation— is a place to find and enjoy exclusivity, luxury and the finest services. 

Por AMURA

 

British Airways - AMURA

British Airways

British Airways has been the undisputed leader in security in aviation for many years although this is only one of features that make it stand out from the rest. They have also developed a range of products and services designed to facilitate travel and make it more pleasurable.

Por AMURA

 

JETS
Traveling in Style - Laura Velázquez

Traveling in Style

If trips in private jets are characterized by their exclusivity, privacy, comfort, elegance and personal, specialized attention, the commercial airlines are not far behind and offer services that have the same characteristics that we know of as FIRST CLASS. The planes are usually the same, but what makes the difference in long trips is the service on board. 

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TASTERS
Tequila - Georgina Estrada, sommelier del restaurante Le Cirque, Ciudad de México

Tequila

Tequila is the Mexican drink par excellence and is, of course, Mexico’s most famous ambassador. To demonstrate the influence of our country and its beverage, we only have to remember that, at the close of 1994, Mexico suffered another of its financial crisis, which not only affected our nation but many others, as well. 

Por Georgina Estrada, sommelier del restaurante Le Cirque, Ciudad de México

 

GOURMET
Mahsuri, Carcosa Seri Negara - Patrick Monney

Mahsuri, Carcosa Seri Negara

The sky is clear and the stars are shining, just like the towers of Kuala Lampur, and the elegant table, beautifully set on the terrace, is aglow with the light from silver candlesticks. A romantic scene in a colonial setting: the gardens of what at one time was the guesthouse of English governor Frank Swettenham.

Por Patrick Monney

 

CONQUERORS
The Flip Side of the Coin - Miguel Peraza

The Flip Side of the Coin

Colombia is a country known for its diverse ecology: it has deserts, beaches, plains, mountains, rivers and an important section of the Amazon. This variety generates, for obvious reasons, a wealth of natural and social attractions.

Por Miguel Peraza

 

Bali - Lombok

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Gifts for her - AMURA

Gifts for her

In order to pamper mothers, Amura selects 100 different options that will enchant them. Strokes of color, styles, good taste and elegance are available in accessories like handbags, watches, rings, necklaces and even spring collections that present the ideal clothing for the season direct from the principal European capitals.

Por AMURA

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Bali * Lombok - Patrick Monney

Bali * Lombok

Right in the heart of Indonesia are two islands that rival in beauty and that invite visitors to discover their seas which alternate between calm and angry, long and strong waves, idyllic bays and dangerous reefs. Bali is Hindu, Lombok Muslim: rice paddies adorn them, volcanoes threaten them, monkeys entertain them and the people make them smile.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Gods, music and dances: A play of hands - Anaís de Melo

Gods, music and dances: A play of hands

The play of hands is very important in Bali. Artisans make stone statues of their gods with their hands in positions that are filled with significance. Contorted fingers, playing with natural objects, are the extension of the expression of the eyes.

Por Anaís de Melo

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Mombasa - Patrick Monney

Mombasa

Mombasa

Por Patrick Monney

 

Istanbul - Patrick Monney

Istanbul

Estambul

Por Patrick Monney

 

Miami - Patrick Monney

Miami

Miami

Por Patrick Monney

 

Barcelona - Patrick Monney

Barcelona

Barcelona

Por Patrick Monney

 

COMPASS MX
The Peace Everyone is Looking For - Adriana Ortega

The Peace Everyone is Looking For

Even though the arid California desert made adaptation difficult, vestiges found there indicate that this area has been inhabited by man since 10,000 a.c.

Por Adriana Ortega

 

Espíritu Santo - Adriana Ortega

Espíritu Santo

The La Paz area is traversed by the Coromuel winds. Considered a great event during summer sunsets, the name of these winds comes from the pirate Cromwell who, thanks to the currents of the same name, arrived in La Paz Bay.

Por Adriana Ortega

 

FLEET
Flamigo Daze - Phil deKanter

Flamigo Daze

The Flamingo Haze strikes the perfect balance of elegance, comfort and adventure. Built in Holland in the renowned Hakvoort Shipyard, this 151 foot luxury motor yacht offers the guests, from top to bottom, from front to stern, the feeling of limitless options for recreation, dining and relaxing in intimate luxury.

Por Phil deKanter

 

Princess 50 - Phil deKanter

Princess 50

Speeding across the waters at a comfortable 27 to 32 knots (depending on the choice of Volvo Penta twin engines), this sleek 50 foot yacht is a marvel of yacht design, fitting many features into spaces that larger vessels have trouble making room for.

Por Phil deKanter

 

Azimut 50 Flybridge - Phil deKanter

Azimut 50 Flybridge

From the drawing board to its first taste of water, the Azimut 50 has been designed with the future of luxury yacht production in mind, while living up to the Azimut dedication to quality and excellence. Perhaps the most exciting part of traveling on these fifty feet of elegance is the sightlines.

Por Phil deKanter

 

Mochi Craft 51’ Dolphin - Phil deKanter

Mochi Craft 51’ Dolphin

The exterior of the 51’Dolphin created by Mochi Craft is a charming memory of yesteryear. Her graceful profile reinterpret the natural shapes of the Maine lobster boats from the 1950’s, reproduced in a soft and harmonious hull, which to a certain extent evokes a dolphin’s shape.

Por Phil deKanter

 

Pershing 115 - Phil deKanter

Pershing 115

To the enthusiasm of the participants the new Pershing 115’ was launched in July 2004. This 115 foot maxi yacht, conceived by shipbuilder Fulcio De Simoni is the biggest yacht ever built by Pershing that is part of the Ferretti Group.

Por Phil deKanter

 

Benetti Classic 37 - Phil deKanter

Benetti Classic 37

This new 120 footer incorporates many of the developments available on the Benetti Classic line over the years, the philosophy being to bring to the market a larger yacht with similar accommodations and services as its 116 foot predecessor in more space and with one significant advantage – the Classic 120 conforms to the latest MCA safety rules.

Por Phil deKanter

 

Sunreef 74 - Phil deKanter

Sunreef 74

At the Monaco Boat Show in 2004, the new luxury catamaran, the Sunreef 74 astounded all the visitors with the quality of its construction and its detail work. It was at the Gdansk shipyards in Poland where the Lapp family of ship builders produced the first model of this magnificent catamaran. 

Por Phil deKanter

 

Alden 48 Aft Cockpit - Phil deKanter

Alden 48 Aft Cockpit

Created by the design office of John G. Alden of Boston, the classically styled 48 foot Alden sailing yacht falls right “in the middle” of the line and to many represents the “perfect” size. 

Por Phil deKanter

 

SPECIES
Corals - Montserrat Martínez

Corals

Corals grow and live mainly in the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mexican Caribbean. They are one of the most complex, diverse and underrated species on the planet.

Por Montserrat Martínez

 

BLUE PLANET
La paz - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

La paz

Mexicans are very fortunate. We live in a country of great biodiversity that has extensive coasts on the Gulf of Mexico, the great Pacific Ocean, the transparent Caribbean and the bountiful Sea of Cortez.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Golf en la península - Laura Velázquez

Golf en la península

Going south, a little more than half an hour from La Paz, capital of Baja California, on the always spectacular Transpeninsular Highway—a long gray ribbon that links the entire peninsula—, there is a true haven for golfers longing to try new courses.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

OUTBOARD
The Oberoi Lombok - Patrick Monney

The Oberoi Lombok

Amidst lush vegetation, there is an extraordinary space where a beautiful, immense palm frond roof, raised up high to reach Nirvana, suddenly appears. Paradise opens onto an immense pool of water that separates into a fountain and a swimming pool, runs down to the jade sea and gets lost in the horizon.

Por Patrick Monney

 

LUXURY SUITES
Crown Plaza La Paz - Fabiola Galván

Crown Plaza La Paz

The Crown Plaza Las Paz hotel’s presidential suite is on the third floor of a building that looks like a hacienda. The room, where presidents Ernesto Zedillo and Vicente Fox have stayed, has a double view, both of the marina and the sea. 

Por Fabiola Galván

 

Marina La Paz - Fabiola Galván

Marina La Paz

This five-story hotel has a Master Suite on every floor, and each has a private balcony and a view of the sea, the city and the bay. 

Por Fabiola Galván

 

Los Arcos - Fabiola Galván

Los Arcos

This five-story hotel has a Master Suite on every floor, and each has a private balcony and a view of the sea, the city and the bay. The bedroom has a king-size bed and there is a living room, a custom kitchen as well as TV and Internet connection.

Por Fabiola Galván

 

La Concha - Fabiola Galván

La Concha

The Master Suite of this hotel is on the second floor. It comes with a king-size bed, private bathroom and a small Jacuzzi. It has a living room and a round dining room with four rattan chairs.

Por Fabiola Galván

 

JETS
Your office in the air - Laura Velázquez

Your office in the air

Specialists in mid-range planes, the Brazilian company Embraer offers executives and large companies the Legacy, a corporate jet ideal for getting to any part of the world in comfort, with a range of 3,200 miles (5,150 kilometers). 

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TASTERS
Mexican Wine - Georgina Estrada, sommelier del restaurante Le Cirque, Ciudad de México

Mexican Wine

Mexican wines are penetrating international markets and conquering the most demanding palates. It is said that a wine tradition is developing in our country but I think that we are living a renaissance.

Por Georgina Estrada, sommelier del restaurante Le Cirque, Ciudad de México

 

GOURMET
Kura Kura - Patrick Monney

Kura Kura

The Bali Oberoi is a corner of beauty and elegance on Kuta beach, where traditional stone buildings and statues of the gods blend together with charming lotus-filled pools and the gentle beauty of the people. It is a world that is very close to paradise, an Eden that invites us to enjoy a life of harmony accompanied by the murmur of the waves.

Por Patrick Monney

 

CONQUERORS
Exiled art in Mexico - Miguel Peraza

Exiled art in Mexico

The list of foreign artists who have come to Mexico to study, perfect their technique or broaden their knowledge is important and long. Occasionally, some of them succumbed to their destiny and settled here permanently. Mexico attracted these artists because of its schools, customs, climate and possibilities of economic development in relation to other Latin American countries during the 20th century.

Por Miguel Peraza

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Bali * Lombok - AMURA

Tips & Tops Bali * Lombok

Tips & Tops Bali * Lombok

Por AMURA