South Korea

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Heavenly Summertime - Amura

Heavenly Summertime

We bid farewell to spring with the lively colors of summer, which brings about trends that go beyond the limits of the ordinary to enhance the new ready-to-wear collections.

Por Amura

 

TIME MACHINE
Franck Muller Geneve, Vanguard™  Tourbillon Minute Repeater - Franck Muller

Franck Muller Geneve, Vanguard™ Tourbillon Minute Repeater

Franck Muller has always excelled in the innovation of haute horlogerie complications. The Vanguard™ Tourbillon Minute Repeater is an example of impressive watchmaking. This model boasts an openwork dial and incredibly complicated movements.

Por Franck Muller

 

Chopard L.U.C Full Strike - Chopard

Chopard L.U.C Full Strike

Chopard Manufacture spent more than six years working on the award-winning L.U.C Full Strike, the Swiss watch-maker’s first minute repeater. Creating the timepiece required a lot of expertise and dedication; the flawless as-sembly is clear in the purity of sound of each chime, announcing hours, quarters and minutes

Por Chopard

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
South Korea - Ashanti Rojano

South Korea

Unified from three ancient kingdoms, South Korea (한국) has an incredible cultural heritage that can still be widely appreciated in its temples and arts despite its constant economy growth, thriving in the digital era which has positioned it as a world leader in science and technology.

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

OFF BOARD
Rakkojae - Andrés Ordorica

Rakkojae

Unique in its field, Rakkojae is a 130 year old Korean “traditional house” reminiscent of an aristo-cratic Chosun Dynasty home. The structure surrounds the main courtyard, and one can feel in its design the quiet elegance of the nobility that used to walk through the hallways. The pavilion, the lotus pond, and the patio are just a few of the elements that make this hotel a thoroughly relaxing retreat.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul - Andrés Ordorica

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons is synonymous with luxury and excellence. In Seoul, this means staying at the hotel with the best location in the city: on the main plaza, only ten minutes away from Gyeong-bokgung Palace and the city’s most coveted attractions.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

The Shilla Seoul - Andrés Ordorica

The Shilla Seoul

It opened its doors in 1979 and ever since, its reputation has grown to such a degree that today it’s considered one of the top five hotels in Seoul. Shilla advertises a unique style as well, being one of the few renowned hotels in the city to feature authentic Korean architecture in its lobby, as well as in its rooms.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

GOURMET
Jungsick - Andrés Ordorica

Jungsick

Jungsick’s cuisine is, to describe it in the simplest terms, Korean nouvelle cuisine. Traditional ingredients and flavors are mixed with Chef Jungsik Yim’s modern techniques to create elegant, yet highly accessible dishes.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Gaon - Andrés Ordorica

Gaon

It’s no coincidence that gaon means “central.” One could very well say that Seoul’s top restaurants all seem to orbit around this star—one of only two dining places to have earned three Michelin stars.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

La Yeon - Andrés Ordorica

La Yeon

A top-shelf restaurant at the top of the Shilla Hotel. Located on the 23rd floor, La Yeon is the place where chef Sung Il Kim prepares his renowned Hansik dishes, a style that resembles Japanese Kaiseki cuisine, in which rice is the base of most dishes.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

FLEET
Tankoa S501 Vertige - Cipriano de Guimarães

Tankoa S501 Vertige

Tankoa Yachts, the first shipyard of Italian origin to offer a multicultural approach to the development and construction of yachts, is proud to present the Tankoa S501 Vertige, the result of a collaboration between the yard, the owner, and the design team led by Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini.

Por Cipriano de Guimarães

 

Rossinavi Aurora - Rossinavi

Rossinavi Aurora

Italian shipyard Rossinavi presents Aurora, a 49m aluminum vessel conceived to represent the Owner’s love for sports, with an innovating design inspired by the concept of a vessel reminis-cent of a speedboat—lean, fast and muscular.

Por Rossinavi

 

Mangusta Oceano - Mangusta

Mangusta Oceano

The Mangusta Oceano 43, which debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show, is the brand’s second three-deck displacement yacht, built in the new 22000m2 facility at Pisa, Tuscany.

Por Mangusta

 

FLEET / TOY COLLECTION
Vanquish vq43mk2 - Cipriano de Guimarães

Vanquish vq43mk2

One of the boldest and most versatile models of the Dutch firm Vanquish has been modernized and taken to the next level, giving it more power, maneuverability, comfort, and an ultra-sporty look. If the original VQ43 was considered a classic, this new vessel, designed by Guido de Groot, will no doubt become a favorite for those who are looking to immerse into their first oceanic adventure.

Por Cipriano de Guimarães

 

CARS / TOYS COLLECTION
GFG Sibylla - Gfg Style

GFG Sibylla

“Sustainable mobility can only become a reality once sufficient clean energy is integrated into the energy system to charge millions of EVs, and for that to happen, the world’s transport and energy systems need to merge into one ecosystem. We joined forces with GFG Style to address this challenge.”

Por Gfg Style

 

Bugatti Chiron Sport - Bugatti

Bugatti Chiron Sport

“The Chiron Sport has become perceptibly more nimble, and its new agility, especially in tight corners, makes for a much more emotional experience for the driver on winding roads and handling circuits.”

Por Bugatti

 

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - Bentley

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid

“Following Bentley tradition, the Bentayga Hybrid pioneers a new automotive sector—the luxury Hybrid—and sets Bentley on the path towards a sustainable electrified future.”

Por Bentley

 

BEAUTY & SPA
The utopia of natural beauty - Andrea Mejía

The utopia of natural beauty

Recently, the beauty industry has been revolutionized with the presence of products that per-haps a few years ago we would have imagined only in cartoons. Sheet masks with the heal-ing and rejuvenating properties of several creams and oils, creamy lip tints that subtly blend with the natural tone of your lips, barely making it look like you’re actually wearing makeup, and even quirky cushions shaped like pandas, apples, or other funny figures be-cause, let’s face it. 

Por Andrea Mejía

 

CONSERVANCY
Dadohaehaesang National Park - Laura García

Dadohaehaesang National Park

Welcome to Dadohaehaesang, the largest natural park in South Korea. These islands and the sea that surrounds them, full of mythical stories, are characterized by their biodiversity. The park is widely recognized by the 1,541 plant species and 1,221 animal species that you can find in its 2321.5 km2.

Por Laura García

 

CONTEMPORARY ART
Experimental Art - Ashanti Rojano

Experimental Art

The South Korean contemporary art movement has experienced a rapid and constant growth, and has sparked overwhelming interest in the market from national and internation-al buyers.

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

Lee Ufan - Ashanti Rojano

Lee Ufan

“A line must have a beginning and an end. Space appears within the passage of time and when the process of creating space comes to an end, time also vanishes."

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

Park Seo-Bo - Ashanti Rojano

Park Seo-Bo

“Even though my paintings may represent an idea about culture, the main focus is based on na-ture. I want to reduce the idea and emotion in my work to express only that. I want to reduce and reduce to create pure emptiness.”

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

Lee Bul - Ashanti Rojano

Lee Bul

“We dream about the perfect perfection. We try to make a vision without the vulnerable.”

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

Jeongmoon Choi - Ashanti Rojano

Jeongmoon Choi

“The virtual space is not existing for me, my art is analog.”

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

Do-Ho Suh - Ashanti Rojano

Do-Ho Suh

“To move through these delicately precise, weightless impressions is to experience a distinct emotional register, a sense of being in flux, crossing boundaries and moving between psycholog-ical states.”

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

Kwang Ho Shin - Ashanti Rojano

Kwang Ho Shin

“Why do people obsess about the eyes in my paintings? I was never asked about the presence of nose or lips. I think this suggests that the energy that eyes have in paintings can control the emotions of the works significantly."

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

Jee Young Lee - Ashanti Rojano

Jee Young Lee

“We all grow and become mature through various experiences and sufferings … notably joy, anger, sorrow and pleasure, which we Koreans consider the four basic emotions. ”

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

Ham Jin - Ashanti Rojano

Ham Jin

“Nothing is clear, like dust or mist ...but with a closer look, there are many shapes interlocking with different thoughts, like semi-abstraction.” 

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Three Ancients Kingdoms - Maruchy Behmaras

Three Ancients Kingdoms

Three kingdoms were established progressively during the first millennium of our era, between 57 BCE and 668 CE, dominating the Korean Peninsula and some locations in Manchuria. 

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

TIPS & TOPS
South Korea Tips & Tops - Amura

South Korea Tips & Tops

South Korea Tips & Tops

Por Amura

 

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
K-Pop Taking Over the World - Michelle Prieto

K-Pop Taking Over the World

Korean pop, or K-Pop, is a musical phenomenon made up of solo artists such as Kim Hyun Joong and BoA; male groups like BTS, Super Junior and Exo, as well as female groups like F(x), Red Velvet and BlackPink.

Por Michelle Prieto

 

Denmark

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Prismatic Spring Resonance - Amura

Prismatic Spring Resonance

There is something about Balmain that makes each piece instantly desirable, readily evident in the growing demand for these eccentric pieces. Perhaps it is something inherent to the brand and its history, or a combination of that and creative director Olivier Rousteing’s youthful originality.

Por Amura

 

TIME MACHINE
Parmigiani Fleurier Ovale Tourbillon Rose Gold Abyss - Parmigiani Fleurier

Parmigiani Fleurier Ovale Tourbillon Rose Gold Abyss

Parmigiani Fleurier is known for continuously creating timepieces with the power to seduce. For the design of the Ovale Tourbillon Rose Gold Abyss, the Swiss watchmaker resorted to the oval’s singular geometry, producing a timepiece that is perfectly harmonious in terms of proportion and gender balance.

Por Parmigiani Fleurier

 

Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No.36 Gunmetal - Arnold & Son

Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No.36 Gunmetal

The Tourbillon Chronometer No.36 was inspired in the 1778 John Arnold Chronometer No. 1/36—the first pocket watch to be referred to as a “chronometer” for its superior timekeeping capabilities.

Por Arnold & Son

 

Czapek & Cie Place Vendôme Tourbillon Suspend «Ici et Ailleurs» - Czapek & Cie

Czapek & Cie Place Vendôme Tourbillon Suspend «Ici et Ailleurs»

In the mid-nineteenth century, François Czapek opened what it’s assumed to be the first haute horlogerie boutique ever in the world famous square Place Vendôme in Paris. Now Czapek & Cie pays tribute to that feat with the Place Vendôme collection, which features the Tourbillon Suspend «Ici et Ailleurs».

Por Czapek & Cie

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Denmark - Maruchy Behmaras

Denmark

Dinamarca es un país que en el presente ya superó los retos que la mayoría ha pospuesto para un futuro incierto. Lideró durante el 2016 el Informe Mundial de la Felicidad, un término entendido como el resultado de una gestión institucional y nacional, que se mide a través de un equilibrio entre nivel de vida, placer, ocio, espiritualidad, familia, libertad de decisión, salud, carrera, ingresos, condiciones de trabajo, seguridad, y gobernabilidad, entre otros factores que conforman el modelo de bienestar danés, tan elogiado universalmente.

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

OFF BOARD
Hotel Nobis - Andrés Ordorica

Hotel Nobis

Nobis es la propuesta más vanguardista de Copenhague que sin duda merece ser el único hotel de la ciudad que pertenece el galardonado Design Hotels Group. Por si esto fuera poco, se encuentra en el centro del Distrito Cultural. La mayoría de los museos están a diez minutos del hotel, mientras que los Jardines Tivoli se pueden apreciar desde los balcones.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Hotel Nimb - Andrés Ordorica

Hotel Nimb

Inspired by Arabian castles, Nimb combines this ancient design with impeccable Scandinavian style. It also enjoys a privileged location: the Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park that attracts artists and musicians in the summer, and thousands of spectators during the winter holiday season.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Hotel d’Angleterre - Andrés Ordorica

Hotel d’Angleterre

This is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city and, without a doubt, the most privileged hotel in Copenhagen, located at the immense and astounding Kongens Nytrov plaza, only a few steps away from the city’s major attractions.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

GOURMET
Noma - Andrés Ordorica

Noma

In February 2017, Noma—an icon of Nordic cuisine headed by Chef René Redzepi, two-time Michelin star winner and worthy of the title “Best Restaurant in the World” on five occasions—closed its doors after a 14-year run to begin a new life as Noma 2.0, only to reopen once again to the public on February 16th, 2018.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

AOC - Andrés Ordorica

AOC

It has been honored with two Michelin stars (2010 and 2015), and although AOC isn’t the most spoken-of restaurant, it is known for being the most consistent establishment. Its goal is to please its frequent guests.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Geranium - Andrés Ordorica

Geranium

Executive chef Rasmus Kofoed doesn’t give up. In 2007 he won the bronze; in 2009, silver; and in 2011, gold, at the Boucse d’Or competition. These trophies are proudly displayed today alongside the dishes that have made him famous.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

FLEET
Lürssen Areti - Lürssen

Lürssen Areti

Lürssen Areti underwent effortlessly successful sea trials and was delivered to its owner on July 2017. Formerly known as project Sasha, this 85-meter is sporty and youthful in comparison to its former versions.

Por Lürssen

 

Heesen Book Ends - Heesen yachts

Heesen Book Ends

Heesen Book Ends began as Project Ruya, the 13th restyled Heesen’s 47-metre class designed by Frank Laupman at Omega Architects, while Bannenberg & Rowell created a rich and luxurious interior style inspired by the theme of kinetic energy—the perfect base to personalize the space to the Owner’s taste and lifestyle. cio al gusto y estilo de vida del propietario. 

Por Heesen yachts

 

 

TOYS COLLECTION
The Automotive Industry Has No Limits - Daniel Marchand

The Automotive Industry Has No Limits

Electric cars with intelligent prediction capabilities, algorithms, extreme safety or augmented reality—there are no boundaries for the innovations currently applied to new models, as elite buyers tend to have unlimited expectations on the technological advances built into their cars, which must also be capable of challenging all types of terrain.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Mercedes Maybach S600 Guard - Daniel Marchand

Mercedes Maybach S600 Guard

Our country’s distinguished and exclusive elite circle cautiously travels inside an S600 Guard. This security vault with wheels has been qualified with the highest ballistic certification for a civil car: the VR9. 

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Land Rover Defender Works V8 70th Edition - Daniel Marchand

Land Rover Defender Works V8 70th Edition

In any terrain—road, mountain, battlefield or the city—the Land Rover Defender has left its mark. The brand decided to make a production limited to 150 units to celebrate the commemoration of its 70 years of history.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Jaguar I-PACE Concept - Jaguar

Jaguar I-PACE Concept

The new era of electric vehicles (VE) has come, evolving each year with new projects and models that have taken over the roads. Jaguar is now presenting the new EV: the extraordinary I-PACE Concept, which will go into production virtually unchanged.

Por Jaguar

 

GOLF JOURNEY
Top 3 Denmark’s Best Courses - Ashanti Rojano

Top 3 Denmark’s Best Courses

Denmark is a beautiful country with countless attractions and activities for visitors, but few know this Scandinavian nation is one of the best golfing destinations in the world. 

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

CHARACTER
Hans Christian Andersen - Laura García

Hans Christian Andersen

Although his name isn’t familiar to many, this Danish personage has been part of many lives, especially during childhood. Andersen is best known for “The Ugly Duckling,” and is responsible for the original material that inspired Disney’s Little Mermaid (1989), and even the animated film Frozen (2013). This is only a small part of the extensive and diverse work of this multifaceted writer of children’s stories; his bibliography also consists of novels, poems, plays and travel books.

Por Laura García

 

CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Vikings - Felipa Avilés

Vikings

Viking is the patronymic with which we recognize the Germanic peoples that originated in Scandinavia, a region conformed mostly by the countries that we know today as Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Por Felipa Avilés

 

SPECIES
The Swan - Maruchy Behmaras

The Swan

The swan is considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Since 1984, it is the national animal of Denmark. However, we must recall that at the beginning of the 20th century it was on the verge of extinction in this territory; there were only between three and four couples.

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

CONSERVANCY REPORT
A Holistic Perspective - María del Carmen. B. Hernández

A Holistic Perspective

Every human being leaves a mark on the environment that has been denominated as “ecological footprint.” There are only a few exemplary countries on the planet which are truly committed to alleviate this mass influence on climate change and other environmental consequences—addressing this situation becomes increasingly urgent.

Por María del Carmen. B. Hernández

 

TIPS & TOPS
Tips & Tops Denmark - Amura

Tips & Tops Denmark

Tips & Tops Denmark

Por Amura

 

Cannes & Monaco Yachting Festivals

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Wintry  Extravaganza  - Amura Yachts & Lifestyle

Wintry Extravaganza

Bid farewell to the leaves of autumn as they make their ultimate appearance on the runways for the Fall-Winter season, where Fulvio Rigoni debuts his second collection for Salvatore Ferragamo and continues to establish his identity as the new creative director for the fashion giant.

Por Amura Yachts & Lifestyle

 

TIME MACHINE
SIAR Mexico City - Ashanti Rojano

SIAR Mexico City

From October 17 to 19, the eleventh edition of El Salón Internacional Alta Relojería México 2017 (SIAR) took place in The St. Regis Mexico City. More than 30 brands –including Girard-Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, Baume & Mercier, Bulgari, Chanel, Chopard, Jacob & Co, Louis Moinet, Romain Jerome, Urban Jurgensen, Urwerk, Zenith and more– were present with their unique pieces that took the breath away from every spectator in the room.

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Cannes & Monaco - Mariana Mares

Cannes & Monaco

Cannes & Monaco, like other places on the French Riviera—located between the Southern Alps and the Mediterranean coastline—offer an extraordinary universe of historical, tourist and cultural attractions. 

Por Mariana Mares

 

YACHTING FESTIVALS
YACHTING  FESTIVALS - Javier Navarro

YACHTING FESTIVALS

For events of such large international scale, like yachting festivals everywhere in the world, there are always high expectations and emotions involved—more so with the exhibition that begins the presentation of the new models from all over the industry: the Cannes Yachting Festival. This is why this festival is the main reference of the direction and momentum that pleasure yachting will gain at an international level.

Por Javier Navarro

 
OFF BOARD
Hôtel de Paris - Andrés Ordorica

Hôtel de Paris

This is the giant of Monaco—home to the largest wine cellar in the world, the stage in which Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond uttered some of his most memorable lines. Here you can experience the true Monte Carlo, where everything is luxury and glamour.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Hôtel Hermitage - Andrés Ordorica

Hôtel Hermitage

Known as the “discreet sister” of the Hôtel de Paris, it is a go-to for celebrities and cognoscenti who wish their stay be kept well under the radar.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Villa la Vigie - Andrés Ordorica

Villa la Vigie

“La Vigie” is not merely famous—it is legendary. The most prestigious village in Côte d’Azur, it is the pride of the Grimaldi family and the throne of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld for more than ten years. No other property in Monaco shares the views this villa has towards the ocean and the bay; towards the Monte Carlo Beach Club.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Château de Camiole - Andrés Ordorica

Château de Camiole

Only a short distance from the bustle of the Riviera, an agreeable, cozy, and colorful résidence shares its architecture with the surrounding flora and fauna. These are only a few of the charms at the Château de Camiole, a place that succeeds in capturing the essence of the French Provencal style.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

La Bastide Saint-Antonie - Andrés Ordorica

La Bastide Saint-Antonie

Food, art, and countryside lovers will not be able to find a finer destination than La Bastide Saint-Antoine, a 16-room country maison, located 19km from Cannes, where guests will quickly feel at home.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez - Andrés Ordorica

Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez

On the renowned Promenade de la Croisette we find the Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez, an Art Deco icon built in 1929 and a place that defines glamour during the Cannes Film Festival. The Rest of the year it welcomes upper-crust tourists looking for an ultra-sophisticated ambience.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

GOURMET
Joël Robuchon Monte Carlo - Andrés Ordorica

Joël Robuchon Monte Carlo

The renowned Chef-restauranteur Joël Robuchon had a vision: he would open one of the most exclusive restaurants in Monaco at the Metropole hotel. And in 2004, it came to be.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Le Louis XV Alain Ducasse    - Andrés Ordorica

Le Louis XV Alain Ducasse  

Alain Ducasse was not satisfied. The three-Michelin star winner still felt that something was missing in the Le Louis XV—jewel of haute cuisine that first opened its doors in the 19th century—of which he was now responsible.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Maya Bay - Andrés Ordorica

Maya Bay

Old Monaco has been charmed by the Maya Bay restaurant. This new proposal by Chef Christophe Dupuy has made waves in the principality, not only because of its dishes, but also because of the revolutionary interior design by Sylvestre Murigneux.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

La Palme d’Or - Andrés Ordorica

La Palme d’Or

The most recognized cuisine establishment in Cannes, the only one which has maintained its two Michelin stars since 1991, and the seat of the best dishes in the city.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

La Villa Archange - Andrés Ordorica

La Villa Archange

Inside an 18th century building, only ten minutes from Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes, we find this icon of French cuisine, considered the finest in the region.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Paloma Restaurant - Andrés Ordorica

Paloma Restaurant

p>Only 7 km north of Cannes, in the hilltops of Côte d’Azur, one of the most innovating cuisines in the South of France is emerging. Paloma Restaurant is a baroque establishment that has earned two Michelin stars thanks to its sophisticated and intricate dishes conceived by Chef Nicolas Decheri.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

FLEET
Benetti Se77antasette - Benetti

Benetti Se77antasette

Benetti is one of the most distinguished and oldest yacht producers in the world. Established in 1873, it has built over 350 boats with the quality, expertise and reliability that characterize this Italian shipyard. Benetti has worked relentlessly to satisfy Owners’ needs with unique, customized designs that ‘sail the seven seas’, specializing in luxury, comfort, performance and safety.

Por Benetti

 

SAILS
Porsche Sponsors the  New Sailing Event in Mexico - Porsche

Porsche Sponsors the New Sailing Event in Mexico

On September 30 and October 1st 2017, the first edition of the San Gaspar Porsche Cup was held at the San Gaspar del Lago Nautical Club, in Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico. More than 90 boats participated in both action-filled dates of this new regatta of the increasingly significant sport of sailing in Mexico.

Por Porsche

 

DESIGN
LUXURY YACHT DESIGN - Ashanti Rojano

LUXURY YACHT DESIGN

Navigation has reshaped history, our way of thinking and our connectivity with the outside world. It has fused with luxury in forward-thinking models that wish to progress, be more efficient, faster and more sustainable without compromising leisure.

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

TOYS COLLECTION
A Car Collection Worth Admiring - Daniel Marchand

A Car Collection Worth Admiring

Elegance with no limits, exclusive architecture and an ode to technology summarize each of the three cars presented in this edition of AMURA.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Porsche 959 - Daniel Marchand

Porsche 959

The goal for the Porsche 959 was to create a car with a performance over 300km/hr but at the same time a car that could be comfortable, easy to drive every day of the year and that its service intervals would be similar to those of a traditional car.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Rolls Royce Phantom 2018 - Daniel Marchand

Rolls Royce Phantom 2018

Luxury and quality is the first thing that comes to mind when people ask about Rolls Royce. For the eighth generation of the Phantom, those two qualities haven’t changed.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Aston Martin DB11 Volante - Daniel Marchand

Aston Martin DB11 Volante

After waiting for several years, the remarkable English brand Aston Martin presented the DB11 coupé in 2016. Now it’s time that its convertible sister—or as experts call it—the Volante, joins the production line. Everything is set and ready for 2018.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

THE CONQUERORS
The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco - Maruchy Behmaras

The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

There is a palace that exists to consecrate the sea. It was built on the edge of a cliff above the Mediterranean over a century ago, in the sovereign city-state of Monaco, aiming to promote the vital significance of preserving the treasures in the marine ecosystem.

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

PERSONAGE
Pharaohs in Search of Conquering  Navigation   - Maruchy Behmaras

Pharaohs in Search of Conquering Navigation

Primitive men used any floating object to travel small distances in bodies of water close to their settlements. There is a belief that it was the ancient Egyptians who crafted the first man-made vessel, which has been described as a canoe carved from the trunk of a tree.

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

TIPS & TOPS
Tips & Tops Cannes & Monaco - Amura Yachts & Lifestyle

Tips & Tops Cannes & Monaco

Tips & Tops Cannes & Monaco

Por Amura Yachts & Lifestyle

 

Cambodia

 

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Glacial Bliss - Amura

Glacial Bliss

 A polar atmosphere envelops the runways with revolutionary collections that seek to establish their place in the new era of fashion, where some designers are positioning the industry as one of the most important channels for activism and political expression; others seek to create pieces with a fairytale feeling to it, while others remain neutral in their political standpoint and realistic in their fashion sense.

Por Amura

 

TIME MACHINE
ULYSSE NARDIN Marine Regatta - Ulysse Nardin

ULYSSE NARDIN Marine Regatta

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has a nautical soul, going hand-in-hand with sailing traditions, and at the same time introduces groundbreaking technology in their products.

Por Ulysse Nardin

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Kingdom of Cambodia - Ashanti Rojano

Kingdom of Cambodia

Located in the southeast of Asia, surrounded by Laos to the north, Thailand to the west and Vietnam to the east, the Kingdom of Cambodia is a land full of history, rich in culture and biodiversity. In the twentieth-first century, it has begun to position itself as a significant tourist destination, offering luxury accommodation, local gourmet delicacies and some of the most beautiful ancient sites in the world.

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
The Mariana Trench, Mariana Islands - Amura

The Mariana Trench, Mariana Islands

The Mariana Trench, Mariana Islands

Por Amura

 

Cappadocia Valleys, Turkey - Amura

Cappadocia Valleys, Turkey

Cappadocia Valleys, Turkey

Por Amura

 

Hitachi Seaside Park, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan - Amura

Hitachi Seaside Park, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan

Hitachi Seaside Park, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan

Por Amura

 

Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona, USA - Amura

Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona, USA

Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona, USA

Por Amura

 

OFF BOARD
Song Saa Private Island - Andres Ordorica

Song Saa Private Island

Had a sailor the misfortune not too long ago of finding himself moored on an island like this, he risked never to be seen again. Things could not be more different now. One could very well say that those who are fortunate enough to stay in this hotel would wish never to return home.

Por Andres Ordorica

 

Amansara, Angkor, Siem Reap - Andres Ordorica

Amansara, Angkor, Siem Reap

This 24-suite compound built around a splendorous garden was conceived as a guest home for King Sihanouk and his coterie. Time passed and the likes of Jackie Onassis and Charles de Gaulle were allowed to stay. Today, it is one of the most exclusive hotels in Cambodia, located in the French Quarter of the city.

Por Andres Ordorica

 

Phum Baitang Hotel - Andres Ordorica

Phum Baitang Hotel

Inside an eight hectare field just 15 minutes away from the Siem Reap airport we find the Phum Baitang hotel, part of the Zannier hotel group. Designed by the French architectural firm AW2, Phum Baitang gives the impression of being an authentic Khmer village lost in a jungle.

Por Andres Ordorica

 

GOURMET
Malis - Andrés Ordorica

Malis

At Malis, diners can enjoy views towards the Siem Reap River inside an enchanting garden. The architecture was inspired by the Angkor temples: high ceilings, gray stone, and a sense of space abound. Malis promotion of Cambodian culture extends well beyond the kitchen. 

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Khéma Pasteur - Andrés Ordorica

Khéma Pasteur

Vibrant, modern, and cosmopolitan, Khéma offers an extensive and refined international menu to satisfy all possible palates. Diners here can choose from a nearly endless list of ingredients to create their own dishes, or enjoy a romantic evening with a three-course dinner.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Topaz Restaurant - Andrés Ordorica

Topaz Restaurant

Topaz boasts an element that makes it unique: the presence of chef Papa Alain Darc, a man that holds an almost mystical connection with his ingredients. Topaz regularly receives shipments straight from the legendary Parisian Rungis Market, including oysters, milk-fed veal, and, of course, French wines that are treasured in this region. 

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

FLEET
Rosetti 85 m Expedition Supply Vessel Concept - Rosetti Superyachts

Rosetti 85 m Expedition Supply Vessel Concept

The Italian visionary Tommaso Spadolini designed the new Rosetti 85m Expedition Supply Vessel Concept. Spadolini considers this yacht the most “authentic” he’s ever created; it was planned as a project that would prove true to the essence of the Italian shipyard—to be able to navigate the most extreme weathers for long periods of time. 

Por Rosetti Superyachts

 

Lagoon Seventy 7 - Lagoon

Lagoon Seventy 7

Catamarans are evolving into higher levels of luxury and comfort that compete with the most coveted superyachts in the world. Lagoon, founded in 1984, wanted to create a flagship that exceeded expectations and that took sailing to higher dimensions.

Por Lagoon

 

SAILS
Extreme Sailing Series™ - Land Rover

Extreme Sailing Series™

Founded in 2007, the Extreme Sailing Series™ is an original sailing circuit that was specially designed to involve viewers from start to finish. It takes place near the coasts, and this allows people to be protagonists as well as witnesses of this privilege—to be able to follow the route of the boats by a perimeter where they’re enjoying stadium-type visibility at all times.

Por Land Rover

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Futuristic Styles and an Exquisite Classic  - Daniel Marchand

Futuristic Styles and an Exquisite Classic

Trends in the automotive universe incorporate the connectivity and digitalization of the contemporary world. Industry leaders vie to be a step ahead into the future in terms of innovation, technology and design.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 43 Coupe  - Daniel Marchand

Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 43 Coupe

The first thing that calls attention to the Mercedes-AMG is that the finish of the radiator grille changes to a black diamond effect with a chrome insert. The black high-gloss wheels 5-Twin-spoke grow to 21 inches. Plus, the sports spoiler and the AMG badge summarize its countenance of sporty elegance.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Lamborghini Urus - Daniel Marchand

Lamborghini Urus

Lamborghini has embedded its spirit in an SUV, or rather, in a Super SUV. It features 21” or 23” wheels, Bang & Olufsen 3D audio system with 21 speakers, adjustable 18-way sports seats with ventilation and massage, the largest and most powerful “carbon-ceramic” brakes available, and a performance of 0 to 100km / hr in 3.6 seconds.

Por Daniel Marchand

 

Corvette C2 Sting Ray de GM - Daniel Marchand

Corvette C2 Sting Ray de GM

Bill Mitchell, who served as head of GM design for more than two decades, caught a Mako shark on a fishing trip, an event that took him to the next generation of the Corvette: the C2 known as Sting Ray. 

Por Daniel Marchand

 

CONSERVANCY
Elephant Sanctuaries - Maruchy Behmaras

Elephant Sanctuaries

The elephant has sacred and magical connotations in different religions and mythologies. Hindus identify it with Ganesha—the beginning, the end and the wisdom. In Cambodia, and other Asian countries, some believe that it brings rainfall and good harvests; additionally, it is the god of storms.

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

CONTEMPORARY ART
Catherine Abitbol - Amura

Catherine Abitbol

She was only a child when Catherine Abitbol’s path was forever linked to photography; her father gave her her favorite Canon camera, which still accompanies her to this day. Then she took her first photography course in 1996, with Maestro Saúl Serrano, at the Cultural Center of Contemporary Art.

Por Amura

 

CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Khmer Art - Maruchy Behmaras

Khmer Art

The powerful Khmer empire, which settled in the territories of what we now know as the countries of Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Burma and Malaysia, has created a great legacy of immense beauty and artistic footprint for posterity. 

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

THE CONQUERORS
National Museum of Cambodia - Felipa Avilés

National Museum of Cambodia

The identity and patrimony of every community are a real treasure today, where planetary communication, in a way, unifies the perspective from which we see the world. One of the most efficient methods to approach the particular legacies of each nation is visiting the museums where this wealth is preserved.

Por Felipa Avilés

 

TIPS & TOPS
Tips & Tops Cambodia - Amura

Tips & Tops Cambodia

Tips & Tops Cambodia

Por Amura

 

Uruguay

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Falling in Vogue - Amura

Falling in Vogue

Fashion arrives at the runways like autumnal leaves and brings the latest tendencies from veteran designing houses with their ready-to-wear collections that range from the unpredictable and intricate to the classic. 

Por Amura

 

TIME MACHINE
Patek Philippe Ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar - Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe Ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar

Patek Philippe, celebrating a successful 178-year long history, has redefined the concept of perpetual calendar with the new Ref. 5320G model. It automatically indicates months with 28, 30, and 31 days, and recognizes February 29th each leap year.

Por Patek Philippe

 

Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante - BREITLING

Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante

The new Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante is considered one of the most important releases of Baselworld 2017 due to the skill in which the chronograph is assembled, and the Swiss watchmaker has been a leading innovator in this field since its foundation in 1884.

Por BREITLING

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Oriental Republic of Uruguay - Maruchy Behmaras

Oriental Republic of Uruguay

The greatest treasure of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay lies in its population—3,458,828 people that came to be as a result of a prodigious ethnic mixture of different cultures. The contemporary Uruguayan is open, communicative, vibrant, determined, musical, poetic and philosophical, always willing to help.

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

SPECIAL REPORT
Andaz Mayakoba Riviera Maya - Andaz Mayakoba Riviera Maya

Andaz Mayakoba Riviera Maya

Andaz, from the Hyatt franchise lifestyle, launched the project of the high-end resort Andaz Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya in 2016. It is part of the Mayakoba Ecotourism Complex, which means that it is surrounded by the wonders of the sea—the turquoise waters and delicate white sand—along with vast tropical gardens, mangles and a lagoon.

Por Andaz Mayakoba Riviera Maya

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
 Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves, Salzburg, Austria - Amura

Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves, Salzburg, Austria

 Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves, Salzburg, Austria

Por Amura

 

Lavender Fields (Provence, France) - Amura

Lavender Fields (Provence, France)

Lavender Fields (Provence, France)

Por Amura

 

OFF BOARD
Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa - Andrés Ordorica

Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa

Luxury, comfort, and the thrill of gambling dwell inside these French-style lodgings located only 30 minutes away from Montevideo’s historical district. We might say that Sofitel has awoken a sleeping giant, a place where guests can immerse themselves in the charms of a decade past.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio - Andrés Ordorica

Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio

Only a few minutes from Punta del Este and located on a spectacular landscape of plains that extends towards the horizon, we find one of the most singular hotels in the region. Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio is a 4,000-acre property where modern art and traditional architecture have found a perfect balance.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Carmelo Resort & Spa - Andrés Ordorica

Carmelo Resort & Spa

What was once known as the Four Seasons Hotel in Uruguay has now roared back to life as an ultra-exclusive resort at the shore of Rio de la Plata; a place surrounded by pine and eucalyptus trees, as well as a sprawling vineyard.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

GOURMET
Tandory - Andrés Ordorica

Tandory

Chef Gabriel Coquel is the mastermind of this unique restaurant. Tandory is the end-product of a dream, where Asian, Latin, and Mediterranean cuisines fuse to the satisfaction of experienced palates in search of a variety of flavors and aromas. 

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Francis - Andrés Ordorica

Francis

The aroma coming from the grill—key element of Uruguayan cuisine—welcomes costumers inside this sophisticated and refined eatery, named Best of Montevideo in 2010, and which won the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence five years in a row. It is the Francis restaurant, distinguished by its romantic and warm atmosphere.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Bodega Bouza - Andrés Ordorica

Bodega Bouza

In 2000, Juan and Elisa Bouza began an adventure that would lead them to restore a historic winery built in 1942. Ever since, Bodega Bouza has consolidated as one of most award-winning Uruguayan wine producers in the world.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

FLEET
CRN Cloud 9 - CRN YACHTS

CRN Cloud 9

The Italian shipyard CRN partnered with Zuccon International Project and Winch Design to create the Cloud 9, a 74-meter super vessel with the perfect combination of engineering expertise and cutting-edge design. 

Por CRN YACHTS

 

Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 86 - MONTE CARLO YACHTS

Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 86

Italian shipyard Monte Carlo Yachts produced the 86 yacht combining the experience, production capacities and support of French group Bénéteau with Italian tradition and design. This is why their vessels are unique, capable of meeting the global demand for functionality and responsibility in luxury goods.

Por MONTE CARLO YACHTS

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Fusion Is the New Trend in the Automotive Universe - Daniel Marchand M.

Fusion Is the New Trend in the Automotive Universe

The contemporary automotive universe is characterized by a fusion of trends ranging from classic cars—which will always be the collectors’ choice—to a world with no limits that encompasses self-driving vehicles, augmented reality, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, or flying cars. In this issue, we feature three cars that exemplify this condition.

Por Daniel Marchand M.

 

Bentley Continental GT   - Daniel Marchand M.

Bentley Continental GT

The new version of the Continental GT was presented at the recent 2017 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. The title “Super Formed” does not allude to its superiority in design, but to the assembling technique used for the body.

Por Daniel Marchand M.

 

Ferrari Portofino - Daniel Marchand M.

Ferrari Portofino

Ferrari has left California and moved on to Portofino. We are not referring to the locations, but to the 8-cylinder sports cars on its production line. Both cars are convertible with a retractable hardtop, but the new Portofino shows several improvements.

Por Daniel Marchand M.

 

Jaguar E-Type - Daniel Marchand M.

Jaguar E-Type

“The most beautiful car in the world” were the words uttered by Enzo Ferrari the first time he saw the Jaguar E-Type at its launch on March 1961. It was clear that this car had a revolutionary design, since it was produced from 1961 to 1975. It proved so revolutionary that it is one of six cars permanently exhibited at MoMA in New York.

Por Daniel Marchand M.

 

DESIGN
ART DÉCO  - Ashanti Rojano

ART DÉCO

The architecture of a city reveals its identity to a world that remains observant and harbors relentless expectation of any sign of surging expressive and creative cultures.

Por Ashanti Rojano

 

SPECIES
The Whale Route - Maruchy Behmaras

The Whale Route

From July to November, in the Uruguayan coasts, the miracle of southern right whale sightings takes place each year. They arrive looking for the protection of the warm, tranquil waters of the south to reproduce, nurse and take care of their calves.

Por Maruchy Behmaras

 

CULTURAL PATRIMONY
La cumparsita - MARÍA DEL CARMEN B. HERNÁNDEZ

La cumparsita

La Cumparsita celebrated its 100-year anniversary on April 29, 2017. In Uruguay—where Gerardo “Becho” Matos Rodriguez composed it—it is a symbol of identity, proclaimed in 1998 as “Cultural and Popular Hymn of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.” UNESCO recognized its universal significance and incorporated it in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.

Por MARÍA DEL CARMEN B. HERNÁNDEZ

 

CHARACTER
Mario Benedetti - Mariana Mares

Mario Benedetti

Poetry is the song of the soul. Those who write verses summarize their feelings in a magical space. Mario Benedetti gave the Spanish-American world a close—intimate perhaps—contact with poetry.

Por Mariana Mares

 

TIPS & TOPS
Tips & Tops Uruguay  - Amura

Tips & Tops Uruguay

Tips & Tops Uruguay

Por Amura