Croatia

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Contrast  is Trendy - AMURA

Contrast is Trendy

Annual cycles. Color returns complementing nature in its yearly metamorphosis. It is not only a matter of dancing our imagination by imitating the colors of our planet, but also, to be able to adjust to the ever changing temperatures of the seasons.

Por AMURA

 

TIME MACHINE
Patek Philippe, Referencia 7140 - AMURA

Patek Philippe, Referencia 7140

Women have begun to show increasing interest for mechanical watches and for the somewhat novel “complex watches”.  With the Reference 7140 Ladies First Perpetual Calendar, the first feminine Complicated watch of this type to join the standard ranks of its brand. Patek Philippe offers a perpetual calendar of superb technical sophistication and aesthetic

Por AMURA

 

Jaeger - LeCoultre - AMURA

Jaeger - LeCoultre

The rose gold that frames the dial of the tourbillon capture looks. Imposing, it confirms the precision of the Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon as the creative force of the manufacturing created to counter arrest the effects of gravity upon the machinery.

Por AMURA

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Croatia - Patrick Monney

Croatia

When I discovered Croatia, time stopped and I allowed myself to be impressed by the mythology of its alleys and noble buildings. I was surprised by the majesty of the mountains and the colors of the coast. I faced the surprise of traveling an unknown country, unreported, and yet amazing. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

OUT OF BOARD
The Regent Esplanade Zagreb - Patrick Monney

The Regent Esplanade Zagreb

In 1925, when the Orient Express carried passengers from London to the Middle East, a large hotel opened its doors in Zagreb to accommodate these wealthy passengers. They were received with luxury and elegance, as the proudest royal palace. 200 distinguished guests attended the lavish opening ceremony on the evening of April 22, 1925.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Arenal Nayara - Patrick Monney

Arenal Nayara

At the foot of the famous Arenal volcano in the heart of Costa Rica, the Arenal Nayara is an oasis of peace amidst the lush nature of the tropical rainforest. Its 50 houses invite the guest to feel a particular environment where the soul reaches a certain nirvana taking with it the well-being of the body.

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Citaveccha (old city) But Modern - AMURA

Citaveccha (old city) But Modern

Citaveccha (old city) But Modern

Por AMURA

 

Mayan Green Ports - AMURA

Mayan Green Ports

Mayan Green Ports

Por AMURA

 

Croatia, a single destination - AMURA

Croatia, a single destination

Croatia, a single destination

Por AMURA

 

Austrias, Peaks and Abysses - AMURA

Austrias, Peaks and Abysses

Austrias, Peaks and Abysses

Por AMURA

 

5 NIGHTS
San Jose, Costa Rica And Its Volcanoes - Patrick Monney

San Jose, Costa Rica And Its Volcanoes

Costa Rica is a great little country that seduces you with its nature. One of the fabulous treasures of this incredible environment is the mystery of its volcanoes and the wellness of its hot springs. To explore Costa Rica’s national parks which are abundant causes you to enter into a world of surprises and adventures. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

FLEET
Lady Trudy, A Ferretti Group - AMURA

Lady Trudy, A Ferretti Group

This year CRN the Ferretti Group, participated in the 2012 edition of Festival de la Plaisance (Cannes, 11-16th September), exhibiting one of its jewels – the 43 metre  M/Y CRN Navetta 43 “Sofico”.

Por AMURA

 

Pershing 108  - AMURA

Pershing 108

Pershing, a brand from the Ferretti Group, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance yachts, ranging from 15 to 35 meters. It will be present at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with two debuts: The Pershing 108’ and the Pershing 74’.

Por AMURA

 

Sunseeker Metre 28  - Patricio Reynaud

Sunseeker Metre 28

Sunseeker proudly presents its Sunseeker 28 meters (92 feet), the most innovating project to date from English firm. It’s release marks as one of those sporadic moments that revolutionize the nautical industry.

Por Patricio Reynaud

 

TOYS COLLECTION
The world changes - AMURA

The world changes

The world changes! Honda introduces the Acura NSX Concept at the Detroit Motor Show, with qualities that will keep Honda at the top: Vehicles which have mixed propulsion with a mechanic motor and two hybrids, with a lightness that imposes a new record. The legendary German manufacturer Volkswagen also provides the auto-world

Por AMURA

 

GOURMET
Val Adriana  - Patrick Monney

Val Adriana

We arrived at Hvar, one of the most beautiful islands of the Adriatic Sea and checked into the Adriana Hotel. The Adriana has a minimalist modern design, surrounded with its vibrating neon blues in deep contrast with the peaceful port.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Sushi Amor and Altamira   - Patrick Monney

Sushi Amor and Altamira

Located at the heart of the jungle, at the foot of the Arenal volcano, inside the gardens of the Arenal Nayara are these two Haute Cuisine and luxury restaurants that serve delights fit for kings, yet which fortunately us too can enjoy.

Por Patrick Monney

 

BLUE PLANET
Croatia Underwater - Alfonso López Collada

Croatia Underwater

Its elongated main coast reminds us of Chile’s geography. Both are stretched to their maximum, as if an arm wanted to embrace the full beauty of their seas. Unlike the South American country, Croatia’s land spreads significantly inland to the north, where it adjoins with Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia Herzegovina  (it’s largest border),  and Yugoslavia.

Por Alfonso López Collada

 

TASTERS
The world’s most expensive wines - Alfonso López Collada

The world’s most expensive wines

The world’s most expensive wines

Por Alfonso López Collada

 

JEWELRY
The Art of Cartier - AMURA

The Art of Cartier

La Maison Cartier established in 1847, gathered momentum and recognition at its highest level when it began to produce unique pieces made exclusively for kings, princesses, artists and aristocrats worldwide.

Por AMURA

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Croatia - AMURA

Tips & Tops Croatia

Tips & Tops Croatia

Por AMURA

 

SPECIAL REPORT
Fonatur 38 years of sucessful experiences in the development of new travel destinations in Mexico - FONATUR

Fonatur 38 years of sucessful experiences in the development of new travel destinations in Mexico

FONATUR boasts a 38 year record, and its Integrally Planned Centers (ICP) Cancun, Ixtapa, Los Cabos, Loreto, Huatulco, and Litibu stand as testimonies of its success, always driven by the vision to generate new travel destinations, and attract private investors.

Por FONATUR

 

Santiago de Chile

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Autumn Winds - Amura

Autumn Winds

Today’s fashion targets a very flirty and feminine woman and a bold man of sober tastes; it’s a mixture of textures singing in tune with the Autumn-Winter season. 2012 ends and Designers have sound Ready to Wear to formal proposals. 

Por Amura

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Santiago de Chile, The city below the Andes - Patrick Monney/ Alfonso López Collada

Santiago de Chile, The city below the Andes

A panorama of modern buildings against a close background of high snowy mountains is breathtaking. It is Santiago, the Chilean capital city, which almost leans in a wall formed by the Andes. Although it is just about 80 km in a straight line from the coast, the altitude of this city of 6 million is 570 meters above sea level.

Por Patrick Monney/ Alfonso López Collada

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Costa Brava, Spain - Amura

Costa Brava, Spain

Costa Brava, Spain

Por Amura

 

Northern Region of Colombia - Amura

Northern Region of Colombia

Northern Region of Colombia

Por Amura

 

Sonoma, California  - Amura

Sonoma, California 

Sonoma, California 

Por Amura

 

Omán Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia - Amura

Omán Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia

Omán Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia

Por Amura

 

OUT OF BOARD
Ritz-Carlton, Santiago  - Amura

Ritz-Carlton, Santiago

One hundred percent of the opinions from guests have been favorable and that, may be the most valuable recognition the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago has received. They have obtained other awards by the prestigious Travel + Leisure Magazine, Best Hotel in Mexico, South and Latin America, and among the 10 best in the world (2012).

Por Amura

 

W Hotel Santiago - Patrick Monney

W Hotel Santiago

Staying at the W in Santiago de Chile is to coexist with the city’s new era in the most elegant and fashionable neighborhood, where buildings defy the height of the Andes, and the trees form a green carpet.

Por Patrick Monney

 

FLEET
Azimut 116 - Augusto Otaduy

Azimut 116

Azimut’s vision reaches far. This vision supports the development of their projects with the belief that the vast extension of the sea is the perfect place to be with yourself and experience the deep emotions of life. 

Por Augusto Otaduy

 

Benetti crystal 145 - Amura & Benetti

Benetti crystal 145

Vision 145’ unites Italian elegance and Benetti construction philosophy. It boasts innovative exterior design and an all-new concept. Its interiors were planned to guarantee absolute comfort and complete relaxation for the yacht owner and his guests.

Por Amura & Benetti

 

Predator 64 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Predator 64

The Predator 64 is 20 meters long. It provides the option to configure to the needs of its owner and a high degree of flexibility for you to enjoy each of your walks or trips. Its design has been conceived with an emphasis on providing a sense of openness, space and light, which flows through the windows with their ¨ sea-light” features in the main guests cabins. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

BLUE PLANET
Ramón Bravo The marine ecosystems advocate.  - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Ramón Bravo The marine ecosystems advocate.

Ramon Bravo Prieto (1925-1998) is the most renowned Mexican diver who has reached international fame. At the height of both professional, scientific fields he enjoyed a friendly relationship with the French submarine researcher Jacques Cousteau. 

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

FISHING
Los Cabos receives the Bisbee’s  - Mario Ramírez

Los Cabos receives the Bisbee’s

The 2012 competitive fishing season began in July at Buenavista, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. From the 24th to the 28th, 61 vessels competed in the XIII Edition of “Bisbee’s Buenavista 2012” Fishing Tournament for a grand prize of 457 thousand 200 dollars. 

Por Mario Ramírez

 

SPECIES
Jewel Jaguar - Eduardo Lugo

Jewel Jaguar

The Jaguar or Yaguar (Phantera Onca) takes its name from a Guarani voice with two possible meanings: “He who kills i one leap” or “Dog body.” A carnivorous mammal belonging to the Felidae family, it is the largest feline found in the Americas. 

Por Eduardo Lugo

 

TOYS COLLECTION
At the speed of the future - Jesus Salazar

At the speed of the future

The end of year is approaching at breakneck speed, devouring the remainder of the summer. For this model the Japanese factory adapted the Nissan Leaf technology and that way raised the Zero Emissions concept to the challenging sportive level.

Por Jesus Salazar

 

TIME MACHINE
Bvlgari Octo  - Amura

Bvlgari Octo

To develop the concept of Octo, the Bvlgari enterprises resorted to values such as time, which have always accompanied humanity. The face of this watch is inspired by the shape of the octagon that historically has referred to concepts such as balance, harmony, power and eternity.

Por Amura

 

GOURMET
Mizlala  - Andrés Ordorica

Mizlala

Meir Adoni, executive chef at Mizlala, sees the restaurant as the “whimsical younger sister” of his haute-dining, white tablecloth establishment, Catit. He is committed to give diners a good night out experience.

Por Andrés Ordorica

 

Byblos and Kala - Patrick Monney

Byblos and Kala

From a balcony of the Kala Restaurant which has a view dominated by the Mediterranean. The open kitchen allows you to watch the chefs in action as well as the attractive wooden oven. The menu includes Mezzeh, seafood, lobster salad, grilled shrimp, fresh fish in oriental sauce and lamb. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

TASTERS
Chadwick Vineyard - Efren Belmont

Chadwick Vineyard

In the foothills of the Andes in Chile, south-east of Santiago along the Maipo River, there is a region known as Palo Alto. There, the whim of geography has produced a climate with long dry seasons and rainfall concentrated mainly in winter. 

Por Efren Belmont

 

CULTURAL HERITAGE
Oruro Carnival - Christopher Montiel

Oruro Carnival

The Oruro Carnival, which is held in Bolivia, was born from festivities back in the early Christian era. On May 18, 2001, the Carnival was proclaimed “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible World Heritage” by UNESCO.

Por Christopher Montiel

 

TIPS
Santiago de Chile Tips & Tops - Amura

Santiago de Chile Tips & Tops

Santiago de Chile Tips & Tops

Por Amura

 

Italian lakes

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Contemporary Eclectic: passion for color - AMURA

Contemporary Eclectic: passion for color

The prevailing in this season is the use of ultra-pastels, and metallic colors, or otherwise, all white outfits. You just need to put your imagination to work and dare to use the most eccentric color combinations.

Por AMURA

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Italian lakes - Patrick Monney

Italian lakes

At the bottom of the Alps are the Italian lakes. Guarded by two emblematic cultures, the Swiss and the Italian, they offer the best of both of them. To wonder about the greatness of the world is to find yourself at the Italian lakes.

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Lodz, Polonia  - AMURA

Lodz, Polonia

Lodz, Polonia 

Por AMURA

 

Dalarna, Sweden - AMURA

Dalarna, Sweden

Dalarna, Sweden 

Por AMURA

 

Dakhla, Morocco  - AMURA

Dakhla, Morocco

Dakhla, Morocco 

Por AMURA

 

Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia  - AMURA

Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia

Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia 

Por AMURA

 

OUT OF BOARD
Four Seasons in Milan: the art of living and dining - AMURA

Four Seasons in Milan: the art of living and dining

Situated in the fashion district of downtown Milan, the Four Seasons is the finest place to lodge and taste the sublime cuisine of chef Sergio Mei, whose motto is, “I like to experiment, yet I believe that there is nothing new anymore. I reinvent and reinterpret traditional recipes. Perfection does not exists, but extraordinary recipes do.

Por AMURA

 

Grand Hotel Tremezzo  - Patrick Monney

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

 More than one hundred years old, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo is one the oldest luxury compounds in Lago di Como. An authentic Art Nouveau palace, it invites guests to travel back in time. A 5 star hotel, it offers unique views of the lake and the Gringe and Bellagio mountains.

Por Patrick Monney

 

5 NIGHTS
Milan, where Italian Hearth Beats - Patrick Monney

Milan, where Italian Hearth Beats

Milan, capital of elegance, glamor city of beautiful monuments and museums, with a wild lifestyle. La Scala di Milano invited to vibrate to the sound of opera.

Por Patrick Monney

 

MEXICO COMPASS
Riviera Nayarit - AMURA

Riviera Nayarit

When one hear that in Riviera Nayarit luxury is its nature, as is promoted this stretch of about 300 km, of mostly unspoiled beaches, one can almost imagine that this could be literal. But it is, and the best advice the visitors can receive is given with only a few words “visit everywhere”.

Por AMURA

 

FLEET
Sanlorenzo SL 94  - Sanlorenzo México

Sanlorenzo SL 94

Following the maxim: “Luxury is not about styles or trends, it is about how to make, the tradition of doing the right thing”, by designer Marty Lowe, the Sanlorenzo SL94 offers a balance between materials, color and texture that is a warm atmosphere to enter the sea waters.

Por Sanlorenzo México

 

Delta Marine Laurel - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Delta Marine Laurel

As the favorite tree of Apollo, in Greek mythology, Laurel has always been linked to events of the highest caliber and the highest achievements of man. That is why this boat deserves this name.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Sunseeker Manhattan 53 - Nautikos

Sunseeker Manhattan 53

We present this gem that was released in late 2011. It is certainly one of those moments that has revolutionized the boating industry, because of the volume achieved in this boat.

Por Nautikos

 

BLUE PLANET
Cabo Pulmo  - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Cabo Pulmo

This trip began like many others, running, despite having had time I did not prepare, and so it was midnight when I was closing my small suitcase of clothes and two large watertight boxes where I transported my diving, photography and video equipment.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Speed and elegance for 2012 - AMURA

Speed and elegance for 2012

In this first half of the year automotive brands will circulate the most sophisticated of its catalog, the asphalt will be taken by the new generation of racers that will set the trend for the foreseeable future.

Por AMURA

 

TIME MACHINE
Lange 1 Husos Horarios  -

Lange 1 Husos Horarios

LANGE 1 TIME ZONE from A. Lange & Söhne is a highly sophisticated timepiece that offers a complicated mechanism with 417 pieces and 54 bearing stones.

Por

 

Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea - AMURA

Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea

Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea is more than just a diver’s watch. For Jaeger-LeCoulture has been fundamental that complications went beyond the conventional and this is no exception. 

Por AMURA

 

GOURMET
The Terrazza, delicacy of Lago di Como - Patrick Monney

The Terrazza, delicacy of Lago di Como

To dine under the moonlight, when the light reflects on the water and the mountains seem to reach the stars, is the main gourmet experience when staying at Lago di Como. The Terrazza is one of the finest restaurants of the region, and it offers the most superb and elegant Italian cuisine, one that has been reinterpreted by the master Gualtiero Marchesi along with the executive chef Oswaldo Presazzi.

Por Patrick Monney

 

TASTERS
Ron Bacardi, de Maestros de Ron - AMURA

Ron Bacardi, de Maestros de Ron

To commemorate the rum-making standards achieved by Bacardi 150 years ago, family-owned Bacardi Limited announces, for the first time ever, the rarest Bacardi rum ever released, as a celebration of the expertise and craftsmanship in every bottle of Bacardi rum. 

Por AMURA

 

CONQUERORS
Peggy Guggenheim  - AMURA

Peggy Guggenheim

Visiting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, transport us to one scenario of 1950s movie, or to a fragment of the Italian Baroque. Beyond of the cualities of Palazzo Venierdei Leoni, or the mystical history that surrounded the patron life of the great Peggy Guggenheim; the professionalism of its current team has done of this collection, one of the most coherent of all the times in this kind of institution.

Por AMURA

 

SPECIAL REPORT
 

 

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort  - AMURA

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

In 1904 John Jacob Astor IV, founder of St. Regis, sought to create a lodging experience that was deeply meaningful, that captures the distinctive personality of each place and that was ideal for those who want to find the finest expression of service.

Por AMURA

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Italian Lakes - AMURA

Tips & Tops Italian Lakes

Tips & Tops Italian Lakes

Por AMURA

 

Prague

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Haute Couture d´ Entre Saisons  - AMURA

Haute Couture d´ Entre Saisons

Milan, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Paris, Manhattan. Fashion is alive and it adapts to season changes and improves.

Por AMURA

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Prague - Patrick Monney

Prague

If wishes came true, I’d be travelling in a carriage through the valleys of Moravia, on the eastern side of what is now known as the Czech Republic, in the woods that crown the western Bohemian hills, and would visit friends at Silesia, up north. The Czech Republic conjures regions with sophisticated names, romantic villages, fascinating castles and imposing churches whose bell-towers watch over the horizons that have been the stage of legendary battles between knights. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

OUT OF BOARD
Karlovy Vary  - AMURA

Karlovy Vary

Once upon a time, while trying to hunt a deer in the western Bohemian woods, King Charles IV discovered these thermal water springs that made him immediately forget his prime purpose. Without much detail let’s say this royal finding led to the foundation of Karlovy Vary (1349), also known as Karlsbad -both in Czech and German the names mean the same: Charles’ Spa.

Por AMURA

 

Four Seasons Praga - Patrick Monney

Four Seasons Praga

On the banks of the Moldava River, the Four Seasons Prague, flirts with its centuries of history and architecture, with luxury and all comforts of modern life. Located in the center of the vibrant Old City, the Four Seasons is located a short distance from Charles Bridge and the astronomic clock.

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Tanzania - Amura

Tanzania

Tanzania

Por Amura

 

Lhasa, Tibet - Amura

Lhasa, Tibet

Lhasa, Tibet

Por Amura

 

Kerala, India - AMURA

Kerala, India

Kerala, India

Por AMURA

 

Portovenere, Italy - AMURA

Portovenere, Italy

Portovenere, Italy

Por AMURA

 

FLEET
Sunseeker Metre 40  - AMURA

Sunseeker Metre 40

The new Sunseeker 40 Metre Yachts was designed for those who enjoy independence and liberty while sailing. Featuring insuperable levels of luxury and comfort, this impressive and novel concept from the Sunseeker brand was conceived, designed and built for those who wish to know and enjoy this world as seen from the ocean. 

Por AMURA

 

Mangusta 130 Dream Tim II  - AMURA

Mangusta 130 Dream Tim II

For 26 years, Overmarine keeps on breaking down barriers, pushing the limits of the delicate balance between size and speed. The Mangusta line keeps on going and growing with new models: the triple- deck Mangusta 148 Oceano, the Mangusta 110 and the Mangusta 205 -a 62 meters marvel that keeps the timeless line of the Maxi Opens Mangusta while reaching a speed of 30 knots.

Por AMURA

 

Heesen Aurelia 37 Metre - AMURA

Heesen Aurelia 37 Metre

What makes Heesen yachtes so special? Must be the relation the Netherlands have with the ocean, a provider who agreed its inhabitants to control its power and design its contour with incredible inspiration and technology. Style is not that important in Holland as the use of the most advanced engineering, the search for a solution delivering the maximum performance in an always luxurious environment.

Por AMURA

 

BLUE PLANET
The fabulous Patagonia penguin - AMURA

The fabulous Patagonia penguin

If penguins are birds, how is it they cannot fly? Easy: Because what used to be wings, those tips they now use more as fins, adapted to the underwater world. And they work wonderful! The funny balance they show in their slow way of walking strongly contrasts with their amazing swimming ability.

Por AMURA

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Sports Cars for a New Era - Efrén Belmont

Sports Cars for a New Era

We live an era of great technological progress which continuously modifies our developing environment. This is reflected in the asphalt with the arrival of even more powerful and fast machines that amaze anyone.

Por Efrén Belmont

 

TIME MACHINE
Louis Moinet Geograph Rainforest 18k rose gold - AMURA

Louis Moinet Geograph Rainforest 18k rose gold

Louis Moinet has created another pioneering timepiece with this two-pusher automatic chronograph with second time zone featuring genuine fossilised palm wood.

Por AMURA

 

Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech - AMURA

Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech

Montblanc has no competition when stamping its products with a distinctive and timeless iconography. The appeal in the TimeWalker collection grows from its unique style inspired by modern open architecture which eliminates anything superfluous.

Por AMURA

 

GOURMET
Agua - Patrick Monney

Agua

“Agua” is rated among the best restaurants in Mexico. Located in the One & Only Palmilla Hotel in Los Cabos, it is rated among the best restaurants in Mexico. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

L’Abeille, The Art of Fine Dinning in Paris - Patrick Monney

L’Abeille, The Art of Fine Dinning in Paris

Within the Shangri-la Hotel in Paris, L’Abeille (The Bee) is the new High Fashion restaurant in the French Capital City. Every Parisian who is proud to be one and every deserving tourist to the City of Lights, must discover or rediscover what this delicious precinct is all about.

Por Patrick Monney

 

TASTERS
The Last Drop Whiskey  - AMURA

The Last Drop Whiskey

The Last Drop is a company founded by three old hands in the liquor business who decided to bottle, one by one, a collection of fabulous old casks from remote cellars scattered all over Scotland. 

Por AMURA

 

CONQUERORS
The House of the Black Madonna - AMURA

The House of the Black Madonna

 The Czech Republic (established on January 1st, 1993, after Czechoslovakia peacefully split into the independent Czech Republic and Slovakia), is located in central Europe. It is a country rich in history and tradition that surprises one by way of its works of art and architecture drawn from previous eras. 

Por AMURA

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Prague - AMURA

Tips & Tops Prague

Tips & Tops Prague

Por AMURA

 

Peru

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Spring trends - Amura

Spring trends

The cold goes away and gives leaves open way to colors, textures and designs that embrace the glamor and freshness. Trends this spring are clear, earthy colors and pastels, on the one hand, neon and color blocks on the other. 

Por Amura

 

Greubel Forsey Invention Piece 2 - Amura

Greubel Forsey Invention Piece 2

Based on an original design and its own mechanism, the Invention Piece 2 of the prestigious firm Greubel Forsey is one of those pieces that do not recur in a while. As a limited edition of only 22 copies, this watch combines technical innovation with an exquisite appearance.

Por Amura

 

TOYS
Akoya  - Amura

Akoya

In 2004, the Savoy region in France saw the foundation of LISA Airplanes, with the conviction that light aircraft goes beyond being just a means of transportation but also a symbol of freedom, as long as technology goes hand in hand with the sensibilities of human beings.

Por Amura

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Peru. The Inca world - Patrick Monney

Peru. The Inca world

Peru is a country that surprises and charms for its rich culture, history, and landscapes ranging from desert to jungle through the snowy peaks of the Andes. We planned this trip with the goal to rediscover the world of the Incas in an original way, installed in the best hotels in the traditional circuit, traveling by train, plane and car.

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
London, United Kingdom - Amura

London, United Kingdom

London is preparing for the festivities surrounding the Olympic Games and the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Queen’s 60th year on the throne. New stadiums, public spaces and shopping centres are emerging on the city’s eastern edge, and on the western edge a 137-room Waldorf Astoria has opened.

Por Amura

 

Chilean Patagonia - Amura

Chilean Patagonia

Chile is emerging as one of the world’s adventure hot spots and now has a spate of rugged luxury lodges in which adventure-seekers can stay.

Por Amura

 

Moganshan, China  - Amura

Moganshan, China

For much of the early 20th century, Moganshan served as a tranquil retreat for the elite. And in late 2011, the mountain went upscale with two new luxury properties.

Por Amura

 

Samana Peninsula, Dominican Republic - Amura

Samana Peninsula, Dominican Republic

The construction of an international airport at Samana Peninsula, built near the peninsula’s base a few years ago and, more recently, a highway that shortened the drive from Santo Domingo to two hours from five, are bringing new development, like Balcones del Atlantico, is the newest luxury resort on the peninsula, and has 86 two- and three-bedroom villa supply a cushy base from which to explore ecotourism.

Por Amura

 

OUTBOARD
Las Casitas del Colca  - Patrick Monney

Las Casitas del Colca

Housed in a beautiful canyon in the middle of the Andes of southern Peru, Las Casitas del Colca is one of those places that seduces, charms and conquers forever the soul of the traveler.

Por Patrick Monney

 

The Siam  - Amura

The Siam

Along the River of Kings, nestled amongst Bangkok’s historical palaces, temples and museums, a lucky few will happen upon our boutique gem, The Siam. Set on 3 acres of premium river frontage, the privately owned and operated 39-room luxury retreat will transport guests to a bygone serenity suffused with priceless antiquities, oriental allure and contemporary comforts.

Por Amura

 

LUXURIES
Azimut 82 - Efren Belmont

Azimut 82

An elegant and sophisticated private island

When talking to someone about a flybridge, is common that at least one example of the  Azimut comes ti mind, the brand has achieved a perfect communion of elegance, comfort and technology, offering a wide range of models that have been winners of awards for its innovation, comfort and contemporary aesthetics.

Por Efren Belmont

 

FLEET
Sea Ray 410 Sundancer  - Jesús Salazar

Sea Ray 410 Sundancer

In 2012 the sea will have a new inhabitant: The Sea Ray 410 Sundancer. With a design that balances elegance and functionality, this ship is meant to be a reference in the area of express cruise. 

Por Jesús Salazar

 

BLUE PLANET
In the sacred waters of Yucatan - Alberto Friscione C,

In the sacred waters of Yucatan

Cenote is a word used only in Mexico and especially in the southeast. It comes from a Mayan word ts’ono’ot or dzonot, meaning pit, hole in the ground or cave with water. To the Maya world were springs of life that provided the lifeblood for its existence. In other cases, and more linked to the priests, were regarded as the entrance to the underworld and center of communication with the gods. 

Por Alberto Friscione C,

 

SUSTAINABLE TLAVELS
The London Velodrome - Amura

The London Velodrome

An exemplary project inside the world of sustainable structures

The Velodrome is the most sustainable venue in the Olympic Park in terms of design and construction, that began in 2008 and was completed in February 2011. Sustainable choices have been made wherever possible; from the sourcing of wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council to be used on the track and external cladding, to the installation of a 100% naturally ventilated system. This ventilation creates a perfect track-level temperature, eliminating the need for air conditioning.

Por Amura

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Sporty lush - Gustavo Pérez

Sporty lush

Undoubtedly, the year begins in an exciting way for the speed lovers. The most prestigious car manufacturers in the world draw upon events such as the Detroit Auto Show or the Concours d’Elegance in Kuwait to dazzle the world with their new launches. 

Por Gustavo Pérez

 

GOURMET
El Huerto - Patrick Monney

El Huerto

El Huerto is a true culinary experience featuring a fusion of local cuisine, the sacred ingredients of the region, garden products and the science of the excellent chef Federico Ziegler.

Por Patrick Monney

 

TASTERS
Dalmore 64 Trinitas - Amura

Dalmore 64 Trinitas

The Dalmore is one of the most prestigious whiskey distilleries around the world. Their output, usually released in special editions, it’s known for being traded at record prices. A unique identity that only connoisseurs will recognize is imbued to each bottle of single malt whiskey.

Por Amura

 

CONQUERORS
The Alfred H. Barr Painting and Sculpture Galleries - Amura

The Alfred H. Barr Painting and Sculpture Galleries

A tour through Modern Art

As part or the ongoing exhibitions at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) we can find two rooms with a series of paintings and sculptures that cover from the late XIXth Century until the 80´s of the XXth Century. The collection also has a third room that cover from the las two decades of the XXth Century until today.

Por Amura

 

SPECIAL REPORT
The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center - Amura

The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center

In the mystical land of Perú, The Westin  Lima Hotel & Convention Center stands  as the option for luxury accommodations,  and is expected to become the most important  convention center and hotels in the country.

Por Amura

 

Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort - Amura

Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort

Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, is the  ñame of one of the leading fíve star hotels  in Perú. It is located on the south coast,near a nature reserve where millenary civilizationsflourished with the same ñame.   

Por Amura

 

Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa - Amura

Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

In the heart of the Sacred Valley, Tambo  del Inka offers the best hotel in Perú. The  closeness to the mystical Incan citadel, Machu  Picchu, makes this resort & spa the favorite for  the travelers. Tambo del Inkas stunning facilities  invite you to relax and enjoy the wonders of nature  around you.

Por Amura

 

Hotel Racquet  - Amura

Hotel Racquet

The beautiful city of Cuernavaca preserves within it a place of true rest and comfort, the Hotel Racquet. A hacienda dating from  the mid-40’s, is now a luxury accommodation  that invites you to enjoy the surrounding natural  vegetation as well as the best service.

Por Amura

 

The Spa, Real A´Ayani - Amura

The Spa, Real A´Ayani

At the heart of Valle de Bravo there's a site that promises relaxation, wellness, physical health, mental and emotional rest, tranquility and renewal. It invites you to submerge into an experience of true indulgence and healing.

Por Amura

 

Telcel the Network of the Abierto Mexicano de Tennis - Amura

Telcel the Network of the Abierto Mexicano de Tennis

This year, one more time, the Puerto de Acapulco was the headquarters of the Abierto Mexicano de Tennis Telcel, which in  its nineteenth edition, took place from 27 February  to 03 March at the stadium Mextenis.

Por Amura

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Peru - Amura

Tips & Tops Peru

Tips & Tops Peru

Por Amura