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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.   

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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

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

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

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 & Tops Peru

Tips & Tops Peru

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Autumn falls

Autumn falls

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Romvlvs Billionaire Tourbillon

Introduced in 1966, the Romvlvs models make reference to watchmaking art in its purest form, and have made its mark on watchmaking history. This model is in fact the first watch to display a dial without hourmarkers and having the index engraved on the bezel. Interpreting the classical codes of the brand, the Romvlvs collection was enriched in 2008 by two major complications: a perpetual calendar and a retrograde annual calendar. In 2010, CORUM pushes technical boundaries to their limits by offering a Romvlvs Billionnaire Tourbillon demonstrating the brand’s remarkable talents.

Por Gustavo Pérez

MB&F Horological Machine No. 2

The watchmakers at MB&F have always been known for creating unique timepieces that are truly groundbreaking. In 2008, this was demonstrated with the new Horological Machine No. 2 (HM2-SV), who held not only a complete view of the 349 components of your engine, but was also a box made from synthetic sapphire.

Por Amura

Indonesia A mosaic of cultures

From island to island, Indonesia is a real shock of different cultures and landscapes, a journey that seduces you with its variety and originality. Although we made several trips to this vast country in the past, an archipelago of 17 400 islands, we decided to browse some points of interest such as Irian Jaya, Flores, Komodo, Lombok, Bali and Sulawesi, Borneo and Jakarta.

Por XX

Faroe Islands

Hidden in the North Atlantic, and only a brief flight away from the UK, the Faroe Islands are a paradise for lovers of small towns and tranquil landscapes. The city of Tórshavn is the largest in this group of islands, which alongside the town of Vestmanna, offesr a richness of grasslands covered landscapes and mountains.

Por Amura

Luhacovice, Czech Republic

This small town, located in Moravia, Czech Republic, is a spa town, that is, a village situated around mineral springs. In this time of year the Janacek Festival takes place, and concerts are held in honor of Leos Janacek, the most famous composer of Moravia.

Por Amura

Hotel Plaza Athénée

Located between the Eiffel Tower and les Champs-Élysées, there is the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, a place that not only has the look of an authentic Parisian building, but also holds the essence of glamour that only a country of the old continent can provide. 

Por Amura

Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay

Attached to a hill watching the sea, between forest and lush gardens, the Four Seasons Jimbaran is an Eden where the water comes from where it takes the eye. At its feet lies the calm sea of Jimbaran Bay, deep blue, next to the white sand beach. 

Por Patrick Monney

Madrid, 5 nights of feast and culture

Great capital city with a flavor of an Andalusian village, Galician or Asturian style crowd, locked between both Castile, Madrid is a gem worth discovering in the smallest corners. Madrid is a jumble of flamenco and Jack, an adventure of parties and bars, a stew of cultures and a meeting of aromas to Spain. Madrid is unique and always welcomes us with the color of scorched earth in the South and its forests at the foot of the Sierra Norte, in the heart of Spain, as the queen of the Spanish variety.

Por Patrick Monney

Feadship Lady Britt

The shipping Feadship is recognized in the sailing world to create super-luxury yachts, and each of their ships set a standard that few in the market can achieve. Their quality is defined by the constant innovations in design, construction and engineering.

Por Amura

Mangusta 165 Open

Everything changes with time. This phrase applies to almost everything and it encloses a simple truth: everything that does not adapt to the changes required to its time, slowly falling into obsolescence and eventually forgotten. 

Por Amura

The horizon of the road

Travelling at high speeds is one of the most cherished desires of humanity to whom nature has denied the possibility of achieving them by themselves, and yet uses his wits to get there. This challenge was taken up by the most prestigious automotive companies in the world, which have been commissioned to produce not only the more luxurious cars, but also the fastest.

Por Amura

Copernicus

Inside the extraordinary Copernicus hotel, a building featuring a gothic façade affiliated with the Relais & Châteaux that dates of the 16th century, one finds the restaurant, without a doubt an embracing spot decorated with frescos and a soffit with wooden beams that provide it a medieval ambience. 

Por Amura

Le Fouquet’s Paris

At the heart of the Champs Elysees is Le Fouquet’s, a beautiful restaurant that is part of the prestigious Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière. 

Por Amura

Warung Mie

Walking along the trails that run along the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay in Bali, we found a door, like a typical Balinese house. We went to find a lush garden surrounding a pond from which water lilies and lotuses arise, we crossed stepping stones submerged in water and we reached a wonderful terrace on the edge of the pond. We settled in, watching the chefs prepare their dishes in the kitchen located along the back wall.

Por Patrick Monney

Story of a passionate collector: Henry Clay Frick

Some people are collectors for collecting can be a great art if it is taken seriously. This is why we like to see the great collections, even when we are not collectors. Collecting is a way of ordering the world.

Por Alfonso Miranda

A century in the glass

LOUIS Xin is created in 1874 from the Cognac region of France specifically for the "Grande Champagne", and it’s the result of dedica- tion and patience, being the only cognac from a mixture of 1 200 Eau de Vie that have been aged in oak barrels Limousin region, which allows a subtle exchange between air and wood from 40 to 100 years, this to have a perfect balance between flavor and richness that characterizes this great Cognac.

Por Cortesía de la marca / Laura Piedra

Tips & Tops Indonesia

Tips & Tops Indonesia 

Por Amura

The brightness of glamour

Winter comes, coats dominate the streets, the leafless trees form a dreary and monotonous landscape. What better opportunity to challenge it with color.

Por AMURA

Yukon

To the north, where days never erase the light in summer and nights are eternal in winter, I found adventure on its pure state, the last frontier of the Gold Rush. Here, the ghosts of the great pioneers glide on the streets of Whitehorse, and the SS Klondike reigns on the edge of the Yukon River, with its elegant wooden silhouette and its large rear wheel as witness of the past.

Por Patrick Monney

Edinburgh, Scotland

 Edinburgh, Scotland

Por AMURA

Taos, United States

Taos, United States

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Tromso, Norway

Tromso, Norway

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Paraty, Brazil

Paraty, Brazil

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Takhini River Lodge

The moon appeared over the mountain at midnight, as the sun went to his appointment and reddened the horizon. And in the middle of the two, the Takhini River Lodge shone with great charm in the middle of a small meadow surrounded by mountains, near the Takhini River at 45minutes Whitehorse.

Por Patrick Monney

Casa Pan de Miel

Immersed in the pool, and enjoying the sumptuous warmth of the Oaxacan coast, one sinks into a sense of supreme pleasure, enjoying the wonderful view over the beach and San Agustinillo Mazunte. The view is lost in the folds of the mountains, islands and Punta Cometa, the southernmost tip of the North American continent.

Por Patrick Monney

Quinta Essentia

Quinta Essentia is a project conceived by the company Nakhimov and Heesen Yachts, this is a ship built entirely of aluminum to 55 meters in length which has the power to reach a speed of 24 knots through its pair of diesel engines MTU 20V 4000 M93L of 4,300 KW.

Por Jesús Salazar

Picchiotti Galileo G

With the colors of the night in which Galileo Galilei observed the stars through his telescope, Galileo G Picchiotti sails the northern seas, ready for the conditions of navigation during the winter. White and black tones are enough to decorate a ship with straight, solemn lines, appropriate to challenge the extreme temperatures of the season.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Royal Falcon Fleet 135 Porsche Design

When two companies with a long career or reputation behind them in their respective fields come together to bring to light a new concept, can only result in a masterpiece. This is how The Porsche Design Group and Royal Falcon Fleet come together to create a ship that combines an ultra modern appearance with functionality: the RFF135 Catamaran. 

Por Efrén Belmont

Chronicle of a discovery at the sea

I’ve always been a follower of dreams and adventures, many times I have spent days at sea looking for the fishing myths and legends, like a cave full of sharks, some old galleons laden with precious jewels and even a German submarine. What I’ve been able to find are beautiful underwater scenery in which very few people have been, as well as spectacular wildlife.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Bisbee’s 2011

The dream of every fisherman is to catch a marlin, a species considered one of the best jewels and treasures of the sea. Luck is the boss, hence for more than 30 years that dream come true for Bob Robert Bisbee, who began a game among friends with a purse of $ 5,000, and now has passed the baton to new generations leaving a legacy to his sons Wayne and Patricia Bisbee, giving rise to one of the tournaments that has managed to be the largest in the world for its prizes in some years has exceeded $ 4 million.

Por Mario Ramírez

Traces of the future

The year closes, and with it goes memories of dreams fulfilled and hanging pledges. And as in all evolutionary cycle, species give way to new bearing characteristics inherited from a parent or a whole new copy.

Por Gustavo Pérez

The Raven

At the gateway to Kluane National Park in Yukon, in the midst of the great outdoors, and at the foot of snowcapped mountains, there is the finest restaurant around Yukon. It is a blue wooden homestead which houses the restaurant and the charming hotel, and its delight is in charge of chef Victor Bongo, a native of Congo, Africa.

Por Patrick Monney

Casa Oaxaca

Close to the convent and church of Santo Domingo, Casa Oaxaca invites to enjoy the colonial city downtown full of decorated streets, colorful houses and windows of long bars. In the Calle Garcia Vigil down to the cathedral, there is this long blue house with its high lights and through the open wooden door, we get to a white space decorated with wood, minimalist style, and the wonderful people that opens the senses that vibrate between these walls welcome us.

Por Patrick Monney

Royal Salute 62

In 1843, Chivas Brothers—a high-end grocer owned by John and James Chivas in Aberdeen, Scotland—was granted a Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria as grocery purveyor to Her Majesty, and the brand has maintained its association with the British royal family ever since. The brothers began making fine whiskies in the 1850s, and when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, Chivas Brothers created a special whisky under a new brand, Royal Salute, to commemorate the occasion.

Por Andrés Ordorica

British Design 1948-2012: Innovation in the Modern Age

The Victoria & Albert Museum major spring exhibition will showcase the best of British design and creative talent from the 1948 ‘Austerity Olympics’ to the summer of 2012. It will be the first comprehensive exhibition to examine the ways in which artists and designers who were born, trained or working in the UK have produced innovative and internationally acclaimed works from post-war to the present day.

Por Victoria & Albert Museum

Hotelito Mío

Hidden like a closely guarded secret, Hotelito Mío is located in Playa Caballo, in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco. And in it we find a combination of excellent service, simplicity and a truly warm and welcoming atmosphere, all with the purpose of making guests feel as if they were home.

Por Mario Ramírez

Tips & Tops Yukon

Tips & Tops Yukon

Por AMURA

Tribute to retro

Autumn/Winter is a season painted with ocher and orange tones, where the dead leaves crackle under the steps of casual passers. The designers color the runways with colors like yellow, purple and blue deep teal.

Por AMURA

DeWitt Tourbillon Force Constante à Chaîne

For DeWitt, the Tourbillon Force Constante represents a dream that eventually became an achievement, and that took years of work to make it happen. This fine time piece was aimed to address one of the oldest issues in the art of watch making: the constant transmission of energy to the mechanism.

Por AMURA

Poland

Between the Carpathian Mountains and the Baltic Sea, there extends the fertile valleys of   Poland, where its villages join themselves unto its hills, playing with the meadows of the Vístula and other rivers that serpent their way, and where one finds the last wild European bison’s. Enchanting, sophisticated and caring, Poland seduces one by way of its people, its architecture and its exquisite cuisine.

Por Patrick Monney

Grand Sopot Sofitel, Art Deco of yore within a romantic setting

Located on the shore of the Baltic Sea, the Grand Sopot Sofitel is one of the most beautiful 5 star hotels in Poland. Its majestic building extends itself in front of the beach, dominating the deep-blue Baltic Sea, adorned with a beautiful garden with flowers and pergola.

Por Patrick Monney

Ambergris Caye, Belice

 Ambergris Caye, Belice 

Por AMURA

Tahiti, French Polynesia

Tahiti, French Polynesia

Por AMURA

Santorini, Grece

Santorini, Grece

Por AMURA

Seychelles

Seychelles

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Fairmont Mayakoba

Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, home to one of the great civilizations of the ancient world, there is Fairmont Mayakoba, a 19- hectare paradise tucked under a forest canopy and within a network of crystal clear waterways and the infinite turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean.

Por AMURA

Iberostate

Is a luxury residential complex designed to satisfy the most refined tastes within a distinguished resort by Grupo Iberostar in the Mayan Riviera. In addition to a variety of distinct services its residents will also be able to enjoy access to the facilities such as spa. tennis courts, restaurants, shopping center and night clubs, as well as to their own exclusive beach Club and Golf Clubhouse.

Por AMURA

Fes: extraordinary alleys’ flattery

Many encounters are fulfilled in the mysterious winding streets where the houses are touching, they lean toward each other, and are joined by curious bridges forming suspicious tunnels, which are animated with happy or awkward impromptu meetings. The medina of Fes is a crossroad, a perpetual trail of streets, which becomes lost and surprising with the opportunity to find itself again and rediscover the exit.

Por Patrick Monney

Sunseeker Predator 115

The Predator series from the shipping company Sunseeker is credited with luxury boats that have been recognized even with international awards that reflect the highest level in construction, design and functionality they feature. And his latest release, the Predator 115, is seen as a worthy successor in the lineage of the hunters of the sea.

Por AMURA

Azimut Leonardo 100

The world of super yachts has well established names and flagships. However, it is not uncommon for a prestigious shipyard to take the risk of joining this select and competitive group. This is the case of Azimut, whom in addition to build a great specimen among the luxury yachts over 100 feet, also managed to create vast interior spaces.

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Shark, the prince of the seas

The simple mention of the word ‘Shark’ unleashes an infinite amount of emotions. In some areas of the world, as would be the case in the Polynesian Islands, they were worshiped as gods; in certain regions of Mexico, we treated them as assassins.

Por Alberto Friscione

Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament

Framed by the spectacular beauty of a beautiful sunrise over the Sea of Cortés, in the area of Bella Vista in Baja California Sur, started the Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament. At 7:00 am the 61 boats that participated in this tournament, which took place from 27 to 29 July at the location of the always beautiful hotel Bella Vista, were ready to receive the flare-out; at the time the agreed signal was seen, the various crews decided what course to take to address the position that they believed would bring the best fishing. 

Por Mario Ramírez

Seabreacher

The Seabreacher J was designed and engineered exclusively for the recreational boating market. This model incorporates a jet drive for increased safety and better surface performance.

Por AMURA

Learjet 85

 Always at the forefront in aircraft development, Bombardier launches Learjet 85, an aircraft that represents a real breakthrough in speed, construction and efficiency. This is because it integrates technological innovations and a great design aesthetic, giving rise to a new flying experience.

Por AMURA

The road to evolution

"Renew or die”, reads that old phrase that emphasizes how essential evolution and adaptation are for survival in each and every aspect of existence. The automotive world is no exception and even though there are masterpieces that will not lose their status, new proposals are proof of how far the world class luxury brands are willing to go in order to excel and offer speed, comfort and luxury.

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Sofitel Grand Sopot

Lodged on the first floor of the Grand Sopot hotel, the restaurant features panoramic views towards the ocean, the beach, and the grand wooden dock that glides above the tranquil waves the swans swim. It is one of the most romantic restaurants in Poland, in large part to its original Art Deco design, beautiful flower arrangements, and admirable service.

Por Patrick Monney

Martell Trunk

Together, Martell and the luxury french malle­tier Pinel & Pinel, have created a solution for those who love the finest bottles but some­times just cannot transport them with the class and refinement they deserve. This solution is embodied in the Martell Trunk.

Por AMURA

Tips & Tops Poland

Tips & Tops Poland

Por AMURA