New Zealand

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
The top 100 gifts for the season - Germán Nájera

The top 100 gifts for the season

The ideal time to pamper our loved ones has arrived. The year's cycle is ending and the season is just right for us to give the gift of love, the most cherished present anyone can receive. Giving is a true pleasure so, on this occasion, in addition to our best wishes, we bring you an assort- ment of options and ideas for the holidays.

Por Germán Nájera

 

Pieles Hanson - Germán Nájera

Pieles Hanson

Fur is an area of expertise and passion for the Hans family, an activity that, for 200 years, they have passed from generation to generation, first in Austria and then in Mexico, when they arrived here 68 years ago. 

Por Germán Nájera

 

TIME MACHINE
The best watches of 2005 - Tonatiuh

The best watches of 2005

For the fifth time, leaders and experts in the world of watches met in Geneva, Switzerland to celebrate the Grand Prix d’ Horlogerie de Geneve, where the best timepieces in different categories are selected and where the winner of the L’Aiguille d’Or.

Por Tonatiuh

 

INTERNCACIONAL COMPASS
Nueva Zelanda - Patrick Monney

Nueva Zelanda

In the Pacific Ocean, to the south, New Zealand is a strange land of surprising vegetation that consists of two main and various small islands. On the west coast, the flora is typical of humid climates, bringing to mind a tropical jungle, but one that grows at the foot of snow-capped mountains.

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Sydney Australia - Patrick Monney

Sydney Australia

 It is Australia’s most important city and has one of world’s best natural ports. The Opera and the old metal bridge dominate a forest of buildings located at the edge of the water.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Niza, Francia - Patrick Monney

Niza, Francia

Founded by the Romans, Nice enjoys a privileged location at the foot of the mountains. It has medieval streets as well as beautiful, elegant buildings on the grand “Croisette”.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay - Patrick Monney

Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay

An ancient, fortified port that invites you to stroll along enchanting streets lined with charming houses and enjoy the exquisite restaurants. Its marina is a safe port on the coast of the Río de la Plata.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Bahía de Ha Long, Vietnam - Patrick Monney

Bahía de Ha Long, Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, with its thousands of islands, has long been the favorite hiding place of the pirates of the eastern seas. Enormous rocks plunge into the sea, creating one of the world’s most beautiful seascapes.

Por Patrick Monney

 

COMPASS MX
Puerto Peñasco - Araceli Cano

Puerto Peñasco

During the early 1930s, Puerto Peñasco, known as Rocky Point by North Americans, was famous for being a refuge of adventurers and fishermen but, in the last decade, it has become Arizonians’ favorite beach destination. 

Por Araceli Cano

 

FLEET
Wally 118 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Wally 118

You do not have to be an expert to appreciate the futuristic lines that are part of this powerful |yacht. In addition to comfort, its shape  has the essential equirements to adapt to its  three “small" propellers; each is nothing less than  a 5,600 HP turbine monster, in addition to two  “auxiliary” 370 HP engines (just in case there is not  enough power).

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Custom line 112 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Custom line 112

The lines of this seafaring beauty are very  stylized. Its Italian build, the distinctive  straight lines that are generally subtle curves, is obvious from the exterior, and the hull  can be ordered in two colors: traditional white or  navy blue. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Pershing 90 An agressive jewel - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Pershing 90 An agressive jewel

We are pleased to present the Pershing 90, with its aggressive, captivating lines, complete attention to detail and superb high performance. This Italian jewel features innovations in its design and specifications. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Cabo yachts 48 flybridge - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Cabo yachts 48 flybridge

If what you love about the sea is pursuing a sailfish until it succumbs after an arduous fight, this boat will help you savor that moment and all the hullabaloo that goes on before and after, as well as enjoying the ride and some moments of tranquility.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Doral 245 sunquest - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Doral 245 sunquest

This small boat is the packaging of a great number of details especially designed for the most exigent buyer. In accordance with the company’s slogan, “The art of luxury”, 245 Sunquest
has everything necessary for entertainment including skiing, going for a ride or spending the whole day on the water.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

PASSION BY THE SEA
Fast outlaw - Outlaw

Fast outlaw

The total sum of romance, sensuality and pleasure is found on the Fast Outlaw. Made for enjoyment, this is a boat that surpasses all expectations. It has two lavishly equipped staterooms and an entertainment center

Por Outlaw

 

BLUE PLANET
Isla de Cocos - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Isla de Cocos

Do you get excited when you think of someplace remote and pristine? Imagine arriving on a far away island, covered in an intensely green vegetation, with cascades of sweet, fresh water everywhere and surrounded by a vivid blue sea filled with countless forms of life, from the smallest, like jellyfish, to the largest, like whale shark.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

SPECIES
The high gulf of California - Óscar S. Frey

The high gulf of California

The Gulf of California is the youngest sea on our planet. It is the consequence of a geological process and the movement of plates between the floor of the Pacific Ocean and the crust of the American Continent. The movement of these plates started to reduce the crust of the ocean floor some 12 million years ago, and the moment came some six million years ago, when the waters of the Pacific penetrated north, forming a protogulf.

Por Óscar S. Frey

 

OUTBOARD
Eichardt´s Private Hotel - Patrick Monney

Eichardt´s Private Hotel

Eichardt’s Private Hotel is tied to the very beginning of Queenstown’s history, when it was a mining center. The property of Albert Eichardt, a Russian immigrant, it opened its doors in 1867 on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

Matakauri Lodge - Patrick Monney

Matakauri Lodge

Rising from the shore of Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge’s beautiful villas welcome guests to elegant rooms, living room with a fire place, terrace and the spectacular view of this exceptional lake and surrounding mountains. 

Por Patrick Monney

 

Mayan Palace Puerto Peñasco - Amura

Mayan Palace Puerto Peñasco

Explore Puerto Peñasco’s indescribable beauty. Along miles of the majestic Sea of Cortes, this spectacular hotel captures the natural beauty of the landscape, seducing you with countless opportunities for ecotourism, fishing or just relaxing under the sun.

Por Amura

 

Avenida Palace - Anais de Melo

Avenida Palace

Lisbon’s light has always enchanted writers, painters, photographers and moviemakers. This city has constantly provided unique, creative inspiration. Portuguese architect José Luis Monteiro was one of those so inspired when he built the Avenida Palace Hotel, located in the Baixa, the heart of the city. It was constructed at the request of the Real Compañía de “Caminos de Ferro” (the railroad) and inaugurated on October 10, 1892.

Por Anais de Melo

 

LUXURY SUITES
Mayan Palace Puerto Peñasco: Suite presidencial - Amura

Mayan Palace Puerto Peñasco: Suite presidencial

Exquisite decoration inspired on earth tones, numerous works of arte and furniture of Italian design, finished of luxury and an imposing boardroom with equipment of conferences to be up to date all the time.

Por Amura

 

Playa bonita resort - Amura

Playa bonita resort

Hotel Playa Bonita Resort, located on the shore of the Sea of Cortez, offers its exclusive Master Suite, designed especially for newlyweds who want to spend memorable moments in this heavenly destination.

Por Amura

 

Mayan Palace Puerto Peñasco: Master suite  - Amura

Mayan Palace Puerto Peñasco: Master suite

With a king size bed, two double beds and a sofa-bed, these are the most exclusive rooms in the Hotel. They are outstanding for their Santa Fe-style architecture and luxurious interior décor. 

Por Amura

 

THE MILLION CLUB
 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
The Bear’s New Den - Mayan Resorts Puerto Peñasco

The Bear’s New Den

Jack Nicklaus, the “Golden Bear”, is about to inaugurate one of his dens in Sonora: the Mayan Resorts Puerto Peñasco Golf Course, a development located between the desert and the Sea of Cortez.

Por Mayan Resorts Puerto Peñasco

 

 

TOYS COLLECTION
 

JETS
Diamond D-Jet - Laura Velázquez

Diamond D-Jet

The D-jet, a personal plane, is a new jewel which will soar through the sky. It was created by Diamond Aircraft industries inc.. a company specializing in turboprop planes that decided to step forward and enter the world of turbine jets.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TASTERS
Sostificación y linaje - Germán Nájera

Sostificación y linaje

Though it was presented for the first time last year in New York, it wasn’t until the end of this year that the flavor of this premium product from the Absolut family was officially introduced into our country

Por Germán Nájera

 

GOURMET
Corstorphine House - Patrick Monney

Corstorphine House

Corstorphine House was built in 1863 by John Sidec, It remained in the hands of the Sidec family until it and was purchased by the Presbyterian Church in 1997. After a while, the new owner converted it into an exclusive hotel with eight luxurious rooms.

Por Patrick Monney

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Nueva Zelanda - Amura

Tips & Tops Nueva Zelanda

Tips & Tops Nueva Zelanda

Por Amura

 

Sailing through Rio de la Plata

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
 

Experience in the Art of Watchmaking: International Watch Company - Tonatiuh

Experience in the Art of Watchmaking: International Watch Company

Opposite the windows of the IWC workshops, in the city of Shaffhausen, the Rhine River flows with a gentleness that contrasts with the roar made by the waterfalls that lie further downstream. These waterfalls and this factory are what have made this city famous.

Por Tonatiuh

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Sailing through Río de la Plata - Patrick Monney

Sailing through Río de la Plata

Buenos Aires shines with a thousand lights and its reflection dances, to the rhythm of the tango, on the Rio de la Plata. The theaters are full, the restaurants are open till dawn and. from the discos, you can hear the sounds of rock or the sighs of Gardel.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Gardel, King of the Tango - Silva Montevideo

Gardel, King of the Tango

Shadows which have endured because El Caminito, Carlos Gardel and the tango are fixed in the heart of every Argentinean. Born around 1880, the tango was considered a vulgar music and dance that belonged to the suburbs of the capital.

Por Silva Montevideo

 

COMPAS MX
Huatulco - Araceli Cano

Huatulco

Huatulco, with its nine beautiful bays of dazzling blue waters, is a haven lying on the southern seaboard of the Mexican Pacific. The Bays of Huatulco are located along the coast of the state of Oaxaca, at the end of the Sierra Madre mountain range, and stretch along 35 kilometers (22 miles) of the Pacific, between the Coyula and Copalita rivers. 

Por Araceli Cano

 

Huatulco National Park - Araceli Cano

Huatulco National Park

In 1998, the Mexican government declared Parque Nacional Huatulco a Natural Protected Area in the Diario Oficial de la Federation (the government's official gazette). This was done to preserve the natural and cultural resources of the southern coast of Oaxaca, especially in the municipality of Santa Marfa Huatulco.

Por Araceli Cano

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
 

Moscow, Russia - Patrick Monney

Moscow, Russia

Moscow, Russia

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

Mauritius island

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Autumn colors - Germán Nájera

Autumn colors

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

Por Germán Nájera

TIME MACHINE
Audemars Piguet  - Tonatiuh

Audemars Piguet

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

Por Tonatiuh

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Isla Mauritius - Patrick Monney

Isla Mauritius

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

Por Patrick Monney

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Tulear, Madagascar - Patrick Monney

Tulear, Madagascar

Tulear, Madagascar

Por Patrick Monney

 

Puerto Natal, Chile - Patrick Monney

Puerto Natal, Chile

Puerto Natal, Chile

Por Patrick Monney

 

Agadir, Morocco - Patrick Monney

Agadir, Morocco

Agadir, Morocco

Por Patrick Monney

 

Singapore, Asia Surest - Patrick Monney

Singapore, Asia Surest

Singapore, Asia Surest

Por Patrick Monney

 

COMPASS MX
Mazatlán - Araceli Cano

Mazatlán

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

Por Araceli Cano

 

FLEET
Thunder B - Fabiola Galván Campos

Thunder B

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

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

Pershing 88 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Pershing 88

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

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Lagoon 570 - Phil deKanter

Lagoon 570

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

Por Phil deKanter

 

A Future Classic - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

A Future Classic

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

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

An Italian Pure Blood - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

An Italian Pure Blood

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

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

BLUE PLANET
Diving in Mystical Cenotes - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Diving in Mystical Cenotes

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

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

HOOK
Sport and Deep-sea Fishing - Germán Nájera

Sport and Deep-sea Fishing

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

Por Germán Nájera

 

OUTBOARD
The Oberoi Mauritius - Amura

The Oberoi Mauritius

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

Por Amura

 

El Cid resorts mazatlán - Amura

El Cid resorts mazatlán

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

Por Amura

 

LUXURY SUITES
El Cid El Moro - Amura

El Cid El Moro

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

Por Amura

 

El Cid Marina - Amura

El Cid Marina

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

Por Amura

 

El Cid Castilla - Amura

El Cid Castilla

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

Por Amura

 

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán - Amura

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán

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

Por Amura

 

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

Three Golf Courses in One

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

Por Laura Velázquez

 

Paradise on the Pacific - Fabiola Galván Campos

Paradise on the Pacific

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

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Alfa Romeo Brera - Tonatiuh

Alfa Romeo Brera

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

Por Tonatiuh

 

 

JETS
Falcon 7x - Laura Velázquez

Falcon 7x

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

Por Laura Velázquez

 

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

Wines of the new world break the mold

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

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

 

GOURMET
Restaurant Oberoi Mauritius - Patrick Monney

Restaurant Oberoi Mauritius

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

Por Patrick Monney

 

SPECIAL REPORT
The new French classic: Grey Goose - Amura

The new French classic: Grey Goose

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

Por Amura

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Isla Mauritius - Amura

Tips & Tops Isla Mauritius

Tips & Tops Isla Mauritius

Por Amura

 

Los Cabos

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Haute Jewelry - Germán Nájera

Haute Jewelry

Since ancient times, human beings have decorated and complemented their clothing, depending on the occasion, with the precious materials at their reach. In former times, “decorations“ or jewelry with particular features determined the importance of those wearing it That's how jewelry has become, according to its price, complexity and beauty, an example of status that still continues in our days.

Por Germán Nájera

TIME MACHINE
The Flyback function - Tonatiuh

The Flyback function

During the 50’s and 60’s, several firms supplied pulse chronographs to French pilots. These watches were known as “Type 20” and one of the requirements demanded by the French Ministry of Defense was that they have a flyback function.

Por Tonatiuh

 

SPECIAL REPORT
Maraf jewerly boutique - Amura

Maraf jewerly boutique

Maraf Jewerly Boutique was established in 1981 by a Mexican family, whose first store was opened in Canciin inside the first mall of the city. Maraf is the perfect combination between traditional leadership and the aggressive campaign of a new generation. Nowadays, Maraf owns 16 different locations and the new project will open in December of 2005 inside Kukulcan Plaza.

Por Amura

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Cape Town y Cabo de Buena Esperanza - Patrick Monney

Cape Town y Cabo de Buena Esperanza

At the southern tip of the African continent is Cabo da Boa Esperanga, a cape that is a challenge to sailors. Like a finger pointing to the South Pole, it is one of the most beautiful, dramatic and magnificent places in the world, where waves pound the cliffs or hide, far from the protected bays.

Por Patrick Monney

 

COMPASS MX
Los Cabos - Araceli Cano

Los Cabos

Los Cabos, favored by a warm climate, deserted beaches and numerous attractions —like golf and fishing— captivates everyone arriving in this natural paradise. Located at the tip of Baja California, the world’s longest and most majestic peninsula, Los Cabos is in constant growth but always proud of its history and diversity.

Por Araceli Cano

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Atenas, Grecia - Patrick Monney

Atenas, Grecia

The port of Piraeus is one of the world’s most important owing to commerce and the ferries that sail from island to island on the Aegean Sea. The Acropolis is one of the nation’s most important ancient monuments and its unique silhouette stands out above a city fulfilled with the traffic noises.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Vancouver, Canadá - Patrick Monney

Vancouver, Canadá

Vancouver, located at the end of a gorgeous bay, is an elegant city that dazzles in the sunset, when it seems to multiply in the windows of its skyscrapers. It’s Western Canada’s most Asian city and an ideal base from which to discover the Rockies and the gorgeous Banff region.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Palermo, Silicia, Italia - Patrick Monney

Palermo, Silicia, Italia

Centuries of history and conquest have forged the peculiar character of one of Sicily’s most inscrutable cities. Palaces, some in ruins and others that conserve the splendor of the past, border its narrow streets. Palermo’s marinas are excellent and the coastline is dotted with beautiful villages and coves.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Labuan bajo, Isla de Flores, Indonesia - Patrick Monney

Labuan bajo, Isla de Flores, Indonesia

Labuan Bajo is a quaint fishing village at the foot of jungle-covered hills. The port is a perfect starting point from which to sail to and explore Komodo Island, where visitors can see the famous dragon, a dangerous reptile that can devour a human being in a few minutes.

Por Patrick Monney

 

FLEET
180 new elite amnesia - Fabiola Galván Campos

180 new elite amnesia

Breathtaking lines, enormous spaces and oval windows are some of the outstanding traits of Italian shipyards and, courtesy of Benetti, we present the renovated Amnesia 180.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

Atmosphere 174 - Fabiola Galván Campos

Atmosphere 174

The name Perini Navi, the Italian shipyard, is synonymous with super sailboats. Atmosphere, over 174 feet (53 meters) in length and with three main decks, is a true work of art and should take its rightful place in this superior category. It is a real pleasure to feel the wind power its sails in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean.

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

Sea Ray 52 Sedan Bridge - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Sea Ray 52 Sedan Bridge

This beautiful 52-foot yacht is a jewel. It is equipped with comforts generally reserved for much larger vessels, although on a reduced scale, and has al the accessories one needs for fun and comfort.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Antares Royal - Royal Huisman

Antares Royal

This boat embodies the tradition of a shipyard renowned for such excellent quality that in 1984, after being in business for over a century, it was awarded the title of “royal". For the Royal Huisman, they decided to build a sailboat that truly characterized the spirit of the company. And that is how the Antares was born.

Por Royal Huisman

 

Astondoa 102 GLX - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Astondoa 102 GLX

This boat is not well known in the nautical world on this side of the Atlantic, most probably because, when it was first launched, marketing was focused at Europe. Now, backed by 89 years of operation and with hundreds of boats delivered, it intends to enter the mexican and US markets, as well as others.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

BLUE PLANET
Galapagos Islands - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Galapagos Islands

The dream was beginning to come true: a long awaited trip, an adventure to the far seas of Ecuador. It would start in Panama, and continue on to Guayaquil and Isla de Baltra, our final destination in the heart of the Galapagos Islands.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

SPECIES
Gray whales in Los Cabos - Germán Nájera

Gray whales in Los Cabos

Los Cabos is remarkable, geographically speaking, because it is located right where the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez meet. Jacques Cousteau, the renowned diver, as well as other adventurers, have described it as one of the world’s richest and most biodiverse regions. It is know as the “World’s Aquarium."

Por Germán Nájera

 

OUTBOARD
Mateya Safari Lodge - Patrick Monney

Mateya Safari Lodge

On the plains of the Madikwe Game Reserve, in northwest South Africa, is an exceptional, unique lodge. Surrounding a small hill are five exclusive suites, each with a private swimming pool on an immense terrace, marble bathroom and bed- room decorated with exquisite pieces of African art.

Por Patrick Monney

 

One & only Palmilla - One & only Palmilla

One & only Palmilla

In the extreme of Baja California, where the sea meets with the desert, with the mountains, and where the waters of the Pacific find the Sea of Cortez, One & Only Palmilla is one of the few places that offers to their visitors beaches with spectacular sights of gray whales majestically emerging only a few meters away from the coast.

Por One & only Palmilla

 

Esperanza Resort  - Esperanza Resort

Esperanza Resort

Esperanza Resort will awaken your senses, make your spirit soar, heal your body and restore your soul. It is a place like no other, where the sun, sea and earth blend to form a tropical oasis.

Por Esperanza Resort

 

Meliá San Lucas - Meliá San Lucas

Meliá San Lucas

Where white linen, slow grooves and green apples mingle with Arch views, unmatched location and Cabo’s best swimming beach, Meliâ San Lucas defines Cabo chic. Located on Médano Beach, the hotel flaunts panoramic Sea of Cortez vistas with the famous Land’s End at the center.

Por Meliá San Lucas

 

Hilton Los Cabos - Hilton Los Cabos

Hilton Los Cabos

Gorgeously located in the coast of the Sea of Cortes, it is a golden beach under a blue sky, in one of the most incredible destinations in Mexico, the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort, was created to reflect the essence of beauty all around.

Por Hilton Los Cabos

 

LUXURY SUITES
One & only Palmilla - Amura

One & only Palmilla

Because of its spectacular view and privileged beach location, this 140 m2 (1,507 sq ft) room has welcomed celebrities like John Travolta, Tom Cruise and Demi Moore, to name a few.

Por Amura

 

Esperanza Resort - Amura

Esperanza Resort

This exclusive and spacious villa has the best location in the entire Esperanza complex, with a stunning panoramic view. The décor is rustic, done in shades of brown on the textiles as well as the fine woods. 

Por Amura

 

Meliá San Lucas - Amura

Meliá San Lucas

As the final touch of the renovation campaign of the hotel, integrating a fusion of modem minimalist style with décor true to Mexican art, located on the highest level we find this exclusive and luxurious floor called “The Chic Floof’.

Por Amura

 

Pueblo Bonito Pacífica  - Amura

Pueblo Bonito Pacífica

This suite features the best of Pueblo Bonito Pacifica. It has a spacious bedroom that can be requested with either a king or two queen-sized beds, in addition to satellite TV, direct phone line and full bathroom with a tub.

Por Amura

 

Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos - Amura

Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos

Our Luxury Suites are an expansive 750 square feet. Beyond a kictchenette, private bedroom and bath, a living room opens to a private balcony with ocean view. Each Deluxe Suite is appointed in a style of sophistication and taste, offering you the following amenities.

Por Amura

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
In the Top of World Golf - Laura Velázquez

In the Top of World Golf

There, in Los Cabos, in South Baja California desert, in front of the mountain range La Gigante, the Top of World Golf has been made up, offering a lot of courses for the best ones, signed by great designers such as Jack Nicklaus.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

Palmilla Golf Club - Amura

Palmilla Golf Club

Known as “The Great Golf Lady” in Los Cabos, Palmilla Golf Club in One & Only Palmilla Resort has the privilege of have been the first Jack Nicklaus’ design in Latin America. From 12 of its 27 holes, offers a view to the Sea of Cortes, five spaced tees, incredible fairways, four lakes and prominent unevenness, which guarantee an entertaining and amusing game for any level golfer.

Por Amura

 

Cabo Real Golf Course - Amura

Cabo Real Golf Course

Cabo Real Golf Course is considered the favorite of many golfers, that’s why it has become the second most important destination in North America. This 18-hole golf course represents a real challenge, it is located far from mountains, and just a few steps away from the ocean.

Por Amura

 

TOYS COLLECTION
 

JETS
Learjet 40 - Laura Velázquez

Learjet 40

When Bill Lear introduced the first Learjet in 1963, no one imagined that it would become an icon of the air and that it would revolutionize executive flights with its design, style, power and speed.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TASTERS
Chateaux Lafite - Dore Ferriz Híjar / Directora de Relaciones Públicas de Le Cirque México

Chateaux Lafite

We reserve our passions, and pleasures are something to be desired, to be dreamt about...

Por Dore Ferriz Híjar / Directora de Relaciones Públicas de Le Cirque México

 

The special reservoir of Lafite wines in Mexico - Pedro Ferriz Híjar

The special reservoir of Lafite wines in Mexico

A special reservoir of Lafite wines from Les Domaines Barons de Rotchschild arrives to Mexico, and it will be commercialized by Grupo La Europea. Exclusive information given by their General Manager José Ramón Ruiz Caso.

Por Pedro Ferriz Híjar

 

GOURMET
Haute cuisine in the middle of the Savannah - Patrick Monney

Haute cuisine in the middle of the Savannah

Camp Jabulani has won the title of the best gourmet restaurant at the same time that it is recognized as one of South Africa’s top lodges. Chef Chris Smith has a special way of preparing impala steak with savory herbs and his duck with red fruit sauce is delightful.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Nick-San Japanese Restaurant - Nick - San

Nick-San Japanese Restaurant

Having an available capacity for 130 customers, Nick-San is characterized by its open cuisine and the Sushi Bar crosses the full restaurant, with a perfect lightening and minimalist style decor.

Por Nick - San

 

ONE MILLION CLUB
Grupo Questro - Amura

Grupo Questro

Grupo Questro is a fusion of activities with projects focused on planning, designing and carrying out sustainable tourist developments in Mexico.; its main developments are found in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur.

Por Amura

 

Baltic Sea

 

 

 

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

Fall prologue

It is a time of transition

Por Coordinación de moda / Fashion Coordinator: Luz María Carrera

 

 

TIME MACHINE
Watch Glossary - Tonatiuh

Watch Glossary

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

Por Tonatiuh

 

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
The Baltic Sea - Patrick Monney

The Baltic Sea

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

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Chicago, USA - Patrick Monney

Chicago, USA

Chicago, USA

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

Skeleton Coast, Namibia - Patrick Monney

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - Patrick Monney

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

Conception Bay, Mexico - Patrick Monney

Conception Bay, Mexico

Conception Bay, Mexico

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

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

Valle de Bravo, Long live the magic

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

Por Araceli Cano

 

 

ESTRELLA MARINA
Nicholas Edmiston - Fabiola Galván Campos

Nicholas Edmiston

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

Por Fabiola Galván Campos

 

 

FLEET
Benetti Midlandia - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Benetti Midlandia

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

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

 

Sunreef 60 - Phil deKanter

Sunreef 60

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

Por Phil deKanter

 

 

Sea Ray 680 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Sea Ray 680

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

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

 

Princess v70 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Princess v70

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

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

 

Alden 52 motor yacht - Phil deKanter

Alden 52 motor yacht

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

Por Phil deKanter

 

 

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

Valle, A Nautical Seebed

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

Por Fabiola Galván Campos / Germán Nájera

 

 

SPECIES
Swimming with Whale Sharks - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Swimming with Whale Sharks

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

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

 

OUTBOARD
El santurario Resort Spa Valle de Bravo - AMURA

El santurario Resort Spa Valle de Bravo

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

Por AMURA

 

 

Rodavento - AMURA

Rodavento

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

Por AMURA

 

 

LUXURY SUITES
El santurario Resort Spa Valle de Bravo - AMURA

El santurario Resort Spa Valle de Bravo

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

Por AMURA

 

 

Hotel Rodavento - AMURA

Hotel Rodavento

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

Por AMURA

 

 

Hotel Avándaro golf & spa - AMURA

Hotel Avándaro golf & spa

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

Por AMURA

 

 

Mesón del viento - AMURA

Mesón del viento

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

Por AMURA

 

 

Hostal Club Santa María - AMURA

Hostal Club Santa María

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

Por AMURA

 

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Golf en el bosque - Laura Velázquez

Golf en el bosque

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

Por Laura Velázquez

 

 

Campestre Ízar - AMURA

Campestre Ízar

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

Por AMURA

 

 

TOYS COLLECTION
 

 

Porsche RS Spyder - AMURA

Porsche RS Spyder

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

Por AMURA

 

 

JETS
 

 

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

Vinos del viejo mundo

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

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

 

 

GOURMET
Un manjar en el océano - Patrick Monney

Un manjar en el océano

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

Por Patrick Monney

 

 

CONQUERORS
The Eternety of Egypt - Miguel Peraza

The Eternety of Egypt

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

Por Miguel Peraza