Tahiti

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
Sand & Sun - Germán Nájera

Sand & Sun

The warm season begins and it is the ideal time to uncover the body. Using spring 2006 as a backdrop, the most distinguished firms and designers present bathing suits in such trendy styles, colors and forms that will dazzle even brighter than the sun.

Por Germán Nájera

 

Mont Blanc - AMURA

Mont Blanc

In its 100 years of existence, Montblanc has revealed a unique style of great character and elegance. It is evident that the brand’s passion for perfection is present in every piece they make.

Por AMURA

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Tahiti - Patrick Monney

Tahiti

In the middle of the Pacific there are several archipelagos that form French Polynesia, a number of islands surrounded by lagoons that explode in different tones of blue, ring-like atolls that shelter a world painted in turquoise and black volcanic islands enveloped by a deep blue sea.

Por Patrick Monney

 

JEWELRY
Sailing in Style: The Ti’a Moana - Patrick Monney

Sailing in Style: The Ti’a Moana

The Ti’a Moana is a legendary yacht that innovates sailing with luxury, exclusivity and refinement in the Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha’a and Raiatea lagoons. It measures 69.1 m (226.7 ft) by13.8 m (45.2 ft) and has a shallow draft of only 2.3 m (7.5 feet), which allows it to access the lagoon’s turquoise waters.

Por Patrick Monney

 

OUTBOARD
Sailing in Style: The Haumana - Patrick Monney

Sailing in Style: The Haumana

The Haumana is a 36 by 13.8 m (118 by 45.2 ft) catamaran with a shallow draft of only 1.8 m (6.1 feet), which allows it to sail near the lagoon’s shores. It carries a maximum of 36 passengers and its cabins are spacious and luxurious.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Sailing in Style: The Ti’a Moana - Patrick Monney

Sailing in Style: The Ti’a Moana

The Ti’a Moana is a legendary yacht that innovates sailing with luxury, exclusivity and refinement in the Bora Bora, Huahine, Taha’a and Raiatea lagoons. It measures 69.1 m (226.7 ft) by13.8 m (45.2 ft) and has a shallow draft of only 2.3 m (7.5 feet), which allows it to access the lagoon’s turquoise waters.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Le Taha’a Private Island & Spa - Patrick Monney

Le Taha’a Private Island & Spa

No other island is as beautiful: it bursts with vibrating blues in different tones. The rooms on piles look like gorgeously decorated boats and include a bathtub filled with flowers and a private terrace for fully enjoying the view.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Park Hyatt Buenos Aires - AMURA

Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Lo­ca­ted in one of the most ele­gant re­si­den­tial areas of the Ar­gen­ti­ne ca­pi­tal, the Pa­la­cio Du­hau-Park Hyatt Bue­nos Ai­res is con­si­de­red a clas­sic, a pla­ce whe­re guests can li­ve exactly in the heart of Ar­gen­ti­na and en­joy the en­vi­rons sin­ce it is su­rroun­ded by ele­gant bou­ti­ques, ex­clu­si­ve cen­ters, the fi­nest res­tau­rants and the most se­lect shop­ping in the city.

Por AMURA

 

FLEET
Maiora 31 DP - AMURA

Maiora 31 DP

Po­cas mar­cas pue­den ca­li­fi­car­se co­mo úni­cas o ex­clu­si­vas, ca­rac­te­rís­ti­cas que dis­tin­guen a Maio­ra de las de­más. De la ca­de­na de ya­tes Fi­pa Ita­lian, Maio­ra se ha he­cho de una ex­ce­len­te y bien me­re­ci­da re­pu­ta­ción de es­ti­lo y ca­li­dad en sus mo­de­los. Ca­da ya­te es una pie­za maes­tra, es de­cir, no exis­ten dos di­se­ños igua­les en el mer­ca­do.

Por AMURA

 

Ego Riva 68 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Ego Riva 68

The name is enough to enhance any yacht that is worthy of calling itself so while fully meeting expectations on performance, efficiency, ergonomics, functionality, economy and environmental care.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Lagoon 410 S2 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Lagoon 410 S2

The French have become renowned for promoting the rational use of natural resources, which is fully reflected on their lifestyles, and their rest options are not an exception, and that is the case of this French sailboat that, apart from sail propulsion, is equipped with the support of two electric motors that combined reach a 58 HP power, enough to keep a constant speed in case the god Aeolus is not willing to provide a constant or sufficiently impetuous puff.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Royal Blood - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Royal Blood

Using its class 61 brothers as a reference, this yacht is located in the middle of the range that extends from 42’ to about 82’ (25 meters). It is, then, the link between the “large” and “small” yachts of this house and obviously refers to flybridge types. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Versatility on the Seas - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Versatility on the Seas

This French sailboat is outstanding precisely because of its versatility. Even from the moment it is built its use can be defined thanks to the three interior distribution options that Bénéteau offers. Once on the water, the Oceanis Clipper 473 will be totally at home in any place as well as the best in whatever activity in which it participates, be it a leisurely afternoon sail or a fast journey across the water.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Isla del Sol, Bolivia - Patrick Monney

Isla del Sol, Bolivia

Isla del Sol, Bolivia

Por Patrick Monney

 

Wine Cup Bay, Australia - Patrick Monney

Wine Cup Bay, Australia

Wine Cup Bay, Australia

Por Patrick Monney

 

Narbonne, France - Patrick Monney

Narbonne, France

Narbonne, France

Por Patrick Monney

 

Everglades, United States - Patrick Monney

Everglades, United States

Everglades, United States

Por Patrick Monney

 

SAILS
Regatta in Valle de Bravo - AMURA

Regatta in Valle de Bravo

The best regatta competitions in Valle de Bravo took place within the framework of the Triple Copa Scappino Pininfarina on February 18, 2006. This Cup was organized for the second consecutive year and is becoming popular among sailing, golf and equestrian aficionados.

Por AMURA

 

BLUE PLANET
On the Beaches of Santa Lucía - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

On the Beaches of Santa Lucía

For me, sharks have always had a strange, mystical fascination. At first it was fear, then curiosity and now all I feel is respect for these fantastic creatures that have traversed the ocean’s floors for over 300 million years and are now endangered because of indiscriminate fishing.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

SPECIES
The Song of the Humpback Whale - Óscar S. Frey

The Song of the Humpback Whale

There are a great variety of whales found along the coast of the Mexican Pacific, an indication of Mexico’s importance as a natural habitat of these species on the list of endangered species. This is the case of the humpback whale, which, during the winter, is abundant in the waters off the states of Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit and the two coasts of the Baja California Peninsula.

Por Óscar S. Frey

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
Championship Golf Courses - Laura Velázquez

Championship Golf Courses

Spend your holidays in a yacht is an amazing experience, but if you dock in a place where there is a golf course the amezement is doubled.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

AUTOS
A Trio of Super Sporty Champions - Nahum Rabchinskey

A Trio of Super Sporty Champions

On this oc­ca­sion we pre­sent an ex­ce­llent trio of cham­pions: the Lam­bor­-g­hi­ni Ga­llar­do SE, Fe­rra­ri F430 Cha­llen­ge and Chev­ro­let Cor­vet­te Z06.

Por Nahum Rabchinskey

 

JETS
Embraer Legacy 600 - Laura Velázquez

Embraer Legacy 600

The Legacy 600 not only changed its name it also improved its features and details, which will delight those accustomed to traveling in the utmost comfort. Embrear, the Brazilian company, is relaunching the Legacy in three versions: Executive, Shuttle and Shuttle HC.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TASTERS
The Most Renowned Wines of the World - Dore Ferriz Híjar

The Most Renowned Wines of the World

Wine seems to have been born with human beings. It has always delighted humanity, been one of its greatest pleasures as well as a font of inspiration. Its creation is filled with legends and here are a few of the most renowned.

Por Dore Ferriz Híjar

 

GOURMET
Exotic Flavors in French Polynesia - Patrick Monney

Exotic Flavors in French Polynesia

Tahiti and its islands blend the flavors of Europe, Polynesia and Asia to create spellbinding dishes. Each island has its own culinary secrets and uses their ingredients subtly. In traditional Polynesian cuisine, tropical tastes are mixed with splashes from Southeast Asia and the charms and refinement of France.

Por Patrick Monney

 

TIPS
Tips & Tops Tahiti - AMURA

Tips & Tops Tahiti

Tips & Tops Tahiti

Por AMURA

 

Puerto Rico

 

RENDEZ-VOUS
So chic! - Germán Nájera

So chic!

Winter is over and natural light begins to warm up the environment, announcing the arrival of spring. It is the moment to get ready, take the necessary precautions and to, without delay, begin to practice out-of-doors activities with the pretext of showing some skin. Now is the time to impulsively turn from using winter clothing to don the trendy, colorful clothing perfect for the warmer weather, which is just around the corner.

Por Germán Nájera

 

TIME MACHINE
Patek Philippe - Germán Nájera

Patek Philippe

Inaugurated in November 2001, the Patek Philippe Museum, located at Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7 in Geneva, has received a warm welcome from local and international visitors since its opening day.

Por Germán Nájera

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPASS
Puerto Rico - Patrick Monney

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is surprising. Its unique character was invented by its people and its history. It preserves its flavor from the days of the pirates and is a small center of Caribbean life that was invented with the arrival of the Spaniards.

Por Patrick Monney

 

The Gallery Inn - Patrick Monney

The Gallery Inn

In the heart of Old San Juan, where the streets are alive with the bright colors of the ancient houses, there is a secret garden.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Loreto - Araceli Cano

Loreto

Loreto, the ancient capital of the Californias and the first permanent mission founded by the Jesuit priest Juan María de Salvatierra, on October 25, 1697, is framed by a wonderful landscape comprised of the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range, the desert and the Sea of Cortez.

Por Araceli Cano

 

Loreto´s Religious Missions - Araceli Cano

Loreto´s Religious Missions

Among Baja California’s greatest attractions are its missions, the first of which was founded in 1697 in Loreto, a town located 580 km (360 mi) north of Cabo San Lucas. The Jesuits founded a total of 18 missions, but today only half of them are open.

Por Araceli Cano

 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD
Bariloche, Argentina - Patrick Monney

Bariloche, Argentina

Bariloche, Argentina

Por Patrick Monney

 

Manihi, French Polynesia - Patrick Monney

Manihi, French Polynesia

Manihi, French Polynesia

Por Patrick Monney

 

Biak, Indonesia - Patrick Monney

Biak, Indonesia

Biak, Indonesia

Por Patrick Monney

 

Saint-Jean de la Luz, France - Patrick Monney

Saint-Jean de la Luz, France

Saint-Jean de la Luz, Francia

Por Patrick Monney

 

FLEET
Athena Riva 115 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Athena Riva 115

Undoubtedly, the Athena is a true Riva and its Italian origin is revealed at first sight. The biggest model that is built by the Riva shipyard and this is done in La Spezia and not in  Sarnico Lake, where it was established in 1842.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Sunseeker Predator 108 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Sunseeker Predator 108

The brand speaks volumes and, in this case, Sunseeker is synonymous with quality and exclusivity. Their variety of Predators, from small ships to a giant measuring more than 30 meters (98 feet), perfectly combine beauty, refinement, performance and handling.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Hatteras 80 MY - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Hatteras 80 MY

Just looking at the careful work of its designers and engineers is enough to convince anyone that the Hatteras 80 MY is the new ambassador of luxury and beauty. Its size, distribution of areas and cutting-edge technology are all additional luxuries. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Wally Y3K - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Wally Y3K

It is no news that Wally is one of the most renowned yacht builders thanks to the shipbuilder’s custom of adapting and designing their ships to meet the needs of every client. 

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

Alden 43 - Edmundo A. Eguiarte

Alden 43

It is a well-known fact that many people are fascinated by times, which, apparently, where “better eras”, moments that bring back memories of a special experience or instant that is a defining moment in life.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

 

PETIT HOTELS
Hacienda de San Antonio - Patrick Monney

Hacienda de San Antonio

Located in a marvelous place, Hacienda de San Antonio is a veritable palace with beautiful gardens that ring with the tinkling of fountains and the song of birds.

Por Patrick Monney

 

BLUE PLANET
Loreto An Explosion of Color and Life - Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Loreto An Explosion of Color and Life

I was very pleased when I found out that this article was going to be about Loreto, in the Sea of Cortez, because it is one of those places that bring back fond memories.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

 

SPECIES
A close Encounter with Giant Mantas - Óscar S. Frey

A close Encounter with Giant Mantas

Giant mantas belong to the same class as sharks and their main feature is their skeleton formed of cartilage. Their ancestors appeared 400 million years ago, between the Siluric and Devonic periods of the Mesozoic era, also knows as the “Era of Fish”.

Por Óscar S. Frey

 

OUTBOARD
The Edouard VII Hotel - Anais de Melo

The Edouard VII Hotel

The 19th century was synonymous with France’s social decadence. Elegant, extravagant and explosive, the “Belle Époque” was a witness to radical changes in fashion, art, architecture, technology and tourism. Paris was the center of this movement and in a short time became the most popular destination for the jet set of that that era.

Por Anais de Melo

 

Park Tower Argentina - Patrick Monney

Park Tower Argentina

The Park Tower, a Buenos Aires landmark, invites guests to experience the city’s glamour, luxury and refinement. It is made to the exact measure of the most exigent traveler.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Horned Dorset Primavera - Patrick Monney

Horned Dorset Primavera

The Horned Dorset Primavera hotel, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is set on one of Puerto Rico’s most beautiful coasts, just 200 km (124 mi) from San Juan. It is ranked as one of the most elegant in the Caribbean.

Por Patrick Monney

 

GOLFER´S JOURNEY
The Two Best on the Shores of the Caribbean - Patrick Monney

The Two Best on the Shores of the Caribbean

Puerto Rico’s courses, warm climate, marvelous views from the greens and almost permanent sunshine will tempt any golfer. Of the many courses on the island, we selected the two most beautiful and interesting: the Wyndham El Conquistador Golf Club in Fajardo, at the northeastern end, and the Punta Borinquen Golf Club, located in Aguadillas, on the northwestern point.

Por Patrick Monney

 

Loreto, Golf in the Middle of the Desert - Laura Velázquez

Loreto, Golf in the Middle of the Desert

Loreto, one of Mexico’s most recent tourism developments, could not be complete without a golf course so its unique topography was put to good use in the design of the truly spectacular Campo de Golf Loreto.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TOYS COLLECTION
Sportiness and Great Luxury - AMURA

Sportiness and Great Luxury

During this year, three renowned brands will launch their new range of cars.  They carry the distinctive “S” and “V” initials, which are synonymous with sportiness and luxury.

Por AMURA

 

JETS
Global Express XRS - Laura Velázquez

Global Express XRS

The Canadian company Bombardier delivered the first models of the Global Express XRS before the promised date. It is the most luxurious business jet in its class and fulfills the wishes of the most sophisticated and demanding traveler.

Por Laura Velázquez

 

TASTERS
Absinth - Dore Ferriz Híjar

Absinth

Absinthe, The Green Fairy, is an ancient, popular drink and its legendary history endows it with magical powers.

Por Dore Ferriz Híjar

 

GOURMET
French Cuisine with a Caribbean Accent - Patrick Monney

French Cuisine with a Caribbean Accent

Puerto Rico’s Horned Dorset Primavera restaurant is the best place to enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean… with a French accent. This innovative fare is the oeuvre of its chef, who left “Daniel”, in New York, to create this exquisite fusion cuisine.

Por Patrick Monney

 

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

 

 

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

 

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