Bahamas
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The last part of the summer season’s glisters presents us the superb occasion to keep the freshness in garments. Horizontal lines start framing the navy look fashion, along with the essential dark glasses; though green and ochre hues announce the arrival of the autumn season
Breguet Marine Chronographe “200 ans de marine”
In 1815, King Louis XVIII appointed Abraham-Louis Breguet as horologist of the French Royal Navy; title which secured him as member of a prestigious elite, while investing him with the great responsibility of offering security and accuracy to a crucial function for the nation.
The English colonists that arrived at this latitude named these islands after prince William of Orange-Nassau, successor to the throne of England. This group of about 2000 cays and 700 isles –out of which a little more than 20 are inhabited—was the land of legendary pirates, corsairs and looters for many years, some of them very famous, such as Blackbeard.
Certainly, this is the most inspiring luxury resort all over the zone; its great casino has an elegance and enjoyment worthy of the royalty, within an ambience that enhances the sensation of luck and wealth; spending hours gambling in its facilities grants another level of rest, with experiences that are very different from other casino destinations.
Its gorgeous and comfortable rooms, with a view of the sea, guarantee one of the best stays in all Bahamas; being of the best options to celebrate events such as weddings, or to travel with the family, notwithstanding that couples will discover a romantic, perfect milieu for their honeymoon in privacy and with charm.
One & Only Ocean Club Paradise Island
Resting over a genuine luxury oasis, surrounded by actual sea water at a white sand beach, the One & Only Ocean Club is a site inspired by the Versailles gardens and the European statues. A posh lodge with a spa, restaurants and all of the amenities offered by a sumptuous resort; it also has an 18 golf course next to the sea.
The Cove, Eleuthera, located over the beautiful Gregory Town’s pink sand beach, is a combination of refinement and modern style; it has 52 rooms, villas and suites entirely renovated in a unique and luxurious style; the suites offer a great leisure services, and a Porsche; the best beach services include umbrellas and beach towels to use after taking a dip outdoors, and then to enjoy the deck-chairs.
The most recent launch of Gulf Craft, the Majesty 122, showed a smart world class superyacht, with an eminence and impact that made her win the decoration in the category of Best Asian Built Yacht Award.
Over the water’s surface, a brand new majestic yacht rises, showing her high pilothouse off, with absolute refinement, at an easy pace to be beheld with patience or at full speed to be admired for her nimbleness and capacity.
The Italian shipyard company Cantiere delle Marche, famous for building vessels the size of Stella di Nord and Noga, has succeeded again: it has constructed a new masterpiece, the second Darwin Class 86’, a 26 m, steel and aluminum Explorer vessel. Her design was run by Sergio Cutolo from Hydro Tec.
Ever since 1906, a competition over the Pacific Ocean waters is celebrated every two years, running 4,121 km on the open sea: the Trans-Pacific Yacht Race, better known as Transpac; one of the foremost regattas in the sailing world.
Ever since she was 7, while learning to sail in Valle de Bravo lake, she fell in love with one of the sports that demands the greatest physical and mental mettle. Her expertise and pluck have led her to become a member of the Top 10 world ranking for 9 years in a row. Such willpower even positioned her among the best 5 athletes in the planet, from 2005 to 2008; being the period 2007-2008 the peak of her career as the best in the world.
Introduced by Value, the 2nd edition of the Bridgestone America’s Golf Cup has started to take shape; the places reserved for winners are beginning to have serious candidates for occupancy, according to the PGA Tour Latin America ranking; in addition to the special invitees and the presence of the former best world player, the American Tiger Woods.
The warmth of soft illumination, heavy-framed artwork standing out of the walls, in contrast with the fine centerpieces, surround a dark wooden dining room offering the most delicious dishes: hard to resist meat cuts, chicken and seafood.
An ancient manor opens its gates to travel throughout its marble and mahogany foyer, up to a formal dining room with warmth colors and marvelous views of the harbor; to get impregnated over a magical scenario with the unsurpassed scent from its dishes.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the renowned international chef, has had the delight of his gastronomic creations alight on a white sand dune in order to lavish his attendees with the joy of his dishes in front of an emerald waters view.
In the sensation of an intimate supper with friends, the historical colonial style manor of the Graycliff Restaurant serves a succulent continental cuisine, with blends from the Bahamas.
Rum is the Caribbean drink par excellence. Right after the introduction of the sugar cane to the Hispaniola (currently Haiti and Dominican Republic) in 1493 by Christopher Columbus during his second trip to the Western Indies
State-of-the-art technology displayed in sportive designs, blended with entirely sumptuous interior milieus, highlight the mission for a unsurpassed comfort, transform these cars into driving pleasure that, additionally, increase the excitement to the utmost. Their unique aesthetics combines luxury and the most advanced technology with first rate final touches; sleek design above all, and cutting-edge equipment.
The diabolical inspiration of great composers
The artistic quality of Lucifer has a long history, his triumphal and recent programming in movies is nothing compared to the musical popularity that continues forever
Ernest Hemingway, the famous American Nobel Prize, always had a very close relationship with the Caribbean. Since 1934, aboard his yacht Pilar he liked to go over this region dedicated to fishing. In 1939, he settled in Cuba for 21 years until 1960, the year before his death, though not continuously, as he constantly traveling the world.
The true Pirates of the Caribbean
As a child, just like many other kids of my generation, I wanted to be a fireman, a cop, an astronaut and…a pirate.
For many years the sperm whale was part of the seaman’s folklore and legends. Two of these tales, the first one about a whale hunter from Nantucket, Massachusetts that was attacked by one of these whales on 1820 and the second one about an albino sperm whale that prowled around the Mocha island in Chile, would inspire one of the most recognized novels of the XIX century, Moby Dick from Herman Melville.
Tips & Tops Bahamas
