Back to the eden spring - summer 2008

Who has not dreamed awake with running away out of the city to a tropical paradise in which we can rediscover the vital relationship with nature? At the same time as the spring gets closer this collective wish is shown in the fashion that dresses itself of colors, shapes and textures of the longed Eden to bring up to the urban outlook.

Por Martha Jauffred

Kalpa Hémispères style and symbol of elegance

The Kalpa Hemispheres collection, cre- ated by Parmigiani Fleurier opens up an unlimited horizon and brings you the magic of the high seas with an adrentutous spirit.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

From Barcelona to Valencia, Spain's cultural coast

In the west coast, the Mediterranean undulates throughout a coast in which the history, the culture, the landscapes and the easy life paint an exquisite environment. 

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The world's best ski destinations

Ski season is a never ending affair. It is no surprise, then, that destinations abound featuring amenities that ski lovers have come to cherish.

Por Kundalini Muñoz

Sables D'Olgnes, Francia

In the Atlantic coast, Sables D'Olognes is a pleasant beach resort city that summons a lot of people. Its beach is the great attraction; its alleys protect the church and its port vibrates with the fluctuation of the fishermen.

Por Amura

Trois Rivieres, Québec, Canadá

Trois Rivières is a charming and small place founded in 1634. Its name is due to the river La Mauricie, which flows into the San Lorenzo, it divides in that place in three branches separated by islands.

Por Amura

Península Papagayo, Costa Rica

In a wonderful peninsula in the trimmed coast of Guanacaste in the Costa Rican pacific is the Papagayo Peninsula. The calmed beaches, the jungle, the fauna and the sumptuous golf course which dominates the scene give birth to this paradise.

Por Amura

Alejandría, Egipto

Created by Alexandre the Great, was the capital of Cleopatra. Has been since then a great port in the delta of the Nile. The people of Cairo spend here the hot months of the summer attracted here by the celebration atmosphere, the jet set and the best restaurants.

Por Amura

Marco Polo

The yacht Marco Polo was designed to navigate with exploratory aims, and it stands out for being reliable, economical, and solid, of easy maneuverability and maintenance. It is elegant without sacrificing the inside volume and possesses the ability of sailing in hard waters.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

M/Y Lohengrin

With its elegant, smooth and curvaceous exterior, M/Y Lohengrin boasts vertical windows and a large deck to relax and be entertained. Its interior was designed by Scott Carpenter, a world-renowned interior designer.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Wally 100 y3k

From the magnificent yacht builder Wally the spectacular Y3K takes to the seas; a 30-meter vessel capable of navigating the most demanding waters.

Por Viridiana Barahona G.

The island of Cozumel, a diver's paradise

2008 started very well because the powerful god of the sea, Neptune was good to us by sending good weather and calm seas, even though the temperatures in the rest of the country were very low.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Hotel Palace Barcelona luxury and tradition

Barcelona ends the year 1919 celebrating the official opening of a five stars hotel: the Hotel Palace Barcelona, that since then and until today it has been part of the social life of the beautiful capital of Catalonia. 

Por Patrick Monney

Valenciana star

In Xátiva, Mont-Sant is an inn inside a castle among olive trees and vestiges, diners enjoy the traditional cuisine of Javier Andrés Cifre, who offers exquisite botifarra in pastry, mushroom salad, lamb ribs or ox tail stuffed with foie gras.

Por Patrick Monney

Cognac delicious moments

The cognac is the most universal of the wine liquors and one of the most appreciated of the planet. The cognac, from the French cognac, and this from “Cognac”, French province, is elaborated from the white grape wine from the vine harvested near of the city of Cognac, department of Charente, in France.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Conquering the oceans, Cronómetro Maxi Marine

Clippers, brigantines, frigates and schooners contributed to write important chapters of the naval history and in the development of the international commerce. Long ago. the navigators were oriented with the help of a sextant, the sun and the horizon as their only guides. The unique precise reference on board was a chronometer.

Por Cronómetro Maxi Marine

British Columbia

Like from a storybook, one of the most beautiful regions in the world lay hidden in the northwest part of Canada: mountains that outline majestic fjords, islands in all their splendor and in plain view of glacier summits. At Whistler, there is skiing all year round, while in Vancouver, one can sail; in Victoria, the sun shines upon flowers; and in the north, bears are owners of extraordinary scenery. British Columbia is a region of great natural beauty, a spectacular place to sail. 

Por Patrick Monney

Innsbruck

At the foot of one of the most important mountain chains of Europe is Innsbruck, capital city of the Austrian state of Tyrol, and is a unique destination for those who love active vacations. Weather it is in summer or in winter, the mountains of Innsbruck is ideal for excursions in green prairies or to get lost skiing in the snow.

Por Kundalini Muñoz

Bayonne, Francia

At the bank of the Adour River, in the Basque coast, the ancientwalled city impresses for its elegant Sainte Marie cathedral, its intricate alleys, the gothic cellars and its castles. Themarina is a real charm

Por Patrick Monney

Montreal, Quebec, Canadá

To walk into this city’s downtown streets, is a ride trough time and space. The language as well as the architecture, allow us to discover the French origin of this important city newlanders.

Por Patrick Monney

La Baie, Quebec, Canadá

The environment’s conservation of Quebec’s territory is one of the biggest attractions. Huge forests extensions and an endless number of rivers and lagoons, allow the contact with numerous natural species.

Por Patrick Monney

Sacacomie, Quebec, Canadá

One hour and a half away fromMontreal, Sacacomie is a fascinating place of woods and lakes that is illuminated with the colors of the autumn, when the leaves are painted of gold, ocher and red. A hotel dominates the scenery and the promenades are diverse and beautiful.

Por Patrick Monney

Opus Hotel the art of living with style

In the heart of Yaletown, in the center of Vancouver, the Opus Hotel is a small grand hotel with style and full of freshness. Its contemporary design, the warm and intuitive service, its ambient with homemade soul and the brilliant set make the Opus a place with its own identity that joins to the personality of each host.

Por Patrick Monney

Esmerald Star

This mega yacht boasts a unique design in its external lines, which is conjugated with the mastery of the arrangement of its internal areas making it ready to embark on long voyages with enough space for 10 guests and nine crew members. The external areas are characterized by large volumes and extensive outdoor spaces, all designed to allow the owner and guests more direct contact with the sea.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Canados 90

Canados launches its first “open” yacht with large areas of glass that give the sensation of being outside thanks to its sophisticated light control system and combi- nation of woods in different tones that contrast with materials such as leather, glass and steel.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Bradley

The H2X boatyard has launched the MCat 88 BRADLEY, a 26-meter luxury cruising catamaran that sits comfortably in the mega-yacht category since its beam makes it the eguivalent of a 34-meter long mega-yacht, according to the boatyard's specialists.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

The underwater world

Before I start, I would like to thank my friends at the Amura magazine for their patience and above all their trust, because I know I am a difficult case.

Por Alberto Friscione Carrascosa

Epic Victory

The Epic Victory offers jet speed, latest generation technology and single pilot operation at the most important; at a price of USS 1 million. In honor of its name. I made a successful maiden flight manufacturer. Epic, hopes that it i first Very Light Jet to reach the market with everything a VU must offer.

Por Laura Velázquez

Vancouver, haute cuisine

To eat has become an art in British Columbia, and the chefs have decided that the region has to stand out for its refined cuisine. Thanks to its moderate weather, delicate products are cultivated in the orchards and the cattle enjoy tender pastures. L’École, in Victoria, and Elixir are excellent examples of this exquisiteness. In this occasion we selected two of the best restaurants in Vancouver: Raincity Grill and Cin Cin Ristorante.

Por Patrick Monney

The Aesthetic of Silence of George Seurat

The New York Museum of Modern Art is currently presenting through the beginning of 2008 the Georges Seurat: The Drawings exhibition. It is the first time in almost 25 years that his drawings are being displayed as a collection. The sample shows some 135 pieces of work, mostly in conté crayon on the characteristic French Michallet paper. 

Por Anarela Vargas

Seduction tactics

Celebrating love as a couple at least once a year is to give yourself time to recover romance and discover that there are perfect moments every day and only routine makes us miss them.

Por Martha Jauffred

Oyster Perpetual yacht master II

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph is an invitation to dream. Audacious and elegant, this watch opens new horizons in the art of timepieces.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Shangai

Situated at a strategic natural point, Shanghai is one of the most emblematic cities in China. With 14 million inhabitants, it is the most populated city in the country and is the country's economic financial and industrial center. The city has a unique combination of history.  

Por Kundalini Muñoz

Beijing, China

A paradise of historical antiques and magnificent classic style building that represents the height of Chinese architecture. Beijing is a world of mysteries of a fascinating culture that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Por Amura

Colorado, Estados Unidos

Covered in a white blanket, Colorado is known throughout the world for having the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains. A perfect des- tination for skiing in a fascinating backdrop of incomparable scenery and excellent runs, it is unique 

Por Amura

Isla verde, Puerto Rico

A wonder in the sea, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea is a true tourist gem. Its impressive beaches and warm clime wait to invite visitors to relax in a naturally-seductive atmosphere.

Por Amura

Aspen, Estados Unidos

The perfect climate cloaks the impressive landscapes of Aspen. Its mountains and fine natural locations are ideal for extreme sports, which are exquisite thanks to the area’s characteristic climate. 

Por Amura

Condado plaza hotel & casino A Resort in a Resort

With a “chic” refurbishment and an incred- ible sea view, the Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino is one of the most luxurious hotels in Puerto Rico, located in the country’s capital and only five minutes from San Juan's Historic Center. Close to the main tourist places, a fabulous beach and its new design make it a true urban resort with all the amenities necessary to guar- antee an excellent stay, whether for business or pleasure.

Por Amura

Ferretti 780 Aesthethics in movement

Absolute magnificence is what sets the renowned Ferretti yacht builders apart, which, with its Ferretti 780 model, confirms the high standard of quality, functionality and aesthetics that can be seen throughout its fleet. Making an elegant contrast with its tones, both above and below decks, the 780 shows that it is possible to find the balance between each essential element from bow to stern to achieve the perfect sailing experience.

Por Viridiana Barahona G.

Sd92 San lorenzo Inspiration from the 1940s

With its exterior lines inspired by the Italian and German yachts of the 1940s, this yacht preserves the classic style maintained throughout time and singularizes at the production of San Lorenzo. This beautiful vessel is ready to ensure an impressive and constant maximum speed of 18 knots.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

M/Y midnight sun II Maximum Comfort

ISA 120 developed this project aimed at meeting the requirements of yacht owners who love sporting elegance and enjoy large exterior spaces on open yachts, together with the usual interior comforts of a cruiser.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Heading tp the olympics

I started when I was 7 years old in Valle de Bravo in a Optimist boat later a changed to laser radial then I started in the Europa category I only could use this type of boat one year before Sydney it was not very prepared but it was a great experience then it came the preparation for Athens in that same category the only complication there was that I was still in school so it was complicated to combine both things. Now I'm classified for the Olympics and I'm training in Santander that has very similar conditions in the water than china because most of the time is light winds, strong corrents. After this training we go to Australia the European circuit ant the world championships with the Olympics in sight that are very close now.

Por Manuel Villareal

The arches

The Mexican coastline conceals many places of impressive beauty, some of which are difficult to reach while others can be easily visited. One of these easier places to visit is the Parque National Marino Los Arcos, just 12 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta marina.

Por Eduardo Lugo

Cirrus Jet

Cirrus Design Corporation closed the year 2007 with one of its most spectacular launchings: The Jet, the most expected plane in the company’s history. And to seal the petition, each one of its future clients made a deposit of 100 thousand dollars for that will be the first “personal jet" in this new market.

Por Laura Velázquez

Strip House at the Condado Plaza

Strip House, the famous Manhattan steak restaurant, has opened its doors at the Hotel Condado Plaza of the Luxury Resorts & Hotels chain, in the most exclusive area of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Whisky the art of blending

Whisky distilled in Scotland, known as Scotch Whisky, is inimitable because only Scotland has the water from the thaws that originate from the colored granite rock formations.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Louise Bourgeois from abjection to melancholy

There are currently two exhibitions of one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century, Louise Bourgeois, one in Boston and the other in various European and US cities.

Por Anarela Vargas

Tips & Tops Shangai

To enter China, visitors will first need to contact the Chinese consular office in their country to obtain approval because a Chinese visa is required. At customs, you will have to show a valid passport and visa at the frontier and once in Chinese territory, visitors are checked and have to declare their belongings and request their clear- ance. 

Por Amura

Winter on the cities

Discovering what is hidden behind the horizon is the challenge that drives us to travelin search always for the farthest cities. Inthe immensity of the world man faces the chaosand the order that meet to form magnificentscenes in which life's conditions are as extreme asthey are beautiful.

Por Martha Jauffred

Perpetual Calendar

Kurt Klaus created over 20 years ago the genial perpetual calendar of Da Vinci. This brilliant watchmaker that works and carries out developments since 50 years ago for IWC, was interviewed by Amura.

Por Enrique Rosas

International HighWatchmaker Salon Mexico 2007

For the first time in Latin America the most coveted firms of high watchmaker's shop metwith their great creations. There, exceptionallimited edition clocks could be seen, and also conceptual, unique pieces and the last news of 2007.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Escocia

The Scottish coasts are outlined by the rhythm of the tides, alternating rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and gentle hills in theeast, tall mountains resisting the aggressive sea inthe west, and beautiful fiords and enchanted isles.

Por Patrick Monney

Jordania

The ancient Nabataea city of Petra, excavated in the rock a thousand years ago, has been the most famous image of Jordan for a long time. Although Petra is of the most impressive attractions of the Near Orient, Jordan holds much more attractions for the tourist today.

Por Jolanda Bonazzola de BCD Travel

Victoria, British Columbia Canadá

In the South point of the island of Vancouver, Victoria has a pleasant weather and sun, and the green hills display wonderful colorful gardens. Its port is a natural refuge, beautiful, at the bottom of The Empress Hotel.

Por Patrick Monney

Peñiscola, España

In the Mediterranean Coast, to the north of Valencia, Peñiscola is located on top of a rock, surrounded by sea and connected to the territory by a small fringe of land. Ancient Arab fortress was see of the Pope Luna.

Por Patrick Monney

La Agostura, Argentina

At the bottom of The Andes, the region of the Argentinean lakes surprises for its majesty and the beauty of its nature. The Angostura is a small cozy town that is sheltered in a bay of the lake, in the middle of the forest, with its charming Las Balsas Hotel.

Por Patrick Monney

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

In London's heart with an exceptional view over Hyde Park a star shines that welcomes the travelers with fabulous luxury. After admiring its majestic facade, the Mandarin Oriental is a noble invitation to climb its monumental stairway to enter in the world of refinement and let you pamper within a glorious atmosphere.

Por Amura

Flamingo Daze

Sitting on the shores of Lake Ijsselmeer, the Hakvoort boatyard presents the Flamingo Daze, designed exclusively so that its owner may sail the world intensively but with low maintenance and great technical accessibility.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Zoom Zoom

From bow to stern, every detail surprises and stimulates the desire on boarding this impressive yacht. Once onboard, one realizes why this nautical beauty is so named; because it's more, more and more.

Por Edmundo A. Eguiarte

116 Azimut

The new Azimut 116 yacht has mirror type windows that reflect the epitome of modem Italian design. As one of the main yacht builders in the world. Azimut has continually defied the rules to create yachts that exceed its customers requirements and its own expectations.

Por Rafael Luna Grajeda

Un Bisbee´s blanco y negro a todo color

As has happened for 27 years, last October the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament 2007 was held in Los Cabos. Bisbee’s Black & Blue is the most important fishing tournament in the world, in which fishing boats from all over the world gather for a chance to win the prize of US$5 million, the biggest prize for tournament of this nature.

Por Juan Manuel Orbea

Pelícanos

The pelicans are easily recognizable due to their particular beak. It counts with a bag in the inferior maxillary which gives them the sloppy and clumsy appearance, even though it’s truly one of the birds that better fly. And not only that they also swim and dive.

Por Eduardo Lugo

850 Challenger

One of the characteristics of the executive jets, specially the widebody (wide cabin), is the easiness to adapt to the needs of the companies that look for an ideal transport for their executives.

Por Laura Velázquez

Cocina refinanda en Escocia

Region of hearty eaters, Scotland seduces with excellent tables created by outstanding chefs who compete in refinement. The dishes are elaborated with exceptional products, and what to say about the whisky, the incredible smoked salmon, as well as the other fishes, or the mutton that is prepared with flavor and the sausages as the haggis (stuffed paunch) or the morcilla... Are exquisite specialties. 

Por Patrick Monney

Olafur Eliasson

The exhibition Take your time: Olafur Eliasson, which is actually presented in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and will last until February of 2008. compels a great spectrum of the projects realized by the artist since 1993. This retrospective, of halfway through the artistic trajectory, will be pre- senting subsequently in: the Museum of Modern Art, Nueva York; Dallas Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. Australia.

Por Anarela Vargas