Ocean Blue - 2017 - Issue 15 - Winter - Gal Gadot

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Chairman DIETER ESCH Publisher, CEO VANESSA FUKUNAGA President ALEXIS HEAD Communications Director Of Communications Ana Velazquez Editorial Editor Marissa Woods Copy Editing & Translation Alba Monroy Editorial Contribuitors Noel Peterson, Daniel Penseyres, Rafa Micha, deborah mccormick.

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p16 Kirsten Green – Big League Investor.

FROM THE PUBLISHER FROM THE DESK OF… GUEST CONTRIBUTORS Daniel Penseyres, Rafael Micha, Noel Peterson , Deborah McCormick.

COOL OVER 50 p44 The Original “It girl” – Iris Apfel. p46 Peter Guber aims for the heart.

Jeff Bezos changing the world, the Amazon way.

Fan Bingbing – actress, movie producer, Mandopop crooner.

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Arturo Chacón-Cruz - Grace, charisma and stamina.

Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie.

MUST HAVE FUSION Whistler – Simply Spectacular.

Gal Gadot – Wonder Woman and Superhero Extraordinaire.

p88 The Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. p89 Toys for Snow and Sun.

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort.

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ON THE MOVE

Kirsten Green UNCONVENTIONAL. SAVVY. ON THE MOVE.

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HELPING OTHERS. irsten Green is a venture capitalist with a flair for helping companies make it to the big leagues.

Green graduated from UCLA with a degree in business economics, though never went to business school. Her business acuity was gleaned in retail. She founded Forerunner Ventures in 2007. Her genius is in analyzing consumer behaviors and brand building.

For Green it is all about “original thinking,” something she says is “paramount as an investor seeking outsized investment returns,” as reported in a CNN interview by Poppy Harlow and Haley Draining.

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Her expertise has paid off. By 2017, according to CB Insights, Green became one of the top tier venture capital investors of the world.

This is due in large part to two successful early stage investment payoffs. In 2016 Unilever bought one: the Dollar Shave Club for one billion dollars U.S. In the same year another of Forerunner Ventures’ investments, Amazon competitor Jet.com, was given over to Walmart for a tidy $3.3 billion.

“I’m still working to persuade the VC ecosystem that the evolution of the retail sector is ripe for more multi billion-dollar venture outcomes.”

-Kirsten Green

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN

THE RACE TO SPACE I

f you’ve ever gazed up into a midnight sky with a litany of stars and thought, what would it be like to travel into space? You can stop wondering and start planning. Three major private spaceflight companies confirmed that space travel is open for business as early as next year. What are your seating and pricing options? Well, so far the rates aren’t exactly competitive. We are talking a trip above the troposphere hurling towards the Kármán line here.

Included here is a list of carriers which have the space to take you up if you have the time and the money for the premium-priced ticket to ride.

Blue Origin’s New Shepard capsule (the company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos) is a six-seater exhilarating 11 minutes from launch to landing. You just have to make your way to Texas, where the company is based, for a day and a half of basic training on how to breathe, emergency protocol and zero gravity etiquette. It gives new meaning to “you’re invading my personal space” , doesn’t it?

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShip Two will launch out of New Mexico, where Virgin Galactic is moving to next year. It’s a two-hour long trip, but you will need three days to devote to training and a mere $250,000 U.S to reserve your seat. 500 people have already signed up for a first-class ticket to get closer to stars of the celestial kind.

Boeing’s Starliner takes supplies to astronauts at the International Space Station, but Boeing says it could also give tourists low-Earth orbit experiences. Five seats are currently reserved for real-life space travelers (astronauts), and one seat for a lucky tourist. So far nobody knows how pricey this once-in-a-lifetime experience will be.

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Still others stargazers are looking beyond to life on Mars. It was not too long ago when PayPal co-founder Elon Musk took the stage in Guadalajara, Mexico, and outlined his vision to colonize Mars through his company Space X. Flying a million people to the red planet sounded like a good backup plan then, but Musk’s first draft had a few frayed edges. Such as, who will pay to develop and operate these giant rockets? So Musk revised that earlier plan and now plans to launch Falcon Heavy, the first super heavy-lift rocket by " no sooner that the end of 2017," acoording to the Kennedy Space Center.

Elsewhere in the world, in late 2018, China will launch Chang’e 4 lander and rover. This will be the first ever attempt at a soft landing on the moon. China also has plans to launch the core module Tianhe-1, one of three large modules that will make up the completed Chinese Space Station (CSS).

NASA, in unsurprising news, is scaling up its investment in commercial space travel. However Dr. James D. Polk, NASA´s Chief Medical Officer has some recomendations. He says that he personally grew an inch and a half from a temporary lengthening of his spine while in space. He wants people to consider the facts: "There are real-life health factors associated with extended space travel, and lots of research being done."

Then there is space travel for the budget-minded, headed up by Joseph Archer, a Los Alamos National Laboratory government engineer, who wants you to invest in his concept for cheaper flights into space, because (we paraphrase) you should not have to invest millions to get a quality space experience.

Lastly, Maxim de Jong believes space tourism is so close he wants to build space hotels right now. We’re not sure if things are quite there, yet. But if vacation homes on the moon become a thing anytime soon, you’ll be the first to know.

Dieter Esch Chairman

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Wonder Woman G

al Gadot. You may not yet know her by name but you have definitely seen her work. Some of my personal favorites are Keeping Up With the Joneses and of course, the almighty Wonder Woman.

For all the little girls who grew up watching the Wonder Woman television series, this highly anticipated movie is like a dream come true. Risking the possibility of not living up to the legend of the series, we were not disappointed. Gadot is perfect for this role. To me, she is a bit of an enigma; somehow sexy and powerful yet with a hint of being very delicate at the same time.

Named Woman of the Year 2017, Gadot was born in Israel and to our surprise, served in the IDF for two years and also won the 2004 Miss Israel title, highlighting Gadot’s eclectic range. From modeling to acting, her preparation for this superhero role was particularly grueling and among all of the training included swordsmanship, Kung Fu kickboxing, Capoeira and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Married with two children and playing the epitome, in my opinion, of female superheroes, Gadot has set the stage for the next generation of women to feel strong, empowered, and confident to accomplish anything they set their minds to. This “Gal” truly is a Wonder Woman.

Vanessa Fukunaga CEO & Publisher | Owner

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Sun, Snow and Celebrations

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very time I write my winter edition letter I am filled with excitement because it´s the time of year we meet with loved ones and prepare for a new year full of dreams, goals to fulfill, events to be a part of, and trips abroad.

This season begins with three polo tournaments: The Mexican Caribbean Open and the Handicap Classic Polo Cup, both in Mexico, and the well-established Snow Polo tournament in St. Moritz. Ocean Blue will voyage from sun to snow to bring you coverage of these exclusive events.

From polo we go sailing at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Australia, as well as on the Mexican Sailing Circuit, visiting ports including Puerto Vallarta and Quintana Roo for one of the most important regattas in Latin America. We then move on to coverage of the catwalk excitement in Monaco at the distinguished Monte Carlo Fashion Week.

Golf aficionados get ready! Ocean Blue is about to launch the call for what will be our Ocean Blue World Golf Tournament of America taking place in Asia, Europe, and America at internationallyranked world-class golf courses. We will keep you posted.

Don’t forget to follow the most recent events at oceanblueworld.com.

Most of all, enjoy living the glamorous life!

Alexis Head President | Owner

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GUEST CONTRIBUTORS

Noel Peterson

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oel Peterson is an Arizona MBA graduate with an unconventional yet exceptional history in client managment and promotion. He has worked with major entertainment companies such as Warner Music Group and E Networks, as well as the consulting firm, Mint Lifestyle in Beverly Hills.

His expertise is currently engaged at Element Lifestyle where he is the Director of Client Management.

Rafael Micha

Deborah McCormick

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eborah McCormick’s wanderlust for faraway places led her to pursue a travelwriting career. She was managing editor for in-flight magazine Wild Blue Yonder, and then brand director working with East West Resorts.

McCormick has bridged the architect’s vision with compelling branding for resorts including one of the top 25 spas in the world: Spa Anjali at the Westin in Beaver Creek. Under the tagline “Where Nature Nurtures” McCormick created a positioning platform intrinsically tied to the inspiring Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Daniel J. Penseyres

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afael Micha graduated with an MSc degree from the London School of Economics. He is founder and director of Grupo HABITA hotels, twelve in Mexico and three in the US, where he manages its public relations and writes for Excélsior. He has also been published in Moi and Vanity Fair México among others. He is a blog collaborator and was guest editor for the special tourism issue of Milenio Diario published in 2016.

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rior to his position of CIO at HSBC private bank in Monaco, Mr. Penseyres was the CEO at BOC (Suisse) Fund Management. Between 1991 and 2001 he set up alternative investments advisory platforms for Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) and was in charge of several multi-funds. He also cocreated a marketing and sales platform for the distribution of alternative investment products for the Republic National Bank of New York (Suisse) SA, Geneva.

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Sir Peter Ogden and the crew of Jethou, winners of the Mini Maxi Racer Class, receive their trophies from Riccardo Bonadeo, H.H. the Aga Khan, Gian Riccardo Marini (Rolex SA) and Princess Zahra Aga Khan Salvatore and Paola Trifirò, owners of RIBELLE, winner of SuperMaxi Class Riccardo de Michele’s H2O, winner of the Mini Maxi Racing Cruising Class Group 2

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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2017

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ctober 25 was a show-stopping affair as it stylishly kicked off the highly anticipated Gran Premio de Mexico. Joined by an array of over 200 special guests and celebrities from Ocean Blue´s discerning clientele, this exceptional event was the destination of choice for the start of an adrenaline-charged, fuelblistering week.

Ocean Blue World sincerely thank the following for their invaluable contribution: Grupo Tenerife, Hotel Andaz Riviera Maya, Mar del Zur, Möet Imperial, L’Occitane, McLaren, Vinos Wagner, Pernod Ricard, Louis XIII, Swarovzky Profesional, De la Mora Böcking, McLaren and Bugati merchandising, Estudio Adan Carabes. www.OceanBlueWorld.com | 31

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Marlon Modolo Zanotelli on Celena VDL wins the class

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Emanuele Gaudiano on Chalou

Simon Delestre on Chesall Zimequest receives the prize from Marco Di Paola president of Italian Equestrian Federation Massenet and Caroline Rush

The podium of the LGCT Grand Prix of Rome: 1st Evelina Tovek, 2nd Harrie Smolders and 3rd Marcus Ehning

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hank you all for another great polo experience made possible by our official sponsor One&Only Palmilla and our team sponsors Quivira Los Cabos and Tequila Clase Azul.

Our appreciation to Ocean Blue World as our luxury global partner.

See you on the field in 2018!

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COOL OVER 50

“When you don’t dress like everyone else you don’t have to think like everyone else.”

- Iris Apfel

THE ORIGINAL “IT GIRL” Iris Apfel Photos Courtesy Of: Chester Higgins Jr. Magnolia Pictures, Architectal Digest.

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his owl-framed bespectacled woman has spent a lifetime creating memorable moments through her couture and interior design simply by being her stylish self.

Born in 1921 in Queens, New York, Iris Apfel, nee Barrel, studied art history, then worked for Women’s Wear Daily and interior designer Elinor Johnson.

She was also an assistant to illustrator Robert Goodman.

After marrying Carl Apfel in 1948, the couple cofounded the textile company Old World Weavers which they ran between 1950 and 1992. During that time Iris Apfel worked in design restoration projects including at the White House for nine U.S. presidents: Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Clinton.

In 2005 Apfel was honored with an exposition of the Couture collection she had added to throughout her

lifetime by The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York entitled Rara Avis (Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel.

Apfel still consults and lectures about style and has modeled recently for MAC cosmetics, among others.

She was featured in Albert Maysles’ documentary Iris and also Danny Gold’s starstudded nonagenarian flick, If You’re not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast released in 2017.

“Fashion you can buy, style you possess.”

- Iris Apfel

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PETER GUBER EMPIRE KING

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urrently Chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, his prescient ability in the cultivation of the movie industry began in 1968 and has culminated in the production of an extensive resume of classic films including: Shampoo, Taxi Driver, Tommy, The Way We Were, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Midnight Express, Rain Man, Batman, Gorillas in the Mist, The Color Purple and Flashdance, among many others.

His movies have earned over $3 billion U.S. worldwide and 50 Academy Award nominations.

Guber’s acuity also gave us music that changed the world. Guber’s Filmworks with Casablanca Records produced such stunning musical entities as Kiss, Donna Summer, Captain and Tennille, The Village People, and George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic, as well as

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releasing the still popular soundtracks of Midnight Express, Endless Love, and Flashdance.

Guber espouses a philosophy based on aiming for the heart and learning life’s lessons, then moving on. With great success he applies this philosophy to his own life, as executive, entrepreneur, author, professor, and sports team owner. Guber is co-owner and coexecutive chairman of the Golden State Warriors, an owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and an owner and executive chairman of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), which kicks off its first MLS season in 2018.

Guber also owns Dick Clark Productions, a producer of television programming, including hits such as the American Music Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and So You Think You Can Dance.

“Peter Guber has quickly assembled one of the world’s most diverse sports empires.”

– Forbes

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JEFF BEZOS The Amazon Way

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t appears that single-handedly Jeff Bezos has effectively changed the way we shop.

People barely recollect that the man, now just over 50 years old, introduced a new way to buy books at the amazing Amazon virtual bookstore. The Amazon book business began in 1995 in Bezos’ Seattle basement. His Princeton degree in computer science and electrical engineering and financial investment experience, plus a few employees, created the vision and developed the software that changed the game of online purchasing.

Jeff Bezos is the essence of what it means to be a game-changer. Adapting to the positive results of his initial investment, Bezos diversified. Amazon, working directly with retailers, offered compact discs and videos in 1998, and later clothes, electronics, and toys. His sales jumped from $510,000 U.S. in 1995 to over $17 billion in 2011.

““A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. ” – Jeff Bezos

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ONE OF A KIND

Jeff Bezos, Michelle Williams and Matt Damon.

“Our vision is to be the world’s most consumercentric company, where customers can come to find anything they want to buy online.”

- Jeff Bezos

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etween Amazon, Bezos Expeditions and Bezos’ personal investments, his reach is omnipresent. He was an angel investor in Google in 1998 and bought The Washington Post and other publications affiliated with its parent company in 2013. Over the years, his capital ventures have put money into, among many others: Airbnb, Crowdrise, Domo, Juno Therapeutics, MakerBot Industries, Rethink Robotics, Skytap, Twitter, Uber and the headline-maker Whole Foods, which he acquired for $13.7 billion in 2017.

He is the founder of Blue Origin, an aerospace company that is competing with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Equally far-reaching are his philanthropic, mostly educational projects, channeled through the Bezos Family

Foundation which his parents run.

Bezos was Time magazine’s Person of the Year in 1999 and in 2012, he was named Businessperson of The Year by Fortune. According to Forbes, Bezos is actively vying with Bill Gates for the number one position of wealthiest person in the world since Amazon´s acquisition of Whole Foods in July of 2017.

For Bezos the secret formula is entirely about knowing what the customer wants, listening to the customer and then finding a way to provide it while not relying on other people to create the market for you.

As the largest e-retailer in the world, and now in brick-and-mortar stores as well, it is safe to say the results speak for themselves.

“If you do build a great experience, customers tell each other about that.

Word of mouth is very powerful."

– Jeff Bezos

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UP AND COMING

Fan Bingbing THE WORLD AT HER FEET

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an Binging carries her legendary beauty regally throughout the world. She is one of the highest-paid actresses on the planet, a movie producer and a Mandopop crooner.

She earned her first Hundred Flowers Award in Cell Phone, the highest-grossing Chinese movie of 2003. Movies that followed included: Lost in Beijing, Buddha Mountain, Double Xposure, and I Am Not Madame Bovary, earning her countless accolades and awards.

A royal presence at any red carpet event, Fan Bingbing is a fashion icon showcasing global brands including L’Oreal, Chopard, Elie Saab, Valentino and Louis Vuitton.

Seamlessly, she has bridged cultural gaps with savoir faire leading in foreign-language movies including: the French movie Stretch, the Korean movie My Way and as Blink in the Hollywood flick X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Her most recent productions include the Chinese movie Sky Hunter, the English movie The Moon and the Sun with Pierce Brosnan and a co-star appearance with Bruce Willis, among others, in the English-Mandarin production of The Bombing.

On her 36th birthday, Fan Bingbing became engaged to Chinese actor Li Chen in September of 2017.

“Actress Fan Bingbing tops new Forbes China celebrity list.” - Forbes

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ART & DESIGN

Keith Haring “His originality and inventiveness, his most animated and recognizable figures and iconography are among the most loved and prized images in the art of our time.”

- Tony Shafrazi

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aring’s now famous Crack is Wack mural, originally painted in 1986, has become a New York City landmark. Haring is the emblematic anti-elitist artist who believed that art should be accessible to all. His public career began in 1980, when he rendered fun, eyecatching political-philosophical art on the streets and subways of New York.

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ART & DESIGN

Keith Haring’s work is described by the Keith Haring Foundation as expressing “a universally recognized visual language of the twentieth century.” Throughout the 80s, Haring exhibited not only on the streets, but in over 100 solo and group exhibitions. His first solo museum show was at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam in 1986.

Waring’s simple messages were direct and artistically presented in a manner comprehensible by all. His street work became so popular; it was stolen within hours of completion. This prompted Haring to merchandize his art in his Pop Shops where he sold posters and other paraphernalia decorated with replicas of his work.

Energetic, ever-present and popular, he participated in collaborations with artists and performers of the time including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Timothy Leary, Madonna, Grace Jones, William Burroughs and Yoko Ono. Though his life was cut short by his passing in early 1990 due to AIDS, Haring’s work lives on in his charity foundation, exhibitions, retrospectives and collections in major museums around the world.

“The use of commercial projects has enabled me to reach millions of people whom I would not have reached by remaining an unknown artist. I assumed, after all, that the point of making art was to communicate and contribute to culture.”

- Keith Haring

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Haute Couture

PILLOWS

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ebecca Vizard works in a niche market offering intensely sensuous textile designs that speak volumes in their unparalleled exquisiteness.

Vizard’s bespoke throw pillows and bolsters are striking objets d’art that enhance the elegance of any dwelling from pied-àterre to castle. Her creations are appealing hand-sewn compositions using incredible individually-selected antique fabrics such as Venetian Fortuny damasks, Uzbek tribal and Aubusson tapestries, Flemish ecclesiastical vestments and Ottoman gold embroideries.

She started out with a custom-design sock line that was sold at Talbots, J.C. Penney Co.

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and Mervyns until she began to craft her magic making pillows from rare textiles. In 1999 Neiman Marcus made its first pillow requisition from Vizard’s then newly-formed company, B. Viz Design.

Vizard’s vision comes from a simple philosophy based on perfect composition, respect for the antique textile, and impeccable craftsmanship. This winning philosophy has made Vizard one of the most sought-after textile designers in the world featured in all the top design magazines including Architectural Digest, Better Homes and Gardens, and Gracious Homes, among many others. Her book Once Upon a Pillow gives an excellent account of her craft.

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native of Sonora, Mexico, Arturo ChacรณnCruz has established himself in recent years as a leading tenor with exciting debuts and appearances at renowned concert halls across the world. He has performed in over 50 roles in more than 20 countries to date.

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ince winning Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Singing Competition in 2005, Chacón-Cruz’ career has spiraled upwardly. His repertoire spans from Bellini and Donizetti to Puccini and Verdi. Plácido Domingo, as well as Ramón Vargas, two of today’s reigning opera singers, encourage and mentor the talented and handsome tenor.

Recently he performed as Jacopo Foscari in The Two Foscari at Theater an der Wien in Vienna opposite Plácido Domingo, and in the title role of The Tales of Hoffmann in Tokyo. He also appeared in concert as Faust in Mephistopheles with the Collegiate Chorale at Carnegie Hall.

“Here, clearly is a singer of major p r o m i s e .”

In addition to an extensive existing discography, the artist’s 2014 debut CD, entitled Arturo Chacón le canta a México features some of Mexico’s most acclaimed music. 2018 will find him performing in several Italian cities as well as Budapest and Los Angeles.

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ARCHITECTURE

THE ELBPHILHARMONIE “A total work of art”

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amburg’s Elbphilharmonie with its impressive glass façade and wave-like rooftop rises up from the former Kaispeicher A building on the Elbe River at the western end of the HafenCity quarter. It houses two concert halls, a hotel and residential apartments. Between the old warehouse and the glass structure is the Plaza - a public viewing area that extends around the whole building.

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- Hamburg Tourism The Grand Hall, the heart of the Elbphilharmonie, has seating for 2,100 guests, which vineyard-style, places audiences no further than 30 meters from the conductor, breaking down barriers between musicians and audience members. With the help of an expansive reflector that is suspended from the vaulted ceiling, the panels project sound into every corner of the space guaranteeing an optimal listening experience from each seat.

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t a height of 37 meters above ground level, the public viewing area offers visitors a spectacular 360-degree view of the city and harbor. The defining feature of the Elbphilharmonie: 1,000 curved window panels, tailor-made to capture and reflect the color of the sky, the sun’s rays, the water and the city; turning the concert hall into a gigantic crystal.

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Mergenthaler started working on the Elbphilharmonie in 2003.

Herzog and de Meuron have designed and completed other prestigious projects such as the Tate Modern in London, the Alliance Arena in Munich and the 2008 Olympic Games National Stadium in Peking.

The Elbphilharmonie was officially inaugurated in early 2017 with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other cultural and political dignitaries in attendance.

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MUST HAVE

Tiffany’s Holiday Ornament

Elegant ornaments that compliment any décor and add a sparkling addition to every tree. tiffany.com

Legendary Rigaud Paris Candles A perfect harmony that blends the aromatic sweetness of lavender, the woody, crisp notes of pine needles, and the powerful aroma of cedar. bougies-rigaud.com

Cristallino Gold Le Fooßball Games Table Innovative Italian design, precious materials and stunning craftsmanship make this 24-karat gold fooßball table the ultimate games room addition.

Made to order, limited series. teckell.com

Design & Art Cross Paths The Allegro timepiece breathes new life into a space becoming its focal point. A completely milled wall clock that provides flawless time and finely crafted details. teckell.com

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MUST HAVE

Boucheron’s Ivy Diamond Platinum Necklace The highlight of Boucheron’s Lierre de Paris collection is the Question Mark necklace with nine ‘en tremblant’ ivy leaves, each of which quivers with the slightest movement. boucheron.com

Stratosphere Chandelier Looking as if it has just swooped in from the stratosphere, this striking chandelier makes a statement with the allure of its elements. betweenthesheetsinc.com

Antique Diamond Ladies Watch A fine and impressive antique 2.24-carat diamond ladies cocktail watch in platinum, Art Deco style c.

1930 Switzerland.

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Like Cinderella at the Ball A sparkling statement with Aquazzura’s Milla crystal-metallic shimmery silver leather sandals with radiant ankle embellishments. aquazzura.com

Eclipse Ring by Noor Fares The ring features a large, luminescent opal at its center fashioned in 18-karat grey gold featuring a talismanic crescent moon that is pavé-set with white diamonds. noorfares.com www.OceanBlueWorld.com | 79

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histler is not only a place of scenic wonder, but also a region that is rich with a fascinating history and cultural background. Even before becoming a ski area and Host Mountain resort for the 2010 Winter Olympics, it drew visitors from far and wide.

Only 75 miles from Vancouver, British Columbia, and located at the base of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, Whistler Village’s charm has been described by Lonely Planet as having, “a frosted Christmascard look.”

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ivided into several areas connected by the paved, pedestrian-only Village Stroll, Whistler Village is where locals and visitors mingle throughout the year, coming and going from outdoor adventures. There are people shopping, carrying skis, snowboards and plenty of people-watching from the fashionable terraces of five-star hotels, fine dining restaurants and the sophisticated après-ski scene slope side.

Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are a snow-lover’s dream destination with extraordinary terrain and spectacular snow.

They offer the definitive big mountain experience, seemingly limitless in the 8,100 acres of snow-covered slopes, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, world-class terrain parks and more than 200 trails. For the intrepid, heli-skiing and backcountry snowboarding abound in this spectacular natural playground.

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THE INTERVIEW

GAL GADOT Superhero Extraordinaire

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In a world that more and more often gives the impression it needs a superhero, Israeli-born Gal Gadot is the one who seems to fit the bill. As recipient of the Miss Israel award in 2004, and competitor in Miss Universe, Ecuador, she is undeniably runway gorgeous. However, she is also intelligent, dedicated, and an extraordinary actress who does her own stunts - a real life modern day superhero.

She is not your typical Hollywood star. In 2016 she admitted to television host Jimmy Kimmel that she had set out to not win the Miss Universe contest, claiming that “pageant life was not for her.� Instead, she served two years in the Israeli Defense Force and also studied Law and International Relations.

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ageant life may not have been her cup of tea but her beauty continued to marvel and intrigue. It did not take long for Israeli and European talent agencies and companies to take notice of her. After doing local modeling work for companies such as Elite, Super Pharm and Strauss, she did campaigns with Perry Ellis, La Perla Lingerie, Arena, Danza, and Esprit, among others. She was featured on the cover of many magazines and did numerous fashion editorials.

In 2007, the 21-year-old Gadot was featured in Maxim in the “Women of the Israeli Army� shoot, which had international impact.

Around the same time she began to be noticed as an onscreen star for her roles in some notable television series such as, Bubot, The Beautiful Life, Asfur, and Kathmandu.

It was her film debut as a supporting actress playing the character Gisele Yashar, the Fast & Furious drug trafficker and weapons expert in the fourth of that film franchise, released in 2009, that put her on a skyrocket to fame. Her sexy competence garnered repeat performances as one of the main characters in the sequels Fast Five in 2011, and Fast & Furious 6 in 2013. She also appeared in other mainstream films including: Keeping Up with the Jones, Triple 9, Knight and Day, and Date Night.

Her Israeli Defense Force training, athleticism, dedication and beauty combine to provide the spark that is Gadot. She is not just another pretty face. A good part of her appeal is that the actress truly enjoys the adrenaline of performing her own stunts in these actionpacked movies.

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“I wanted to show that women are empowered and strong, and don’t have to be saved by some male hero, but they can take care of themselves using their intelligence and their power.”

– Gal Gadot

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THE INTERVIEW

“Just look at Gal Gadot when she smiles or when she meets somebody and shakes their hand. That is the embodiment of Wonder Woman. She is so beautiful and powerful, but kind and generous and thoughtful. She’s just an amazing person.”

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In early December 2013, Gadot was cast as Diana Prince, Wonder Woman, in the superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, released in 2016. To provide authenticity and round out her role as Diana Prince, Gadot obtained further training in swordsmanship, Kung Fu, kickboxing, Capoeira and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Audiences loved her and a Wonder Woman character movie deal for three more films has taken her to the next level of show business: the stratosphere.

The director of the movie Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins, had inspired vision when casting the feisty Gadot and providing a script that created a superhero women as well as men could love. Expertly portrayed by Gadot throughout the film, she is a superhero who, as Tim Grierson in Rolling Stone so succinctly put it, rejects the macho superhero premise and promotes a philosophy that even though “… men think they know best about how the world works – whether it be warfare or social niceties – that doesn’t necessarily make it so.”

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atty Jenkins’ vision worked. Wonder Woman became the top grossing title of the summer of 2017 in North America with movie returns equal to more than $400 million U.S. domestically and approximately $800 million worldwide, making it one of the top earners of the year, with a female audience representing 55 per cent of the viewers. It also became the highestgrossing live-action film ever directed by a woman.

For Gadot it has been a stellar time, having been invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a host on Saturday Night Live and the face of Gucci’s Bamboo perfume among her other exciting challenges.

In addition to her rapidly rising success, the real life Gadot is a dedicated wife and mother. She and her husband, real estate developer Yaron Varsano have two daughters, Alma, born in 2011, and Mary, born in 2017. The family live in Los Angeles facilitating Gadot’s work as she brings to life the reincarnation of the superhero, Wonder Woman, in the Justice League sequel and Wonder Woman 2, both scheduled for release in 2019.

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SPORTS & TOYS

The Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018

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he next Olympic Winter Games will be held from February 9 to 25, 2018 in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, in the Republic of Korea.

PyeongChang was awarded the XXIII Olympic Winter Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after receiving a majority vote after three consecutive bids at the 123rd IOC Session held in 2011.

The 2018 Olympics will be the second Olympic Games held in South Korea, after the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul and will be South Korea’s first Winter Games. PyeongChang is the third Asian city selected to host the Winter Games after Sapporo, Japan (1972), and Nagano, Japan (1998).

PyeongChang will be the stage for the opening and closing ceremonies and most snow sports. Alpine speed events will take place in Jeongseon and all ice sports will be competed in the coastal city of Gangneung. The games will feature 102 events in 15 sports. Four new disciplines in existing sports will be introduced including: big air snowboarding, which will replace the parallel slalom; mixed doubles curling, mass start speed skating, and mixed team alpine skiing.

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SPORTS & TOYS

Sky-Watcher Pro 120ED-APO Refractor Serious amateurs will love the SW 120mm ED-APO Refractor.

Sky-Watcher high-performance refractors offer premium optical performance for the discriminating amateur astronomer, creating superb contrast with a high-definition and coal-black sky background that make stars appear like diamonds imbedded in black velvet. skywatcherusa.com

Kaleidescape Encore

The most convenient way for movie lovers to enjoy films in the finest available quality. The best movies - from the latest blockbusters to timehonored classics - are available to download from the Kaleidescape Movie Store in 4K Ultra HD with HDR, Blu-ray quality. kaleidescape.com

Yamaha’s Disklavier E3 Piano

This acoustic marvel is much more than a five-foot grand piano. It is elegance intertwined with cutting-edge technology, and a direct internet connection, allowing a world of musical freedom, hitherto unexplored. usa.yamaha.com

iPhone X

Apple’s goal has always been to create an iPhone that is entirely screen. One so immersive the device itself disappears into the experience. And so intelligent it can respond to a tap, a voice, and even a glance. With iPhone X, the device is the display. An all new 5.8 inch Super Retina screen fills the hand and dazzles the eyes. apple.com

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T H E C E L E B R AT E D F E W As an architectural sculpture that pays tribute to contemporary art from Mexico, The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos, are designed to immerse the celebrated few in the true essence that is Los Cabos, and become part of the resort that defines the destination.

The lifestyle and services you experience during travel does not end when you return home.

EXPLORE THE DESTINATION AT SOLAZRESIDENCES.COM

A Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, S.A. de C.V. Project. The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos are not owned, developed or sold by Marriott International, Inc., SII Real Estate Holdings, Inc. or their affiliates. Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, S.A. de C.V. uses The Luxury Collection ÂŽ trademarks and trade names under a license from SII Real Estate Holdings, Inc. If this license is terminated or expires without renewal, the residential project will no longer be associated with or have any right to use, the Luxury Collection brand trade names or trademarks. This is not an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy, nor is any offer or solicitation made where prohibited by law. The statements set forth herein are summary in nature and should not be relied upon. A prospective purchaser should refer to the entire set of documents provided by Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, S.A. de C.V. and should seek competent legal advice in connection therewith.

Furnishings/finishes shown are for illustration purposes only.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

A sense of place

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n this rapidly changing world, to succeed, leaders in industry must keep focused on what people want.

Ty Warner’s vision for Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, now celebrating its twentieth year, is one of providing the most impeccable service and accommodations in which every single detail has been handpicked for beauty as well as function. Offering personal professional butler service and refined experiences for those who expect perfection, the guest experience at Las Ventanas al Paraíso is the ultimate in sensory pleasure.

As with all Rosewood resorts, “A Sense of Place” is a fundamental concept at Las Ventanas al Paraíso that refers to how the resort respects and finds inspiration in the destination. In a personal interview with Ocean Blue, Frederic Vidal, the managing director of Las Ventanas Photos Courtesy Of: Las Ventanas al Paraíso.

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al Paraíso shared with us a behind-the-scenes look at why the resort remains one of the most celebrated and respected properties in the world.

The phrase “sense of place” is one that Vidal repeatedly comes back to when describing the magical tapestry of the Las Ventanas al Paraíso experience. The desert inspired grounds and buildings blend seamlessly with the natural setting and highlight Los Cabos’ innate beauty of ocean meeting desert.

The resort’s suites feature butler service, spacious living areas, wood-burning fireplaces and exquisite décor showcasing the finest Mexican craftsmanship. Suites offer spectacular views of the sea and award-winning desert gardens; some suites combine sea and golfcourse views.

" Excellence is not stagnant. You keep the original DNA but you must always be reinventing yourself.”

- Frédéric Vidal | Managing Director

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he Ty Warner Mansion is the ultimate private sanctuary at Latin America’s most awarded resort. The exclusive beachfront mansion looks directly over the water’s edge with panoramic views of the sea. A private elevator takes guest to a 9000-square foot rooftop terrace featuring a sundeck, glass bottom lap pool, glass-sided whirlpool spa, putting green, a custom pool table and massage pavilion. Mansion guests enjoy the services of a round-the-clock dedicated team, including a personal assistant, a butler and a chef.

Following the unveiling of the Ty Warner Mansion, the jewel in the crown of the resort, Ty Warner is now presenting 30 exceptionally crafted Mexican Residences designed to showcase the best of Baja culture and offer residents a luxury home away from home in paradise.

The Residences are complemented by the same personal service and unparalleled amenities enjoyed throughout the resort.

The natural setting on the Sea of Cortez is embellished and enhanced with aesthetic appeal by art that embodies the heart and soul of Mexico.

Las Ventanas al Paraiso showcases both original art and the centuriesold design traditions of master Mexican artisans. The meticulous handiwork of local craftsmen is evident throughout the resort.

Two notable works at Las Ventanas include a vivid painting in multicolored cultural themes by Mexican master Rodrigo Pimental and the bronze sculpture of a mermaid by noted American sculptor Deloss McGraw. Pimental's work adorns the reception area which welcomes guests as they are escorted into the heart of the resort.

Similarly, Las Ventanas’ sense of taste is influenced by its sense of place.

Guests can explore the distinctive, unique flavor of the Baja landscape in the resort’s restaurants offerings. One of Rosewood’s commitments is to “partner with local farms and food producers in a showcasing of locally grown, sustainable ingredients in fine cuisine.” New for this year, Vidal shares, is an Asian-Seafood kitchen complete with Tandoor oven and a variety of wok-based dishes. A chef from India will finesse delicacies including lobster and crab tandoor. Las Ventanas offers “exquisite, personalized dining experiences in exclusive locations and combine seasonal ingredients, fine wine and top-tier culinary skills.”

Frederic Vidal states that the intrinsic nature of excellence stems from the DNA of Las Ventanas al Paraíso. It comes from this sense of place, which is found in all aspects of the property, both aesthetic and culinary, and underlining it all is the impeccable personal service.

Peace. Pleasure. Perfection Unparalleled.

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ince its inception, the resort has set the highest standards of excellence in Los Cabos. Explained Vidal, “In early years guests would say, ‘Oh I wish my home butler could work with you here,’ so Las Ventanas responded by creating its own Butler Academy, ensuring exacting standards unparalleled by any other based on kindness of service, creativity of service and the range of service.

Las Ventanas al Paraíso even has a Department of Romance that works to create special romantic moments for guests, from marriage proposals to anniversaries and more. The staff ’s sole focus is to provide personalized and meaningful moments such as private candlelit dinners seaside with a guitarist playing in the background. Creating memories to last a lifetime is extremely important for the resort.

“The sense of people is the third branch of the Las Ventanas DNA,” explains Vidal. At Las Ventanas this begins from the top down. Ty Warner wants to look after people in the best way possible, and his philosophy is to fulfill the needs and wishes of his staff and guests. “The answer is always yes,” Vidal explains. This is done on many levels. For example, butlers never work alone; in fact there is at any given time there is a staff of over five hundred men and women attending less than half that number of guests.

This level of commitment from staff, states Vidal, makes every guest’s request a reality. He also revealed to Ocean Blue that most service is orchestrated in the hidden inner passageways built into the resort so that service is not only impeccable, it is also invisible.

As Vidal explains, the success of Las Ventanas is attributed to its sense of place, sense of taste and a sense of family and hospitality.

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his is evidenced he says, “by the guests who return year after year, and often two or three times a year.”

He also stresses that excellence is not stagnant. “You keep the original DNA but you must always be reinventing yourself.” He emphasized, “Without reinventing you die.” Excellence is something that changes, just as the definition of luxury and the kinds of experiences guests are looking for change. He states that the guest of today is not the same as the guest of yesterday in what they are looking for when they travel.

“Millennials are in search of authentic and new experiences,” Vidal shared. However, the one thing that remains constant is the level of pampering that Las Ventanas provides and excels in.

One way the resort caters to today’s travelers is through its oncein-a-lifetime experiences that it releases in collections of five twice per year. One such experience is the Magic Dinner, a theatrical experience at La Cava during which diners can enjoy the best wines in Mexico and a five-course menu with masterful wine pairings.

A mysterious host trained at the famed Las Vegas Magic & Mystery School performs spectacular illusions throughout the meal.

Another favorite experience is “Champagne Under the Stars.” Los Cabos is one of the world’s best locations for star gazing, and the resort’s magnificent La Plaza is one of the most picturesque and romantic venues for intimate dinners under the glory of the Cabo sky. During this experience, guests enjoy a four-course meal on La Plaza and are then joined by a trained astronomer. They will have the opportunity to look through one of the most powerful telescopes in Los Cabos, taking in breathtaking constellations and perhaps even a shooting star or meteor shower.

These are only some of the goings-on behind the scenes at this iconic resort that expertly blends the best of Mexico with stateof-the art technology and the best-trained staff, providing peace, pleasure and perfection unparalleled.

For further information on The Residences at Las Ventanas al Paraíso please contact: vanessa.fukunaga@engelvoelkers.com U.S cell: 425.471.1485 MX cel: 624.157.3446

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Villa Paradiso Paradise Valley, Arizona

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his privately gated estate is set in the heart of Paradise Valley, with breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain, the McDowell Mountains, and Four Peaks Range. It boasts exquisite finishes and rare amenities conceived by interior designer David Scott, and trained exterior architect Frank Lloyd Wright, both from Vernon Swaback, such as the tranquil Water Room encased in rounded glass walls and surrounding

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exterior water features. Other unique highlights of the main home include an executive home office, trainer’s gym, basketball court with an electronic scoreboard, 12seat grand theatre, and wine cellar. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom guesthouse is situated around its own negative edge pool. A full kitchen, laundry room and two-car garage add to the magnificence of this incomparable guest dwelling.

vanessa.fukunaga@engelvoelkers.com Price available upon request.

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his meticulously crafted custom home is located on 7.04 acres of wooded land in the Aspen Springs area of Park City, Utah.

Nestled among aspen groves adjacent to canyon trails, this desirable neighborhood feels like a private retreat while being located only minutes from the shops and restaurants of Historic Main Street, Park City Mountain Resort, and Canyons Village ski areas. The home features extensive landscaping and outdoor areas, spa and water features and a private well for irrigation. Located on a secluded cul-de-sac,

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this sophisticated residence has access to hiking trails.

The interior is replete with extensive custom cabinetry, metalwork, and unique stonework. The master suite includes huge walk-in closets, two full baths with steam showers, and an attached study. Details have not been overlooked, with plenty of storage space, a large wine cellar with seating, advanced security and mechanical systems, and custom sound system throughout the home and back patio, which features one of the five fireplaces in the home.

vanessa.fukunaga@engelvoelkers.com Price available upon request.

WHERE YOU WANT TO BE TOGETHER

Luxury All-Inclusive | Newly Renovated and Oversized Suites | 5-Star Dining | Family Concierge Exclusively for Families Butler-driven Service | VIP Check-in & Lounge | Private Pool and Beach Area | Thierry Mugler Amenities | Yhi Spa | Life Enriching Experiences | Non-Motorized Water Sports.

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Page 100 FUN IN THE BOX FASHION HOUSE CENTER STAGE The dazzling Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Germany, has been chosen by Karl Lagerfeld to stage Chanel´s upcoming Métiers d’Art collection.

Universal Favourite and Bakedown Cakery have created architecturally-inspired, modular chocolates that taste like shortbread, blackcurrant, watermelon and other exciting flavors.

RED CARPET READY LIKE MADGE

Discover the secrets of Madonna´s ageless beauty with her new skincare line MDNA Skin.

THE FIDGET CRAZE

ZACUA MAKES ELECTRIC HEADLINES Born out of the need for more environmentally friendly transportation options, Zacua, the first 100% Mexican made electric car is soon to hit the market.

Available in gold, carbon fiber, and Swarovski crystals, Russian jewelry brand Caviar have designed a high-quality luxury fidget-spinner whirling in at almost $20,000 USD.

A FITNESS REVOLUTION David Lloyd Clubs in Scotland is trialing a new innovative fitness class that involves nothing but sleeping. Designed to regenerate the mind and body, this siesta-focused practice swaps treadmills for single beds.

BRINGING THE COFFEE CRAFT TO LIFE

Starbucks have announced plans to open a luxury megastore offering behindthe-scenes educational tours dedicated to the process of roasting, brewing, and packaging.

FASHION MEETS FUNCTION

The motiv ring, designed to track activity type, heart rate, and sleep is the ultimate wearable for achieving your fitness goals.

Thanks to the AirTop roof rack on the new MINI Countryman a spontaneous night away has never been so alluring.

Wilhelmina celebrates 50 years of discovering truly unique talent with the release of Wilhelmina: Defining Beauty.

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A POP OF COLOR An interesting blend of artisanal craft and modern couture, the recently released Ermenegildo Zegna Couture Tiziano Rainbow Sneaker are bound to brighten up any wardrobe!

Honoring music from Soda Stereo, Cirque du Soleil are set to take the stage in Mexico for the highly anticipated Sép7imo día - No Descansaré.

IT’S NOT A PLACE TO LIVE, IT’S A WAY TO LIVE. LIVE WHERE THE LEGENDARY SERVICE OF THE RITZ-CARLTON IS TRANSLATED INTO A PERSONAL LIFESTYLE THAT EMBODIES AND ELEVATES THE LOS CABOS EXPERIENCE. EXQUISITE COLLECTION OF 4-5 BEDROOM RESIDENCES OVERLOOKING THE SEA OF CORTEZ AND ZADÚN, THE STUNNING NEW RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE. 3-4 BEDROOM RITZ-CARLTON CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES TO BE OFFERED EARLY 2018.

RESIDENTIAL GALLERY AND MODEL NOW OPEN IN PUERTO LOS CABOS, JUST MINUTES FROM FLORA FARMS.

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LUXURY TRAVEL

By: noel peterson

BLACK TOMATO’S GREENLAND ADVENTURE Unleash Your Inner Explorer

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s Director of Client Management at Element Lifestyle, a luxury lifestyle and concierge company based in Los Angeles, I am always on the hunt for unique and meaningful experiences around the world for our clients to enjoy. When it comes to adventure travel in the Arctic, Greenland is the ideal destination for the thrill-seeking traveler desiring the polar landscape at its finest.

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or a truly authentic Greenland Arctic experience, Black Tomato’s ten-day Greenland Adventure is the perfect plan. The expertly crafted itinerary commences in Iceland, where one night is spent before embarking to Greenland. The flight over the diverse island owned by the Danish kingdom offers some of the most gorgeous topography in the world. The intrepid adventure begins at Constable Point on the Liverpool Land peninsula.

With a professional guide, the inner explorers are unleashed to traverse stunning polar landscapes by snowmobile and dog sleds pulled by Huskies.

Arctic activities include: snowshoeing on untouched Arctic terrain, mountain climbing, visiting small Inuit villages, building an igloo and tracking animals including: polar bears, musk ox, hares, and foxes.

“Greenland really is one of the world’s last remaining frontiers. It’s the ultimate escape from reality.”

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CASA ROCA DE PÁJARO Palmilla – San Jose del Cabo Oceanfront View 5,092 A/C sq. ft.

4 beds / 6 full baths / 1 half bath Introducing one of the most spectacular ocean front properties in Los Cabos, where the desert meets the sea.

Welcome to Casa Roca de Pájaro.

This classic beauty is majestically perched on one of the most pristine, private beaches in La Caleta, Palmilla.

The stunning home was masterfully designed with a fresh, beach sophisticated style. A curated collection of fine fabrics, exceptional design, cutting edge textiles, superior quality all marked by excellence. The interior seamlessly flows through grand french doors to become one with the outdoor living area. Fountains and fireplaces continue to create that special ambiance, providing gracious outdoor living and entertaining on beautiful terraces and manicured lawn that only few can imagine.

The stunning pool deck and infinity edge pool are a stone’s throw to a private staircase that winds down only eighteen steps to the beach below and the name sake of the home, the Bird Rock.

With moonlight beams dancing on the whispering sea, you’ll feel it, breathe it and know it....there is no other.

Casa Roca de Pajaro, the classic ocean front beauty.

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CASA PLAYA Caleta Palmilla - San Jose del Cabo 7,000 A/C sq. ft.

6 beds / 6 full baths / 1 half bath Casa Playa is one of the truly outstanding oceanfront properties in Los Cabos. Recently remodeled with a fresh Mediterranean contemporary look, the main living area incorporates the inside and outdoor living spaces with views from every room. This Palmilla estate is absolutely stunning.

THE RESIDENCES AT SOLAZ, A LUXURY COLLECTION #206 Solaz – Corridor Los Cabos 2,916 A/C sq. ft.

3 beds / 3 full baths / 1 half bath Sprawling over an entire floor, your residence will combine privacy with magnificent and functional design. When the elevator opens within your private home, you will be greeted by panoramic views showcasing the unparalleled azure waters of the Sea of Cortez.

CASA DEL SOL Punta Ballena – Cabo San Lucas 6,716 A/C sq. ft.

5 beds / 5 full baths / 1 half bath Punta Ballena is the ultimate in luxury living with private and exclusive views of Land’s End and the rugged coastline showcasing some of the most dramatic ocean views in Baja, in addition to a phenomenal variety of amenities and recreational areas.

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VILLA CASCADA Cabo Colorado – San Jose del Cabo 5,552 A/C sq. ft.

4 beds / 4 full baths / 1 half bath

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This contemporary-style, custom-built residence is one-of-a-kind. Villa Cascada, located in the small boutique oceanfront community of Cabo Colorado, is a wellappointed villa, secluded above a private white sand beach. Boasting spectacular ocean views, this home is a delight for the true entertainer.

Ty Warner presents The Residences at Las Ventanas al Paraíso; the most extraordinary properties in the history of Los Cabos.

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VILLA MIGUEL Cabo del Sol – Cabo San Lucas 3,800 A/C sq. ft.

4 beds / 4 full baths / 1 half bath Soak in the charm, character, and ample sunlight at lovely Villa Miguel. With its high vaulted ceilings, handmade tile, graceful colonnades, and natural lush landscaping, this stunning oceanfront villa offers plenty of aesthetic appeal.

VILLA RANA Pedregal – Cabo San Lucas 6,994 A/C sq. ft.

7 beds / 7 full baths This beautiful seven-bedroom home sits on two large lots on the hillside of Pedregal overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the white sandy beach. Enjoy the sound of crashing waves from the 100- foot terrace spanning the house. Great investment property or a fabulous private home.

CASA 183 Puerto Los Cabos – San Jose del Cabo 4,671 A/C sq. ft.

5 beds / 5 full baths / 1 half bath Turnkey home featuring dramatic Sea of Cortez and Sierra de la Giganta views. The homes airy interiors seamlessly integrate with the outdoors, through sliding, floor-toceiling glass doors. The magnificent terrace and patio and BBQ area set this home apart.

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CASA VERDE Y AZUL Palmilla Oceano Alta – San Jose del Cabo 4,822 A/C sq. ft.

5 beds / 5 full baths / 2 half baths Located on a private, intimate street with an exclusive tropical palm-lined drive, Casa Verde Y Azul is perched on the 5th Fairway of the Palmilla Ocean Course. Completely custom designed with gorgeous stone accented water features, gourmet kitchen, and home theatre, enjoy the beauty of ocean, desert, and mountain at this sought-after Baja colonia.

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ON LOCATION Los Cabos, México

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MAR DEL DIAMANTE

Puerto Los Cabos – San Jose del Cabo Ocean & Golf View 6,843 A/C sq. ft.

5 beds / 5 full baths / 2 half baths

Mar Del Diamante awaits you. Masterfully crafted throughout, tastefully furnished with stunning views of ocean and golf course. Marvel in each of the 5 bedrooms all with en suite baths. Swim up to the pool bar as you gaze out to azure blue Sea of Cortez or vibrant green fairways. Unwind as you soak away the day under starry nights in the Jacuzzi. Indoor or outdoor, all but one room on same level creates seamless living at its finest.

This home has a top-of-the-line solar system that allows for incredibly low to almost no electricity bills and also has a large generator so you’ll never be unplugged.

You’ll feel at home anywhere in Mar Del Diamante.

Whether relaxing in the great room, kitchen or one of the two outdoor covered areas, this home is designed to enjoy! Welcome to ‘Turn Key Elegance’ at Mar Del Diamante.

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ON LOCATION Los Cabos, MĂŠxico

CASA EL DESEO

Boasting views of the iconic Arch from each spacious bedroom, this impeccably finished home offers every luxury for the discerning owner. Wake to sunrise over the Sea of Cortez from your master bedroom, or watch the sun set over the Sierras from your rooftop patio; this meticulously cared for single level home has 4700 sq.ft. of living space inside and an additional 2800 sq.ft of outdoor space for entertaining. Enjoy the proximity to all the amenities of downtown Cabo San Lucas and the beaches, or watch cruise ships come and go from the privacy of your gated community; your wish is its command.

IAN GENGOS MX Cell: (624) 157-6323 Toll-free: (1-866) 650-5845 ian.gengos@engelvoelkers.com loscabos.evfinehomes.com

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DARREN O’CONNOR MX Cell: (624) 180-4524 U.S. Cell: 1 (719) 238-9391g.ian. darren.oconnor@engelvoelkers.com loscabos.evfinehomes.com

THE SUITE LIFE

The Hôtel de Crillon

Alila Yangshuo

This legendary hotel offers a delicate balance between conservation and transformation. It is a celebration of the spirit of the French art de vivre and innovative Parisian esprit with a soulful design that bridges the 18th and 21st centuries. It enjoys an unrivalled location overlooking Place de la Concorde and ideally situated in the heart of Paris, near the Champs-Elysées and Jardin des Tuileries. Multi-talented chefs and an inspired array of culinary experiences define the hotel’s dynamic dining scene. rosewoodhotels.com

Situated amongst a backdrop of karst mountains, rolling hills and winding rivers, the Alila Yangshuo resort reveals a new chapter of modern retro style, rich in history and design innovation. Alila Yangshuo has been transformed into an elegant and contemporary resort of 117 rooms and suites combining stylish simplicity with exceptional comfort that reflects the history of its previous incarnation as a sugar mill and tells the legend of how it began. alilahotels.com

Amanjiwo Resort

The Fontenay

Inspired by the nearby 9th-century Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur, Amanjiwo’s suites feature four-pillar king-size beds on terrazzo platforms, garden terraces, some with private swimming pools, and lounging pavilions. Views include terraced farmland and the Menoreh Hills, and Borobudur itself.

The restaurant, with its silver leaf ceiling and views of Borobudur and volcanoes, serves Indonesian and Western cuisine. The spa’s treatments include Mandi Lulur, a centuries-old wedding day body-polishing ritual of Javanese royalty. aman.com

This impressive luxury hotel in Germany’s largest waterfront city is the embodiment of modern Hamburg: open-minded, cosmopolitan and exceptionally welcoming. Hamburg-born star architect Jan Störmer titled his initial design sketches as ‘timelessly modern, modern classic’, which are reflected in his innovative sculptural style and the incorporation of breathtaking views of the Alster River from almost all 131 rooms and suites. An homage to the hanseatic city, the hotel is tailor-made for the many visitors who wish to discover Hamburg. thefontenay.de

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BY INVITATION ONLY Los Cabos

Marcel Giroux, Marine Johnson and Simon Lavoie

Zuria Vega and Alberto Guerra

Jennifer Morrison

Judging Panel Los Cabos International Film Festival

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Los Cabos International Film Festival

Onboard the Ocean Blue Yacht Ocean Blue World´s exclusive "Blue Room"

Nicole Kidman

Blue Room

Eduardo Sánchez Navarro Redo, Along Mong´Family and Hugo Villa

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BY INVITATION LOCATION ONLY Beijing

Opera Quartet Le Divas

Shu Qui

Silvio Urisini and Architects Patricia Viel and Antonio Citterio

Zhang Ziyi

Antonio Saponara and Jean Christophe Babin

Chef Niko Romito

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OPENING HOTEL BULGARI BEIJING Jean Christophe Babin and Yan Pei Ming

The epitome of indulgence and sophistication.

CABO AZUL RESORT,

an all-villa masterpiece with a truly fresh look and feel,

CONTACT INFORMATION

offers elegant junior suite, one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, and luxurious amenities including

GROUPS

the magnificent PAZ Body & Mind Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and El Corazon Chapel,

Baltazar Gomez

the resort’s open-air, five-story wedding chapel.

The resort’s six different pools, including two serenity pools, three infinity pools, and the Niño’s pool, offer the ultimate in relaxation. The award-winning Javier’s and Flor de Noche restaurants offer exquisite dining options with a breathtaking backdrop, while El Mercado, the resort’s mini-market, and El Café offer light snacks, coffee and beverages.

Baltazar.gomez@diamondresorts.com Marketing & Sales Coordinator

WEDDINGS Shearim Garcia Shearim.garcia@outlook.com Weddings & Events Manager

CABO AZUL RESORT Paseo Malecon S/N, Lote 11, Fonatur, 23400 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico

Reservations: 1.800.438.2929 • USHotels@DiamondResorts.com

BY INVITATION ONLY Toronto,Canada

Sami Jo Small and Vanessa Fukunaga

Engel & Vรถlkers Snell Real Estate Win Best Lifestyle, Branding Video Award

Shae Invidiata, Melanie Frank, John Brian Losh, Sarah Alvarez and Denise Pruitt

Christina Miller, Kirsten Johnson, Melanie Frank, Mor Zucker,

Vanessa Fukunaga and John Brian Losh

Ann Marie Nugent, Denise Pruitt, Sarah Alvarez and Lee Stough

Pam Langan, Bente Madtsen, Jason

Dr. Mary Donohue

Katzman and Meghan Barry

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22nd Annual Luxury Real Estateโ ข Fall Conference

Bente Madtsen

Thomas McCormack, Carolynn Diakon, Sarah Alvarez and Gary Ashton

Las Ventanas al ParaĂ­so on the cover of Luxury Real Estate Magazine

Meghan Barry, Harvey and Elise Kalles and Michael Kalles

Jason Katzman, Jo Dart, Jacobo Turquie, Ian Gengos, Quentin Epiney, Scott Andersen, Vanessa Fukunaga and Michelle Gengos

Chris Voss and Vanessa Fukunaga

Ian Gengos, Jo Dart, Vanessa Fukunaga and Jacobo Turquie

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BY INVITATION ONLY Mexico City

Sebastian Yatra

Santiago Alcocer and Alexandra Ivanisevic

Olympic Champion Michael Johnson

Marcus Ericsson and Friends

Amber Lounge Mexico City 2017

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Cesar Flova and Ana Cortes

F1 Drivers on the Runway

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Amber Lounge Mexico City 2017

he after party destination of choice for celebrating F1’s major crowning moments delivered yet another thrilling nightlife experience. The vibe was electric after Lewis Hamilton clinched the 2017 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship, the fourth of his stellar career, and his Mercedes AMG F1 Team flocked to the lounge to toast his victory, along with fellow F1 drivers. There they were joined by an array of celebrities and guests from Amber Lounge’s discerning Latin American clientele.

Our appeciation to Ocean Blue World as our luxury global partner during 2017.

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Maria Teresa Ramírez, Carmen (Titita) Ramírez, Guillermo J Gómez, Josefina Santacruz, Solange Muris and Gabriela Ruiz

Alejandro Aleman

Diana Rodriguez, Dr. Jose Ramón Saucillo and Dulce Payan

Marisol Muñiz, Mina Salin and Miroslava Bautista

Anna Ruby, Marc Rodríguez and Pamela Peréz

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Guillaume Renard, Alexis Head and Karen Rumbos

La Vie en Rose 2017

PORTFOLIO

String Fellows

By Daniel J. Penseyres

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hy did the Gibson Les Paul, the Fender Stratocaster, the Martin D-18, the Höfner Bass Violin 500/1 and other masterpieces of electric or acoustic guitar makings became veritable icons of the twentieth century? It is not only because these guitars are beautiful but also because they have brought to rock, folk or blues something more - a note, a brilliance, an attack, or a particular sound due to the shape of the guitar neck, body, microphone or mechanics.

These guitars also became legendary because they were able to seduce great guitarists who often remained faithful to them throughout their careers. Some examples include: BB King’s Gibson ES-335, named Lucille; Johnny Winter’s Gibson Firebird, Jimi Hendrix and his Stratocasters, George Harrison and his Rickenbacker electric, 12-string, guitar; Brian Setzer’s Gretsch G6120, and last but not least Jimmy Page’s Gibson Les Paul.

YouTube has abundant videos showing interviews of great guitarists and their collections of electric and acoustic instruments, most of which are considered vintage guitars.

Source: Gilles Verland, Dom Kris, Tony Bacon – J.F Lalanne 1001 Guitares. vintageguitar.com/price-guide

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ecently a new trend has emerged. An increasing number of people are investing in vintage guitars and singing the praises of their profits. Can collecting these instruments be part of an investment strategy? Is there a market? If so, where are these products bought and sold and how are their values determined?

In 1959 the retail price of a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar with a sunburst finish would have cost about $300 U.S. Assuming one is available today, the same instrument could cost $200,000 U.S. In 1952, a new Fender Telecaster would incur a setback of a mere $189.50 U.S. In recent times, an instrument with that exact pedigree was listed on the Guitar Centre website for $45,000 U.S.

Vintage musical instrument dealers can facilitate your fretted instrument investment. Guitars that have not been made famous by hugely successful artists will sell at a reasonable retail price; however, any potential profit could take several years to generate. Good deals can be found at music stores, flea markets and garage sales and most stores selling vintage instruments tend to back their products which reduces investment risk somewhat. While an increasing number of people are aware of the potential value of vintage guitars, it is sadly observed that these instruments are also among the first things that people will peddle during difficult financial times.

The vintage guitar market is not only a fascinating investment, it is first and foremost a passion, and passion is priceless.

Additionally, in 2004, during a Christie’s auction in New York, a Fender Stratocaster that Eric Clapton once claimed he could not live without became the most expensive guitar to be sold at auction, fetching $959,500 U.S. The “Blackie”, as it had been named, was custom-built by the guitarist using parts from three different instruments. It was virtually the only electric guitar that Eric Clapton used both on stage and for studio recordings between 1970 and 1985.

Some of the best sources for obtaining information and indicative trading prices for vintage guitars include: The Vintage Guitar Price Guide, written by Alan Greenwood and Gil Hembree; Gruhn’s Guide to Vintage Guitars: An Identification Guide for American Fretted Instruments written by musical instrument experts George Gruhn and Walter Carter, the Reverb Price Guide in Chicago, and the guitar stores, Guitare Collection in Paris, and Vintage Guitars in Rennes, France.

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GORDON RAMSAY Global Business Brand, Restaurateur, Celebrity

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ordon Ramsay trained with Albert Roux and Marco Pierre White in London, and Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon in France. He quickly rose to head chef status at Aubergine in London earning the restaurant two Michelin stars.

He opened Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in 1998 capturing the highest honor a chef can receive, three Michelin stars, and subsequently became London’s longest-running restaurant to hold this award.

Now a celebrity chef with a world-wide reach he has ventures in Qatar, the U.S., Italy and

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London. Along with his culinary prowess, he is known world-wide for his tough attitudes and free use of profanity on his mainstream television shows including: Hell’s Kitchen, Masterchef, Masterchef Jr., Hotel Hell, Gordon Behind Bars, Ultimate Cookery Course, Gordon’s Great Escapes, Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait, The F Word and Culinary Genius.

Ramsay was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2006. He and his wife are founders of the Gordon and Tana Ramsay charitable foundation. Hobnobbing with their friends the Beckhams, the couple and their four children split their time between Los Angeles and London.

“If you want to become a great chef, you have to work with great chefs. And that’s exactly what I did.” -Gordon Ramsay

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STYLISH CAKES THE EXTRAORDINARY CONFECTIONS OF THE FASHION CHEF

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harlotte Neuville’s, The Fashion Chef, has taken the culinary world by storm. Skillfully blending the pastry arts, fashion, and beauty, The Fashion Chef ’s exquisite creations have catered to illustrious clients such as Anna Wintour, Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey.

Neuville’s theatrical, flamboyant and always trés chic creations can be seen in her book, Stylish Cakes: The Extraordinary Confections of The Fashion Chef, by Charlotte Neuville with Michael Coffindaffer. It is a delightful, full-color book featuring 60 stylish, masterfully-designed, and delicious confections that have earned Neuville widespread acclaim from fashionistas and foodies alike.

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THE ANGELINA STORY

or over a century Angelina’s has built a reputation as a place of sophistication and indulgence. As soon as it opened it became the place to be among Parisian aristocracy. Proust and Coco Chanel rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in fashion at Angelina’s tearoom.

A sense of poetic romanticism is created by Angelina’s blend of elegance, charm and refinement. The delectable Angelina’s hot chocolate and Angelina’s pastry collection, among them the famous Mont Blanc, are classics bordering on the divine.

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GOOD TASTE

Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House

Canoe

The casually chic restaurant is where Chef Jean Georges celebrates the seasons presenting a true farm-to-table cuisine using ingredients grown on the property’s farm and sourced from the area’s fishermen and farmers. The sensible fare and contemporary Hamptons vibe make the restaurant a welcoming place for all ages frequented by neighbors and tourists alike. Open year-round, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily for guests looking to enjoy a simple bite as well as a polished yet relaxed special occasion dinner.

Canoe’s fifty-fourth story view of Lake Ontario is breathtaking from dawn to dusk. The décor, like the menu, pays homage to Canada’s rich and raw environment featuring bundled wood chandeliers, mosscovered wall art, and copper accents. Connecting people to place through contemporary Canadian cuisine, Canoe crafts inspired dishes reflective of the country’s diverse landscape, history and culture. With over 20 years of culinary history, Canoe continues to challenge creative boundaries.

Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike Bridgehampton, NY jean-georges.com

66 Wellington St. W, TD Bank Tower, 54th Floor Toronto canoerestaurant.com

Arzak The venerable restaurant’s extensive offering includes multiple-tasting à la carte menus, with specialties such as pigeon with potato feathers and sea bass served on top of a tablet computer with moving images of the sea. A special feature of many of the dishes is the crunchy element including the Big Chocolate Truffle with candy floss, carob, cacao and chocolate which has a range of textures, including the signature crunch.

Alcalde Elósegui, 273, 20015 San Sebastián, Spain arzak.es

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Ella Canta

Internationally-acclaimed Mexican chef Martha Ortiz’ new venture showcases the colors, textures and spirit of modern Mexico in Park Lane, London. The space is decorated with contemporary artwork, ceramics, and a blush pink, red, blue, and tan color scheme that evokes Oaxacan architecture. Dishes include nopal salad with fava beans and heritage tomatoes, black mole duck with plantain puree, and mameybaked custard with gold leaf and red carnation jam.

One Hamilton Place, Park Lane London ellacanta.com

THE CALENDAR DECEMBER

December 2, 6, 13, 19, 2017 Arturo Chacón-Cruz in La Bohème Hamburg staatsoper-hamburg.de

Through January 7, 2018 Christian Dior Musée des Arts décoratifs Paris lesartsdecoratifs.fr

December 6, 2017 Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel Métiers d’art Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg elbphilharmonie.de

Through January 7, 2018 Power Mask – The Power of Masks Wereld Museum, Rotterdam wereldmuseum.nl

December 17, 2017 Anders Zorn, the painter of fin-de-siècle Sweden Petit Palais, Paris petitpalais.paris.fr

Through January 7, 2018 Fortuny, a Spaniard in Venice Palais Galliera, Paris palaisgalliera.paris.fr

Through June 3, 2018 Canvas Keith Haring Returns to the Stedelijk Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam stedelijk.nl

Through January 7, 2018 Voyage d’hiver - Contemporary Art Installations Versailles Palace Garden, Paris chateauversailles.fr

Through December 24, 2017 Dresden Striezelmarkt Dresden dresden.de Through December 26, 2017 Vienna’s Christkindlmarkt Vienna christkindlmarkt.at

Through January 8, 2018 Glass in the Middle Ages Musée de Cluny, Paris musee-moyenage.fr Through January 8, 2018 Keith Haring & Japan: Pop to Neo-Japonism Nakamura Keith Haring Collection Kobuchizawa, Japan haring.com

Through December 31, 2017 George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Lincoln Center, New York nycballet.com

Through January 14, 2018 Monet the Collector Musée Marmottan Monet Paris marmottan.fr

December 31, 2017 New Year’s Concert Kent Nagano, Conductor Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg elbphilharmonie.de

Through January 15, 2018 Rubens, Portraits of Princes Musée du Luxembourg, Paris museeduluxembourg.fr

December 31, 2017 Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration New York timessquarenyc.org

January 26-27-28, 2018 Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz snowpolo-stmoritz.com

December 31, 2017 Sydney New Year’s Eve Sydney Harbour, Australia sydney.com

Through January 28, 2018 Basquiat Boom for Real Barbican Art Gallery, London barbican.org.uk

JANUARY

Through January 28, 2018 Louise Bourgeois: An Unfolding Portrait MoMA, New York moma.org

Through January 1, 2018 Max Ernst: Beyond Painting MoMA, New York moma.org

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Through January 28, 2018 Items: Is Fashion Modern?

MoMA, New York moma.org

Through January 29, 2018 André Derain 1904-1914 La décennie radicale Centre Pompidou, Paris centrepompidou.fr

FEBRUARY

February 3, 6, 2018 Arturo Chacón-Cruz in Simon Boccanegra Hungarian State Opera, Budapest arturochaconcruz.com February 4, 2018 Edvard Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed The Met Breuer, New York metmuseum.org February 9-25, 2018 2018 Winter Olympics PyeongChang, South Korea olympic.org/pyeongchang-2018 Through February 18, 2018 Modigliani Unmasked The Jewish Museum, New York thejewishmuseum.org Through February 18, 2018 Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion Victoria and Albert Museum London vam.ac.uk Through February 25, 2018 Degas, Dance, Drawing. Homage with Paul Valéry Musée d’Orsay, Paris musee-orsay.fr Through February 25, 2018 David Hockney The Metropolitan Museum,New York metmuseum.org

MARCH

March 2-July 15, 2018 David Bowie Is Brooklyn Museum, New York brooklynmuseum.org Through March 5, 2018 Being Modern: The MoMA in Paris Foundation Louis Vuitton. Paris fondationlouisvuitton.fr March 9-July 23, 2018 Mary Cassatt, an American in Paris Jacquemart-André Museum Paris musee-jacquemart-andre.com

ROCK, SWING, REPEAT

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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ith studios in New York, Los Angeles and London, this five-foot bombshell took her stature disadvantage and turned it into gold when she developed a workout system that guarantees the perfect result, according to some very renowned celebrities including: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, and Robert Downey Jr., to name a few. Her simple system was inspired by a doctor’s rehabilitation treatment method of paying attention to the small muscle groups.

The Tracy Anderson Method is in the news daily, worldwide. Anderson has appeared, among others, on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz

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Show, Access Hollywood, and The Muppets. She has offered guidance and insight in popular magazines including Vogue, InStyle, W, Women’s Health and Shape magazines.

In 2006 she bonded with Gwyneth Paltrow initiating a collaboration as business partners, recently culminating in the opening of Anderson’s 59th Street Tribeca Studio. The studio is located in a refurbished movie theater with about 6,000 square feet of space, complete with her patented Super G shock-absorbent floors, soundproof walls, constant room humidity, temperature control and Paltrow’s 3 Green Hearts restaurant right next door.

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This facial gained fame as the must-have treatment for stars requiring a glowing complexion on demand. olgalorencinskincare.com

The supreme anti-aging night skin care specifically developed to meet the needs of naturally dry to very dry skin. sisley-paris.com

Skinceuticals C E Ferulic A daytime vitamin C serum that delivers advanced environmental protection and brightens the skin’s complexion. skinceuticals.com

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The Gift of Changing Lives

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Dr. ROLANDO SAMPER MENDOZA

or 34 years, Dr. Rolando Samper Mendoza has practiced with passion, the art of reconstructive plastic surgery. He is a graduate of the renowned Jalisco Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Institute.

Dr. Rolando Samper became committed to his career choice after attending victims

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at a tragic accident where he came to understand the humanitarian applications of reconstructive plastic surgery. For this reason he created the nonprofit Multidisciplinary Surgical Foundation which has provided assistance to more than 100 individuals who could not afford medically-advised procedures such as cleft lip and cleft palate reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Samper opened the original Samper Clinic in Tijuana Mexico. Now re-located in Cuernavaca, Morelos, the Samper Clinic provides the latest and most professional medical services and technology, with less invasive interventions, efficient recoveries and an enhanced aesthetic result.

#MAKEITHAPPEN

Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, Belkys Nerey, Somi Ali, Criseida Brenne, Iran Issa Khan and Tere Blanca.

By Rafael Micha

#Make It Happen M

y favorite television drama queen, whose name I shall not reveal, is convinced that charity events are organized by bored, guilty people. Is philanthropy a goal in its own sake or just a publicity stunt?

Are fundraisers self-promoting vehicles to draw media attention? Do people contribute selflessly or do they enjoy being asked to contribute? What about volunteer work?

When done well, charitable actions should not only be about organizing cookie sales by Girl Scouts or orchestrating grandiose events. Here are some charities of my favorite stars which supersede fan admiration with their focus on

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giving and helping, without thinking about the stars first. They make a difference. You can too.

Please don’t be antagonistic nor a disbeliever just help.

Eva Longoria Bastón and Maluma joined forces with distinguished guests to create their sold out exclusive event of inimitable style: the Global Gift Gala, with Jesse and Joy headlining.

The gala dinner raised funds and awareness for the following foundations dedicated to humanity: The Eva Longoria Foundation, El Arte de los Sueños, Duerme Tranquilo and the Global Gift Foundation USA.

#MAKEITHAPPEN

Diego Luna, Gael García Bernal, Ambulante and Omaze joined forces to help the victims of the recent earthquakes in Mexico.

Their crowdfunding platform raised over a million dollars with 15,000 backers in the first month and guarantees that Ambulante will distribute 100 per cent of the funds received directly to local organizations and social initiatives dedicated to helping those most affected by this catastrophe.

Juanpa Zurita, and actor Ben Stiller, among others are promoting Zurita’s GoFundMe campaign dubbed #LoveArmyMexico.

This campaign for recovery efforts following the harrowing earthquake events has raised to date more than $1,400,000 U.S. The equivalent of the Mexican version of the League of Heroes launched Fuerza México Trust which in conjunction with the Americas Society hosted a fundraiser at 680 Park Avenue, New York with Academy Award-winning film director and producer Alejandro González Iñárritu, CEO extraordinaire Alejandro Ramírez, and the organizing committee of friends of Mexico in support of the earthquake victims of Mexico.

Another worthy organization was recently recognized with a Heart in Hand Award for its fight against domestic violence and human trafficking. Actress Somy Ali’s organization No More Tears based in Miami, Florida has rescued over 3,000 victims of human trafficking and domestic violence. It is run entirely by volunteers and 100 per cent of all donations are used for victim assistance. To help, contact: heartinhandawards.org.

Follow me in Twitter and Instagram @rafaelmicha and read much more at radarmicha.com

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LAST MINUTE

S NO W P O L O WORLD CUP January 26-27-28 2018 St. Moritz snowpolo-stmoritz.com

“MODERN MASTERS FROM LATIN AMERICA: THE PÉREZ SIMÓN COLLECTION” IN SAN DIEGO

San Diego Museum of Art October 21-March 11, 2018 sdmart.org.

DAVID BOWIE IS

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THE 2018 WINTER OLYMPICS February 9-25, 2018 PyeongChang, South Korea olympic.org/pyeongchang-2018

AWARD WINNING

WHO’S WHO IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE HONORS TOP BROKERAGES IN THE INDUSTRY

ABOUT WHO’S WHO IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE

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very year Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate™ honors members for their success and dedication with the Luxury Real Estate Awards. These prestigious awards recognize companies and individuals for excellence in their category and overall dedication to the industry. Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate were nominated in five impressive categories, and last week took home the award for Best Lifestyle/Branding Video.

Unveiled in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York, Vanessa Fukunaga, Owner, President | CEO from Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate accepted this esteemed award and was honored to be selected among the best in the international luxury real estate industry. “Presenting a lifestyle/branding video that offers insight into all that Los Cabos, Mexico has to offer in terms of community, music, culture, climate, natural wonders, and unique experiences builds a pathway for us as a brokerage to share this way of life,” states Vanessa Fukunaga.

The winning video only further supports the destination of Los Cabos as a top worldwide enchanting location to vacation, invest, and retire. Marketing and promoting some of the most exquisite real estate listings in the world, Engel and Völkers Snell Real Estate are dedicated to marketing excellence and continue to raise the bar each and every time for top leadership and service in the luxury real estate industry.

In 2015, Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate was exclusively selected to join Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate™ as a Member on the Board of Regents based on their leadership and long-standing success in the Baja California Sur, Mexico market. A worldwide collection of top brokers representing the finest luxury properties across the globe, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate has been leading the real estate industry since 1986.

ENGEL & VÖLKERS SNELL REAL ESTATE WINS AGAIN BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY IN MEXICO Now officially celebrating their unprecedented dual success for the highest level of achievement within the Americas region, Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate are extremely pleased to reveal this honorable achievement which furthermore supports their position as the number one choice for buying and selling luxury real estate in the Baja California Sur market.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS Judged by an independent panel of 70 experienced real estate experts who focus on design, quality, service, innovation, originality and commitment to sustainability when making their decisions, The International Property Awards includes the best from around the globe in Architecture, Design, Developers, Interior Design, and Real Estate, and are one of the largest, most prestigious, and widely recognized property awards in the industry.

The International Property Awards headline sponsor is the highly-renowned Telegraph newspaper, with Emirates as the official Airline sponsor.

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or the second year in a row, Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate has been named as an award recipient for the 2017 Americas Property Awards. Recognized as the highest mark of excellence for property professionals in the industry, the number one luxury real estate brokerage in the Baja California Sur has once again exceeded in winning Best Real Estate Agency and Best Real Estate Agency Marketing for Mexico´s region.

In 2016, Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate were presented with two impressive awards at the 24th annual International Property Awards held at The Savoy, London, taking home a Five-Star Award for Best Real Estate Agency in Mexico, and additionally, Number One Real Estate Agency in Central and South America competing against the best property professionals across the world.

This year´s prestigious Americas awards ceremony was held mid-November at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, where Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate proudly accepted their country-level awards in both categories over an extravagant gala dinner.