The 11th annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic returned to the scenic Liberty State Park this past weekend, Saturday, June 2, 2018. Veuve Clicquot and spectators watched an exciting polo match while enjoying a day of picnicking and champagne sipping.
Polo-goers, celebrities and champagne sippers alike enjoyed Veuve Clicquot champagne bars featuring Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Rosé, Rich, and Rich Rosé. Guests and celebrities, including Sienna Miller, Laura Harrier and Penélope Cruz, enjoyed delicious food offerings from some of the city’s most popular food trucks, lawn games, and prime seating while cheering from the sidelines during a thrilling polo match led by world-renowned polo player Nacho Figueras.
A Masterpiece with exquisite decor and fine details makes this Contemporary 7 + Bedrooms Home a unique property located in a private gated Beachfront enclave of 9 Homes overlooking the Sea of Cortez along the Corridor in between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.
Clean Architectural lines, wide open spaces, outdoor along with a Bar, TV and BBQ area, infinity Pool and Jacuzzi with great privacy, imported furniture and decor, sound system within common areas and a large Movie/Game room that features a Bar and a full Bathroom. The Community features a Tunnel to access the Beach in your ATV or Polaris.
Academy Award-Winning Director, Guillermo del Toro
“To watch his masterpieces is an experience in escapism and wonder” – Jordan Peele
Guillermo del Toro is a film director, screenwriter, producer, and novelist. Filmmaking his been his passion since he was a child in Guadalajara, México, making short films with his father’s Super 8.
Del Toro first became known in 1993 for the film Cronos which he directed. He continues to direct and produce. In 2006, his film, Pan’s Labyrinth, was nominated for six Academy Awards. He also directed Hell Boy, Blade II, and Pacific Rim. In addition, he has produced many well-received movies including: The Orphanage, Julia’s Eyes, Biutiful, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss in Boots, and Mamá.
In 2017, del Toro’s achievement was honored for his masterfully executed film, The Shape of Water for which he was awarded the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture.
Fox Searchlight Pictures has signed on Guillermo del Toro with a contract that covers live-action feature films, as well as a new label in the horror, sci-fi and fantasy genres, which will be produced and curated by the director. Guillermo del Toro was recently named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world.
“He is an auteur whom artists adore. We look up to him because he doesn’t compromise in his mission to burrow down into the craggy pit of love and fear and invite us down there with him.” – Jordan Peele
Amber Lounge Supports Sir Jackie Stewart’s Foundation During their Annual Charity Fashion Show
Monaco (May 26th, 2018) – Extraordinary things happen when extraordinary people put their hearts and minds together. With over 750 attendees, Amber Loungesupported Sir Jackie Stewart’s foundation during their annual Charity Fashion Show on Friday night, May 25th at the Formula 1™ Monaco Grand Prix.
With 15 years of spectacular non-stop entertainment to celebrate, the official opening of Amber Lounge Monaco 2018 kicked off with U*NITE. The night of fashion, music and motorsport, powered by the Grammy-nominated singer songwriter Justin Jesso, who’s latest hit ‘Stargazing’ with music producer Kygo has already had over 550 million streams on radio and gone multi-platinum around the world; and Bakermat, a Dutch DJ and music producer.
In the esteemed presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, the evening raised an impressive amount for Race Against Dementia, a charity with the mission to fund breakthrough and innovative dementia research launched by famed Formula 1 driver Sir Jackie Stewart, whose wife of 54 years, Helen, has recently been suffering from the brain disease.
A special collection presentation by headlining designer Alessandra Vicedomini along with Crisoni-clad F1 drivers on the runway was everyone’s favorite, keeping the VIP attendees enchanted until dusk.
F1 Drivers on the Catwalk:
Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso) Charles Leclerc (Sauber) Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) Esteban Ocon (Force India) Brendon Hartley (Toro Rosso) Sergey Sirotkin (Williams) George Russell (Mercedes 3rd Driver) Antonio Giovinazzi (Ferrari 3rd Driver)
Ladies of F1 and the Runway:
Natalie Pinkham (Sky Sports F1 reporter) Lee McKenzie (BBC TV presenter) Amanda Newey (Adrian Newey’s wife) Mara Sangiorgio (Sky Sports Italia) Tamara Boullier (Eric Boullier McLaren racing director wife) Sonia Irvine (Founder, Amber Lounge) and daughter Katie
Pedro De la Rosa’s 3 daughters
The intoxicating atmosphere was heightened by the special entertainment from CDMX Mexico City, which is the Official Destination Partner of Amber Lounge.
Celebrity Guest List:
MONACO, MONACO – MAY 25: Eddie Irvine attends Amber Lounge U*NITE 2018 in aid of Sir Jackie Stewart’s foundation ‘Race Against Dementia’ on May 25, 2018 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Sir Jackie Stewart with sons Paul and Mark and grandsons Dylan and Zac, Gareth and Roisin Wittstock, Liam Cunningham, Kit Harington, Eddie Irvine, Victoria Silvstedt, Luis Gerardo Mendez, Maria and Pedro De la Rosa, Eric and Tamara Boulier, Carlos Sainz, Andreas Mikkelsen, Adrian and Amanda Newey, Patrick Head, Monica Head Colombelli, Alan Pardew, Ethan Ampadu.
Amber Lounge is the perfect antidote to all that edge-of-your-seat spectating, with two lavish party nights still to come on Saturday May 26thand Sunday May 27th. It’s the place where you can rub shoulders with the drivers as they let their hair down after a tough weekend of adrenaline-charged F1 racing.
As expatriates living in Mexico, giving back to our adopted communities can be challenging. We clearly see local needs, but don’t necessarily understand the complexity of these problems or the systems in place to address them. How do you know what the most urgent challenges are? How do you identify qualified partners, and ensure that your donations are being used effectively and responsibly? Whether you’re giving $100 at a local fundraiser or thinking about your legacy and giving in larger amounts, we are faced with the challenging of determining which organizations are worth our time, energy, and financial resources to have the most impact!
Fortunately, since 1990 the International Community Foundation has been helping U.S. donors of all abilities and areas of interest to overcome this unique challenge and give-back to the international communities that they care about, while still receiving the U.S. tax benefits.
Based near the San Diego-Tijuana border, the International Community Foundation seeks to inspire international charitable giving by U.S. donors, particularly those with an interest in Mexico and Latin America, to strengthen civil society and promote sustainable communities. For over 27 years ICF has been the nonprofit foundation of choice for U.S. donors who are passionate about improving the quality of life for the communities they care about, particularly in Mexico.
Your Cause is Our Cause!
ICF staff works with over 100 local nonprofit organizations, as well as U.S. and Mexican government agencies, private businesses, and other stakeholders to provide a holistic set of solutions to improve lives in the communities where we work.
Education, Arts & Culture: ICF is working to keep kids in school and improve the quality of education in Mexico through scholarships, teacher trainings, innovative curriculums to improve employability, and increases access to art, music, libraries and sports programs.
Environment & Conservation: ICF focuses on coastal, marine, and terrestrial areas of high biodiversity and native and migratory species. We are proud of our legacy tackling tough issues like clean air, groundwater, urban mobility and land-use zoning in coastal communities in Baja California and the Gulf of California region, as well Central America and the Galapagos.
Health: ICF invests in innovative interventions and convenes key partners to address high rates of chronic and communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and tuberculosis, as well as limited access to quality healthcare throughout Mexico.
What ICF Does:
·Manage the International Grant making process to over 100 nonprofit organizations.
·Serve as Professional Philanthropic Advisors, researching relevant challenges and identifying proven or innovative solutions to achieve our donor’s philanthropic goals.
·Ensure Due Diligence and Accountability to ensure that your donations are used responsibly.
·Offer Full Tax Deductible for all contributions to eligible international nonprofit organizations.
·Serve as a Thought-Leader to increase awareness of civil-society’s and impact in communities.
·Identify Partners to help bring more resources to the communities in need.
If you have an organization or cause that you care about and need assistance in your international charitable giving, we encourage you visit www.icfdn.org and contact [email protected] to learn more.
Extraordinary 5 bedroom, single-level ocean front home with its own gated entry located at the end of a cul-de-sac providing the ultimate in privacy. Beautiful “Lands End” views and endless ocean views of the Sea of Cortez. A perfect retreat for your family and/or a get away with friends. Leave all your worries behind as this home comes with all the amenities including large infinity edge heated pool/spa, outdoor fire pit, outdoor palapa & BBQ area, covered terrace, private courtyard entry with electric security gate and more. The home boasts 2 master suites and 3 full guest en suites, large great room, gourmet kitchen w/ stainless steel Sub Zero and Viking appliances, wet bar and the vanishing pocket sliding glass doors.
The Mexican culture, traditions and talents have inspired several collections.
Mexican culture has been causing a lot of excitement on the fashion news for some time. Its colorful details, its embroidery and playful patterns have been the inspirational muse of many worldwide renowned fashion designers. Growing numbers of designers are drawing inspiration from the pre-Columbian
clothing, and they’re coming up with fashions that give tradition a contemporary twist.
Kate Spade Summer 2017
Her stunning pieces with designs in the artistic Frida Kahlo style could be found in her bags, clothes, shoes, jewelry, cell phone cases and even pajamas. Our very bright colors stood up such as pink, red, lilac, green, black and white. She combined them with embroidery and hummingbirds, piñatas, cactus and flowers patterns.
Naeem Khan Pre Fall 2017
He used the typical bold, oversized embroidered florals. The resulting styles are beautiful and sophisticated, though this high-end approach owes much of its allure to the craftwork of traditional Mexican styles.
Christian Louboutin Spring 2017
He has redefined luxury with authentic artisanal pieces that make a difference. He admits to loving Mexican design, and the Mexicaba, a vibrantly colorful hand- woven tote, proofs it. This truly bespoke carry-all is decorated with exquisite Mayan embroidery and beans made of wood and bone. It was created in collaboration with Taller Maya, a design brand that works with artisans from the Yucatan Peninsula in the creation of unique pieces with history and great cultural value.
Ocean Blue World Celebrates the Unveiling of The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort at Seminario 12 in Mexico City
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts will open its first Los Cabos property Fall 2018
It is the newest hotel to debut in the Luxury Collection’s expansion in Mexico, which now includes seven resorts in Baja California Sur, Campeche, Mexico City and Yucatan. The complex is designed by the Architectural Firm Sordo Madaleno, with artistic pieces designed exclusively for Solaz by César López Negrete. Ocean Blue World celebrated the unveiling of The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, exclusively represented by Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate with a private party in Mexico City at Seminario 12 the mecca of art, culture, music and dance.
Solaz, Los Cabos
“The debut of Solaz Resort marks The Luxury Collection’s seventh hotel in Mexico, an important milestone for the brand as we showcase our commitment to expanding our footprint in this remarkable destination,” said Mitzi Gaskins, global brand leader, The Luxury Collection. “Solaz Resort will offer global explorers a new gateway to the Baja California Peninsula and deliver unparalleled travel experiences signature to The Luxury Collection.”
Solaz, operated by Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, is located on 34 acres overlooking the Sea of Cortez and will offer 128 guestrooms as well as 21 luxury residences.
Architectural design firm Sordo Madaleno was tasked with creating the look and feel of the resort, blending desert vegetation with quarry stone, granite, marble and wood to create a unique appearance.
Each room has a private entrance and patio, original artwork created by Mexican artist Cesar Negrete, custom furnishings and unobstructed views of the sea.
“Our hotel is the latest luxury beachfront hotel to hit the Cabo market, offering luxury global travelers and locals alike an architectural masterpiece overlooking the beautiful Sea of Cortez,” said Giuliana Torres Schernthaner, general manager of Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos.
“We are thrilled to debut Solaz Resort as part of The Luxury Collection, officially joining the brand’s portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts,” added Schernthaner. “As the brand’s seventh hotel in Mexico and first in Los Cabos, we are proud to be a key player in The Luxury Collection’s fast-growing portfolio.”
Solaz, Luxury Collection Resort & Residences, Los Cabos is not only unveiled with an environment full of design and luxury, but also will be pleased to bring a culinary offer that will revolve around the most outstanding flavors of Baja California with 6 restaurants and unique culinary proposals, led by renowned Chefs such as Pedro Arceyut, Edo Kobayashi and Emanuele Olivero.
To complement this gastronomic offer, the renowned Limantour Licorería, with its taste for history, myth, style and the testimony of the cocktail, will be in charge of all the shaker offer of the restaurants and bars of the resort.
The resort will feature a spa and wellness center with 10 treatment rooms, two VIP double rooms, Thalassotherapy, a full-service salon, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
There is also 20,000 square feet of meeting, wedding and event space for up to 1,000 guests, including a 3,500-square-foot ballroom and an 11,000-square-foot outdoor deck. A team of planners is on-site to assist with the logistics for both small and large-scale events.
Mark your calendars now… Buy those round trippers to the TriCentennial of New Orleans, and get tickets to Essence Fest July 5, 2018 – July 8, 2018. Did that sound bossy? Probably, but you know I’m so right. It’s going to be an amazing experience that you don’t want to miss. Get ready for the best of R&B, hip-hop, jazz and more at 2018 ESSENCE Festival® Presented By Coca-Cola® – the premier showcase for contemporary African American music and culture. Held over Fourth of July weekend at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, this three-day party named for its founder and sponsoring magazine, combines high-octane music performances with inspirational speakers and provocative conversations about race, gender, culture and art.
Happy 300th Birthday New Orleans!
You might say this is a pretty big birthday for New Orleans. It’s not everyday even a city-girl turns 300 years old (or admits it), particularly after an incredibly harrowing natural disaster, who shall remain unnamed, but rhymes with Zatrina. I was there, at the Lamar-Dixon Center during that disaster, trying to rescue and save the animals, and you could feel the love all around from the absolute strangers working together trying to save the animals. New Orleans used to be the one of the most fantastic places on Earth, and now, and now she is somehow even more exquisite. Full of kindness, compassion, and, well, let’s admit it, epic parties.
Somehow our NEW New Orleans rises again from her own version of disaster, as the Phoenix rose from the ashes. And so this year, this 300th BIRTHDAY YEAR of our beautiful New Orleans is to be the most meaningful celebration of all time for this unbreakable city. A celebration of the spirit of the citizens of New Orleans that have worked so hard and relentlessly to rebuild new lives in their beautiful NEW New Orleans!
It’s a celebration of the beautifully multicolored diversity of New Orleans, and you’re going to find it all around you. There will be a ton of special events, seminars, concerts, firework shows, hotel specials to honor the people and stories that have made New Orleans the one-of-a-kind city that she is. And you know no one throws a party like New Orleans. With over 130 festivals a year, there’s a celebration for everyone. “We dance even if there’s no radio. We drink at funerals. We talk too much and laugh too loud and live too large, and, frankly, we’re suspicious of others who don’t,” local author Chris Rose wrote. New Orleans can’t wait to show you a good time.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Essence Magazine has made New Orleans home to the highly sought after concert series since the early 1990s. Each year, the festival brings in the best performers and entertainers in the country, as well as a series of seminars created to empower African American men and women.
Previous artists at Essence Fest have included Beyoncé, Prince, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and Kendrick Lamar just to name a few. This year’s event brings in even more music legends to perform in the legendary New Orleans Superdome.
The 2018 lineup includes… so far…
Janet Jackson
Mary J. Blige
Queen Latifah
Snoop Dogg
Fantasia
Miguel
Xscape
Jill Scott
Erykah Badu
Big Freedia
The Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
What a day! The marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle was an elegant and joyous event, amidst royalty, celebrities and other important guests.
Formerly known as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the gorgeous couple and the Royal Wedding have been the talk of the town, across the whole world. Don’t miss “The Interview” with Meghan Markle featured #OnTheCover of the 2018 Spring Ocean Blue Magazine Issue as she made her mark to become “the world’s coolest princess.”
After the Royal Wedding, the official wedding photographs by Alexi Lubomirski were released.
The images of the Royal Family include a family portrait of the couple with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William and their spouses, as well as Markle’s mother and the children who served as bridesmaids and page boys.
Congratulations to the newlyweds, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex!
Perched on a hillside in the exclusive Palmilla Sur enclave, Casa Taz boasts spectacular, panoramic Sea of Cortez views from every room.
Walk to the beach or relax poolside on one of the many patios and decks of this expansive 6500 sq. ft. 5 BR, 5.5 Bath seaside home. Go back in time to the romance, grace and elegance of old world Mexico while enjoying all the modern comforts and amenities including a media room with custom, fully zoned stereo system.
The sunny gourmet kitchen invites family and friends to enjoy food preparation together. A second outdoor kitchen and dining area plus palapa bids your guests to enjoy indoor/outdoor living in the near perfect Los Cabos climate.
Patios and terraces surrounding the infinity edge pool and Jacuzzi include plenty of room for lounging in the sun or in the shade as you watch the whales pass by in their migratory travels. A fire pit with plenty of cushioned seating sets the stage for enjoying the starry skies at night. A complete system of solar panels, batteries and inverter provides backup electricity. A state-of-the- art reverse meter returns excess energy back to the grid to help keep electric costs down.
A two-car garage, plenty of storage, large laundry room, small office and fifth bedroom apartment with kitchenette and separate entry are just a few of the many extras.
What You May Not Know About The 2018 Volvo Ocean Race
1. I know you’re wondering, “Don’t those Volvo folks do cars?”, and the answer is YES! They make the safest vehicles around, and they do it better than anybody, but they also sponsor this little sailing race called The Volvo Ocean Race.
2. Sarcasm about it being a “little race” aside, The Volvo Ocean Race is a sailing endurance race. Specifically, it is THE global sailing race. It’s considered the most difficult of “The Big Three” global sailing competitions. These are relentless, grueling, and life threatening globe-spanning sailing races. The Olympics and The Americas Cup round out the “Big Three”, but The Volvo Ocean Race is considered the toughest.
3. Here’s some perspective. As in, these are the best athletes in the world, THAT kind of perspective. The race is 45,000 nautical miles (which is about 52,000 miles), it began in Alicante, Spain, and this 2017-18 year will take sailors across four oceans, stopping at 6 continents, and sailing into twelve landmark Host Cities.
4. It’s incredibly dangerous, and provides the ultimate test of a team and human endurance like no other – there are NO BREAKS. They’re sailing 24/7 in each leg of the race, and this competition began in 1973. Take a moment to imagine the technology available to those sailors in the 70’s. Thirty two knots may not sound like much but being aboard a sailboat going almost 50mph is serious excitement. It’s quite the wild ride through ocean swells with waves breaking over the boat.
5. Four decades ago, when it began, the race was sponsored by the British Royal Naval Sailing Association, and it was actually named after it’s initiating sponsor, the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, intended to be an around the world regatta, held every three years.
6. The Volvo Ocean Race is unique for a couple of reasons. This race 2017-18, and the last race, which was 2014-15, committed to something new: using a one design Volvo Ocean 65 sailboat. Veteran Helmsman and owner of North Sails, Ken Read, explains the principals of the one-design boats used in the Volvo Ocean Race.
“What one-design means in the sail racing world is that every team is using the same boat with the same design specifications, built by one builder…” Now it’s more of a race among sailors with similar boats, all cutting edge. Even within the one-design designation, it costs about a million dollars to construct each vessel.
7. Designed to add flexibility for teams, and create a clearer pathway for female sailors to take part in the race, new rules mean that skippers have the option to change the line up of their crew on a leg-by-leg basis, and with the return to more Southern Ocean racing meaning that teams are likely to face gruelling conditions for longer, skippers can take up to three extra sailors members by opting for a mixed crew – and that will have huge implications in terms of life on board, such as the watch system, and general duties.
8. The regatta descended upon Newport, Rhode Island, and will be there until they leave for the last leg of the race. The adorable little town of Newport, Rhode Island, “sailing capital of the world,” has transformed its little village by the sea to a major event extravaganza, putting more than 500 volunteers to work.
9. Presently, the Netherlands holds the record of three wins, with Dutchman Conny van Rietschoten the only skipper to win the race twice.
10. Leg 9, which is Newport to Cardiff, is 3300 nautical miles, and begins on May 20,2018. There are 11 Legs total, culminating in The Hague
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