The Spectacular Nacho Figueras
A perfectly sculpted face, eyes that make you a believer, and a polo player’s athletic physique; he makes a lasting impression. Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras began playing polo at the age of nine and by seventeen was playing professionally in Europe, eventually saddling up on Peter Brant’s White Birch team in Greenwich, Connecticut. By 2009, the Argentinean was ranked as one of the top polo players of the world.
Figueras met Ralph Lauren’s photographer, Bruce Weber, at a Hampton party. He posed for his first Ralph Lauren advertisement in 2000, quickly becoming one of Ralph Lauren’s iconic models. Figueras has always seen modelling as a bridge to furthering his passion for polo with recognition of how the symbiotic relationship of his life represents the embodiment of the Ralph Lauren ideal.
Figueras currently oversees his spectacular horse-breeding ranch and captains Ralph Lauren’s Black Watch team in Argentina, where he and his wife, Delfina Blaquier, a beautiful model, photographer and landscape architect, live with their four children – when not traveling the polo circuit.
“This is a perfect bridge to help me achieve my dream and my vision of polo becoming a bigger, more visible sport.” – Nacho Figueras
Companies in the technological world such as Google and Apple offer suggestions and apps on how to regulate your time onscreen including recommendations such as leaving them behind when shopping, walking and driving, as well as disconnecting from twenty-four availability.
All over the world the concept of digital detox has taken hold. The Philippines’ Mandala Spa and Villas offers a luxury villa with everything but television and wireless connections.
The first-class Echo Valley Ranch and Spa in British Columbia offers device-free luxury ranch living with horseback riding, stargazing and mountain hiking activities. City and country hoteliers offer real life activities reminding people of life without a digital device on hand. Some offer board games, or bird-watching – from beach to shopping destinations – all with the mandatory policy to rejuvenate and relax away the world-wide community.
Thanks to top fitness brands like Fitbit, Garmin, Withings and Misfit it is easy to track workouts, daily movement and sleep habits that communicate with smartphones, tablets or computers to provide a full report of a user’s physical well-being. With so many fantastic options available, choosing one will depend on individual needs. While some look for GPS tracking, others may be interested in obtaining resting heart rate or VO2 max data. Whatever the need, there’s a reliable option available for anyone wanting more accurate and effortless training.
In 2015, Ekkebus was awarded the “Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Merite” by the President of the French Republic, Francoise Hollande. Created in 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle, The Order of Merit recognises distinguished service to France, in the public and private sectors.
Ekkebus began his illustrious career via an apprenticeship in his native Holland under Michelin-starred chefs Hans Snijders and Robert Kranenborg. In Holland, he won the prestigious Golden Chef’s Hat for “Young Chef of the Year”, an honour that encouraged him to further perfect his art under the tutelage of some of the greatest three-star chefs in France, including Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Passard and Guy Savoy.
Following that, Ekkebus held executive chef positions first at the Royal Palm in Mauritius and then at The Sandy Lane in Barbados. He accepted the same role for The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in 2005. Trained in the conventions of classic French cuisine, Ekkebus is much admired for his fresh ideas and innovative spirit represented in his forward-thinking cooking.
Bulgari celebrated the reopening of its main boutique of the City of Neva York cocktail followed by a dinner for 200 people, including celebrities, VIP guests, models and LVMH executives. The evening began with a champagne toast to delight attendees with the new design of the boutique developed by the famous architect Peter Marino. While the guests enjoyed the space, the actress and DJ Ruby Rose offered a musical show while enjoying Ruinart Blanc de Blancs along with the hors d’oeuvres of Olivier Cheng.
San Miguel de Allende is included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its state of preservation, authenticity and integrity enticing national and international tourists. Enfolded in its Baroque Spanish architecture is a thriving arts scene and with distinguished arts festivals. It has long been an artist’s retreat, full or part-time home to many established authors, musicians and artists. 
The best way to discover the 469-year-old colonial city is to wander its cobblestone streets and discover its hidden treasures. 
Interior decorating shops abound with Mexican pottery, glassware and artisanal work from throughout Mexico. Among these narrow streets are gardens, Spanish-Moorish courtyards of private homes with vivid colors painted on high walls in terra-cotta, maroon, ocher, chocolate brown, dark green, and the intense blue known as azul añil. They are adorned with plants and fountains, bordered by vaulted arcades and columned galleries, and often serve as open-air living rooms; the private version of the public plaza. Attached to these gardens are homes and high-ceiled boutique hotels delightful with their corbelled beams, carved-stone fireplaces and balustrades, colorful tile work, sculpted plaster, and other distinct notes of the past. 
Tucked in among them are fantastic restaurants, steeped with elegant culinary perfection. In San Miguel de Allende, along with traditional Queretaro regional food, you can enjoy gastronomic delights from some of the most talked-about emerging and established chefs in Mexico and from around the world.
In summary, from the landmark Benito Juárez Park, its inviting town square and impressive churches like the Church of San Francisco and La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel – potent history and vital cultural activity – alongside intriguing old world meets new world architecture, you are beckoned into hidden and unique worlds and enriched through discovering, savoring, and enjoying all San Miguel de Allende has to offer.
The lobbies of The Estates at Acqualina will set the stage for the most prestigious and fashionable address in America, while perfectly reflecting the city of Miami with classical architecture and contemporary art and pale pink hues.
Developed by Jules and Eddie Trump of The Trump Group the $1.5 billion project is scheduled to be completed in 2020 and will house 265 luxury residences spanning two boutique skyscrapers, each ranging from three to seven bedroom condos.
Units have already priced from $3.9 million to $9 million, and penthouses up to $40 million. The new property will include five dining options, a dog park, and 24-hour valet service. The Estates will also feature bowling lanes, an ice-skating rink, and a Wall Street Traders’ Club room complete with ticker tape and a board room. Construction of the first tower is set to break ground later this year.
Furnished in the hotel’s imaginary, eclectic style, all of The Reverie Saigon’s guestrooms pay tribute to the Italian passion for exquisite décor, artistry and craftsmanship. Guests can choose from a variety of possibilities depending on their own tastes and preferences – from sleek and modern to whimsical and romantic all options deliver an ostentatious aesthetic.
Sprawling over two floors, visitors are treated to a world class spa focused on holistic therapies originating from Southeast Asian traditions as well as Western-inspired aromatherapy treatments to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. A spacious open-air rooftop deck is home to a 25-m 80 ft. long free-form swimming pool, two Jacuzzis and state-of-the-art fitness facility.
The same vigorous attention to detail defining the rooms and public areas is evident in each of the hotel’s four splendid restaurants. Three of the restaurants showcase the culinary works of France, China and Italy and the fourth is an East Asian interpretation of the timeless sidewalk cafés of Europe.
Checking off the final box, is The Reverie Saigon’s location, which is perfectly situated in the heart of District 1. Guests are within walking distance of the city’s most famous landmarks – including the French colonial Opera House, the neo-classical Central Post Office, the historic Reunification Palace and Ho Chi Minh City Museum.