Ocean Blue Magazine – Page 22

“ La Sivoliere ” Courchevel, France

THE MOST LUXURIOUS SKI RESORT IN THE WORLD

Currently, most of North America is suffering through a frigid winter of record-setting low temperatures and wind chill. However, for some alpine adventurers, snow is a luxurious necessity, especially when traveling to the gorgeous mountains of Courchevel, France.

Comprised of five villages, Courchevel is the largest ski area on earth with three magnificent, interconnected valleys covering over 600 kilometers of ski slopes. Nestled amongst snowy pines at the highest point in the valley, you will find La Sivoliere, a sophisticated yet charming mountain chalet considered one of the best ski resorts in the world.

One of the only places in the valley that organically marries elegance and coziness, the 5-star hotel evokes an authentic spirit of tranquility and privacy. Guests are immediately welcome to the property by its cheerful staff as if entering a good friend’s private home. There is a true sense of place at La Sivoliere. With its 24 guest rooms, 11 suites and 2 recently remodeled apartments; the lodge honors the true Savoy style with wood and stone construction while at the same time capturing a modern, chic flair.

Beyond the cutting-edge ski-in/ski-out experience, stunning views and authentic accommodations, guests will enjoy a world-class culinary experience at La Sivoliere’s creatively gourmet restaurant, “1850”.

Run by a young, talented chef named Bilal Amrani, his passion for gastronomy began at an early age and is greatly influenced by his work in the south of France, England and Morocco. “My cuisine is inspired by many experiences and travels,” muses Mr. Amrani, who has a fresh, innovative approach to feeding his esteemed guests.

Las Ventanas al Paraíso A Rosewood Resort

DEBUTS NEW LUXURY VILLAS ELEVATING

THE BAR FOR LUXURIOUS LOS CABOS LIVING

L as Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, has set the bar for luxury around the world. Now, at its sparkling Sea of Cortez location, they are raising the bar with their $55 million dollar Villas project: Twelve stunning new Villas and a magnificent, 22,500 square-foot Master Villa on the way offer the ultimate in luxury, design, craftsmanship, attention to detail and privacy. Between 4,500-5,700 square feet, the villas feature seamless indooroutdoor living. Says Daniel Scott, the Resort Manager, one thing that architect Jorge Torres has accomplished in the Villas is “…this extraordinary connection between the interior and exterior space; you almost feel as if you are outside the entire time.”

The Villas’ fluid indoor-outdoor design allows for the 360 days of Los Cabos sunlight to flood the climate controlled living rooms and bedrooms emphasizing the authentic, vibrant and colorful Mexican artwork and décor throughout. Each villa features a private infinityedge pool and swim up bar surrounded by gardens of desert plants native to the Baja region.

DEBUTS NEW LUXURY VILLAS ELEVATING

THE BAR FOR LUXURIOUS LOS CABOS LIVING

Scott shared the Rosewood design concept explaining that they wanted to maintain an authentic Mexico feel of understated elegance but also take the experience to the next level. So we find Hacienda-style meets modern opulence with lavish bedrooms, impressive walkin closets, expansive openair bathrooms, invigorating steam and rain showers and

much more. The chic onebedroom Villas are equipped with either a stat of the art media room or ultra modern wellness and fitness center.

Larger villas provide plenty of space for entertaining and hosting celebrations on the sweeping starlit terraces. 24 hour butlers attend guests every whim. Las Ventanas extraordinary Master Villa will offer impeccable lavishness. Designed to be equal to a miniature Rosewood Resort, this crown jewel offers a vast infinity-edge pool and everything the heart could desire. The VIP treatment includes customized firework displays and a menu of live music for private performances. The Rosewood Resort experience represents the epitome of exclusivity, discretion and sumptuous luxury.

Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse

THE HAUTE COUTURE OF TASTE – RIVIERA CUISINE

In Monte-Carlo, the Louis XV-Alain Ducasse is dedicated to good taste and fantasy. Since its opening, within the Hotel de Paris more than 25 years ago, authenticity and culinary elegance have always been delicately combined. In an elegant room set in light and gold, reminiscent of Versailles Grand Siècle, all the hands on the clocks are stopped on 12 as a reminder that inside this Palace of Pleasure, time is of no consequence. The menu, a Mediterranean and seasonal symphony of a style that Alain Ducasse qualifies in one word as “essential,” suggests a wide pallet of exquisite dishes. The wine cellar, filled with 400,000 bottles, is a wine aficionados’ dream.

Hôtel de Paris

Place du Casino

9800 Monte-Carlo, Monaco

lelouisxv@alain-ducasse.com

The Elegant Casa Fryzer

Elegant, bold, and exquisite are words often used to describe Casa Fryzer. Perched high above the legendary One & Only Palmilla Hotel, it is the most significant home ever built in Los Cabos.

This collaborative feat of engineering, design, décor, and remarkable vision, captivates the imagination.The interior design of the home channels the essence of Old Hollywood glamour, creating an intoxicating, very nostalgic ambiance throughout. Some of the specialty features of this unparalleled, consummate 2000-square- foot-plus home include a living pool, private screening room, modern custom-made chef’s kitchen, and two luxurious, separate master bedroom suites with three hundred feet of unbounded views in quintessential privacy.

Casa Fryzer is located along the Golden Corridor of Los Cabos, just twenty minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport. It is part of the master-planned community of Villas del Mar, and entitles homeowners membership at the community’s private beach club, Club 96 and wellness center and spa, Club Espiritu.

The Lear Jet 70

THE LEAR JET 70 can reach a smooth-sailing max altitude of 45,000 feet, and its range of 2,060 nautical miles is practically transcontinental. Along with a lower weight than the model it’s replacing (by some 200 pounds), the new eight-seater will be one of the first aircraft to feature Garmin’s latest cockpit layout – the top-end G5000, with its array of 14- and 5.7-inch touchscreen panels.

Luis Barragán

LUIS BARRAGÁN (1902-1988) IS REGARDED AS THE MOST PROMINENTE MEXICAN ARCHITECT AND AS ONE OF THE MAJOR FIGURES ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE 20TH. CENTURY.

With the award of the Pritzker Prize in 1980, Barragán achieved international recognition and acclaim for his poetic architectural style. The buildings and landscape projects that he realized, all of which are in his home country, exemplify his ability to fuse the structural tenets of traditional Mexican architecture with the vocabulary of modernism. The result is at once intensely Mexican and thoroughly universal.

I THINK THAT THE IDEAL SPACE MUST

CONTAIN ELEMENTS OF MAGIC, SERENITY,

SORCERY AND MYSTERY

– Luis Barragán

McTavish Surfboards

McTavish Surfboards is a high quality surfboard manufacturer based in Australia. The brand was founded by Bob McTavish in 1962, and boards bearing the McTavish name have been in production ever since. Bob’s contributions to surf design and culture have spanned over five decades, and form the basis of what McTavish is all about – design excellence, excitement, fun and adventure.

Monza, Lombardy, Italy

VILLA ON THE GREEN, 1700 AD

Monza is a city in the region of Lombardy, Italy. It is a city full of history, magnificent villas and sculptured gardens. It is here your kingdom awaits at Villa on the Green. This aggregation of buildings on 60 acres of fully fenced and sculptured grounds, complete with living labyrinths, could be your exclusive haven or hideout. The inspirational Main House is fraught with frescoes and art among terraces and balconies that overlook the vast green acreage where picturesque wild herds of deer wander about. The majestic complex includes a couple of smaller villas recently refurbished and equipped with modern kitchens suitable for entertaining royalty. This regal realm includes a chapel and other buildings used for farming and service quarters.

Suján Rajmahal Palace, Jaipur, India

BUILT IN THE 1720S FOR THE MAHARAJA OF JAIPUR, SUJÁN RAJMAHAL PALACE HAS BEEN HOME TO INDIAN ROYALTY FOR CENTURIES.

A hotel since the 1980s, its latest makeover has made the most of its eclectic architecture (Georgian meets art deco) from previous renovations to include a strong color scheme and bold prints. Sip a sour lassi on the manicured lawns or head to the grand Orient Occident dining room to indulge in a Jaipur thali, a carefully crafted menu of local delicacies.www.sujanluxury.com/raj-mahal

The Kismet Yacht

The 312.34ft /95.2m Custom motor yacht ‘KISMET’ was built by Lurssen. The yacht’s interior was designed by Reymond Langton Design and her exterior styling is by Espen Oeino.

Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout her living areas to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
Kismet’s external deck facilities include an open fire place, external lounging and eating areas on three different decks including one with a fully equipped BBQ, an oval shaped swimming pool with integrated Jacuzzi on the sun deck and a very private observation deck overlooking it all

Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft

All The Elements Required

“Many companies,” Nadella says, “aspire to change the world. But very few have all the elements required: talent, resources and perseverance. Microsoft has proven that it has all three in abundance.

So it’s fitting that the man in charge of one of the most significant computer companies of the world is also known for his talent, resources and perseverance. It’s the kind of story we love; successfully working your way through the ranks, persistently following your dream. Satya Nadella has been with Microsoft for 22 years, most recently as the Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group.

The Microsoft CEO is charming, energetic and motivated, concentrating on the opportunities that Microsoft offers for innovation. It is the reason he states he originally joined Microsoft, and now, with a team of almost 130,000 people worldwide, he says the opportunities are even greater.

Originally from Hyderabad, India, Nadella lives in Bellevue, Washington. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Mangalore University, a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago. He is married and has three children. He is a Seahawks fan, a cricket aficionado who enjoys poetry and literature.

Tamara Ecclestone

DYNAMIC BUSINESS SAVVY

Tamara possesses a determination and entrepreneurial spirit that is truly captured in her latest and most exciting business venture.

Born in Milan and educated in London, Tamara is the eldest daughter of Formula One legend Bernie Ecclestone and former Armani model Slavica. Inspired by the professional successes of both parents, Tamara’s motivation stems directly from her father’s fortitude to maximize every opportunity as well as an admiration for fashion from her mother. These family ideals remain the cornerstone of her business endeavors.

Following in her family’s footsteps, Tamara began her career at F1 magazine while also modeling for Armani. Tamara has furthered her professional path, becoming a successful broadcast personality in England.

Throughout her burgeoning career as a model and television personality, Tamara demonstrated an astute desire to use her background to benefit others. Her passion for philanthropy led her to work closely with well- respected charities like Great Ormond Street Hospital, Starlight and the Dog’s Trust, to name just a few.