Ocean Blue Magazine – Page 23

One & Only Palmilla, Los Cabos

AN EXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAY FOR FILM STARS AND JET SETTERS, THIS LAVISH MEXICO RESORT IS A HAVEN OF REFINED TRANQUILITY WITH A PLAYFUL TWIST OF ENERGY AND INNOVATION

One&Only Palmilla is a verdant oasis at the tip of the Baja Peninsula where mountain and desert greet the Sea. The idyllic setting of Old Mexico with its red-tiled roofs, whitewashed walls, and spectacular fountains is quietly nestled amidst swaying palms and tropical blooms that kiss the air with their fragrance amongst meandering paths to the seashore.

One of the original escapes for the rich and famous since the 1950’s, One&Only Palmilla’s primary characteristic is its legacy, and for many, ‘the sense of coming home’ comments Peter Bowling.

Bowling is the Managing Director of One&Only Palmilla. He comes to the area with 26 years of experience in international luxury services. His exquisite skills have been honed in England, Barbados, Mustique and Antigua. In Los Cabos, he spent five years with Capella prior to arriving at One&Only in 2012.

Upon taking the helm at One&Only Palmilla, Bowling created a new department of Guest Experiences to enhance guest fulfillment. He notes Palmilla is ‘not just so cookie cutter that you check in and checkout’, adding, ‘here, is whatever you want when you want it.” It is where wishes are indulged with exquisite perfection and dreams are fulfilled.

Guests can now hop on a golf cart shuttle to get to different beaches and activities; be serenaded in secluded sandy coves or have private butlers work overtime satisfying every need. There is a full selection of aquatic options including a world-class surf instructor from Australia’s Tropic Surf. Art and guest activities include a guided Bio Tour of the property’s flora ending with cooking classes with master chefs, and small group art, wine, and tequila classes led by professionals.

Since taking on Palmilla ten years ago, Ketzner International has invested over 135 million dollars in this 55-acre resort, including the enhancement of 24 guest rooms with lagoon pools. Future projects include an 18-foot wide wooden promenade that will cantilever over the cliff and a salon by Beverly Hills’ celebrity hairstylists Jonathan Antin and Amanda George.

Ricardo Seco

is “REAL”

Contemporary Mexican fashion designer Richard Seco’s REAL collection seeks to captivate and seduce the public while highlighting his native country. Universal in appeal, he shares, “… it is an expression of Mexico’s proud history through simple forms, unique details, textures and shapes resulting in a personal style where attitude is larger than anything else. This is the Mexico I want to share with you.”

The Ricardo Seco clothing brand is culture- urban-chic. Seco’s goal in menswear is that the clothes not only look good but also make the wearer feel powerful. Richard Seco designs are easily recognized for their uniqueness, cleanliness of fabric detail, patterns and sophisticated fit.

This particular collection is for the urban man combining different textures with fabrics such as leather, silk, cotton, wool and neoprene, in black and white, with a distinct “pop of color” thrown in.

Seco was a frustrated self-taught designer while he was in business unrelated to fashion for twelve years. He finally risked everything for what he truly loved – fashion. After studying design at the Marangoni Institute in Milan and Paris, he made his debut in New York in 2012; the only Mexican menswear designer to take part in New York Fashion Week. Subsequently he took his collections to Mexico City’s Rufino Tamayo Museum and on to Colombia and Miami.

Seco has been well received by fashion critics and publications alike worldwide and is considered to be one of Mexico’s most influential designers. He has showrooms in New York and the chic Condesa District of Mexico City.

Richard Meier

Meier received his architectural training at Cornell University and established his own office in New York City in 1963. He has been awarded the highest honors in the field including the Pritzker Prize for Architecture, the Gold Medals of the American Institute of Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects as well as the Praemium Imperiale from the Japan Art Association.

For over five decades, Richard Meier & Partners has been selected to create important works in both the public and private spheres. Meier’s thoughtful, elegant contemporary architecture exceeds expectations for beauty and form while fulfilling complex operational needs.

The work of Richard Meier is instantly recognizable and internationally respected. Meier’s projects have received 30 National Honor Awards from the American Institute of Architects and over 50 from the New York AIA and other regional chapters.

Meier is known for resisting trend-based design, instead developing his own design philosophy rooted in rationalism. He is noted for his use of ‘white’, the absence of color, an intrinsic characteristic of his works. His philosophy is grounded in using light as the main material to give form to his orderly, sculptural, and linear architecture.

“The way that light traverses and cuts through buildings is the interrogative and the principal magic from whence Meier’s projects are born,” states Frank Stella.

Profoundly influenced by Le Corbusier, Richard Meier refines his principles of geometrical progression by playing with structure, space and elements of formal precision. His designs can be seen as Neo-Le Corbusier, referencing the famous French architect’s early phase in particular. Meier has also cited Frank Lloyd Wright as a major influence.

He is everywhere: e Getty Center in Los Angeles, The Neugebauer House in Naples, Florida, the Jubilee Church in Rome, the iconic Charles and Perry Street Towers in New York City, the High Museum in Atlanta and the Arp Museum project in Rolandseck, Germany which traverses a mountain. They are recognizable geometrical and spatial compositions that reflect the continuous search and analysis of concepts perfected over more than half a century of constant work in the field of architecture and design by this American abstract artist and architect.

“I believe that architecture has the power to inspire, to elevate the spirit, to feed both the mind and the body.It is for me the most public of the arts.”
– FRANK GEHRY

Rolex and Yachting

Yachting racing is a test of will and wit in which crucial decisions are made with split-second precision. Preparation is rigorous and team spirit is paramount. Rolex has forged a privileged relationship with prestigious regattas as well as exciting yachtsman and woman, sharing the values inherent in every sailor. The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race means 628 of sleepless miles.

The crew has no time for rest. The end of each day heralds the same mantra: just make it through the night unscathed. Iron-willed, and hardened by wind and waves, they battle the black, undulating expanse. These men were made for the sea.

La Musa Art Lounge

WHERE ART + FOOD + DRINKS TITILLATE

With the Buchanan’s discovery of two enticing locations, they knew the time had come to full their dream of opening their art galleries

Paris and Antonio Buchanan, owners of La Musa Art Lounge, describe this dream concept as providing “… an environment where emerging and established Latin American and international artists can promote their work complemented by amazing food.W

Some of La Musa’s stable of contemporary artists include Cuba’s Julio Garcia whose trompe l’oeil mixed with magic realism are fun and profound. Gabriela Villarreal from Monterrey imbues one with an array of color and emotion. e internationally known panamanian artist Marisabel Bazan exhibits her unique brand of butter ies and in 2016 will be the resident artist for La Musa Panama and look for Floyd Atkins from Chicago and Guillermo Cevallos a Cuban based in Mexico City.

La Musa Art Lounge presents an international collection of modern art amidst contemporary entertainment areas, re ned mixology and an exquisite menu which come together to tantalizingly titillate the senses.

In Panama City, La Musa Art Lounge, situated in a three-story colonial building in the Old City Casco Antiguo, is a tribute to Panamanian history. e restaurant and bar are managed by the renowned Venezuelan chef Oscar Gonzalez.

In San Jose? del Cabo, La Musa is centrally located in the historic district and combines the art gallery of global artists alongside a fabulous restaurant designed by award-winning Chef Dennis Ortiz.

Contemporary Luxury Living in El Nido ‘The Nest’

Marbella Golden Mile, Spain

El Nido is one of Spain’s modern masterpieces and features design by world renowned architect Joaquín Torres, and international artist Arne Quinze.

This unique home described as ? The Nest, ? is wrapped around a 15-metre high steel structure known as ?The Pulse ? which forms the imposing focal point and visual connection between different parts of the home. El Nido may be an ode to architecture and art on the outside, but beneath the skin it is very much a showcase of 21st century technology and engineering – harnessed in this case to offer optimal comfort, luxury and designer lighting.

This luxurious and elegant property is perfect for entertaining and reveals a great many visual treasures to the eye. The First class boutique spa facilities include a private beauty salon, gym and wet bar bordering the indoor heated pool with additional cold plunge pool, hamman and sauna. In addition, El Nido o ers a world class Flexipave tennis court used by the ATP, and top KNX & Crestron Home Automated System.

Style and luxury cascade from El Nido making this property truly flawless and breathtaking. Nestled amid the greenery at the base of the Marbella La Concha Mountain, surrounded by total peace and privacy, El Nido is the nest home of its kind in Marbella, Golden Mile.

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Hotel Barge la Belle Epoque

“La Belle Epoque is a spacious, luxurious hotel barge and sister ship to L’Impressionniste. Although she originally carried logs from Burgundy to Paris, she was skillfully converted into a delightful hotel barge. She is now the perfect vessel for cruising the Upper Burgundy Canal with its towpaths that are ideal for walking and cycling. She has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind and offers a sun deck with spa pool, wood-paneled saloon/dining room, and other luxury amenities. Fully air-conditioned, the spacious cabins feature marble en suite facilities. Cruise highlights include wine tastings, visits to chateaux and villages, walking, cycling tours and hot air ballooning.

Hotel Barge – La Belle

Safari Hunting Lodge

LITTLE MOMBO CAMP – A SUMPTOUS AND LUXURIOUS CAMP IN BOTSWANA.

Safari Hunting Lodge. Enormous concentrations of plains game begin virtually at the camp’s decks.

Built under large, shady trees, the lodge’s nine tents blend flawlessly into the open plain of the Okavango Delta while retaining a luxurious feel. Private balconies make for prime bird watching, and each tent features mosquito netting on four-poster beds and both indoor and outdoor showers. Offering even more privacy are Little Mombo Camp’s three guest rooms which are set apart and feature a private plunge pool. Raised walkways connect tents and allow rhinos, elephants, and other animals to wander freely through the camp. Relax with a post-game cocktail in Little Mombo’s treehouse library. wilderness-safaris.com

Kathleen Kennedy

It’s her turn now!

She is the most powerful woman in Hollywood. She is respected by all in the film industry due to her hard work and diligence. George Lucas named her as his successor for Lucasfilm in 2012 and she was selected to sit on the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

In total, Kennedy has produced or executive-produced more than 60 movies. She has 120 Academy Award® nominations, 25 wins, and her movies have grossed over $11 billion US worldwide. Among her credits are four of the highest grossing films in motion picture history: Jurassic Park, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and The Sixth Sense, as well as the now not-so-nerd classics such as the Back to the Future trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Gremlins.

It is not all science fiction. In fact some might say her more serious work takes her into the category of legend-maker. Moving, engaging and memorable dramas like Lincoln, War Horse, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Diving Bell and the Butter y, Munich, Seabiscuit, Schindler’s List and The Color Purple have taught us all more about ourselves and each other than many other artistic expressions. Her animated motion pictures like The Adventures of Tintin, Persepolis, An American Tail, and The Land Before Time, have inspired the young and the young at heart.

The best with the best has been proven over and over in the teaming up of Kennedy with many celebrated directors, including Spielberg, Scorsese, Eastwood and Bogdanovich and of course her latest smash hit with J.J. Abrams, The Force Awakens, cinches it. Before Lucasfilm, Kennedy was the CEO of The Kennedy/Marshall Company, which she founded in 1992 with director/producer Frank Marshall, and in 1982 she co-founded the phenomenally successful Amblin Entertainment with Marshall and Steven Spielberg.

“I met all these guys when they were big, powerful guys,” she said, setting the words “big, powerful” in air quotes. “ The great thing is, at whatever point they decided they were powerful, they always empowered me. So I never felt like I was in the midst of something that wasn’t a balanced relationship.”

– Kathleen Kennedy

The Jaguar E-TYPE

With its V6 engine displacing 3.8 liter and triple SU carburetors to feed it, it put 265 horsepower at your feet, taking the 2900-pound E-Type from 0 to 60 MPH in 7 seconds.

The two-door coupe was built to seat two people comfortably in both the normal and roadster versions. Years later Jaguar would create a 2+2, undoubtedly for married couples with children as no adult can fit in the back seats. Its geometric proportions made it look unbelievably long, though it is barely a 15-footer.

the-jaguar-e-type-2 — THE MOST ICONIC OF ALL SPORTS CARS, THE JAGUAR E-TYPE REMAINS A MILESTONE IN THE HISTORY OF PERFORMANCE MOTORING.

The front engine placement added to the illusion of power and strength emanating from the Jaguar name, as did the costly outlay for this thirsty auto getting 17.6 mile per gallon. Nobody has ever claimed beauty and frugality go hand in hand, but then again, in 1961, the E-Type cost only a little over 2,000 sterling pounds including taxes. Never before had so much beauty been so easy to acquire.