Andrea Bocelli
Legendary Tenor
By Kellie K. Speed

Andrea Bocelli's distinctive voice has placed him at the forefront of classical music. This notable tenor has also dabbled in the world of popular music as well. His phenomenal career has set him apart from most classical artists. His unique voice has amassed sales of more than 60 million albums. His music has topped international charts with critically acclaimed albums and singles, that won several, prestigious awards. ‘The Prayer', his duet with Celine Dion for the animated film, The Quest for Camelot, won the Golden Globe for Best Song. It was also nominated for an Academy Award. Bocelli's nomination for the 1999 Best New Artist Grammy marked the first time a classical artist had been nominated for that category in 38 years.
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Robb & Stucky Interiors
A World of Style
By Valinda Almeida

Bring home a taste of Tuscany, a touch of Madrid or a piece of island spice, beckon Robb & Stucky's alluring showrooms and ads. Calling itself the ultimate design destination, Robb & Stucky is the nation's largest upscale design firm, boasting 30 facilities bursting with extensive collections of furniture, accessories, fabric and carpet samples. Founded in 1915 with an emphasis on Florida-style furnishings, Robb & Stucky design experts now travel the globe hunting down the best styles, from Tuscan elegance to Asian antiques to urban chic. Exotic accents made of earthy materials such as coco twig, baby bamboo and natural fibers help create an eco-friendly atmosphere.
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400th Anniversary
Quebec Celebrates its Year
By Stephen L. Cabral

Québec City is a multidimensional crossroad where a river meets two mountain ranges; salt water meets fresh water; upper town meets lower town; and stonewalls meet glass, high-rises. Québec has been a meeting place for thousands of years. When Jacques Cartier sailed up the St. Lawrence River in 1535, he found an Iroquoian village of farmers and fishermen. Nomadic Algonquins were still using the site when Samuel de Champlain dropped anchor near Cape Diamond on July 3, 1608. Champlain signed a treaty with the Algonquins, established a small settlement and adopted the native place name. "Kebec" is the Algonquin word for "where the river narrows". Québec has evolved from a favorite meeting place among First Nations into a global tourist destination. For this reason, the Société du 400th Anniversaire de Québec (SAQ) will promote a traditional theme of Meetings and Encounters.
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Polo
The Game of Kings
By Neil K. MacMillan

You fan yourself against the heat and sip a gin and tonic. A blazing sun beats down from an azure sky. Hooves thunder across a verdant plain and a roar goes up into the sky. This is not a cavalry charge. You are a spectator to the game of kings. Polo originated in Persia approximately 2000 years ago. Polo served to train cavalry soldiers, usually those elite units attached to the King's household. In those days, competitions included as many as 100 equestrians per side. Women played as well as men in the earlier days of the game. Persian literature refers to King Khosrow II Parvaz and his courtiers competing against his queen and her ladies fifteen centuries ago.
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The New Jet Age
VLJ
By Henry M. Holden

A new jet age is dawning with the introduction of a new breed of business aircraft. Very light jets (VLJ) weighing less than 10,000 pounds have been approved for single-pilot operation. They have been dubbed the "SUVs of the sky." The stylish VLJ interior is the size of most SUVs. These jets accommodate four to six passengers in leather seats, providing ample legroom. Instead of flying into major airports, VLJs avoid crowded check-in hassles by landing at underused airports.
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The Markers Club
Gotta Golf? ... The Markers Club's Got the Right Stuff
By Mitch Kaplan

Imagine your dream elite golf country club. Now imagine that its membership includes play on top courses at name resorts without being tied down to a particular links, destination or time frame. Sound too good to be true? It isn't! It's an apt précis of The Markers Golfers Residence Club, a destination vacation club with a difference - golf. "I grew up playing at a country club in Colorado, and I loved [it], but I got tired of always playing the same place," explains Mitch Brinton, The Markers' co-founder and executive director. "I had a dream of membership where I wasn't stuck in one spot. Then I got an idea: a golf membership club with multiple locations." Think of it as a vacation club that's all about golf.
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