Since picking up a polo mallet aged nine, Ignacio "Nacho" Figuera has come a long way.

Often heralded as "The David Beckham of Polo", the Argentine has long been the sport's most famous icon. A St Regis Connoisseur, the 37-year-old has also found time to model for Ralph Lauren - and conistently manages to puts his family first.

DOTW News previously spoke to Figueras about the sport of polo and it’s perception to “outsiders” and also about his top travel destinations. This time, we find out more about the man himself, ahead of his appearance at HRH Prince Harry's 5th Sentebale Polo Cup.

As a St Regis Connoisseur and professional polo player, not to mention model and family man, you must be extremely busy. Could you even begin to describe a typical day?

It would be very hard to describe a typical day. It’s Abu Dhabi yesterday, Dubai today and Buenos Aires next week. Two weeks ago I was in LA and three weeks ago I was San Francisco… there’s no typical day.

But it’s always around polo and my family. So if I’m not travelling, I breakfast with my kids, do the school run, head to the barn and take a look at the horses and play some practise. Later, when the kids are back from school, we often go riding as a family.

You’re still jet-setting as much as ever. Do new destinations still excite you?

I’ve had children for 15 years, so I do this with my family. I’ve been married for 15 years and I have a 15-year-old son, so I get sometimes travel alone, sometimes with my wife and often as a family.

I was recently in Miami with my two babies and then I went to London with my eldest, who I’ll also take to India with the 10-year-old. We try to get the kids involved as much as possible. Time flies and soon they’ll be grown up, so the main priority is that I can spend the time with them.

With all the demands upon your time, do you get to be a tourist with your family – or is it mostly just work?

Not as much as I would like, of course. But we do make a point to see tourist sites because you never know when you’ll return. My schedule is so busy but it’s good to combine tourism with family time because I travel so far.

It took me 24 hours to reach The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort from my home in Argentina – door to door. So I’ll make sure I’ll visit the Grand Mosque, as well as a few museums.

The novelty of flying must have dissipated a long time ago. Do you have a top tip for staying entertained in the air?

In today’s world, where we’re so connected all the time, flying can actually be a good thing – my phone doesn’t work. So I enjoy the downtime, to catch up on books, magazines or moves. Sometimes I just do nothing, but I try to use my flight time as smart as possible.

You’re a big name on social media, frequently posting pictures of your travels and other escapades. Is this a hobby of yours or just another part of the job?

I enjoy it. I believe social media brings people together and it’s a such a great way to share what you’re doing; not just for fans but for family. When I go back home my mum always knows where I’ve been, as do my kids and my friends. It’s a way of keeping a journal of what I do and I think it’s a great tool.

What’s your main travel indulgence?

I like to take in as much of the local culture as I can – and I always try to find some kind of souvenir to take back home.

So Prince Harry has arrived and we’re awaiting this weekend's Sentebale Polo Cup event. You’ve been doing this for many years – do you still get excited?

I am very enthusiastic for many reasons. I believe very much that in the Sentebale cause. It’s very close to my heart and it’s an honour for me to help Harry with his philanthropic work and it’s an honour to give back, so I’m very happy to be here.

Do you feel like there’s much left to achieve? What is there to tick off your bucket list?

Well I feel there’s still a long way to go to take polo to the next level. It’s a sport that has a lot of potential and I’d like to continue showcasing the sport that I love around the world. January takes us to India and there are many places I’ve never been where I can showcase polo.

So I want to continue to grow a fanbase for the sport and I’m not finished with that job. You build an empire brick by brick and that’s what I’m helping to do.

So what big names should we be looking out for? Can you predict any future polo superstars?

I have a young son who loves the sport; Hilario Figueras. Hopefully he’ll take over my endeavours when I’m old and tired.

For more information about the 5th Sentebale Polo Cup, visit the website. Prince Harry, who founded the charity, explains his vision to help Lesotho’s vulnerable children in this video below: