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Lagoon Club International |
Aman is delighted to announce a
series of beguiling and enriching experiences for 2017, set to charm guests
across the globe. With each experience comes an insight and connection into the
destination like no other – from saffron farming in Marrakech to pearl farming
in the Philippines. For those looking to achieve a sense of escapism and
wellbeing that only Aman destinations can bring, crystal sonic healing and
restorative yoga in the captivating canyons of Southern Utah, Zazen meditation
in Japan, In Pursuit of Happiness in Bhutan, and the recently unveiled Spa
Houses at Amanoi pave the way for the wellness offerings from Aman for the
year.
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Punakha Dzong |
Amankora, Bhutan
Combining the Sanskrit-derived
word for ‘peace’ with kora or ‘circular pilgrimage’ in Dzongkha, Amankora
comprises a series of five intimate lodges, each dotted amongst the soaring
Himalayan peaks, glacial river valleys, and evergreen forests in the majestic
Kingdom of Bhutan. The first lodge opened in 2004, making Amankora the first
international hotel to be granted permission to operate in the Kingdom and has
therefore over the years accumulated unrivalled experience and knowledge of the
country, enabling it to curate and hone a journey of discovery for its guests
like no other. With every itinerary tailor-made to suit particular interests,
whether they be spiritual, cultural, adventure or other, Amankora, using its
expertise, offers a cultural safari which takes guests off the beaten track,
giving them a profound understanding of this secluded mountain Kingdom and its
remarkably preserved way of life.
New for Spring 2017, Amankora
Punakha, housed in a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse deep in the Punakha
Valley, will welcome an outdoor swimming pool. Heated for year-round use, the
infinity- edged pool will appear to flow into the rice terraces that surround
the eight-suite lodge, offering magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains
to the north.
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Aman Spa |
From 1st March to 25th May 2017,
drawing inspiration from the country’s measure of prosperity and development
through happiness, Amankora is launching the In Pursuit of Happiness programme
to facilitate inner healing. This holistic experience will immerse guests in
the true beauty and nature of Bhutan and take them on a journey of personal
discovery. Sessions will include a series of mindful consultations and
spiritual healing treatments with visiting specialists at the hotel’s lodges in
Thimphu and Paro. Oracle reading will restore the free flow of energy and
encourage a deep sense of peace and rejuvenation; intuitive reading will help
release negative attachments and create personal optimisation to achieve
positive change; mediation; yoga and reconnective healing are all part of this
very special and unique programme which will leave guests with a deep sense of
calm, emotional positivity, and the ability to cultivate a happier stance on
life. The programme can be tailor-made to fit within guests’ desired dates and
duration.
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Dalem Jiwo Suite |
Amanjiwo and Amankila, Indonesia
2017 will see Amanjiwo and Amankila celebrate
their 20th and 25th anniversaries respectively. To mark their milestones, each
resort has compiled a year-long calendar of cultural enrichment and
show-stopping spectacles for guests.
At Amanjiwo a series of 20-themed
events and activities include; a 20km cycling tour through Java’s breathtaking
surroundings; a 20th anniversary dinner held on the 20th of each month in 2017
culminating with Borobudur itself being specially illuminated; 20-minute
cooking classes of Javanese delicacies and a series of exhibitions to showcase
the local thriving modern art scene.
At Amankila, celebrations entail
25-minute Kundalini yoga, sketching, painting, Kendang drumming, manuscript
calligraphy lessons and other treats including 25-minute foot massages, temple
blessings and nature trails with Amankila’s very talented staff, many of whom
have been with the resort since its launch in 1992. Further to this, hotel staff
and local village performers will join forces to present a captivating stage
show, The Story of Indrakila, which uses song, dance and the traditional art of
shadow puppetry known as wayang kulit to retell one of the tales from the great
Hindu epic Mahabharata and how Amankila got its name
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Beach, Amanwella |
Amanwella, Sri Lanka
Amanwella, Aman’s tranquil
hideaway resort surrounded by coconut palms and fringed by a golden sand beach,
will close for two months on 1st May and re-open in July following a two-month
refurbishment which will see a number of light refreshments, both structural
and aesthetic, made to the communal areas and all 30 suites, offering guests an
enhanced and more comfortable stay. The guest arrival experience will be
improved with a reconfigured and expanded Arrival Pavilion, new fabrics and
decorative elements inspired by local Sri Lankan culture will be implemented
throughout all accommodation, and a new vegetable garden with fresh organic
produce will be grown, to be used in the vibrant Sri Lankan dishes served at
the hotel’s restaurant and Beach Club.
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Ballroom |
Aman Tokyo, Japan
Black, the colour of
sophistication, is also the inspiration behind Aman Tokyo’s recently launched
experience, the Black Bar which will complement the hotel’s ongoing Black
Afternoon Tea.
Each evening, Head Barman Toshio
Imai and his team serve 18 originals and classic-with-a-twist black cocktails
including the Aman Black Espresso Martini, the Black Monday and the Black Rum
Mojito. Also available are premium black label whiskies, and six versions of
black tea. Cocktails and champagne are accompanied by a selection of
black-themed delicacies including black crab and black sesame seed grissini. An
a la carte menu is also available, with dishes such as a black tomato caprese
salad, braised veal shank with black polenta and dark chocolate mousse.
The Lounge at Aman Tokyo located
on the 33rd floor of the Otemachi building and with uninterrupted views of the
vibrant glittering city below, provides an elegant setting for the Black Bar
and is set in an intimate corner of the hotel’s magnificent reception, appearing
to float above the capital; its floor-to- ceiling windows offer spellbinding
views of the city’s lights.
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Deluxe Palace Garden View Room |
Amanemu, Japan
Throughout 2017, guests of
Amanemu, Aman’s hot spring resort located in Ise-Shima National Park on the
shores of Ago Bay, will have exclusive access to the hydrangea swathed Daijiji
temple in Shima where they will have the opportunity to learn ‘Zazen’, an
ancient form of meditation at the very heart of Zen practice. Following the
lesson, guests will participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony where
they will be taught the ancient preparation and presentation methods of serving
matcha tea, the powdered form of green tea. A private guided visit of Nakiri
village ensues, and guests will have the opportunity to explore this rural
picturesque fishing village, home to the Daiozaki lighthouse which, at
46-metres above sea level, affords completely unobstructed and calming views of
the Pacific Ocean.
Aman Venice, Italy
Aman Venice recently welcomed
Andrea Torre as Executive Chef. Andrea’s menu feature dishes using local
ingredients, sourced through his relationships with the farming communities.
Culinary delights from Andrea’s menu include Taglioni with tartufo di Norcia, a
homemade pasta with black truffle sourced from Norcia, and Gnocchi di pane with
Gamberi Rossi, a combination of traditional cooking methods and new, using
Gamberi prawns also known as the ‘Prince of Prawns’ found in the depths of the
Mediterranean sea.
A visit to the restaurants of
Aman Venice is a must for any gastronome and both guests and non- residents of
the hotel are warmly welcomed to experience the ever-changing seasonal menus of
the Yellow and Red dining rooms, jointly overseen by Andrea and renowned
Michelin-starred chef David Oldani, Aman Venice’s creative culinary consultant.
Amanpulo, Philippines
Amanpulo, a paradise retreat in
Palawan on the island of Pamalican, introduces an insightful guest experience
which will take them to the main Palawan archipelago to discover the history
behind the Philippines’ national gem, the South Sea pearl.
Guests can now venture west to
Taytay, to explore the birthplace of the South Sea Pearl. Treasured for their
incredible lustre, these pearls are produced by the rare Pinctada Maxima
oyster, which only thrives in the most pristine waters such as that of the
Palawan Sulu Sea. Travelling to the Jewelmer pearl farm by seaplane or
helicopter, guests will start their experience with a bird’s eye view of this
extraordinary area.
Once at the farm which nurtures
these gold-lipped oysters to produce pearls of the finest quality, guests will
gain an insight into the many different varieties of pearls, the best methods
employed to determine their quality and explore the farm to view the different
stages of pearl development from hatchery to harvest. After observing just a
glimpse of the intricate process involved in producing just a single South Sea
pearl, guests will meet the artisans who grade, match and strand pearls for
some of the finest jewellery boutiques in the world.
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3 Tiered Swimming Pool |
Aman was founded in 1988 with the
vision of building a collection of intimate retreats with the unassuming, warm
hospitality of a gracious private residence. The first, Amanpuri (place of
peace) in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept, and since then, Aman has
grown to encompass 31 hotels and resorts located in Bhutan, Cambodia, China,
Dominican Republic, France, Greece, Indonesia, India, Italy, Japan, Laos,
Montenegro, Morocco, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, the Turks
& Caicos Islands, the USA, and Vietnam.
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