Unspoiled Asia a once isolated kingdom throws open its doors Bhutan, located in the remote eastern Himalayas, isn’t an easy country to get to, or get into, but once you arrive, you’ll be well rewarded. It has adopted a more democratized government and is adapting to the growing number of … Read More
Aman to open it’s doors in the Faena Arts District Miami Beach A catalyst for culture and connections, Miami Beach’s vibrant Faena District will soon be home to Aman’s fourth destination in North America. Occupying a prime oceanfront site on Collins Avenue, Aman Miami Beach will follow in the footsteps … Read More
Jordan has it’s Petra, the Saudi Kingdom has AlUla. AlUla (AL-ULA) is located in the Medina Region in north-western Saudi Arabia. This is the new destination for culture seekers and those enjoying a high end travel experience. By 2023/2024 most of the luxe experiences and properties will be open and … Read More
A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2023. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. KONA VILLAGE, A ROSEWOOD RESORT Rescheduled to open Summer 2023 This … Read More
Embodying the splendour of the Gilded Age and dynamism of Fifth Avenue Set to open Spring of 2021, Spring of 2022, early 2023. The Crown Building – formerly the first home of Museum of Modern Art – has undergone a monumental transformation, which has seen it fully restored to its … Read More
Evoking village life between paddy and jungle in Bali’s cultural hub Designed after a traditional Balinese village, with sweeping views of the Ayung Valley’s jungled slopes, Amandari has integrated so sensitively into its hillside setting that it feels as though it has always been there. Free-standing guest suites with alang-alang … Read More
One of my favorite Aman stays was here at the Aman Summer Palace. The Romance of Imperial China Just steps from the East Gate of the Unesco-protected Summer Palace lies a peaceful retreat, just 20km northwest of Beijing’s city centre. The tranquil courtyards of Aman Summer Palace are overlooked by … Read More
Hot springs and ryokan rituals in Ise Shima National Park On the shores of Ago Bay, Amanemu’s rustic ryokan-inspired retreat is where Japan’s ancient hospitality ritual finds its contemporary expression. Mineral-rich waters from a natural hot spring enable guests to embrace the tradition of onsen bathing – while nourishment in … Read More
One of the Best City Hotels in the World A sanctuary at the top of the Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo’s sleek design is rooted in ritual – a perfect balance of urban dynamism and cultural sensibility. Ikebana displays and engawa platforms blur the boundary between indoors and out; ryokan-style rooms … Read More
A remarkable setting, at one with the city’s artistic soul Aman Kyoto represents the fruition of a beautiful landscape first conceived as the garden of a textile museum. Whimsical stone pathways curve gently along the forest floor, and stone slabs blanketed in moss serve as the foundations for the resort’s … Read More
Offered in 2018, it appears that the Aman Costa Rica is not to be. Flanked by soft golden beaches, Punta Sabana or ‘Savannah Point’ stretches out into the Pacific from the mainland – a picturesque finger of rock, sand and tropical forest reaching into the blue immensity of the sea. … Read More
The Original Aman I loved my stay here and is one of the key factors in becoming an “Aman Junkie”. Claiming an entire peninsula and one of Phuket’s finest white sand beaches, Amanpuri offers the idyllic Thailand escape of days gone by. To a soundtrack of whispering coconut palms and … Read More
