Amankila • Bali

One of my favorite escapes in Bali. Claiming a breathtaking stretch of coastline on the Lombok Strait, Amankila resides on a lush hillside beneath sacred Mount Agung. Architect Ed Tuttle was inspired by Ujung Water Palace and the property’s graceful buildings are connected by frangipani-lined walkways through the treetops. Stilted suites rest high on the hillside with spectacular sea views, … Read More

Amanjena • Marrakech

Amanjena (peaceful paradise) is situated just outside Morocco’s Unesco-protected city of Marrakech, set within an oasis of palm and olive trees adjacent to the lush fairways of the Amelkis Golf Course. Moorish heritage is reflected throughout the pisé-walled resort, including the 40 guest Pavilions and Maisons that radiate from an ancient bassin, echoing the style of a sultan’s palace. Amanjena … Read More

Destination: Indonesia

This Southeast Asian chain of 17,000 islands was made for adventure. Travelers to Indonesia tend to have Bali at the top of their mind as their reason to visit, which is a shame given there are even more breathtaking natural beauty and cultural experiences elsewhere that are waiting to be explored. The vastness of the estate and the variety of … Read More

Amanpuri

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 the sigh of the turquoise Andaman Sea, the property provides … Read More