Surf and Safari… Back to Nature South Africa has something for everyone, from cool, cosmopolitan Cape Town and the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine regions to epic game drives and life-changing moments witnessing “big five” wildlife in Kruger National Park. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. ► US Department of State South Africa Information The … Read More
A new destination in Japan opening 2030 Slated to open in 2023, High on the slopes of Mount Moiwa, under the watchful eye of Mount Yotei, lies Aman’s fourth Japan property, Aman Niseko. The resort provides the perfect base for skiing and snowboarding in Hokkaido’s powder-rich winters, as well as hiking, mountain biking and river rafting in the warmer months. … Read More
Amanwana, ‘Peaceful Forest’ is an exclusive, camp-style retreat on Moyo Island, a national park and natural paradise east of Bali. Experience adventure at Amanwana’s exclusive tented camp on the shores of Moyo Island. Swim with whale sharks in the Flores Sea, scuba dive and snorkel Indonesia’s untouched reefs and discover hidden waterfalls on lush jungle treks. Set on a beach-fringed … Read More
A new urban sanctuary, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is set within the seven-acre Nai Lert Park in Thailand’s capital. Resting in green seclusion, this fabled location offers a serene escape from the bustling city that surrounds, while being perfectly placed to ensure an immersive experience of Bangkok. The oldest park in Bangkok is getting the city’s newest luxury hotel: a … Read More
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
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 roofs and interiors of coconut, teak and bamboo offer tranquil … Read More
Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to some of the world’s finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L’Oréal, and Clarins. A large part of the city, including the banks of the Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city … Read More
Perhaps more than any other city in Europe, Prague has kept its pre-modern charm. Spared the destruction of the Second World War, the ancient structures of the city still exist in their original state. Prague is a walking city as it was designed over many centuries for the pedestrian and the horse. The inner city lacks major avenues as found … Read More
A Scenic Playground for the Rich and Famous Boats, borgos, and boutiques dot the shores of this body of water nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps. PASSALACQUA Moltrasio Size: 24 rooms and suites Style: Traditional Elegance & Quiet Year Opened: 2022 A historic private villa since 1787, transformed into a once-in-century five-star hotel on the shores of Lake … Read More
Italy’s center for design / fashion / art Milan is famous for its wealth of historical and modern sights – the Duomo, one of the biggest and grandest Gothic cathedrals in the world, La Scala, one of the best established opera houses in the world, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a glamorous 19th-century arcaded shopping gallery, the Brera art gallery, with … Read More
Exotic Asia country of striking contrasts and remarkable beauty, and a fun place to spend some time Walk hand-in-hand beneath cherry blossom trees in the spring, or slalom down the Japan Alps in the winter. Dance ‘til dawn in Tokyo’s rollicking clubs, or bask in a hot-spring spa. Immerse yourself in history at Kyoto’s 17th century Katsura Imperial Villa and … Read More
I love Tokyo, and it was such a pleasure to have lived there for 3-years. Hands down, the most interesting of the major world cities. And it keeps evolving and changing, it is always a new (and pleasant) experience to go to Tokyo. Tokyo (東京 Tōkyō) is the enormous and wealthy capital of Japan, and its main city, overflowing with … Read More
