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
Colonial grande dame In the historic port of Galle, Amangalla lies within the ramparts of Sri Lanka’s 17th-century Galle Fort, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Offering views of the Fort and harbour on one side and the hotel’s lush gardens and swimming pool on the other, the graceful residence presents … Read More
One of my favorite escapes in Bali. Set on a verdant hillside next to a cliff and overlooking East Bali’s Lombok Strait, Amankila is welcoming in every respect. From your freestanding suite, connected to the resort’s public areas and restaurants by stepped walkways, to the Beach Club, where water sports … Read More
Healing through lunar forces Attune yourself to nature with our three or five-night retreat THE THREE-NIGHT STAY INCLUDES: • Full board breakfast, lunch and dinner • Daily herbal remedy • Daily yoga • One healthy cooking class and much more An extremely good 3-night or a 5-night Package offering. This … Read More
Beyond the Inca Peru Has More to Offer Than Romance Among the Ruins You’ll forge unforgettable memories hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu’s ruins, but Peru is no one-hit wonder. Watch Andean condors circle above Colca Canyon, take a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, which form shapes apparent … Read More
I had the great pleasure to preview the new Costa Palmas Project on my recent trek to Southern Baja. This is truly going to change the level of who goes to Baja in the upcoming years. A thousand-acre private beachfront resort along the Sea of Cortés, they will be able … Read More
Rwanda is an undiscovered incredibly beautiful country with ever changing landscapes that offer outstanding flora and fauna and spectacular scenery. Misty, moody rainforest in the south gives rise to lushly forested volcanoes and bamboo in the north. Dugout canoes ply the tranquil waters of Lake Kivu in the west and … Read More
With the opening of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in 1980 by Caroline Rose Hunt, Ms. Hunt established a residential-style luxury hotel group that coninues today. Since it’s purchase by Hong Kong-based New World Development, it continues a brisk expansion around the globe, with a consistently unique brand quality. Not … Read More
This is my sixth time to Bali, and it has changed in so many ways over the last 30+ years. Ubud used to be a very quiet and sleepy little place, but now it is all a hustle and a bustle. So I was very dubious of spending much, if … Read More
After 23 hours of travel, it’s time to stop for an evenings rest and catch some sleep… and what a wonderful place to wake up to. Located in the southern end of Bali, where all the “resorts” are, it was easy for me to dismiss this Aman as a stopover … Read More
Hotel/Spa Report by: Madame Now This was a delightful stay with the purpose of enjoying the Spa Village Bath to its fullest extent. The room was well appointed, with a most comfortable bed and bedding. I loved the Pillow Menu, perfect for the Goldie Locks who lives inside all of … Read More
We were tootling around in the mountains north of Nizwa, and lunchtime was soon approaching, and the initial plan was to go to Alila Jabal Akhdar for lunch, the hotel I was originally considering to stay in Oman. Mohamed “The Guide” mentioned a new 5-star hotel that just opened, and … Read More
