Thanks Luxury Hotel Forum! Amandari, Amankila, and Al Maha Trip Report
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Thanks Luxury Hotel Forum! Amandari, Amankila, and Al Maha Trip Report
Thank you to everyone in the Luxury Hotel Forum who provided such invaluable assistance in informing me and answering questions prior to my recent trip!!
I recently posted a comprehensive trip report (300 plus photos) and extensive narrative in the Trip Reports Forum.
Included are extensive photos and narratives for Amandari, Amankila, and Al Maha which you can skip to if you like:
Amandari:
Here and
Here.
Amankila:
Here and
Here.
Al Maha:
Here.
Included in the TR are my detailed impressions of what it was like to be a first-time Aman guest, and also my attempt to describe what sets Aman apart.
Thanks again everyone; what a great resource this forum is!!
I recently posted a comprehensive trip report (300 plus photos) and extensive narrative in the Trip Reports Forum.
Included are extensive photos and narratives for Amandari, Amankila, and Al Maha which you can skip to if you like:
Amandari:
Here and
Here.
Amankila:
Here and
Here.
Al Maha:
Here.
Included in the TR are my detailed impressions of what it was like to be a first-time Aman guest, and also my attempt to describe what sets Aman apart.
Thanks again everyone; what a great resource this forum is!!
Last edited by blueline7; Jul 10, 2011 at 5:44 pm
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What wonderful reports about each hotel, and what a perfect way to lead us to your report in another forum. Your pictures had me immediately craving Bali. And then your words created pictures of your experience that couldn't be conveyed with photos. Thank you for all your work on this remarkable report.
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I started to follow the TR in the TR forum and cannot wait to have some time to sit and enjoy the rest!! Fantastic work and is one of the reasons the Luxury Hotels forum is as great as it is today with so many outstanding contributions and contributors!!
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Blueline7, you made me a little misty with your detailed photos from Dari and Kila. So many wonderful memories!!!!! Thank you for taking the time to put all of this together. I am currently struggling to get through Morocco and Italy photos and I know how much effort this requires.
We are so happy to have you here on flyertalk.
We are so happy to have you here on flyertalk.
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Nice trip report, thanks for sharing. ^
But just one observation. I live in Indonesia, and those food pics like satay and Nasi Goreng you posted are actually very common food found everywhere in Indonesia and available for a few bucks from canteens in shopping malls to streetside stalls. Not quite sure why you will call them the "Best Food you ever have" and "inspired and experienced cooking".
Oh well, maybe it just extra tasty when they are served at Aman resorts.
But just one observation. I live in Indonesia, and those food pics like satay and Nasi Goreng you posted are actually very common food found everywhere in Indonesia and available for a few bucks from canteens in shopping malls to streetside stalls. Not quite sure why you will call them the "Best Food you ever have" and "inspired and experienced cooking".
Oh well, maybe it just extra tasty when they are served at Aman resorts.
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Nice trip report, thanks for sharing. ^
But just one observation. I live in Indonesia, and those food pics like satay and Nasi Goreng you posted are actually very common food found everywhere in Indonesia and available for a few bucks from canteens in shopping malls to streetside stalls. Not quite sure why you will call them the "Best Food you ever have" and "inspired and experienced cooking".
Oh well, maybe it just extra tasty when they are served at Aman resorts.
But just one observation. I live in Indonesia, and those food pics like satay and Nasi Goreng you posted are actually very common food found everywhere in Indonesia and available for a few bucks from canteens in shopping malls to streetside stalls. Not quite sure why you will call them the "Best Food you ever have" and "inspired and experienced cooking".
Oh well, maybe it just extra tasty when they are served at Aman resorts.
This was an appetizer chicken salad with coriander and garlic. Was beautiful and delicious! Was from a daily special menu at Amankila. They made it special for me without onions.
Here is a mixed Indonesian grill dish:
Here is a club sandwich with chicken, egg, cheese, tomato, and avocado:
Last edited by blueline7; Jul 11, 2011 at 11:33 am
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Wow, I am excited now for our Amandari (4 nights) and Amankila (5 nights) trip. We were getting a little worried about Amandari, but your photos and descriptions affirms that it will be perfect for us. Thank you for the trip report and gorgeous photos.
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Really appreciate the report (s) & photos too, as you said, the food maybe ' simple everyday ' but Aman does not only present well but does a wonderful authentic representation - yes, comfort food for those from the region
I too am looking forward to another ' home ' visit next month - with the ' clan ' this time.
Any other Amanjunkies/Flyertalkers in the vicinity then?
Know that Aman is very full - after all, it is high season in Bali ..
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Upon arrival, I was met after alighting from the Jetbridge, by a private arrival service representative contracted by Amandari, who guided me effortlessly through all the various immigration and security queues in a somewhat chaotic environment. This was an invaluable service and saved a lot of time and a big headache upon arrival. The airport was very, very busy, and being able to jump just about every queue was a god-send. The arrival service is included by Aman, and makes selecting Aman a very good choice, although I understand some arrival services are available for the general public as well. Arrival service in Bali is a must in my opinion.
The arrival service representative assisted me in collecting my luggage, and then passed me along to a white clad Amandari employee who greeted me and assisted me in the rest of the way to the waiting Amandari vehicle. The vehicle was not a luxury vehicle, but was a comfortable and clean mini van, and I was offered a cold cloth, a cold bottle of water, and some peanut snacks for the hour or so drive to Amandari, which is located in Ubud, to the north of the airport. The extremely pleasant and efficient arrival made me feel welcome and extraordinarily well taken care of, and the pleasant drive with a very helpful driver who explained many things about Bali along the way, was an extraordinary way to arrive. It was an appropriate introduction to Aman Resorts.
The arrival service representative assisted me in collecting my luggage, and then passed me along to a white clad Amandari employee who greeted me and assisted me in the rest of the way to the waiting Amandari vehicle. The vehicle was not a luxury vehicle, but was a comfortable and clean mini van, and I was offered a cold cloth, a cold bottle of water, and some peanut snacks for the hour or so drive to Amandari, which is located in Ubud, to the north of the airport. The extremely pleasant and efficient arrival made me feel welcome and extraordinarily well taken care of, and the pleasant drive with a very helpful driver who explained many things about Bali along the way, was an extraordinary way to arrive. It was an appropriate introduction to Aman Resorts.
you need to take your wife on a cruise to asia to stay at some amanresorts
one question - was there humidity at al maha? ~50 with 0 humidity didnt bother me in scottsdale. its the humidity i cant stand.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Dec 31, 2017 at 4:29 pm
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Yes, a cruise to Asia is probably the answer (for my non-flying wife), but problem is getting to the departure point! Can I get to the Summer Palace via Boston harbour??
To answer your other question, there was no humidity at Al Maha, so it was much more tolerable than a hot and humid climate.....it was just plain hot
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Many thanks for your kind words, Kagehitokiri!!
Yes, a cruise to Asia is probably the answer (for my non-flying wife), but problem is getting to the departure point! Can I get to the Summer Palace via Boston harbour??
To answer your other question, there was no humidity at Al Maha, so it was much more tolerable than a hot and humid climate.....it was just plain hot
Yes, a cruise to Asia is probably the answer (for my non-flying wife), but problem is getting to the departure point! Can I get to the Summer Palace via Boston harbour??
To answer your other question, there was no humidity at Al Maha, so it was much more tolerable than a hot and humid climate.....it was just plain hot
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Will possibly try next year..
Then can stop at the various Amans nearer the coast or train in again or by river!!