Originally Posted by
SeamasterLux
Good evening to all FTers and Amanjunkies especially,
I'll be staying at Aman Jiwo next year in August for 3 nights on the Cultural trails package (too bad they raised the price per night by 100 USD but that's the course of things I guess).
I would like to ask for your opinion on which Garden pavillon to ask for (if any) and which activities to choose in the cultural trails package.
Many thanks in advance!
N.B.: this will be part of a short RTW trip of 3 weeks: CDG-SFO-PVG-SIN-Amanjiwo-SIN-CDG
The other comments are accurate: the lower suites (especially the Borobodur and Borobodur Pool Suites have tremendous views of the fields and onto the Borobodur Temple but are less private in that farmers/workers can see onto your terrace/pool terrace. That being said, we adored the Borobodur Pool Suite in the very front row. We even were allowed a day stay in the Dalem Jiwo Suite courtesty of the gracious and wonderful GM there, and the view/facility was little different (just more pavilions and bigger pool) than the Borobodur Pool Suite experience for us. It actually made us appreciate the Borobodur Pool Suite even more.
Amanjiwo may be the most magical place we've ever been short of Singita Boulders Lodge. You will love it, especially if you have any appreciation of a spiritual feel. Neither of us are spiritual in the least, but Amanjiwo (and to a less extent, Amandari in Ubud) really struck us in the most spiritual way. It was pure magic and total escape for us.
I also highly recommend the bicycle ride through the local countryside. While I normally despise riding a bike, my husband loves it--and it turned out to be quite a highlight of our visit (aside from the Temple and the resort, itself). Seeing the local villagers and the cleanliness of their living, despite the meager means, was spectacular, and everyone was so friendly and inviting. Local children were clearly interested in the strange pale people coming through and followed us at various times throughout much of our ride.