"In some rooms, due to the unique shape of the Shard, guests may be able to glimpse into a neighbour's room," Darren Gearing, the hotel general manager, was quoted by the Financial Times as saying. "For this, blinds are available for guest privacy."

20 June, 1993

Amanresorts Group is due to open its fourth resort in Bali this month...Access is via Bali and the Merpati flight - operating four times weekly and costing US$100 to Sumbawa via Lombok, and the Aman's transfer boat to the island. Allow half a day...Introductory rates at Amanwana, the first of its Hideaway Division, are a bargain. They start at US$300 twin for a jungle unit, and US$400 twin for a beachside unit. But these rates include full board for two (and children under 16 in the same unit), drinks and some activities.

PHUKET Yacht Club, a resort hotel run by Hongkong's Mandarin Oriental group, has introduced a package for the low season, but running until the end of October. The package costs 4,100 baht per person sharing (8,200 baht per couple, or 6,700 baht single) and includes two nights, transfers to/from airport, daily buffet breakfast, tax and service charge, and other small extras. Contact Mandarin Oriental reservations on 881-1288.