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1readyset2go
I think you are going to be right.
I love, love, love an incredible true white sand beach. All the reports and pics of how stunning theirs is was the main factor in choosing Pulo over other Amans or other properties in general. We thought about Amanoi which looks quite nice, but the beach does not appear to be anywhere near the same league as Pulo. The architecture and design looks amazing there though. Give us a truly gorgeous beach and great food and we will be very happy. If Aman service is there too then we will be over the moon. Geez I can't wait!
Funny enough, I'm currently helping a client to plan an Asia trip and debating between Pulo and Noi for a stop. Very tough!
Two very different properties. I view Noi's beach to merely be a bonus and I would never suggest someone to go there as a "beach" getaway but the hard product at Noi is stunning and one of the best within Amans, I think. The service is a bit more consistent than Pulo as well, it seems. But if you're after a proper beach trip, tough to beat Pulo. If you're a beach person, it probably makes most sense to get Pulo out of the way first then go see Amanoi
If Noi's level of hard product can be combined with Pulo's settings, I'd return every year!
I suppose you can make the argument that Maldives has something like that but Pulo's beach/water is probably still better than most islands in Maldives. I did very much like The Brando. Thought it was a great hard product (but plunge pool a bit small) + amazing island. Snorkeling is better at Amanpulo, though.