pauldublin .... thank you for your forthrght comments and indeed sharp observations of the going ons at some amanresorts....i have had problems with a few managers at some resorts including one who sauntered to join us for a drink and i ended up paying for a drink HE ORDERED !!!... and it was me who had that horrid experience at amanpulo.

i cant imagine a manager who can duck responsibilities and hide from guests whle their staff ...[ who earns a fraction of his pay] is put out there to fend for him .....a disgrace.

for me i have come to the conclusion that ........ i wouldnt want to see any managers ....be it welcoming or sending off .......when i stay at their resort ...if they come say hello during a dinner or drinks .....thats fair enuff ..otherwise the welcomes i have had has been to say the least a waste of precious time.