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Jun 16, 2015, 8:58 am
#1561
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Here, there … you know how it goes.
Posts: 1,518
Jun 17, 2015, 2:03 am
#1562
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
Jun 17, 2015, 3:35 am
#1563
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
I just made a reservation for a weekend at Finca Cortesin in July.
We were looking for a nice place within 2/3 hours direct flight from Paris, I hope it will be nice as I like the pictures but Pierre is not fully convinced. Anyway it is MY birthday
We were looking for a nice place within 2/3 hours direct flight from Paris, I hope it will be nice as I like the pictures but Pierre is not fully convinced. Anyway it is MY birthday
We just booked our Summer vacation 
For 2015 we had already planned:
- Aman Canal Grande (March)
- Peninsula Manilla & Amanpulo (March/April)
And now added for next August:
- Swisshotel the Stamford (probably very average but location is perfect to watch the celebrations of the 50th birthday of Singapore)
- Amankila
- Amanjiwo
I hope Amanjiwo will live up to my expectations. It shall be the highlight of our trip
For 2015 we had already planned:
- Aman Canal Grande (March)
- Peninsula Manilla & Amanpulo (March/April)
And now added for next August:
- Swisshotel the Stamford (probably very average but location is perfect to watch the celebrations of the 50th birthday of Singapore)
- Amankila
- Amanjiwo
I hope Amanjiwo will live up to my expectations. It shall be the highlight of our trip
Jun 17, 2015, 8:23 am
#1564
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Atlanta and the Big Island, Hawaii
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG Gold. I share these affiliations so that you can ask me questions about the programs
Posts: 812
Park Hyatt Paris July (hoping to hop over to London and stay a night at the Lanesborough)
St. Regis NYC in September
The Four Seasons Orlando with a group of Flyertalkers, Nov. 29th to Dec. 5th (join us!)
St. Regis NYC in September
The Four Seasons Orlando with a group of Flyertalkers, Nov. 29th to Dec. 5th (join us!)
Jun 17, 2015, 11:58 am
#1565
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,007
As for Capri and Positano, you can't help but find good restaurants just by walking around. But Rome is a big city so it's good to have a recommendation. Mine is http://www.quinziegabrieli.it/ as the best seafood restaurant in Rome IMHO.
The thing to keep in mind though is you are going during high tourist season. So you will likely be eating with other tourists. If you go to Rome in the winter the scene is quite different.
If you haven't booked your trip from Capri to Positano I strongly recommend a private boat, preferably a good sized sailboat where you can casually cruise over and arrive just after sunset. It will be one of the most beautiful approaches to land that you've ever seen.
The thing to keep in mind though is you are going during high tourist season. So you will likely be eating with other tourists. If you go to Rome in the winter the scene is quite different.
If you haven't booked your trip from Capri to Positano I strongly recommend a private boat, preferably a good sized sailboat where you can casually cruise over and arrive just after sunset. It will be one of the most beautiful approaches to land that you've ever seen.
While taking your boat ride over from Capri (where I like Luigi ai Faraglioni or La Fontelina for lunch) stop over in Nerano for lunch at Conca del Sogno. Since Il San Pietro have opened up their beach restaurant Carlino about 5 years ago I've stopped venturing out into Positano for lunch. For dinners I like Donna Rosa in Montepertuso (above Positano), Le Sirenuse's La Sponda & Il San Pietro's main restaurant (just wish they'd do something about their music but food is excellent). Don Alfonso is worth both a splurge and a 40 minute ride. Enjoy! I can't wait til my annual stay at ISP in August.
Jun 18, 2015, 11:35 pm
#1568
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Semarang, Indonesia
Programs: Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Garuda Indonesia, SQ KrisFlyer
Posts: 17
Did you mean Amanjiwo Resort in Magelang, Central Java?
I just came back from there few weeks ago, and it is pretty good. The location is in the hill, very peaceful, quiet, and tranquil. You can see Borobudur temple from afar. There is personal pool in front of every room.
Overall, good place to rest and meditate.
I just came back from there few weeks ago, and it is pretty good. The location is in the hill, very peaceful, quiet, and tranquil. You can see Borobudur temple from afar. There is personal pool in front of every room.
Overall, good place to rest and meditate.
We just booked our Summer vacation
For 2015 we had already planned:
- Aman Canal Grande (March)
- Peninsula Manilla & Amanpulo (March/April)
And now added for next August:
- Swisshotel the Stamford (probably very average but location is perfect to watch the celebrations of the 50th birthday of Singapore)
- Amankila
- Amanjiwo
I hope Amanjiwo will live up to my expectations. It shall be the highlight of our trip
For 2015 we had already planned:
- Aman Canal Grande (March)
- Peninsula Manilla & Amanpulo (March/April)
And now added for next August:
- Swisshotel the Stamford (probably very average but location is perfect to watch the celebrations of the 50th birthday of Singapore)
- Amankila
- Amanjiwo
I hope Amanjiwo will live up to my expectations. It shall be the highlight of our trip
Jun 18, 2015, 11:37 pm
#1569
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Semarang, Indonesia
Programs: Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Garuda Indonesia, SQ KrisFlyer
Posts: 17
Going to stay in Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta on July (next month). They are having promotion due to Hari Raya Holiday in Indonesia.
In August, most probably will be staying in Hilton Garden Inn 35th Street, Manhattan, New York since it provides good value for money. Anybody have recommendation for good value hotel in Manhattan?
In August, most probably will be staying in Hilton Garden Inn 35th Street, Manhattan, New York since it provides good value for money. Anybody have recommendation for good value hotel in Manhattan?
Jun 19, 2015, 4:17 am
#1570
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
Posts: 971
Did you mean Amanjiwo Resort in Magelang, Central Java?
I just came back from there few weeks ago, and it is pretty good. The location is in the hill, very peaceful, quiet, and tranquil. You can see Borobudur temple from afar. There is personal pool in front of every room.
Overall, good place to rest and meditate.
I just came back from there few weeks ago, and it is pretty good. The location is in the hill, very peaceful, quiet, and tranquil. You can see Borobudur temple from afar. There is personal pool in front of every room.
Overall, good place to rest and meditate.
Thanks for your feedback.
Jun 19, 2015, 10:45 am
#1573
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
September 2015:
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel (wedding)
US Grant, Luxury Collection, San Diego
November 2015:
St Regis Bal Harbour
St Regis San Francisco
St Regis Punta Mita (Thanksgiving week)
December 2015:
St Regis San Francisco
January 2016:
Peninsula Beverly Hills
April 2016:
St Regis Bora Bora
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel (wedding)
US Grant, Luxury Collection, San Diego
November 2015:
St Regis Bal Harbour
St Regis San Francisco
St Regis Punta Mita (Thanksgiving week)
December 2015:
St Regis San Francisco
January 2016:
Peninsula Beverly Hills
April 2016:
St Regis Bora Bora
Last edited by bhrubin; Jul 26, 2015 at 8:48 pm
Jun 19, 2015, 4:42 pm
#1574
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 3,317