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Nov 27, 2016, 6:39 pm
#2401
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Always happy to return to our Aman homes on Bali ..
Who else is in Bali then ?
Anyone before the Singapore Do & LPQ Pre Do ?
Azerai Luang Prabang open by then too
, if not Taka 
.MOHK right before CHRISTmas & SIN for the CHRISTmas lights & NY decorations followed by the CNY / LNY ones :-:
Nov 27, 2016, 7:03 pm
#2402
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,900
We actually really enjoyed Amanusa, too, btw....but it's just that Amanjiwo still ranks along with Singita Boulders and a few others as among our favorite hotel stays of all time.
At Amanjiwo, I highly recommend multiple visits to Borobudur Temple...to get photos with different light. And even more highly, take the bicycle tour around the surrounding villages: most memorable activity I may ever have done anywhere that's so simple. We met so many locals, especially children, and saw real Javanese culture and living. And I despise biking!
At Amanjiwo, I highly recommend multiple visits to Borobudur Temple...to get photos with different light. And even more highly, take the bicycle tour around the surrounding villages: most memorable activity I may ever have done anywhere that's so simple. We met so many locals, especially children, and saw real Javanese culture and living. And I despise biking!
Nov 27, 2016, 7:04 pm
#2403
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
We are looking forward to catching up over a meal at Dari with our FTer / Amanjunkies friends early January before Kila & Nusa .
Always happy to return to our Aman homes on Bali ..
Who else is in Bali then ?
Anyone before the Singapore Do & LPQ Pre Do ?
Azerai Luang Prabang open by then too , if not Taka .
MOHK right before CHRISTmas & SIN for the CHRISTmas lights & NY decorations followed by the CNY / LNY ones :-:
Always happy to return to our Aman homes on Bali ..
Who else is in Bali then ?
Anyone before the Singapore Do & LPQ Pre Do ?
Azerai Luang Prabang open by then too
, if not Taka .MOHK right before CHRISTmas & SIN for the CHRISTmas lights & NY decorations followed by the CNY / LNY ones :-:
We are then going to MOHK on Dec 29 - 31. Seems we have the same taste but just a bit off on timing
Nov 29, 2016, 2:24 pm
#2404
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,900
We are looking forward to catching up over a meal at Dari with our FTer / Amanjunkies friends early January before Kila & Nusa .
Always happy to return to our Aman homes on Bali ..
Who else is in Bali then ?
Anyone before the Singapore Do & LPQ Pre Do ?
Azerai Luang Prabang open by then too , if not Taka .
MOHK right before CHRISTmas & SIN for the CHRISTmas lights & NY decorations followed by the CNY / LNY ones :-:
Always happy to return to our Aman homes on Bali ..
Who else is in Bali then ?
Anyone before the Singapore Do & LPQ Pre Do ?
Azerai Luang Prabang open by then too
, if not Taka .MOHK right before CHRISTmas & SIN for the CHRISTmas lights & NY decorations followed by the CNY / LNY ones :-:
How is bali, besides rain in Jan?
Nov 29, 2016, 3:38 pm
#2405
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
. Despite somewhat higher humidity , rain is usually brief & the sun is brilliant again , & if outdoor activities are scheduled can be done anyway .
Otherwise , there is spa , cooking , etcetera classes or just lounging in the Aman libraries , galleries , bars , etcetera
That ' s why we have returned numerous times in January .
From what I recall , April is rather warm .
Try stay more in August these days when it's cooler being the southern winter .
In SIN , could be in FS , SLA - Valley Wing , prefer the Orchard area but may recce Sentosa for a change - Capella or even Tanglin Club ( rooms may still be under refurbishment ; haven ' t checked any yet , busy sorting cruises as they seem always to be booked up a year or more in advance in our preferred stateroom
)MOHK should be lovely NYE too
Nov 29, 2016, 5:34 pm
#2406
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
Bali in January is wonderful if staying at Amans - particularly Kila & Nusa .
Despite somewhat higher humidity , rain is usually brief & the sun is brilliant again , & if outdoor activities are scheduled can be done anyway .
Otherwise , there is spa , cooking , etcetera classes or just lounging in the Aman libraries , galleries , bars , etcetera
That ' s why we have returned numerous times in January .
From what I recall , April is rather warm .
Try stay more in August these days when it's cooler being the southern winter .
In SIN , could be in FS , SLA - Valley Wing , prefer the Orchard area but may recce Sentosa for a change - Capella or even Tanglin Club ( rooms may still be under refurbishment ; haven ' t checked any yet , busy sorting cruises as they seem always to be booked up a year or more in advance in our preferred stateroom )
MOHK should be lovely NYE too
. Despite somewhat higher humidity , rain is usually brief & the sun is brilliant again , & if outdoor activities are scheduled can be done anyway .
Otherwise , there is spa , cooking , etcetera classes or just lounging in the Aman libraries , galleries , bars , etcetera
That ' s why we have returned numerous times in January .
From what I recall , April is rather warm .
Try stay more in August these days when it's cooler being the southern winter .
In SIN , could be in FS , SLA - Valley Wing , prefer the Orchard area but may recce Sentosa for a change - Capella or even Tanglin Club ( rooms may still be under refurbishment ; haven ' t checked any yet , busy sorting cruises as they seem always to be booked up a year or more in advance in our preferred stateroom
)MOHK should be lovely NYE too
Doing our first Uniworld River Cruise next April in Paris. Will be the first wave of guests on their new Super Ship...it's really just an excuse to stay at the FS G V, of course!
Nov 29, 2016, 6:18 pm
#2407
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
May / June M . S . Regatta Alaska Oceania didn't even exist when I first sailed there
November M . S . Riviera Croatia , then AmanSS & AmanCGV too
Trying to decide which river & line in between
Nov 29, 2016, 6:33 pm
#2408
formerly htang333
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Wi-Fi
Programs: Virtuoso, Top Ranked: Four Seasons (Top 25 Advisor), AMAN (Top 50), Rosewood, Hyatt Prive, etc.
Posts: 1,455
Nov 29, 2016, 7:48 pm
#2409
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,745
Park Hyatt Dubai
Al Maha Desert Resort, outside Dubai
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Chobe, Botswana
Khwai River Lodge, Moremi Reserve, Botswana
Belmond Eagle Island, Okavanago Delta, a World Heritage Site, Botswana
Windhoek Hilton, Namibia, much nicer than most Hiltons
Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town
Al Maha Desert Resort, outside Dubai
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Chobe, Botswana
Khwai River Lodge, Moremi Reserve, Botswana
Belmond Eagle Island, Okavanago Delta, a World Heritage Site, Botswana
Windhoek Hilton, Namibia, much nicer than most Hiltons
Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town
Nov 30, 2016, 2:20 am
#2410
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Geneva, Dubai, Paris
Programs: Disillusioned Cent
Posts: 1,880
Park Hyatt Dubai
Al Maha Desert Resort, outside Dubai
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Chobe, Botswana
Khwai River Lodge, Moremi Reserve, Botswana
Belmond Eagle Island, Okavanago Delta, a World Heritage Site, Botswana
Windhoek Hilton, Namibia, much nicer than most Hiltons
Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town
Al Maha Desert Resort, outside Dubai
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Chobe, Botswana
Khwai River Lodge, Moremi Reserve, Botswana
Belmond Eagle Island, Okavanago Delta, a World Heritage Site, Botswana
Windhoek Hilton, Namibia, much nicer than most Hiltons
Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town
Dec 3, 2016, 4:58 pm
#2412
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Enjoy the drive too ..
Please let us know how your stay is .
Enjoyed our trip this May but stayed in Carmel & Pacific Grove .
Will try to squeeze it in next May ..
Along with Amans - Gani & Giri , hopefully . If not too hot & AC working ok
Dec 4, 2016, 8:01 am
#2414
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 1,361
Has been a very nice year for holidays and just the final one to wrap it up, starting week after next. Made the decision a few days ago to go to MOBK rather then The Siam, just to try somewhere new.
The Connaught
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Trisara
Amanpulo
Upper House, Hong Kong
Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Connaught
The Connaught
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Trisara
Amanpulo
Upper House, Hong Kong
Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Connaught
Dec 4, 2016, 9:56 am
#2415
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,600
Has been a very nice year for holidays and just the final one to wrap it up, starting week after next. Made the decision a few days ago to go to MOBK rather then The Siam, just to try somewhere new.
The Connaught
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Trisara
Amanpulo
Upper House, Hong Kong
Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Connaught
The Connaught
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Trisara
Amanpulo
Upper House, Hong Kong
Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Connaught
Hope you end up in one of The Oriental's new Garden or Ambassador Suites!