Aman Poll and Questions 2010 onwards
#76
I asked this on the "So Many Amans" thread but I'm not getting any bites. Anyone have experience with the diving/snorkeling from Amanpuri and Phuket?
#77
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 148
We did snorkeling when we stayed at Amanpuri and I would say it's just so so. It's not worth it if your main reason for going to Amanpuri is for snorkeling or diving.
#79
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dublin,Ireland
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You can snorkel off the beach at amanpuri just off the rocks to the right as you go down the steps to the beach but in my experience its not particularly good, nothing like off the boardwalk at Amanwana.
I dont dive but I have heard that the trips to The Similian Islands is the way to go for Diving in the region.
I dont dive but I have heard that the trips to The Similian Islands is the way to go for Diving in the region.
#80
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Posts: 1,068
You can snorkel off the beach at amanpuri just off the rocks to the right as you go down the steps to the beach but in my experience its not particularly good, nothing like off the boardwalk at Amanwana.
I dont dive but I have heard that the trips to The Similian Islands is the way to go for Diving in the region.
I dont dive but I have heard that the trips to The Similian Islands is the way to go for Diving in the region.
#81
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: DL DM/2MM; SPG PLAT/Ambassador
Posts: 483
I'm finally going to pull the trigger and take my first Aman trip. Most excited. We are planning on trying the Aman India Journey over Christmas/New Years. Our current thinking now is Amanbagh (2 nights) -> Aman-i-Kas (4 nights) -> Aman New Deli (3 nights).
I've read all the threads on FT but have found very little RE Amanbagh and Aman New Deli. And I've really only read one review of Aman-i-Kas.
So, I'm curious as to your thoughts on our itinerary - would anyone recommend more/less nights in any particular location? Should December weather influence our choices in any way? Has anyone here specifically done the Aman India Tour of all three resorts? Recommend it? Should we just pick on resort and sit still?
I have to say thank you to all of you on FT, as I would never have found Aman otherwise....
I've read all the threads on FT but have found very little RE Amanbagh and Aman New Deli. And I've really only read one review of Aman-i-Kas.
So, I'm curious as to your thoughts on our itinerary - would anyone recommend more/less nights in any particular location? Should December weather influence our choices in any way? Has anyone here specifically done the Aman India Tour of all three resorts? Recommend it? Should we just pick on resort and sit still?
I have to say thank you to all of you on FT, as I would never have found Aman otherwise....
Last edited by zedthedeadpoet; Mar 5, 2010 at 11:36 am
#82
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I've read all the threads on FT but have found very little RE Amanbagh and Aman New Deli. And I've really only read one review of Aman-i-Kas.
So, I'm curious as to your thoughts on our itinerary - would anyone recommend more/less nights in any particular location? Should December weather influence our choices in any way? Has anyone here specifically done the Aman India Tour of all three resorts? Recommend it? Should we just pick on resort and sit still?
So, I'm curious as to your thoughts on our itinerary - would anyone recommend more/less nights in any particular location? Should December weather influence our choices in any way? Has anyone here specifically done the Aman India Tour of all three resorts? Recommend it? Should we just pick on resort and sit still?
from recent http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-thoughts.html >
the big reports here (aman-i-khas, amanbagh, oberoi amarvilas)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...as-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...as-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rip-india.html
(TONS of aman and logistics discussion in those threads)
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Mar 6, 2010 at 12:07 pm
#83
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
2 nights Aman Delhi
4 nights Amanbagh
3 nights Aman-i-Khas
Amanbagh is the jewel in the crown.
4 nights Amanbagh
3 nights Aman-i-Khas
Amanbagh is the jewel in the crown.
#85
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: DL DM/2MM; SPG PLAT/Ambassador
Posts: 483
Anything I need to know consider with regards to the climate in December for any of these three particular properties?
If we wanted to make a excursion to the Taj Mahal, from which resort would you recommend? I'd imagine we could do it from either Aman New Delhi or Amanbagh. Aman reservations said it was a four-hour trip from Amanbagh. Not sure we want to do an eight-hour trip for what would amount to only a few hours at the Taj Mahal.
#86
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/2MM, AA Plat, IC Diam. Amb., Peninsula regular, amanjunkie
Posts: 5,848
zedthedeadpoet: How are you getting between the amans in India? Does aman arrange for inter-resort transfers? Did you get a package combining the amans of India?
Mr. Megatop and I are doing the amans in Sri Lanka this year, and I'm thinking ahead about our first journey to India.
Mr. Megatop and I are doing the amans in Sri Lanka this year, and I'm thinking ahead about our first journey to India.
#87
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: DL DM/2MM; SPG PLAT/Ambassador
Posts: 483
Yes. Aman offers a package for all three of their India properties. It requires a minimum two night stay in each of their three properties. (That's as advertised, however, the Aman reservation agent we have been dealing with says that Aman-i-Khas has a three-night minimum.) The package includes all inter-resort transfer (two by train/car and one by car only); one excursion at each property and I believe a discounted rate overall, although I'm not certain on that one.
You can get more info here:
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
#88
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most of this was just discussed in the 2 threads i linked above.. >
aman
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13240448-post8.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13283406-post35.html
aman logistics
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13267128-post26.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13268104-post27.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13406396-post6.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13410667-post11.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13412846-post18.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13444979-post41.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13445490-post42.html
aman virtuoso
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13413535-post20.html
logistics
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13244752-post12.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13258453-post21.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13412441-post15.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13412881-post19.html
aman
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13240448-post8.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13283406-post35.html
aman logistics
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13267128-post26.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13268104-post27.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13406396-post6.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13410667-post11.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13412846-post18.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13444979-post41.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13445490-post42.html
aman virtuoso
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13413535-post20.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13244752-post12.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13258453-post21.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13412441-post15.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13412881-post19.html
#90
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i didnt search, i just tried to link everything from those 2 recent threads that have anything to do with aman, and transport to agra (dont forget oberoi amarvilas)