Aman Poll and Questions 2010 onwards
May 3, 2010, 8:16 am
#121
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: UA1K, *G & Wife of UA1K MM
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This article says the Aman Summer Palace is serving shark fin soup. If true, this is beyond sad. Mr. Ericka and I will write a letter.
http://www.tonic.com/article/say-no-...taurant-menus/
Edited to add.....does someone have the GM name/email at Summer Palace?
http://www.tonic.com/article/say-no-...taurant-menus/
Edited to add.....does someone have the GM name/email at Summer Palace?
Last edited by Ericka; May 3, 2010 at 8:24 am
May 3, 2010, 8:34 am
#122
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver
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This article says the Aman Summer Palace is serving shark fin soup. If true, this is beyond sad. Mr. Ericka and I will write a letter.
http://www.tonic.com/article/say-no-...taurant-menus/
Edited to add.....does someone have the GM name/email at Summer Palace?
http://www.tonic.com/article/say-no-...taurant-menus/
Edited to add.....does someone have the GM name/email at Summer Palace?
I'm not surprised if Chinese/Asian guests ask for it
May 3, 2010, 10:19 am
#123
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: UA1K, *G & Wife of UA1K MM
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I have the GM contact info now via PM. Thanks.
As for the shark fin soup, we have enjoyed spectacular diving and snorkeling at Amanwana, Hotel Bora Bora, and Amanpulo, etc. and have always appreciated the way the Aman resorts have protected their natural surroundings both above and below the water. The shark fin soup (besides being offensive) isn't in keeping with their brand.
As for the shark fin soup, we have enjoyed spectacular diving and snorkeling at Amanwana, Hotel Bora Bora, and Amanpulo, etc. and have always appreciated the way the Aman resorts have protected their natural surroundings both above and below the water. The shark fin soup (besides being offensive) isn't in keeping with their brand.
May 3, 2010, 11:00 am
#124
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Southern California
Programs: SPG, Amex Platinum
Posts: 223
I have the GM contact info now via PM. Thanks.
As for the shark fin soup, we have enjoyed spectacular diving and snorkeling at Amanwana, Hotel Bora Bora, and Amanpulo, etc. and have always appreciated the way the Aman resorts have protected their natural surroundings both above and below the water. The shark fin soup (besides being offensive) isn't in keeping with their brand.
As for the shark fin soup, we have enjoyed spectacular diving and snorkeling at Amanwana, Hotel Bora Bora, and Amanpulo, etc. and have always appreciated the way the Aman resorts have protected their natural surroundings both above and below the water. The shark fin soup (besides being offensive) isn't in keeping with their brand.
May 3, 2010, 2:30 pm
#125
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milan, Italy
Posts: 168
I have the GM contact info now via PM. Thanks.
As for the shark fin soup, we have enjoyed spectacular diving and snorkeling at Amanwana, Hotel Bora Bora, and Amanpulo, etc. and have always appreciated the way the Aman resorts have protected their natural surroundings both above and below the water. The shark fin soup (besides being offensive) isn't in keeping with their brand.
As for the shark fin soup, we have enjoyed spectacular diving and snorkeling at Amanwana, Hotel Bora Bora, and Amanpulo, etc. and have always appreciated the way the Aman resorts have protected their natural surroundings both above and below the water. The shark fin soup (besides being offensive) isn't in keeping with their brand.
PS
I noticed that the website has published the new brochures of Amanfayun and Amangiri
http://www.amanresorts.com/uploadedF...ochure2010.pdf
http://www.amanresorts.com/uploadedF...B%20180210.pdf
Both places are spectacular... and the pictures have made me Aman-horny!
May 3, 2010, 3:04 pm
#126
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: UA1K, *G & Wife of UA1K MM
Posts: 3,431
That brochure definitely does Amangiri justice!!!! So much better than the other photos I've seen.
May 5, 2010, 4:00 am
#127
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: my heart is on the shores of the north Italian lakes
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Personally I agree that it is disgusting to eat shark fins from an environmental respectful point of view. On the other hand being from a French background I eat - oh horror - foie gras and frog legs.
Aman is probably not the owner of the property, but has just a management contract and the owner, well he is probably Chinese.
P.S.: You are welcome to remove your business from Aman. I would rather not become involved in a fight with you. I will write today to the Aman regional manager (who I have the pleasure to know) encouraging him to keep with local culture.
May 5, 2010, 5:13 am
#128
Join Date: Feb 2003
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There are numerous restaurants / pharmacies in Beijing that serve shark fin soup and tiger p*nis. Aman, due to its emphasis on diving destinations and tiger safaris, shouldn't be one of them. Anyone who wants to experience such things can be directed to an appropriate spot outside the hotel grounds.
May 5, 2010, 5:56 am
#129
Join Date: Apr 2005
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quite a faux-pas... hope this is not true...
PS
I noticed that the website has published the new brochures of Amanfayun and Amangiri
http://www.amanresorts.com/uploadedF...ochure2010.pdf
http://www.amanresorts.com/uploadedF...B%20180210.pdf
Both places are spectacular... and the pictures have made me Aman-horny!
PS
I noticed that the website has published the new brochures of Amanfayun and Amangiri
http://www.amanresorts.com/uploadedF...ochure2010.pdf
http://www.amanresorts.com/uploadedF...B%20180210.pdf
Both places are spectacular... and the pictures have made me Aman-horny!
May 5, 2010, 5:58 am
#130
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: my heart is on the shores of the north Italian lakes
Programs: LX Senator Lifetime, Relais&Chateaux Club5C, ex ! "Amanjunkie", ex LHW LC, hate chain hotels
Posts: 2,515
[QUOTE=Ericka;13902365] Aman, due to its emphasis on diving destinations and tiger safaris, shouldn't be one of them.QUOTE]
Again, I agree with you, but there might be other people behind Aman controlling such decisions at this property. Not serving these dishes unfortunatley will not change the world (up to us not to order them and eventually demand will die out) - I feel more guilty about my foie gras and frog legs
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Again, I agree with you, but there might be other people behind Aman controlling such decisions at this property. Not serving these dishes unfortunatley will not change the world (up to us not to order them and eventually demand will die out) - I feel more guilty about my foie gras and frog legs
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May 5, 2010, 10:02 am
#131
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
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2 @ amanjiwo incl discounted rates >
may only http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
through apr 2011 http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
amansara + amantaka incl confirmed upgrades
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
amanpulo brings back 3 nt package
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
now $48pp for 3 course dinner (but this time not incl live seafood)
last post on amanpulo package rates >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13638411-post3.html
***
amangani
brings back 4 hour yellowstone tour
$25 per nt discount (or) $35 per nt extra
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
previously http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12088772-post7.html
free full board
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
over the summer - free daily yoga and $200 spa credit
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
(group classes arent usually included?
)
may only http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
through apr 2011 http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
amansara + amantaka incl confirmed upgrades
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
amanpulo brings back 3 nt package
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
now $48pp for 3 course dinner (but this time not incl live seafood)
last post on amanpulo package rates >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13638411-post3.html
***
amangani
brings back 4 hour yellowstone tour
$25 per nt discount (or) $35 per nt extra
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
previously http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12088772-post7.html
free full board
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
over the summer - free daily yoga and $200 spa credit
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
(group classes arent usually included?
)
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; May 9, 2010 at 1:03 pm
May 5, 2010, 12:32 pm
#132
Join Date: Feb 2009
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2 @ amanjiwo incl discounted rates >
may only http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
through apr 2011 http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
may only http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
through apr 2011 http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
I was thinking of ending at the Amajiwo (3 nights) after 2 nights each at the Amandari and Amankila, but don't know if that's a lot of traveling to be doing at the end of a honeymoon. We will have just come from a week in the Maldives, so I don't think we're going to need a ton more beach time...
Last edited by ps9a; May 5, 2010 at 12:52 pm
May 6, 2010, 5:55 pm
#133
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Location: Dublin,Ireland
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Has anyone done the "bali and beyond" exclusive?
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
I was thinking of ending at the Amajiwo (3 nights) after 2 nights each at the Amandari and Amankila, but don't know if that's a lot of traveling to be doing at the end of a honeymoon. We will have just come from a week in the Maldives, so I don't think we're going to need a ton more beach time...
http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
I was thinking of ending at the Amajiwo (3 nights) after 2 nights each at the Amandari and Amankila, but don't know if that's a lot of traveling to be doing at the end of a honeymoon. We will have just come from a week in the Maldives, so I don't think we're going to need a ton more beach time...
Enjoy your trip and please let us know how it worked out for you. Paul
May 9, 2010, 5:48 am
#134
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Here is the response from Aman Summer Palace regarding shark fin soup.....
Dear Mr and Mrs Ericka,
Thank you very much for your email and your concern about shark fin soup.
We would like to share with you that we do not display shark fin soup in our menus nor do we support its consumption. In the spirit of Amanresorts, we strongly discourage its promotion.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you at the Aman at Summer Palace in the near future. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if I can be of any assistance.
Kind regards,
Mark Swinton
General Manager
Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing
Dear Mr and Mrs Ericka,
Thank you very much for your email and your concern about shark fin soup.
We would like to share with you that we do not display shark fin soup in our menus nor do we support its consumption. In the spirit of Amanresorts, we strongly discourage its promotion.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you at the Aman at Summer Palace in the near future. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if I can be of any assistance.
Kind regards,
Mark Swinton
General Manager
Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing
May 9, 2010, 9:41 am
#135
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 264
I'm staying at Amangiri next week, and I'm looking forward to the experience.
This is my first stay at an Aman property. Wanted to ask the Aman-junkies for insight on how to maximize enjoyment at Amangiri. Wasn't sure if there were any unknown or under the radar aspects that most folks wouldn't even think to ask for,etc.
This is my first stay at an Aman property. Wanted to ask the Aman-junkies for insight on how to maximize enjoyment at Amangiri. Wasn't sure if there were any unknown or under the radar aspects that most folks wouldn't even think to ask for,etc.