The convertible loan notes were to be issued as part of a complex fund raising exercise which involved creditors extending varying loan amounts to Silverlink in exchange for convertible loan notes which contained extensive rights to control the affairs of Silverlink.

One of the things that prevents Aman Resorts from being stuffy and pretentious is the staff Mostly young, all are committed, enthusiastic and incredibly hospitable. This young Chef is no different and is as happy introducing himself and his philosophies of food as he is cooking.

As General Manager Tracy Atherton puts it, "Our chefs have to be able to talk to the guests; it is part of our service and Guy [Stanaway] fits in well."

The setting for dinner is one of the highlights of Amankila. By day their Beach Club is a destination in itself, by night it can be booked for only one couple at a time - or in our case a group. The table is laid beside the pool and Guy introduces his assistant for the evening (a tongue-in-cheek intro), Amandari’s Executive Chef Christian Hinckley.

What follows is culinary bliss; from a tiny jewel-like, pan-fried scallop to a tuna carpaccia to parmesan-crusted snapper with a lemon miso sauce, to a beautiful duck and foie gras terrine with toasted brioche fingers. Each course was matched to a beautiful wine, carefully deconstructed by the chef for the diners. The finale, a carrot cake unlike any other with a cream cheese frosting ice cream perched on top, was the undoing of many – so rich, so good.

...In just two months at the property Guy has had time to absorb the local flavors, connect with the tastes of his guests and put his own stamp on a menu that needs to satisfy a very discerning clientele...guests are encouraged to let their hair down, take off their shoes and enjoy.

If a special meal is on your list of things to do in Bali, make this stop in East Bali.

11-20 February 2014 • Limited Availability

join acclaimed photographer Basil Pao...took the photos for the books that accompanied...BBC travel documentaries...also the author of ‘China Revealed’, ‘Hands’, ‘Yi Jing – The Book of Changes’ and numerous other photographic books, including Aman’s Bhutan book and two anniversary books.

...Basil will share his travel experiences and photographic tips during informal workshops and outdoor excursions. Many of these will be at sunrise and sunset when the light is particularly good. Participants should be competent with their own equipment, as the journey will be more about opening eyes to photographic possibilities than dwelling on technical details.

Franky Tjahjadikarta
founding partner of the Nusa Pacific Group...founding partner of GHM Indonesia...currently a director of both Amanjiwo and Amankila.

Mark A. Edleson
founder of the Nusa Pacific Group that owns several well-regarded upscale hotel properties in Indonesia. He was also a founding partner of GHM Indonesia...He is President of the owning company of the Amanjiwo

Franky Tjahyadikarta
part of the development team behind...Amanjiwo, Amankila and the Chedi Bandung...cofounder of GHM Indonesia

Taufik Rachman


spent more than 5 years at The Chedi Bandung, the very first GHM hotel, before joining the pre-opening team at Alila Jakarta in 2001

GHM marketed the Chedi and the Serai as two different brands: Chedi four-star plus, and Serai as a basic four-star.

opened Alila Jakarta in July, 2001

Everything I know about hotels I learned at Aman Resorts and GHM

champion of a Chedi brand vision

experience of mine, and my Indonesian partners, developing properties with Amanresorts and partnering with GHM for hotel management in Indonesia. Having worked with some of the most creative and innovative players in Asian hospitality

STRAND HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, the British Virgin Island incorporated company, which is renovating the Strand Hotel, the Inya Lake Hotel and the Thamada

GENERAL HOTELS MANAGEMENT LTD formed in 1992, by Adriaan Zecha and others was to manage the 3 hotels being renovated in Rangoon by Strand Hotels International (Hong Kong). However, it was reported in Jan.93 that Zecha's other partners wanted to give the management contract to a company controlled by Hong Kong's New World Group

PIONEER INDUSTRIES Chairman and Managing Director Anthony Gaw is a Burma-born American businessman who bought Strand Hotels International shares from J F Asia Select in 1992, to block the management contract for the 3 hotels in Rangoon going to Zecha