Amanresorts Thread 2015 (Started by Amanjunkie)
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Amanresorts Thread 2015 (Started by Amanjunkie)
upcoming >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...5-edition.html
previously (descending) >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...0-onwards.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...nd-2009-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...5-edition.html
previously (descending) >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...manjunkie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...0-onwards.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...nd-2009-a.html
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amanresorts trip report threads in this forum
(number of reports where trip included multiple hotels = 50+)
Ericka
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...giri-utah.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ya-turkey.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...a-morocco.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanyara.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...a-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-maldives.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-hole-wy.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rlton-etc.html
Musken
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...gh-palace.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...g-kong-fs.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-shutters.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ts-amanoi.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-cambodia.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ch-2013-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanruya.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-trisara.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-jimbaran.html
SwissBelgiantravelers
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-may-14-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ripreport.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
Londonjetsetter
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...els-india.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ti-stefan.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
deathscar
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...indonesia.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...las-soori.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ch-2014-a.html
xracer
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-vietnam.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-amanzoe.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...uya-visit.html
halibahs
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
Groombridge
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpuri.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rts-india.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...li-beyond.html
Fliar
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...pressions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...er-hotels.html
FlyingDoctorwu
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ng-2015-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...nd-2014-a.html
5khours
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
aa213bb
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amangalla.html
cjthekid
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...an-palace.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
blueline7
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
jkirk
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...as-report.html
zigzag
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ws-please.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ary-party.html
chelsea2 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rney-siam.html
IB6825 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ti-stefan.html
MacMyDay - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...en-greece.html
TheBrownPrince - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ni-review.html
LM225 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
ACfly - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
indianenglish - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ks-caicos.html
KI-NRT - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...taka-laos.html
NYflyer1 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
damaxer91 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
Larkin - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
ridefar - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...an-i-khas.html
kurl - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
latinrusso - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...udaivilas.html
rjhunjhu - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...yo-island.html
HKboy - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
ClefsDor - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
DavidO - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...tion-trip.html (what makes aman)
plumbar - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...gari-bali.html (what makes aman)
opxzaw - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...bali-java.html (what makes aman)
SanDiego1K - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
theaviator - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ka-photos.html
by person, descending by date
one of my thoughts was seeing same person's comparisons
right, only trip report threads in this forum (with one exception)
i compiled report list on aug 12 2012 >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post19108351
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continued here - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...l#post16681455
and discussion here - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
(number of reports where trip included multiple hotels = 50+)
Ericka
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...giri-utah.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ya-turkey.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...a-morocco.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanyara.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...a-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-maldives.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-hole-wy.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rlton-etc.html
Musken
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...gh-palace.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...g-kong-fs.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-shutters.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ts-amanoi.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-cambodia.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ch-2013-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanruya.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-trisara.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-jimbaran.html
SwissBelgiantravelers
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-may-14-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ripreport.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
Londonjetsetter
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...els-india.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ti-stefan.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-amanusa.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
deathscar
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...indonesia.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...las-soori.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ch-2014-a.html
xracer
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-vietnam.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...i-amanzoe.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...uya-visit.html
halibahs
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amarvilas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
Groombridge
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpuri.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rts-india.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...li-beyond.html
Fliar
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...pressions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...er-hotels.html
FlyingDoctorwu
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ng-2015-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...nd-2014-a.html
5khours
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
aa213bb
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...amangalla.html
cjthekid
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...an-palace.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
blueline7
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
jkirk
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...as-report.html
zigzag
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ws-please.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ary-party.html
chelsea2 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...rney-siam.html
IB6825 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ti-stefan.html
MacMyDay - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...en-greece.html
TheBrownPrince - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ni-review.html
LM225 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
ACfly - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
indianenglish - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ks-caicos.html
KI-NRT - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...taka-laos.html
NYflyer1 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
damaxer91 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amankila.html
Larkin - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
ridefar - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...an-i-khas.html
kurl - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanpulo.html
latinrusso - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...udaivilas.html
rjhunjhu - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...yo-island.html
HKboy - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-amanjiwo.html
ClefsDor - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
DavidO - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...tion-trip.html (what makes aman)
plumbar - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...gari-bali.html (what makes aman)
opxzaw - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...bali-java.html (what makes aman)
SanDiego1K - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
theaviator - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ka-photos.html
by person, descending by date
one of my thoughts was seeing same person's comparisons
right, only trip report threads in this forum (with one exception)
i compiled report list on aug 12 2012 >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post19108351
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I will be focusing a little more on my attempt to unravel the mystery of Aman Resorts. Part of my mission was to find out, 'Why all the fuss about Aman', and I did in fact get to the bottom of this question.
Upon arrival, I was met after alighting from the Jetbridge, by a private arrival service representative contracted by Amandari, who guided me effortlessly through all the various immigration and security queues in a somewhat chaotic environment. This was an invaluable service and saved a lot of time and a big headache upon arrival. The airport was very, very busy, and being able to jump just about every queue was a god-send. The arrival service is included by Aman, and makes selecting Aman a very good choice, although I understand some arrival services are available for the general public as well. Arrival service in Bali is a must in my opinion.
The arrival service representative assisted me in collecting my luggage, and then passed me along to a white clad Amandari employee who greeted me and assisted me in the rest of the way to the waiting Amandari vehicle. The vehicle was not a luxury vehicle, but was a comfortable and clean mini van, and I was offered a cold cloth, a cold bottle of water, and some peanut snacks for the hour or so drive to Amandari, which is located in Ubud, to the north of the airport. The extremely pleasant and efficient arrival made me feel welcome and extraordinarily well taken care of, and the pleasant drive with a very helpful driver who explained many things about Bali along the way, was an extraordinary way to arrive. It was an appropriate introduction to Aman Resorts.
The arrival service representative assisted me in collecting my luggage, and then passed me along to a white clad Amandari employee who greeted me and assisted me in the rest of the way to the waiting Amandari vehicle. The vehicle was not a luxury vehicle, but was a comfortable and clean mini van, and I was offered a cold cloth, a cold bottle of water, and some peanut snacks for the hour or so drive to Amandari, which is located in Ubud, to the north of the airport. The extremely pleasant and efficient arrival made me feel welcome and extraordinarily well taken care of, and the pleasant drive with a very helpful driver who explained many things about Bali along the way, was an extraordinary way to arrive. It was an appropriate introduction to Aman Resorts.
and discussion here - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ip-report.html
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- links - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22062208
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ren-amans.html
- expectations - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24698473
- unique - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22805109
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...bora-bora.html
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22095432
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24798603
- aman - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22947184
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- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ren-amans.html
- expectations - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24698473
- unique - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22805109
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...bora-bora.html
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22095432
- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post24798603
- aman - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post22947184
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reserved
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All Amanpulo villas , including the new ones , are spoken for
Perhaps check out N'oi if interested in purchasing villas in the region , as more are being built
FYI, the Pulo treetop pool casitas have tree top views , of course , with slivers of the ocean from the deck .
While from beach casitas , one gets sea views from inside the casita & even from the bed
Perhaps check out N'oi if interested in purchasing villas in the region , as more are being built
FYI, the Pulo treetop pool casitas have tree top views , of course , with slivers of the ocean from the deck .
While from beach casitas , one gets sea views from inside the casita & even from the bed
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re discussion at end of last thread about celebrities at amanpuri over holidays - i hear some celebrities were invited and did not pay.
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There are always regular celebrity guests around New Year/Christmas holiday period at Amanpuri though - usually just guests of villa owners.
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invited by new aman corporate ownership, i am hearing from a source. sounds like GUWonder guessed right, and his guess was in line with his previous statements.
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Hopefully these new ones really get the Aman ethos soon . Amanjunkies can then sigh with relief & breathe normally again
Villa owners often invite guests , even when they are not in or staying . These guests usually get what Aman is about sooner than later ..
Found this in another thread where the students can be likened to new corporate ( consultants )
Or perhaps the Hispanics to ex or experienced Aman alum
Still haven ' t figured out how to quote directly from another thread !
When Amangani first opened there were lots of service issues because they hired local staff that consisted mainly of students that did not understand or appreciate the Aman way of doing things.
Since then, service has improved because Aman are now hiring Hispanics who appreciate the work much more and have a better understanding of hospitality.
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Any updates/thoughts on the strike at Amanbagh (other than it is ongoing)? Does anyone know what the issues are or speculate about the short to medium term impacts?
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Strikes at Amanbagh have become an annual event, normally timed for salary-rise time or as a form of entertainment after the annual harvest. I hear that staff did not get raises in October 2014 and were told to wait until January. Apparently, this did not occur, so staff went on strike, presumably believing that Aman would have to give them raises as the resort had a lot of bookings.
The staff demands increased and became more unrealistic by the day and I hear, too, that there were threats to management, to the extent that many had to move to Jaipur in order to ensure their safety.
It looks as though this most recent event will damage Amanbagh seriously, not only in terms of profits but also in image terms, especially with travel agents.
Amanbagh has brought tremendous prosperity to this region. I have met many staff members who were taught to drive, read, speak English, learn spa techniques etc. by Aman - all of which have helped them build new homes and lead a considerably more prosperous life. Sadly, nobody seems to be too grateful for this.
Amanbagh is one of the most tranquil and beautiful resorts I know, although it seems as though an undercurrent of violence lies just beneath the surface.
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That's terrible to hear.