Aman Poll and Questions (up to end 2009)
Oct 6, 2009 | 5:24 am
#901
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
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as in? (hopefully not a repeat of strange india times article?)
http://www.bloomberg.co.jp/apps/news...d=aClQ7Jpsy2.w
but that is not an accurate representation of the article... there is absolutely no discussion of source, and i pointed out an inconsistency in the article between "may" and "planning" ... here are mentions of "officials" >
again, why do DLF/ITC talks have to be about aman?
and who cares about speculation by random industry people?
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/Asian...=B3&Id=1072961
http://www.topnews.in/buy-dlf-achiev...l-bang-2217814
wow, pure fiction now? and thats a part of their "buy" decision?
bad news though, that investors may have reacted positively to news of aman exit. (not sure about other simultaneous news or recent fluctuations)
http://www.bloomberg.co.jp/apps/news...d=aClQ7Jpsy2.w
but that is not an accurate representation of the article... there is absolutely no discussion of source, and i pointed out an inconsistency in the article between "may" and "planning" ... here are mentions of "officials" >
again, why do DLF/ITC talks have to be about aman?
and who cares about speculation by random industry people?
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/Asian...=B3&Id=1072961
http://www.topnews.in/buy-dlf-achiev...l-bang-2217814
wow, pure fiction now? and thats a part of their "buy" decision?
bad news though, that investors may have reacted positively to news of aman exit. (not sure about other simultaneous news or recent fluctuations)
Oct 6, 2009 | 6:39 am
#902
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if a good source, thats a bummer.
another article on zecha from back in 2001
http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6484436.html
another article on zecha from back in 2001
http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6484436.html
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Oct 6, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Oct 8, 2009 | 9:33 am
#904
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 148
Amanikan
Has anyone been to the Amanwana Komodo expedition on the new Amanikan cruiser? How's the facilities onboard? I am planning to go next summer.
Oct 8, 2009 | 9:34 am
#905
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1 or 2 couples? were you able to negotiate rate at all?i posted a couple pictures from various sources, but theyve finally put them all here > http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
enjoy.
if you havent seen this > http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...xpedition.html
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Oct 8, 2009 at 9:42 am
Oct 8, 2009 | 5:47 pm
#906
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 148
1 or 2 couples? were you able to negotiate rate at all?i posted a couple pictures from various sources, but theyve finally put them all here > http://www.amanresorts.com/exclusive...&LangType=1033
enjoy.
if you havent seen this > http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...xpedition.html
I noticed the huge increase in rates from previous years. We have one couple so far, don't really want to fight who gets the master cabin...
July and August 2010 are fully booked already so I am not sure whether they will offer special rates (I am not good at negotiating rates anyway
)
Oct 16, 2009 | 9:16 am
#907
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milan, Italy
Posts: 168
Amangiri
There is a small article about Amangiri on the November issue of Wallpaper magazine. The pool looks sexy...
Oct 16, 2009 | 11:10 am
#909
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http://www.wallpaper.com/travel
even better than http://www.thecoolhunter.net/travel
thanks Hubertus. ^
http://www.islandconnections.com/edit/amangani.htm
if thats accurate.
even better than http://www.thecoolhunter.net/travel
thanks Hubertus. ^http://www.islandconnections.com/edit/amangani.htm
Just twenty years ago, this 1,000-acre luxury resort and residential location was approved by Spring Creek Ranch as the only such site above Jackson Hole's valley floor. The owners then lobbied world-class Amanresorts for nearly a decade prior to joining with Dutch-Indonesian tycoon, Adrian Zecha, as the perfect partner to fully appreciate and carefully develop this remote and spectacular location.
if thats accurate.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Oct 16, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Oct 16, 2009 | 11:39 am
#910
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Posts: 1,069
http://www.wallpaper.com/travel
even better than http://www.thecoolhunter.net/travel
thanks Hubertus. ^
even better than http://www.thecoolhunter.net/travel
thanks Hubertus. ^
Oct 16, 2009 | 11:58 am
#911
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,368
I've been reading Wallpaper for years. The travel stuff is always interesting, but it is slightly style over substance (i.e if something looks good it gets a good review). I went to Pizza East (also referred to in the link above) last night and it was a real scene. I was surprised not to see Tyler Brulee as he is usually to be found at the latest hot spot.
Oct 17, 2009 | 12:34 am
#912
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
AZ
Adrian Zecha is NOT Dutch-Indonesian. He is Czech-Indonesian! If they got that wrong, then.....
Oct 17, 2009 | 12:15 pm
#913
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Isn't he responsible for Monocle magazine? He still shows up all over the place. Agree about using ones own judgment - see my comment above re Wallpaper reviews!
Oct 22, 2009 | 9:25 am
#914
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver
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I apologize if this has been discussed before, but can someone please recommend the best value room type to book at Aman Beijing?
Any special arranged activity that's a must-do there?
Thanks in advance
Any special arranged activity that's a must-do there?
Thanks in advance
Oct 22, 2009 | 9:32 am
#915
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12450692-post889.html
great wall excursion >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12385227-post2.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12520907-post893.html