Destination: South Africa
Surf and Safari… Back to Nature South Africa has something for everyone, from cool, cosmopolitan Cape Town and the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine regions to epic game drives and life-changing moments witnessing “big five” wildlife in Kruger National Park. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. ► US Department of State South Africa Information The … Read More
Destination: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a fascinating country. Home to iconic wildlife, several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and two exceptionally different wilderness experiences. Explore Hwange, the country’s largest national park, where predators and game enthral. Or venture into the beautiful and wild Mana Pools National Park, along the Lower Zambezi River, renowned for its elephants and abundant game viewing. And let us not … Read More
Aman Niseko
A new destination in Japan opening 2030 Slated to open in 2023, High on the slopes of Mount Moiwa, under the watchful eye of Mount Yotei, lies Aman’s fourth Japan property, Aman Niseko. The resort provides the perfect base for skiing and snowboarding in Hokkaido’s powder-rich winters, as well as hiking, mountain biking and river rafting in the warmer months. … Read More
Amanwana • Moyo Island • Indonesia
Amanwana, ‘Peaceful Forest’ is an exclusive, camp-style retreat on Moyo Island, a national park and natural paradise east of Bali. Experience adventure at Amanwana’s exclusive tented camp on the shores of Moyo Island. Swim with whale sharks in the Flores Sea, scuba dive and snorkel Indonesia’s untouched reefs and discover hidden waterfalls on lush jungle treks. Set on a beach-fringed … Read More
Amanjiwo • Java • Indonesia
Named ‘Peaceful Soul’ for the serenity of its setting in Central Java’s cultural heartland, Amanjiwo overlooks the Unesco World Heritage Site of Borobudur. Perfectly placed for exploring the region’s historic and natural attractions, or for simply relaxing in blissful surroundings, the resort cascades from a lofty rotunda down the hillside to a magnificent pool. Located in one of the most … Read More
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok
A new urban sanctuary, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is set within the seven-acre Nai Lert Park in Thailand’s capital. Resting in green seclusion, this fabled location offers a serene escape from the bustling city that surrounds, while being perfectly placed to ensure an immersive experience of Bangkok. The oldest park in Bangkok is getting the city’s newest luxury hotel: a … Read More
Amankila • Bali
One of my favorite escapes in Bali. Claiming a breathtaking stretch of coastline on the Lombok Strait, Amankila resides on a lush hillside beneath sacred Mount Agung. Architect Ed Tuttle was inspired by Ujung Water Palace and the property’s graceful buildings are connected by frangipani-lined walkways through the treetops. Stilted suites rest high on the hillside with spectacular sea views, … Read More
Amandari • Ubud Bali
Evoking village life between paddy and jungle in Bali’s cultural hub Designed after a traditional Balinese village, with sweeping views of the Ayung Valley’s jungled slopes, Amandari has integrated so sensitively into its hillside setting that it feels as though it has always been there. Free-standing guest suites with alang-alang roofs and interiors of coconut, teak and bamboo offer tranquil … Read More
Amansara • Siem Reap
One of my favorite hotels in Cambodia. Once a residence for guests of the Cambodia king, Amansara is a masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture – an unabashedly modern and minimalist style. Sensitively restored to retain its original single-level layout, curvilinear pool and monochrome minimalism, the resort basks in a contemplative and tranquil atmosphere that belies its setting in the … Read More
Destination: Palm Springs
Always a fun place for a few days to get away from LA in the winter. Palm Springs was hit hard after the last recession, but has come back 10 times better. It’s fun and really hard to get super serious in Palm Springs. But in the summer, lordy… you will just melt right into the desert. PARKER PALM SPRINGS … Read More
Destination: Geneva / Geneve
Geneva is Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan city. Here is where the United Nations European headquarters and the Red Cross are based. The city on Lake Geneva is also the cradle of watchmaking and home to many chocolatiers. Geneva has many sights, including the Jet d’Eau fountain, the flower clock L’horloge fleurie, the old town with the St. Pierre Cathedral and the … Read More
Destination: Paris
Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to some of the world’s finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L’Oréal, and Clarins. A large part of the city, including the banks of the Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city … Read More