What's New at Amanresorts Around the World?

Including a recently relaunched website, the refresh of one of the collection's most iconic properties and new tailor-made voyages, each item represents Aman's philosophy to inspire, enthuse and guide its guests through parts of the world they may have never before explored.

Amanjena - Marrakech, Morocco: Reopening (pictured above)

Saturday 17th October 2015 sees the reopening of Amanjena after a three month enhancement project of the public areas and guest pavilions and the addition of a new two-bedroom ‘Maison Jardin'.
Carefully preserving the resort's distinct Moroccan identity within its Moorish architecture, the refurbishment has maintained the existing chorus of colours which reflect the surrounding olive groves, Berber villages and the Atlas Mountains.

In addition, two new restaurants have been introduced; The Japanese Restaurant with its convivial sushi bar and robata grill serving informal izakaya-style cuisine, and The Mediterranean Restaurant with a varied menu tracing culinary traditions from Morocco, Sicily, the South of France and Spain's historic Al-Andalus region.

Two new lounges are situated on either side of the reception pavilion, one serving afternoon tea and the other post-prandial cigars and shisha. Inspired by traditional Moroccan lanterns used to house candles and provide light, the design of these lounges incorporates glass doors which fold away into the columns of the building, thereby facilitating year round use. Each lounge features its own fireplace and custom made furniture designed by renowned architect and interior designer Reda Amalou, who has overseen all the design and who has maintained the elegance, simplicity and sense of warmth throughout.

Looking ahead, plans will include the development of 17 new Aman Residences which will be available for off-plan purchase and all of which will have views of the Atlas Mountains. Those wishing to invest in the Aman serviced villas will have the opportunity to contribute towards their design and layout alongside Reda Amalou who will personally oversee the construction. Measuring 1800m2 in size and with the capacity to house up to six bedrooms, all villas will be adjacent to the hotel whilst maintaining high levels of privacy. There will be options for clients to personalise their villas to include a private spa with hammam, gym, yoga and Pilates studio and either rooftop or ground floor swimming pool.

Amanera - Dominican Republic: Opening Date

Amanera, scheduled to debut in the Dominican Republic, will open on Monday November 23rd 2015.

Surrounded by verdant jungle and located on a clifftop overlooking Playa Grande beach, not only will Amanera will become the first golf-integrated Aman, but it will boast the highest number of oceanside holes in the Western hemisphere. Amanera will offer extensive dining, spa and recreational facilities, and 25 Casitas each demonstrating a raw, organic design that complement the natural setting. Capturing the relaxed essence of the Caribbean with a contemporary flair, Amanera's beautifully handcrafted living spaces will echo the warmth of the country itself.

The launch of Amanera will precede that of Amanemu, scheduled to debut in the first quarter of 2016. A hot spring resort, Amanemu, located in Ise Shima National Park, will be the collection's second resort in Japan, following on from Aman Tokyo which opened in December 2014.

Aman unveils new website

Aman has unveiled a new website, www.aman.com, which is contemporary in design, accessible across all platforms and devices, and offers a mix of imagery, video and texts to showcase each resort and its setting.

It is centered around the essence of Aman: the sense of peace that the brand was founded upon (Aman is the Sanskrit word for ‘peace'), the harmony that each resort has with its location, the feeling of discovery that each Aman stay offers and the embrace of belonging that comes with the warm, personal atmosphere that pervades each Aman.

“Reflecting the gentle evolution of the brand and in keeping with our philosophy of inspiring guests with insightful journeys, the website is a window on the Aman lifestyle.” CEO of Aman, Olivier Jolivet says. “Providing a lust for far-away places and the desire for discovery, the image led website will, no doubt, be a catalyst to a journey like no other offering the restorative power of time, space and privacy”.

Aman Private Jet Journeys – China and Indonesia: Debut

Aman is pleased to announce the launch of Aman Private Jet Journeys, set to redefine the bounds of travel with a series of extraordinary voyages. Guests will travel aboard private jets on journeys carefully curated to incorporate the most exclusive excursions at each Aman and adding a personal touch, each trip will be hosted by one of Aman's General Managers.

The debut journey will take place on March 5th 2016, and for six nights will see just 12 guests embarking on an expedition between the three Aman destinations in China. Making pit-stops at some of the country's most magnificent monuments and natural attractions guests will travel to Beijing and stay at Aman Summer Palace, then on to the recently opened Amandayan in Lijiang and will conclude at Amanfayun in Hangzhou.

The second voyage will explore Aman icons in Indonesia from 9th–16th April, commencing in Bali, then onto Amanjiwo in Central Java and finally, to Amanwana, a wilderness hideaway on Moyo Island. A sailing expedition aboard Aman's traditional Indonesian Phinisi coastal cruisers Amandira or Amanikan to the volcanic isles of Komodo National Park is also a highlight of this spectacular journey.



Aman Venice appoints Creative Culinary Consultant

This September, Chef Davide Oldani has joined the team at Aman Venice as Creative Culinary Consultant.

The award-winning creator of Cucina POP, a contemporary philosophy on cuisine, and the author of seven culinary books, Oldani brings his personal interpretation of Italian gastronomy to the kitchens of Aman Venice alongside Chef Akio Fujita and Sous Chef Riccardo Aliceto.

Oldani's creations include mackerel ‘in saor' and raspberry vinegar chickpea tart, Saffron risotto, caramelized onions with hot and cold Grana Padano, spaghetti with Monte Veronese cheese and oysters with sabayon and marrow. Sweet dishes on offer include a white tiramisu and apple compote with thyme-scented ice cream.

“It is a great privilege to bring my experience to Venice and make my debut in this city at Aman Venice, a symbol of elegance and sophistication. It is this elegance that complements my way of thinking about cuisine and which lends itself to the perfect partnership”, says Chef Oldani who has enhanced the existing culinary offering by adding ten dishes to the menu.

Amangani – Wyoming, USA: Partners with Foil to offer a bespoke ski experience

To celebrate the milestone 50th anniversary of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Amangani will offer its guests the exclusive use of Foil Skis; handmade, elegant performance skis by family-owned Foil. Originating from Northern Italy, each Foil ski is a true work of art offering a completely different skiing experience.

Amangani guests will have access to the use of the Riserva (slalom) and the Classico (all-mountain) skis in the comfort of the Amangani Ski Lounge at the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and will be amongst the first in the US to experience these handcrafted skis. The resort will also host a series of Italian-inspired evenings throughout the season featuring wine and cheese tastings for skiers to enjoy after a day on the slopes. The skis will debut at Amangani on December 28th, 2015 and will be available throughout the winter season.

WELLNESS UPDATES

Amanpuri – Phuket, Thailand: Movement and Flow (1 Oct- 30 Nov 2015)

Discover a new sense of wellbeing inside and out on the shores of the Andaman Sea at Amanpuri with three and five-night holistic retreats integrating movement, alignment, nutrition and therapeutic spa services. Retreats include three healthy meals daily, private yoga lessons, craniosacral therapy sessions, personalised Pilates classes and one 60-minute spa treatment per guest.

Amantaka – Luang Prabang, Laos: Half Marathon Weekend (15-19 Oct 2015)

This October, Luang Prabang, the UNESCO World Heritage site in Laos, will host the third annual half marathon race for charity, called 'La Procession'. The race on 18th October takes participants on a circuit of up to 21 kilometres past many of the town's most famous temples and landmarks. This year the run is raising money for three charities involved in providing health care and education of the young people of Laos.

As one of the supporters of the race, Amantaka is offering guests complimentary extras during race weekend. These include daily breakfast, a choice of lunch or dinner with house beverages, one 90-minute massage, a traditional Baci ceremony, a private tour of Luang Prabang town, a sunset cruise and daily laundry service.

Amangiri – Utah, USA: Frontiers of Movement (12-16 Nov 2015)

Retreat to Amangiri and the resort's starkly beautiful surrounds for four transformational days with Professor Donato Helbling, Jodi Carey and Andrew Clark, innovative masters in the fields of yoga, movement, meditation and sonic healing. Helbling will share the wisdom of Budokon, a practice combining yoga, martial arts, meditation and philosophy; Carey will lead her renowned Flow INTUIT yoga and meditation classes and share expertise in holistic healing and conscious nutrition whilst Clark will offer restorative Crystal Sonic Healing sessions that integrate the potential of sound and vibration with movement.

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