Asian Aman

Divine and peaceful experience through discreet resort in Asia

Aman is one of the iconic brands to have emerged from Asia. Widely acclaimed as the best luxury resort brand in the world, Aman is known for ultra premium service and luxury, high profile clientele and the most exotic locations. True to the meaning of its name – Aman means peace in Sanskrit – Aman has built up a reputation of providing a divine and peaceful experience by maintaining exclusivity and being totally discreet about its clients among them many famous celebrities. A magazine once referred to Aman as being “faultlessly discreet”.
 

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Creating a perfect blend of a resort experience with the local history, culture and heritage, Aman has been able to create a real world paradise. As with most iconic brands in the world, Aman was also guided by its visionary founder and chairman, Dutch-Indonesian Adrian Zecha, and his clear cut business strategy right from the start.
 

Amangalla (www.zekkeicollection.com)

Amangalla is an aman that is located in the south Sri Langka. A stately Grande Dame of Galle Fort, Amangalla boasts all the period charm of a bygone era. The resort stands within the fort walls at the junction of Church and Middle Street with commanding views of the harbour and fort ramparts. In this island you can stay at Kahanda Kanda, this stunning modern hotel in southern Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful and luxurious on the island. Amangalla oozes sophisticated luxury and old-world charm and is the perfect base for exploring the historic town of Galle, providing a truly unique experience.

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Amanbagh (www.aman.com)

In the heart of North India there are one most incredible aman called Amanbagh. A lush oasis in Rajasthan’s starkly beautiful Aravalli Hills, Amanbagh evokes the palatial elegance of the royal Mughal era. Bountiful fruit trees, mature palms and eucalyptus are set within a walled compound to create a contemporary oasis which pays homage to India's golden age.The sandstone and pink marble palace is designed with every possible contemporary comfort in mind, and 15 Pool Pavilions situated in lush gardens around the main swimming pool. The generously proportioned suites are of the highest standard and provide the perfect tranquil base from which to explore the rich heritage of Rajasthan.
 

The countryside surrounding Amanbagh reveals the ruins of an ancient empire embedded in a starkly beautiful landscape. The 17th-century township of Bhangarh - abandoned just a generation after its completion - sits nearby, as does the centuries-old village, fort and temple of Ajabgarh, which can be reached by foot or camel from the resort. Sariska National Park, home to tigers, jaguars, sambar deer and more, is a short drive away, as is the temple town of Neelkanth, with more than 80 temples encircled on all sides by mountains.

Amanbagh also provide a soothing holistic spa with a range of therapies and treatments that soothe body and mind after a long day of exploration, including massages, facials, scrubs and traditional henna art. Set amid the verdant grounds of the resort’s oasis setting, the spa’s highly-skilled team of experts makes use of exclusively prepared skincare products, created only from the purest ingredients, what a great place to peaceful your mind!

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Ramos Loven (@ramosloven)

Running parallel to a reflection pool, the approach to the spa sets the tone for what lies within: a tranquil sanctuary, where therapies make use of traditional Cambodian techniques and natural products. Four treatment rooms, each equipped with a steam bath and shower, are complemented by a yoga space and the resort’s central pool, as well as a hidden 25-meter lap pool. trengthening, toning and balancing postures create harmony in mind, body and spirit during personalised yoga sessions. Deepen your awareness as you discover the energies of nature with a sunrise yoga session outdoors, what a great place to calm your body and spirit!

Amansara is located in a convenient spot in the cultural capital of Cambodia. Just a few minutes drive away from the majestic Angkor Wat, this property it is an ideal home away home for exploring the World Heritage Site temples and Khmer culture. When Aman Resorts took over the former guest house of King Sihanouk, they raised the bar for hotels in Siem Reap to extraordinary levels and it hasn't been surpassed since. Built in the 1960s by Laurent Mondet, this exclusive retreat is the epitome of swinging sixties pared back, pool-party cool. Free form pools, large expansive lawns and oversized daybeds complement the attentive, friendly and discreet service.

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Amanyangyun (@amanyangyun)

Just outside downtown Shanghai, a cherished camphor forest sets the scene for Aman's fourth destination in China: Amanyangyun. Meaning ‘nourishing cloud’, Yangyun is a reference to expanding the ‘cloud’ of the mind with knowledge – a philosophy was born by the story of the trees and dwellings at Amanyangyun's heart. This introspective retreat belies a remarkable tale of a forest transported, and a history preserved. The building itself saved from demolition, these Ming- and Qing-dynasty dwellings have been reassembled, brick by ancient brick, to create peaceful. Light-filled with forest views, interiors are finished in wood, stone and bamboo. A fusion of comfort, tradition and beauty, the light-filled Club Suites and Antique Villas embrace simple, clean lines. Local materials and textures harmonise with the lush scenery glimpsed through lattice screens, which in turn dapple the light within.
 

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Amankora Bhutan (@amankorabhutan)

The last but not least we have Amankora Punakha lies east of the Dochu La Pass and just north of the resplendent Punakha Dzong and Puntsho Pelri Palace, which dominates the confluence of the Mo Chhu and Po Chhu rivers. The lodge is situated amidst lush rice fields and is reached by crossing a pedestrian suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River, with stunning views of the age old dzong. Amankora Punakha also provide you a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse, a quaint, three-storey structure which once belonged to the queen mother. A private dinner in the queen mother's farmhouse is a must! 
 

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