Amanjiwo - Tropical Life

Since it was founded more than 30 years ago, Aman has pioneered a new kind of hospitality through the creation of expansive spaces that offer incomparable privacy, tranquillity and ease. Across Asia, from the jungles of Bali to the palaces of Rajasthan, each Aman property reflects this ethos through thoughtful design and a strong sense of place. Among the brand’s most admired features are its pools, serene, architectural statements that flow naturally into their surroundings. Whether suspended above rice fields, flanked by ancient temples, or nestled in a quiet city garden, these pools are more than just places to swim, they’re integral to the Aman experience. Here, we feature some of Aman’s most captivating pools across Indonesia, Thailand, and India. Amankila, Indonesia Set on ...

Upon arrival at Yogyakarta airport, my Aman experience started. I was to stay at the Amanjiwo resort and was met by the Aman representative, Pak Didit, who introduced himself and ushered me to wait in the comfort of the airport lounge while he went off to collect my luggage. Our first stop was the Unesco World Heritage Site of Prambanan, a Hindu Temple complex which sits in a compound to the North East of the city of Yogyakarta in Central Java and as we left the airport he told me some of its history. Built in the 9th century, this is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva) and each of these three heavenly roles is represented by one of the three largest buildings in the Temple comple...

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