I love to travel to beautiful and relaxing places.
I would say that one of the best vacations and best birthday gifts that I have given myself is when a good friend and I decided to save up and treat ourselves to our great birthday vacation in Amanpulo last 2013.
My friend and I often joke about taking what we call as our "go for broke" trips since we end up spending a bit more of what we expected during our trips. She is very good at tracking our expenses that is why we also know how much we end up spending per day. We love to pamper ourselves and surround ourselves with beautiful places so for us it is always worth it.
I always believe that you get value for your money when you have a great experience during a trip and if you treasure all the wonderful experiences and memories that you have when you travel then spending a bit more for your own well-being and happiness is simply acceptable.
I still remember how the wonderful spa experience we had at an Amanusa in Indonesia in 2013 increased our expectation for a great resort experience from Amanpulo.
My friend and I consider our Amanusa spa experience as one of our "great spa treats" since the price was quite pricey compared to all spa experiences that we have had in other five star hotels and high end spa places. We just kept our eyes closed the when the Amanusa resort personnel swiped our credit cards ha ha ha.
It was truly worth it though as it was one of the best massage treatments that I have ever had and the beautiful and breathtaking views at Amanusa just made us feel happy and blessed.
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| Poolside at Amanusa in Indonesia |
The Amanpulo resort experience was one that I consider a great one. It definitely raised the bar for beach resort vacations as I felt like it was such an excellent experience that I would truly cherish in my whole life.
Here are some reasons why the Aman resort experience is truly worth it:
1) You are treated like a VIP the moment you arrive the waiting lounge before you take your flight
The Amanpulo airport waiting lounge is an exclusive lounge for Amanpulo resort guests. It is nice, comfortable and provides guest with good coffee and drinks while they wait for their boarding.
2) You take a private chartered plane to the resort
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| Private plane at the runway in Amanpulo |
The private plane that you take to go to Amanpulo just makes the experience better since you do not feel stressed out taking your flight to the island since it can only take around 20 guests.
Some people own private villas in Amanpulo and they opt to take their own helicopter ride to go there on weekends.
3) Your Aman resort guest service personnel will take care of you and can customise your vacation itinerary
The moment you arrive Amanpulo a resort guest service personnel will take you on your own golf cart to take you around the resort and to your own casita or villa.
We were blessed since we got upgraded to a beach casita during our stay at Amanpulo.
We were blessed since we got upgraded to a beach casita during our stay at Amanpulo.
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| Beach casita at Amanpulo. This was designed by well-known Filipino architect Bobby Manosa. |
4) There are so many fun activities that can fill your day at Amanpulo
You have the option to lounge at the huge pool area or head to the beach for some water activities. We enjoyed the hobbie cat sailing and the snorkeling activity during the day and our relaxing spa treatment in the evening.
It is easy to go around the resort since you will be given your own golf cart that you can use during your stay. You could also request for a bike if you prefer to go biking around the resort.
It is easy to go around the resort since you will be given your own golf cart that you can use during your stay. You could also request for a bike if you prefer to go biking around the resort.
5) The Aman resort staff are all courteous and helpful
The Aman staff will be able to suggest fun activities you can do for the day and also restaurants that you can go to within the resort so you can try different cuisines during your Aman resort stay.
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| Fresh salad with mozzarella and pizza at their restaurant beside the beach. |
6) There is no such thing as a crowded pool or beach in an Aman resort
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| The huge pool at Amanpulo. This is around 8 to 10 times the size of a usual pool. |
Their main pool is huge and is never crowded. You will truly get amazed on how big it is and how you can have your laps and have such a nice quiet time too.
Their beach is really clean and is simply relaxing.
Their beach is really clean and is simply relaxing.
7) You get to relax all the time
Every place you go to at the resort is nice. Even simple activities at the cabanas beside the pool and garden can be such a relaxing experience.
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| You can sunbathe and have some quiet time. |
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| You can walk in the garden near the main pool area |
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| You can lounge near the pool and have a nice fruit shake. |
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| You can have dinner and enjoy the beautiful beach view. |
8) They staff are always happy and may even surprise you
The staff at Aman make pleasant surprises. My friend and I were treated to nice chocolate cakes slices complete with candles and happy birthday serenade from their staff who played guitars and sang live at our casita.
9) The Aman resort staff are happy and motivated people
Everyone at Aman will smile at you and make you feel welcome. The boat guy that we talked with during our hobbie cat sailing was a happy employee since he confidently shared with us that his work at Aman resort enabled him to send his son to a good University in Palawan and that their salary is quite good too as he was able to buy his son a laptop computer and provide his needs for school. He also tells us that they are treated very well by the management of the resort.
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| You can go on a boat ride or take a fun hobbie cat ride. |
10) The Aman GM and his family personally thank you before you fly off back to Manila
It is a resort where you feel truly taken cared of and you even get to meet their GM(General Manager) and his family before you fly back home.
With the excellent service and beautiful resort facilities that Amanpulo offers there is no doubt that it is indeed one of the best vacation places that well known celebrities like Maria Sharapova, Diane Von Fursterberg, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been to.
The Aman resort experience in both Indonesia and the Philippines are part of my most memorable travel experiences. I will definitely save again for my next go for broke trip to an Aman resort. Life is short so we must live it to the fullest. Cheers!
To know more about Aman resorts, check out their website: Aman resorts.
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| One of my favorite beach photos of Amanpulo that I took during my vacation. |
To know more about Aman resorts, check out their website: Aman resorts.
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