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Hotels, Thailand

Review: Iniala, Phuket

InialaConsisting of only 3 villas and 1 penthouse, Iniala recently celebrated its second birthday.  With a huge range of international designers being given free reign to design the property, along with Michelin star chefs, an ex-North Island GM and a whole host of activities, Iniala has been firmly rooted at […]

Hotels, Japan

Review: Gora Kadan, Hakone

The best things in life are free, they said.  Get out of the city and enjoy the fresh, country air, they said.  Well to them I say: you have never been to Gora Kadan. Gora Kadan, Hakone, Japan Room type: Jacuzzi Suite Duration: 11th -> 12th September Booked with: AMEX FHR Introduction […]

Aman, Hotels, Japan

Review: Aman Tokyo, Tokyo

Aman Tokyo opened last December as the first city Aman.  Going completely off script from their existing business plan of very remote, ~30 room resorts, this is supposedly the start of expansion into other cities world wide, I thought we would try out their latest venture. Aman Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Room […]

Aman, Hotels, Turkey

Review: Amanruya, Bodrum

After numerous visits to Aman’s across Asia and 3 visits to Amanzoe, it felt like we should give the other resorts within Europe a try.  So during the bank holiday weekend/half-term, we made our way from sunny England to Amanruya via Amanzoe. Amanruya, Bodrum, Turkey Room type: Pool Terrace Cottage, Garden View […]