The Ultra-Luxurious Aman Resorts to Add to Your Travel Checklist

In a past story on conversation starters, Whitney Robinson says many of the jet set are on a quest to visit as many Aman resorts as they can, likening it to collecting stamps on passports.
With over 30 properties in 20 countries and counting, the Aman brand continues to expand, bringing its signature travel experiences to more picturesque locations around the world. If you are a loyal Aman junkie, here are some of its notable luxury boutique hotels that you have to cross off your list.
Amanjena
A sight like no other, this paradise in the desert integrates Moorish heritage into its 40 pavilions and
Amanera
Just past the jungles of the Carribean and perched on a cliff,
In terms of lodging, the
Amanpuri
Who could forget this timeless retreat off the west coast of Phuket—the original Aman, which first opened in 1988? After a visit to this serene getaway, it’s difficult to get the ancient
To get around, guests have the resort’s fleet of 20-plus crafts at their disposal, ready to whisk you away to explore the Andaman Sea. There’s also no shortage of watersports on this property.
Amanzoe
With pillars of
Amanyangyun
Aman fans should also be on the lookout for this year’s latest opening, its fourth property in China and the brand’s most ambitious yet. The company will take apart Ming and Qing Dynasty houses from the Yangtze 400 miles away, and piece them back together in their new location, Amangyangyun, just outside of Shanghai.