CHLOE MAGAZINE
When I first pictured Bali I pictured lush rainforest, white sandy
beaches, birds of paradise flying everywhere, and monkeys playing
in the trees. Although my imagination got the best of me a little
bit with this idea, for the most part it was true. The Amankila
truly embodied most of what I had dreamed Bali would be, with
a few differences. I loved how the hotel was located away from
the hustle and bustle of the city area. Bali has gotten to be quite
a busy place, so it was nice to see what Bali was like before it
became so developed. Unlike most Aman hotels, this Aman has
whitewashed walls and is very open-aired, a little more Bali than
Aman. Located on the cliffs of Amuk Bay, this hotel has some
of the best views I’ve seen yet. Located among vast rice paddies,
high volcanoes, and the ocean, this is the near-perfect location
I’ve been searching for. There are 34 stand-alone villas nestled
among the rainforest with alang thatched roofs fashioned after
traditional Balinese beach homes. My favorite activity at the hotel would be the privately chartered yacht for a cruise around the
coast with snorkeling and diving activities, followed by a picnic
on a private beach, ending with a sunset cruise with cocktails.
The Amankila truly embodies what I feel Bali should offer for an
island resort and is the perfect destination whether you are 30 on
your honeymoon or 50 and traveling with your family.
Posh Voyage was an overnight guest at two of these hotels and
was given guided tours by the hotel managers at the remaining
three. Our opinions are objective and our own. Thank you to the
hotel management and PR teams who made this possible.