Aman In Indonesia and Sri Lanka
In the coming months, Bali, Java and Galle will play host to literary festivals, right on the doorsteps of Amandari, Amanjiwo and Amangalla. The 9th annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival will be celebrated from 3-7 October 2012 in Bali’s artistic centre, the inaugural Borobudur Writers Festival will be held from 28-31 October 2012 in Java’s cultural heartland, and the Galle Literary Festival will take place from 11-17 March 2013 on the beautiful south coast of Sri Lanka. All three festivals will bring together local and international writers, and include workshops and readings as well as social, cultural and artistic events.
Aman in Laos
The town of Luang Prabang boasts a history and culture that are intrinsically linked to Theravada Buddhism, with around 1,200 monks and novices residing in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. From 13-16 September the town will be celebrating Boun Khao Padap Dinh. This festival honours the deceased and culminates in boat racing on Nam Khan River. Another imminent celebration is Boun Ook Phan-Sa which marks the end of Buddhist Lent. Occurring 29 October – 1 November, it involves evening candlelit processions and hundreds of colourful floats decorated with flowers, incense and candles adrift on the Mekong River. Situated in the heart of Luang Prabang, Amantaka offers insight into Buddhist culture and an array of activities to get closer to daily life in Luang Prabang during these Buddhist festivals.
Aman In France and the USA
As year-end approaches, so too does the ski season on both sides of the Atlantic. Amanresorts offers access to some of the finest slopes in France and the USA, with Le M?l?zin situated right on the Bellec?te Piste in Courchevel 1850, and Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
While Le M?l?zin combines the ski experience with the classic winter traditions of the French Alps, Amangani offers a Ski Lounge in the heart of the alpine Teton Village, just steps from the Bridger Gondola and Aerial Tram, as well as cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog-sledding and winter safaris.
Le M?l?zin’s ski season will run 20 December 2012 – 8 April 2013, and the resort will offer their seasonal Ski Privilege Pass again this winter. Jackson Hole?s ski season is 24 November 2012 – 7 April 2013, and Amangani will offer a number of winter season programmes.
Aman in Indonesia and the USA
Yoga promotes internal calm and physical strength and has been practised for thousands of years. With their emphasis on peace and serenity, Aman resorts are ideal settings for yoga retreats, allowing participants the chance to go deeper into their practice or discover the benefits of yoga for the first time.
Perched beneath the towering presence of Mount Agung on Bali’s east coast, Amankila will be hosting wellness practitioners Rosalind Royal and Mary McGowan from 9-13 November 2012 for a four-night programme combining yoga with healthy menus, a spa treatment and a scenic trek (Wellness Retreat at Amankila). Situated in the starkly beautiful Four Corners region of the United States, Amangiri will be hosting three retreats led by Rocky Heron from 14-18 December 2012, 15-19 February 2013 and 8-12 March 2013. Each day will include three yoga classes ? an energetic Ashtanga practice, a class focused on hip-opening, twists and bends, and a restorative evening session (Yoga Retreat at Amangiri).
Source: Aman Resorts