Honeymoon Travel // Amangiri – Peaceful Mountain

Honeymoon Travel // Amangiri

Aman Resorts quietly opened what might be the most spectacular small hotel in America. Amangiri, ‘peaceful mountain’, is located in the southwest region of the USA also known as the Four Corners, where the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet. Boasting one of the most dramatic landscapes in the USA with deep canyons and towering plateaus, the region has been home for centuries to the native Navajo and Hopi tribes yet is sparsely populated and presents the raw landscape for which the American Southwest has become famous.

The resort is tucked into a protected valley with sweeping views over colourful, stratified rock towards the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. Architecturally, the resort has been designed to blend into the landscape with natural hues, materials and textures a feature of the design. The structures are commanding and in proportion with the scale of the natural surroundings, yet provide an intimate setting from which to view and appreciate the landscape.

Arrival to the resort is via a winding road that descends into the valley and leads to the central Pavilion. Built around the main swimming pool, the Pavilion embraces a dramatic stone escarpment. Within the Pavilion is the Living Room, Gallery, Library, Dining Room, Private Dining Room and Cellar. Two accommodation wings lead from the Pavilion into the desert: 16 suites are located within the Desert Wing and another 18 suites together with the Aman Spa are located within the Mesa Wing. Outward views from the resort look over the untouched valley surrounded by lofty bluffs.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

• Amangiri Suite
• Girijaala Suite
• Terrace Pool Suites
• Pool Suites
• Terrace Suite
• Mesa view Suites
• Desert view Suites

LEISURE

The swimming pool is set within a sunken courtyard framed by the Pavilion and rock escarpment. It wraps around the rock to finish with a hot tub that sits at the base of a rock wall. The pool’s lounging terrace features king-sized day beds and pairs of sun-loungers.

EXPLORE

Located in Southern Utah close to the border with Arizona, Amangiri is a 25-minute drive from the nearest town of Page, Arizona and a 15-minute drive to the shores of Lake Powell. The resort is in the centre of the Grand Circle, surrounded by such iconic attractions as the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Grand Staircase – Escalante and Bryce and Zion National Parks. Situated some 1,220 metres (4,000 feet) above sea level, the region’s arid conditions support unique desert vegetation. The ecosystem surrounding Amangiri encompasses a remarkable diversity of plants and animal species, including the endangered California Condor. Fossils dating back more than 160 million years attest to the area’s wealth of dinosaurs in the distant past.

Treks, guided hikes and biking – Amangiri guests may enjoy treks and guided hikes, customised rock climbing, via ferrata (fixed climbing routes) and canyoneering, as well as recreational and advanced biking. Our expert team of guides can teach guests the basics of GPS navigation, map reading, rope techniques and desert travel, as well as providing an introduction to the ecology, geology and human history of the area. For guests who are interested in a more in-depth study of this diverse environment, Amangiri will arrange for expert scientists, geologists and naturalists from the region to be available for tours and lectures.

Boating trips – Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, with the pristine waters of Lake Powell, slickrock domes and sandy bays, provides access to some of the most amazing scenery and geological formations on the Colorado Plateau, as well as numerous prehistoric cliff dwelling and rock art sites. Named in honour of Civil War veteran and explorer John Wesley Powell, the lake has almost 3,200 kilometres (2,000 miles) of shoreline. Boating day trips provide the ideal platform for enjoyment of the turquoise waters where guests may swim and kayak. For those who enjoy fishing, the lake is famous for its striped bass, walleye and largemouth bass.

Archaeological tours – Guests may also experience the history and culture of the region with Amangiri’s natural history, palaeontology and archaeological tours which provide insight into species diversity, prehistoric occupation, Navajo storytelling, culture and art.

Scenic tours – From hot air ballooning and scenic helicopter or fixed wing flights to equestrian adventures departing directly from the resort, guests have a unique opportunity to experience the area’s sweeping landscape, canyons, peaks and mesas.

Amangiri is the ideal launching pad to enjoy customised National Park and Monument Tours to the Grand Canyon’s North and South Rims, Bryce and Zion National Parks, Rainbow Bridge, Grand Staircase – Escalante, Vermillion Cliffs National Monuments and Monument Valley in the Navajo Nation – the largest Native American Nation in the US covering over 70,000 square kilometres (27,000 square miles).

GETTING THERE

The closest airport is in Page, and commercial services are operated by Great Lakes Aviation using Beech Craft 1900D turbo prop aircraft. Primary services operate between Page and Denver, Colorado as well as Phoenix, Arizona.

Climate – Spring and autumn enjoy mild days and cool nights whilst the summer months from June through August provide warm to hot days and pleasant evenings. Winter is marked by crisp days and cold evenings, with occasional light snow fall.

Editors Note

This ought to be one of the destination that any couple who is searching for a good break away from the city life . The unique location and beautiful architecture  has no doubt made Amangiri into one of the top spot on my personal holiday wish list. The experience does not just promises a spectacular sight but also an adventure for the explorers.

There seem to be plentiful of things to do from trekking , rock climbing, boat trips, archaeological tours and what about scenic tours on a hot air ballon or a helicopter. Thats just so romantic for the adventurous explorer couple. If you are looking to really wind down and enjoy a good session of Spa. Maybe you should give their exclusive Aman Spa Journey a try. The three-night Aman Spa Journey offers guests the opportunity to discover the limitless space and tranquility of Utah’s Four Corners region, while enjoying a personalized wellness program designed to meet individual goals.

Well definitely a luxury  spot with a price tag that starts at US$850- $1000 for a Desert View Suite .Looking at the rates, prices seems to increase gradually as the year end. So well if you are looking for a real good break and a touch of luxury to your honeymoon or holiday, I would say go for it.  Amangiri is now one the destination that I am dying to experience.

Reservations Information:

• tel (94) 777 743500
• fax (94) 112 555922
• email reservations@amanresorts.com

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