Amanwana

Amanwana is on a tropical Indonesian island, not far from Bali. Well, not far geographically, but the experience is far away from the discos and busy beaches of the mainland. This is deliciously serene seclusion, with nothing around except jungle, sand, and ocean.

The entire island is a nature reserve and the only way to reach Amanwana is by plane. Once there, though, life is anything but primitive. You'll sleep in romantic, luxurious tents, each juxtaposed against a canopy of greenery. They're big, too, and partially open to the warm air. Outside, a stone deck provides the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds of the jungle.


Fresh seafood and tropical fruit are mainstays of the gourmet meals served in the dining room. And some of that fruit might even end up in the cocktails you sip at the open-air beachfront bar. For a spectacular diving and snorkeling site, look no further than the calm waters right in front of the resort.