AMANWANA

Activities abound in this endless sprawl of stunning nature. Overlooking the Flores Sea, the resort lends itself to exploring the glimmering waters. Glide across the surface on a kayak or paddleboard or head to the on-site PADI Dive Centre to discover the teeming wildlife beneath the waves. Particularly majestic are the local whale shark which feed in the surrounding waters all year round. Those seeking to explore inland might observe the bountiful wildlife in the way of yellow crested cockatoo, rusa deer and macaques on a rewarding trek or cycling tour.

Having worked up an appetite, return to Amanwana for some exceptional regional cuisine. Meals are crafted around the catch of the day, provided by local fisherman each morning, and are accompanied by fresh vegetables and herbs harvested from the resort’s own gardens. Explore a different use of regional ingredients in the spa, where a traditional smoke ceremony involving the burning of woods and resins sends you to a place of total relaxation. Once there, indulge in a Javanese cleansing treatment with a white rice and turmeric body scrub, finished with a lime grass, cinnamon and ginger herbal bath.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples and romantics
• Serenity seekers
• Wildlife lovers

THINGS TO DO AT THE RESORT:

• Visit the spa for soothing Javanese treatments and traditional smoke ceremonies using locally-sourced botanicals
• Dine on the restaurant's alluring fresh catches paired with homegrown herbs and produce
• Spot colourful birdlife residing in the canopies, such as the yellow crested cockatoo, sea eagles and ospreys
• Head to the PADI Dive Centre for chance to swim alongside turtles, manta rays and reef fish
• Sip refreshing cocktails at the bar as the sun sets over the island

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Cycle through the National Park spotting rusa deer, macaques and wild boar
• Glide over the glimmering waves of the Flores Sea on a kayak or paddleboard
• Swim alongside the island’s gargantuan yet majestic whale sharks
• Embark on a romantic starlit dinner cruise through Amanwana Bay
• Trek to the island’s paradisiacal limestone waterfalls and mysterious bat caves
• Meander through Indonesian archipelagos on Aman’s stylish private yacht