Around the World in Three Continents

Aman Kyoto, Japan

Secret tree-filled gardens and pavilions in tranquil glades set the scene at sanctuary-like Aman Kyoto – a secluded onsen retreat, whose only near neighbour is the Kinkaku-ji golden temple. Omakase cuisine is served by Chef Shinichirō Takagi in Taka-An, while The Living Pavilion covers authentic Kyoto dishes, served on the hotel’s forest-bathed terrace. Minimalist ryokan-style rooms are a retreat from the world, while mineral-fed onsen baths in the Aman Spa guide guests through Japan’s prided bathing ritual. Day-long cultural tours, a traditional sake tasting, a geisha-led encounter and a teppanyaki dinner are all included beyond the resort’s tranquil grounds.  

A stylish seaplane ride over a necklace of coral-ringed islands covers the journey into the Maldives. For the next three nights, home is an over-water villa with a private pool and a spoiling sun deck on Muravandhoo Island, encircled by the Indian Ocean and its abundant marine life. On the final day, a yacht excursion and dolphin-spotting adventure explores the nearby reaches of Raa Atoll with lunch included in an idyllic location. Two Asian-accented restaurants and a bar with a menu by a Michelin-starred chef are on hand for other meals.  

Amanjena, Marrakech, Morocco 

The rose-hued walls of the Red City mark a romantic end point to this airborne odyssey. As a fitting finale, the stay amid palatial Amanjena’s petal-filled fountains and peaceful courtyards includes dinner and cocktails on the first night with a local history expert, who’ll elucidate the hidden stories of Morocco’s most beguiling city. Rise next morning for a hot-air balloon ride in the Atlas foothills before a full day’s immersion into Marrakech’s maze of spice-stacked souks, art-filled gardens and minaret-topped mosques. A farewell dinner and drinks ends Aman’s private-jet expedition in style.