Amanyara
The 40 individual pavilions are stand-alone houses, utterly private; a few have ocean views. Wraparound patios are enveloped in native scrub brush, seagrape, and sea ox-eye daisies. It's all polished teak and earthy sisal matting, except for the exceptional gadgets: Touch a button and lower the privacy screens, groove to the surround-sound Bose system, or watch the flatscreen TV as you soak in the freestanding bathtub. Or head to the spa, which overlooks a reflection pond, for tip-top pampering.
The Restaurant serves two menus: one international and the other Asian; both take advantage of the resort's aquaponic veggie garden. Sit inside or on a candlelit patio. The Beach Club serves lunch and afternoon meals. The smiling resort staff is attuned to your every need. This is a place to get some serious R&R.
All that peace and quiet is tied to location as well: The resort lies on the island's northwest shore, a fairly isolated spot reached by traveling a winding two-lane road some 25 minutes from the airport. You're a good 30- to 40-minute drive from the restaurants and bars of Grace Bay, so take that into account if you prefer a place with a little more action. (The casual Blue Hills bars and restaurants are closer.)
Note that the resort has several privately owned three-, four-, and five-bedroom villas. Each villa is centered around its own infinity pool and has a personal cook and housekeeper.
The 40 individual pavilions are stand-alone houses, utterly private; a few have ocean views. Wraparound patios are enveloped in native scrub brush, seagrape, and sea ox-eye daisies. It's all polished teak and earthy sisal matting, except for the exceptional gadgets: Touch a button and lower the privacy screens, groove to the surround-sound Bose system, or watch the flatscreen TV as you soak in the freestanding bathtub. Or head to the spa, which overlooks a reflection pond, for tip-top pampering.
The Restaurant serves two menus: one international and the other Asian; both take advantage of the resort's aquaponic veggie garden. Sit inside or on a candlelit patio. The Beach Club serves lunch and afternoon meals. The smiling resort staff is attuned to your every need. This is a place to get some serious R&R.
All that peace and quiet is tied to location as well: The resort lies on the island's northwest shore, a fairly isolated spot reached by traveling a winding two-lane road some 25 minutes from the airport. You're a good 30- to 40-minute drive from the restaurants and bars of Grace Bay, so take that into account if you prefer a place with a little more action. (The casual Blue Hills bars and restaurants are closer.)
Note that the resort has several privately owned three-, four-, and five-bedroom villas. Each villa is centered around its own infinity pool and has a personal cook and housekeeper.
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