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Five of the World's Most Secluded (and Serviced) Villas

Unparalleled seclusion meets discerning service across the collection of Aman Villas dotting alluring locations from the white-sand shores of Turks & Caicos, Peloponnes, Phuket, and the Philippines to the striking coast of Vietnam.

Seamlessly integrated into the landscape across some of the world’s most beautiful settings, Aman Villas are the ultimate tier of Aman accommodation. For those who value superb service and ample space, an Aman Villa stay affords you the utmost privacy with complete and privileged access to the resort’s facilities. The brand’s unwavering attention to detail and intuitive service are brought beyond the confines of the resort into each villa.

What are some of the additional benefits of staying in a villa?

…when staying at an Aman Villa, your SmartFlyer travel advisor can arrange for private chefs, personal butlers, babysitters, yoga instructors, and spa therapists.

Based on our recent trend reporting, we’re forecasting everything from the rebound of Asia-Pacific to an uptick in longer-term stays in villa accommodations. Travelers tend to crave the comforts of home during villas stays; when staying at an Aman Villa, your SmartFlyer travel advisor can arrange for private chefs, personal butlers, babysitters, yoga instructors, and spa therapists. Whether you’re looking to savor precious time with family and friends or you want to escape into romantic seclusion in a spectacular setting, Aman Villas offer the comfort and reassurance of a private home.

For Amanjunkies out there, one of the biggest draws of an Aman Villa stay is the chance to experience the brand’s award-winning design conceptualized by world-renowned architects. For instance, Amanzoe’s Villa 20 was designed by Ed Tuttle and Marios Angelopoulos who seamlessly melded the structure directly into Greek landscape’s rolling hills. At Amanyara, the design of its villas were crafted under the creative vision of Jean-Michel Gathy, widely considered to be one of the world’s greatest resort architects; his palette of natural materials and an Asian-inspired Zen aesthetic creates an elegant, modern sanctuary. This same artistic edge is infused across each of the Aman Villas around the world.

What types of trips are best for a villa stay?

With multi-bedroom units for anywhere from your nearest and dearest to your entire extended crew, we find that the majority of our travelers seeking a villa stay are traveling as a family or for a group gathering. Wedding ceremonies, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, bar and bat mitzvahs, and school break vacations are just a handful of life’s moments that spur a villa stay for SmartFlyer travelers. With Aman Villas offering large private swimming pools met by outdoor dining areas, the scene is set for your next special celebration. Combined with the services of personal butlers, private chefs, concierge, babysitters, and housekeepers, you can rest assured that you won’t be left desiring anything during your stay.

Amanzoe​ – Porto Heli, Greece

With so much history and culture on offer, Greece has long been one of SmartFlyer’s top-visited destinations. In equal measure, the country’s exemplary hospitality makes it a repeat destination for even the most discerning of clients. Set amidst UNESCO-protected ruins, the beach-fringed Peloponnese is the key to unlocking a new level of Greek culture. Located on the east coast near Port Heli, Amanzoe remains at the top of the list of properties we see travelers not just visiting once, but returning to year after year.

…speedboats await at the beach to bring you through the Aegean Sea before returning back to the comfort of your villa for the evening.

Amanzoe’s collection of one- to nine-bedroom villas offer sea-view sanctuaries set among olive groves. Created in harmony with the surrounding landscape, the villa cascades down a hillside in six tiers of sculpture-dotted fragrant gardens, private pools, an expansive spa, elegant indoor-outdoor living, and space to sleep eighteen. If you’re looking to zip to a nearby island, speedboats await at the beach to bring you through the Aegean Sea before returning back to the comfort of your villa for the evening.

Aman Villa to Watch For: Villa 20

If you’re on the set-jetting trend, you’ll recognize Amanzoe’s Villa 20 as the set of Glass Onion. With a private spa, six pools, and a multitude of dining spaces including two outside barbecue areas, and a Greek taverna built beneath the olive groves, Villa 20 makes the ultimate celebration pad. Large-scale sculptures are creatively placed throughout Villa 20’s grounds in addition to the owners’ carefully curated selection of art and books from their personal library. Our personal favorite part of the decor is the artifacts throughout Villa 20 that the owners have gathered over their lifetime of travels, in turn creating the feeling of being at your own home away from home.

Amanpulo​ – Palawan, Philippines

The pristine beauty of the Philippines’ beaches has long drawn discerning travelers to visit. Those who’ve been to Amanpulo know an entirely new level of beauty that’s unlocked in the Cuyo Archipelago of northern Palawan. This tropical enclave is marked by calm, clear seas and sandy tracks that lead to deserted coves and jungle-clad lookout points primed for even the most spirited adventurer. Amanpulo is the region’s sole settlement, creating the blissful isolation of a true desert island retreat for guests.

The ultimate place to plan a celebratory stay, Amanpulo can play host as a private island retreat for you and your two hundred closest friends for the ultimate celebration. For those seeking a villa stay, sixteen villas have up to four bedrooms set along the shoreline just steps from the beach. Each offers a private swimming pool and the dedicated service of a private chef, butler, and an electric buggy.

Aman Villa to Watch For: One-Bedroom Palawan Villa (Villa 32)

For couples looking for a bit more space, Amanpulo’s one-bedroom villas offer spacious living areas for you to seamlessly transition from your palm-shaded pool into the comfort of your en suite bedroom casita; the large bathroom with Cebu marble accents and a free-standing bathtub makes for pure comfort. At over 1,200 square feet, the air-conditioned interiors are equally spacious as they are well-appointed. We especially love the expansive outdoor dining and lounging spaces where you can soak up an afternoon in the sunshine at your poolside sala.

Amanpuri​ – Phuket, Thailand

…the resort is located in Phuket is marked by a beautiful arc of white-sand beach where Amanpuri stands as a rare tableau of days-gone-by Thailand.

The story of the Aman brand begins with Amanpuri – the flagship property dates back to 1988 when hotelier Adrian Zecha was walking along Pansea Beach and came across a coconut plantation in a pristine location; soon after, plans to build his holiday home blossomed into creating a boutique resort in partnership with friends. Today, the palm-studded peninsula where the resort is located in Phuket is marked by a beautiful arc of white-sand beach where Amanpuri stands as a rare tableau of days-gone-by Thailand. With a soundtrack made up of the whispers of coconut palms mixed with the sighs of the Andaman Sea, guests can’t help but sink into pure tranquility.

As an Amanpuri Villa guest, you have access to all of the iconic resort’s amenities. A client favorite is its reimagined Nama restaurant – designed by Kengo Kuma – which offers sushi that rivals even the best rolls you’ve had in Japan. The Holistic Wellness Centre and soon-to-open Spa House are also hits for wellness seekers. When it comes to the villas, they’re set within a lush, tropical enclave for ultimate seclusion. Amanpuri’s villas range from one to nine bedrooms, all are fully staffed and with private pools and dining areas.

Aman Villa to Watch For: Six-Bedroom Ocean Villa (Villa 47)

Set apart from the main resort at the tip of the peninsula, Amanpuri’s Six Bedroom Ocean Villa affords guests sweeping views in a discreet location. Its king-sized bedrooms are built around a central swimming pool met by carefully considered design equally balancing guest privacy with ample space to let a celebratory stay unfold. Interiors are finished with Thai wooden furnishings across the living and dining areas, complete with large windows and sliding doors to allow for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Your Thai chef and housekeeper are also on hand to ensure a seamless stay.

Amanyara​ – Turks & Caicos, Providenciales

With the allure of its turquoise waters, Turks and Caicos attracts not only North American travelers but international visitors from around the globe. Amanyara catapults the Turks experience into another dimension of serenity thanks to its secluded shores anchoring an 18,00-acre nature reserve. Accommodations overlook half a mile of white sand beaches and Providenciales’ North West Point Marine National Park. The resort creates a retreat suitable for guests of all ages with restorative wellness programming and endless possibilities for discovery both in and out of the sea.

Amanyara’s recent renovation has freshened up its communal spaces including a renewed reception area, restaurants, and Beach Club. Its villas offer consummate privacy and space in natural surroundings. Generously proportioned living areas and two to six bedrooms are set around a black infinity pool and hardwood deck. Overlooking reflective ponds and gardens, several feature ocean views while others offer direct beach access. All are serviced by villa hosts, and the three-to-six-bedroom villas are also serviced by personal chefs.

Aman Villa to Watch For: Artist Villa (Villa 33)

We especially love how a stay here can include your chef making freshly cooked pizzas at the pizza oven; alternatively, take advantage of the villa’s barbeque under its shaded salas.

Known as Amanyara’s signature – and largest – accommodation, the Artist Villa is located in a serene spot with its very own stretch of white sand beach. In addition to its five en-suite bedrooms, the Artist Villa offers a 108-foot infinity swimming pool directly overlooking the sea, expansive sundecks, and multiple dining areas. We especially love how a stay here can include your chef making freshly cooked pizzas at the pizza oven; alternatively, take advantage of the villa’s barbeque under its shaded salas. To balance it all out the next morning, there’s a private gym equipped with a Pilates Reformer, steam room, and cold plunge.

Amanoi – Ninh Thuan, Vietnam

Located along a spectacular stretch of Vietnam’s coastline overlooking Vinh Hy Bay, Amanoi is a natural paradise. The resort’s positioning within the verdant embrace of Nui Chua National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve offers limitless opportunities for an immersion into nature and Vietnamese culture. With clifftop restaurants, a lakeside Aman Spa, and private golden sand beach, there’s no shortage of ways to spend your days.

When it comes to Amanoi’s villas, architecture draws on the grace and artful simplicity of Vietnamese design. From their curving roofs peeping above the treeline to their latticed windows and discreet natural materials, Amanoi’s Pavilions and Villas are at one with their magnificent surroundings. With access to the full range of Vietnamese spa treatments at your fingertips, you may never want to leave your villa.

Aman Villa to Watch For: Amanoi Ocean Pool Villa

Amanoi’s Ocean Pool Villas are set back in the lush hillside, peeking just above the tree line with views overlooking Vinh Hy Bay and Vietnam’s East Sea. Guests can look forward to having their own private swimming pool and expansive timber sundeck for seamless open-plan living that links indoors and outdoors. These villas are ideal for couples seeking serenity and seclusion, complete with a deep-soaking bathtub and separate shower.

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