Amanpulo is set on its own private island, Pamalican, part of the QuinilubanGroup of Cuyo Islands in the Philippines. Surrounded by white sand beaches,clear blue waters and a coral reef 300 metres from the shore, Amanpulo is theepitome of an island paradise.

Guests are greeted in Manila and travel by chartered plane to the island,landing on Amanpulo’s airstrip.

Tucked into the tropical foliage,the 40 Beach, Hillside and TreetopCasitas are modelled after thePhilippine bahay kubo dwellings.Each casita has its own buggy forexploring the island.

Each casita features a bedroom with a king-size bed, two window divans and a wooden sundeck with outdoorloungers. The spacious bathrooms have a large dressingarea, shower and raised Cebu marble bathtub.

Amanpulo’s design offersseamless indoor/outdoor living,and all around the resort aresecluded spots where one canenjoy simply being outdoors in beautiful surrounds.

The Clubhouse, Restaurantand Bar open out onto aterrace that lies alongsidethe 30-metre pool, offeringviews of the ocean andsurrounding islands.

Poolside sun-loungers are shaded beneath umbrellas and trellises of floweringbougainvillea.

The Restaurant featuresAsian and Continentalcuisine. Guests can alsoenjoy al fresco diningin the Picnic Grove or a bonfire dinner on the beach.

Specialising in seafood and tapas, the Beach Club overlooks the island’s sandy white shores, with tablesavailable on the beach (right ) and sheltered on the elevated wooden terrace. The Windsurf Hut and PicnicGrove serve wood oven-fired pizza and salads, and the Lagoon Club (above) focuses on Vietnamese fare.

From left to right: Tapas and Grilled Lobster (Beach Club); Romana and Dessert Pizzas (Picnic Grove); Duck Curry with Pho (Lagoon Club).

Resort facilities include a spacious Library (above) offering a wide selection of reading materials, and a Boutique (right )showcasing jewellery and other Philippinehandiworks available for purchase.

Amanpulo’s private villahomes (one pictured below)enjoy direct beach frontageof no less than 40 metres.

Each villa features a private swimming pool and offers separatebedroom, living and dining pavilions, an outdoor lounge and a kitchen. One, two and four bedroom villas are available.

All villas come with a cook andhousekeeper, and a number enjoy beautiful garden settings.

The West Villa Clubhouse is ideal for private functions whether personal celebrationssuch as weddings and anniversaries, or corporate gatherings including board meetingsand presentations. Theatre and audiovisual equipment is available.

Amanpulo is a place of peacewhere relaxation and wellness go hand in hand. The Aman Spais situated on a hillside above the treetops with views of theSulu Sea. Designed as a tranquilsanctuary, it consists of a series of pavilions constructed of nativewood and other natural materials.

Each treatment room offers a deep-soaking bathtub, washroom, dressing area and steam shower,along with magnificent sea views.

Aman Spa’s Reception Pavilion includes a lounge and retailspace on the entry level, and a Finishing Salon on the floorbelow for manicures, pedicures and hair appointments.

The Yoga and MeditationPavilion (far right ) enjoysbeautiful green and seaviews and is available forprivate or group classes.The Fitness Pavilion housesthe Pilates Studio (above),an airy gymnasium (below)and wet areas includingsteam rooms, cold plungepools and outdoor relax-ation areas.

The island’s turquoisewaters and coral reefsprovide a variety of waterand beach activities. Theseinclude snorkelling andscuba diving (with PADIcertification available), as well as fishing.

Amanpulo also offers windsurfing, kayaking and tennis. Excursions can include a picnicat the Mangrove Hut on Manamoc Island (opposite bottom left ).

Pamalican Island, PhilippinesP.O. Box 456, Pasay Tramo Post Office

Pasay City 1300, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: (63) 2 976 5200 Fax: (63) 2 976 5204

E-mail: amanpulo@amanresorts.comwww.amanresorts.com

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