Nikoi Private Island

The luxurious and decadent Amanjiwo hotel is quite simply mesmerising.

Furthermore across the Kedu Plain, Amanjiwo looks out to Borobudur, the 9th century Buddhist sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage site: the sole reason many come to Java.

Taking this site as inspiration, the shape of Borobudur is very much reflected in the architecture and style of Amanjiwo with its 36 suites set in two graceful crescents around a central rotunda. The suites feature high ceilings with domed roofs, outdoor sunken stone baths within a high walled garden, marble floors and a raised four poster bed. Some of the spacious sun terraces come with their own private pool offering ultimate privacy. High limestone walls give shape to the walkways that link the suites to the main building, and that winds down to the forty-metre infinity pool.

In spite of your privileged views, a private tour to Borobudur cannot be missed. Watching the shadows of the Buddha’s shift and the sky burn as the sun rises over Mount Merapi is truly a magical experience. We can arrange entry to the temple before dawn, avoiding the crowds, allowing plenty of time to reach the summit in relative peace.

So much more than a hotel, Cap Karoso offers a celebration of Sumbanese culture, immersion in nature and a haven of calm and tranquillity.

In the midst of a city constantly pushing itself to new heights of modernity, the colonially-styled Raffles Singapore represents nothing less than a charming Old World with superior service.

A stunning piece of architecture, the 19th century building has long been synonymous with luxury. Stroll through the expansive grounds and you’ll find unique features such as original polished teak verandas, marble colonnades and tropical gardens. Drink Singapore Slings in the world famous Long Bar and dine in one of the fifteen in-house restaurants, serving everything from classic French cuisine to delicate Chinese dim sum.

Choose from a host of suites, from the simple and elegant Courtyard Suites with their oriental furnishings and parlour area to our personal favourites, the Personality Suites, named after famous figures associated with the hotel’s illustrious past. All suites include the services of the hotel’s chauffeured limousine and access to the resident historian, as well as the famous high standards of the 24-hour Raffles butler service.

Tucked away within Indonesia’s Anambas Archipelago, Bawah Reserve encompasses six private islands, accessible via a 75-minute seaplane journey from Singapore. Surrounded by a 1,000-hectare marine conservation area, Bawah Reserve features only 36 suites, villas and lodges. With accommodations scattered across the island, some extending out to the sea, others nestled along the beachfront and a few tucked away in the forest, Bawah Reserve feels perennially quiet. Expect exceptional service and incredible underwater adventures at this private island resort.