With the addition of the Aman Kyoto to the Aman portfolio, Japan has reached an ultimate Aman trifecta. Following the Aman Tokyo (which opened late 2014) and Amanemu (2016), now opening on November 1, 2019 is the third Aman property in Japan: Aman Kyoto. Overview Hidden in a once-forsaken Japanese garden, right by the world-famous Zen Buddhist Kinkaku-ji Temple, the 24-room resort is designed with the motifs of ancient Japanese traditional inns (ryokan) and local hot springs (onsen). Spread over…

To reach all 195 countries is officially one step easier. For the first time, Saudi Arabia will open its doors to tourist travelers. Historically, travel to Saudi Arabia was limited to those with business visas, pilgrimage, and people visiting family members. The regulations have been loosened for passport holders of certain counties. These include the United States, all the Schengen EU countries, Australia and Japan. Saudi Arabia is open to tourists from South Korea, South Africa, Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.…