Elite Traveler Spring 2019

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The Amangiri Suite AMANGIRI, CANYON POINT, UTAH, USA Amangiri is a bounty of contrasts — it has a super- futuristic design in a barren, natural setting, and is one of the world’s most famous hotels, yet is totally hidden away in Utah’s Canyon Point. It sits in the heart of Navajo country, and the terrain is simply extraordinary. It’s quite unbelievable to find such a beautiful and highly luxurious hotel in the middle of nowhere. The design of the hotel is inspired by the natural landscape: The sandstone structure blends in with its surroundings, including the heated outdoor swimming pool that snakes around a large hunk of sandstone rock. All the suites have outstanding views (did we mention the views?) but the crème de la crème is the Amangiri Suite. It is 3,470 sq ft of clean lines and understated elegance in neutral, soothing tones. The 59-ft swimming pool with floating steps is made for swimming laps as the sun comes up over the desert, and we love the sky terrace with the large daybed. Relax by the suite’s fire pit and gaze out over the landscape with a cocktail from the bar — you’ll be transfixed. While you can have in-suite spa treatments, a visit to the Amangiri Spa is a must. There are five treatment rooms, and the extensive menu pays homage to Navajo culture and healing traditions, focusing on restoring hózhó (meaning beauty, harmony, balance and health). There’s also a lovely on-site store with striking Navajo art works, jewelry and handicrafts, so you can take home a little piece of this magical land. exploring this ethereal landscape is an absolute must. Go rock climbing along the huge rock formations with an expert guide as you scale the four via ferrata and ladder rungs, or rise with the sun and drift over Lake Powell, NavajoMountain, the Vermilion Cliffs and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in a hot-air balloon. Rate from $4,350 per night Contact Julien Surget, general manager, amangiri@aman.com, +1 435 675 3999, aman.com Off grid Amangiri is set among 600 acres of desert, and