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ÀiÃÌ>ÕÀ>nÌ >n` «ool ­>VViÃÃiLli Ìo }ÕiÃÌà vÀom LoÌh ÃiÌiî° ovÌin wn` mÞÃilv ÃÌ>n`in} ÃÌill] liÃÌinin} Ìo Ìhi silence and gazing at my surroundings in what must be one of the most geologically dramatic places on the planet. It’s impossible not to be impressed.


Exploration awaits VoÕl` i>ÃilÞ ÃÌ>Þ ÜiÌhin Ìhi Vonwnià ov Ìhi «Ào«iÀÌÞ] Ão perfect is the offering. But despite its remote location, the abundance of activities available is surprising. Ƃm>n}iÀi ià ÃÕÀÀoÕn`i` LÞ wÛi n>Ìion>l «>Àkà ­<ion and Bryce are the best known), which provide stunning walking and hiking routes. It also proudly neighbours the largest Native American reservation in the US, the Navajo Nation Reservation, with ample opportunity for guests to learn more about the culture (Panel, opposite). Just a 30-minute drive into Arizona is photogenic Horseshoe Bend, where visitors can see the Colorado River sweep around a 300-degree curve. Recommend clients take to the waters of Lake Powell with Aman’s exclusive partner, Up Lake Adventures. Bob Reed, owner and our guide, tells us that often guests book a half-day experience but regret not staying longer to enjoy the lake and its seemingly endless series of canyons, some so narrow they are accessible only on kayaks or Sea-Doos (The Insider, page 70). During my time on the lake we visit Padre Bay and journey along Labyrinth Canyon, where we drop anchor and enjoy a divine lunch prepared by the team at Camp Sarika. Amangiri, which means ‘peaceful mountain’ in Sanskrit, is designed to connect its guests with the surrounding landscape, but also to allow for a personal reset and reconnection. I came with high expectations, but I wasn’t expecting my stay to be quite so transformative. I leave Amangiri and Camp Sarika a much braver person than when I arrived.


BOOK IT: Abercrombie & Kent includes a four-night stay at Amangiri within its 15-night Wonders of Utah and Legendary Yellowstone itinerary. The trip leads in at £19,999 per person including flights. The price also includes


car hire, accommodation and experiences throughout. ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM


FROM TOP: Lake Powell; yoga on the rocks at Amangiri; the property’s poolside daybeds Credits: Robert Rieger; Hollie-Rae Brader


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