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Amanresorts Opens Villa Miločer in Montenegro
Amanresorts opened Villa Miločer - Phase One of the resort Aman Sveti Stefan on Montenegro’s dramatic coastline - on December 15, 2008 with a ceremony led by Predrag Nenezić, Minister of Tourism and Environment, Republic of Montenegro. This restoration project includes Villa Miločer, a graceful former royal summer residence, and the 15th century island of Sveti Stefan which is scheduled to debut in August of 2009.
Located in the centre of Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, the site incorporates two kilometers of coastline including the pink, sandy beaches of Sveti Stefan, Miločer Beach and the renowned Queen’s Beach. Both Sveti Stefan and Villa Miločer enjoy picturesque sea views of each other across the bay. The tiny islet of Sveti Stefan is one of Montenegro’s most iconic images. Attached to the coast by a narrow isthmus, the island was once a fortified fishing village dating back to the 15th century. The 1950’s saw its renaissance as a hotel, when local villagers moved to the mainland and the island became a high-profile destination for celebrities from the cinema and fashion worlds. Today, the exterior of this cluster of sturdy stone buildings remains largely unchanged, but the interiors are being meticulously restored and updated.
Villa Miločer’s spacious rooms fuse the regal grandeur of Europe with modern amenities and comforts of today. Fireplaces preside over gracious rooms with woollen rugs, timber floors, lounging furniture and silk accents. Bathrooms feature parquet and antico stone floors, free-standing bathtubs, separate shower and toilet rooms, a double vanity and wardrobes. All suites showcase Juliet balconies and picture windows with views of the sea or gardens. The Dining Room, Loggia and Living Room feature refined, market-driven menus guided by the abundance of locally-caught seafood and fresh produce found in regional markets.
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Amanjiwo Wins Tatler's Benchmark Brilliance' Award
The United Kingdom's Tatler magazine bestowed Amanjiwo with a 'Benchmark Brilliance' award for excellence at a star-studded gala in London in December 2008. The property was one of only a handful of awardees to be singled out at this event, and will be featured in the Tatler Travel Guide 2009 highlighting the 101 best hotels in the world, which also includes Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing and Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.