At these top regional resorts, you can be securely pampered like a movie star – or senior party official. So pack your travel bags and head to these heavenly destinations.
Six Senses Con Dao
Once a notorious prison island, Con Dao is now one of the most exclusive island resort destinations in Southeast Asia. A protected national marine park, the pristine island is best reached by a 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City.
Six Sense Con Dao’s celebrity guests have included Brad and Angelina.
Six Senses Con Dao is the first five-star resort in the archipelago. Its 50 villas, each with a private pool, are spread along a mile of private beach.
Phu Quy Island
Several beaches and villages are scattered around the isolated island of Phu Quy. Farther north, Phu Quy Island is an undiscovered prize for good reason – it’s not easy to reach and facilities are minimal. That makes it all the more appealing to some.
Boats to Phu Quy Island run every other day from Phan Thiet City. Tickets are $7-14 and the trip takes five to seven hours. Rooms range $10-20 at family-run guesthouses.
Vinpearl
Occupying all of Hon Tre Island (just off the central city of Nha Trang), Vinpearl is a resort, theme park, golf course and aquarium rolled into one.
Vinpearl is reachable by a 10-minute speedboat from Nha Trang or by what’s said to be the longest over-sea cable car in the world.
Whale Island Resort
The rustic charm of Whale Island Resort, surrounded by emerald waters. Two hours north of Nha Trang, Whale Island is named for the whales and whale sharks that frequently visit the island to feed.
There are even whale temples on the island, where fishermen pay tribute to the sea beasts. Whale Island Resort has a National Geographic dive center for world-class diving. Its 23 bamboo bungalows sit directly on the beach, shaded by coconut palms.
Catba Island Resort & Spa
Home to one of the most endangered primate species in the world – the golden-headed langur – Catba is located at the southwestern end of Ha Long Bay. Catba Island Resort & Spa is the dominant hotel on the island, complete with a sizable water park, underground “Pirate Bar” and festively presented giant war-era gun turrets.
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