Vietnam

Vietnam has pristine beaches and elegant resorts to rival any other beach holiday destination yet it has retained its unique history and culture to create an authentically Asian luxury travel experience. The relatively untouched paradise of Con Dao, the largest of the islands making up the Con Dao archipelago, provides one of the most picturesque retreats.

The award-winning design and contemporary furnishings of the elegant villas inspire relaxation while embracing traditional Vietnamese architecture. Built using local natural materials from sustainable sources the design incorporates panels of reclaimed teak from Vietnam’s interior forests; rustic yet luxurious, the unique villas provide beautiful accommodation in a truly breath taking setting. Each villa benefits from unobstructed views of the East Vietnam Sea and a private infinity pool. For the ultimate in luxury travel stay in the Ocean front deluxe villa, steps from the pristine white beach, this spacious, split-level villa comprises of a bedroom with a balcony on the second level providing spectacular panoramic ocean views and a large open-plan bathroom on the ground level complete with double vanity basins, bathtub and outdoor shower. Doors open out onto a terrace with a private pool directly before the pristine sands.

At the Six Senses Con Dao guests are treated to a choice of fantastic dining options. Enjoy authentic Vietnamese delicacies cooked over charcoal flamed woks or in wood-fired ovens at ‘Vietnamese by the Market’. Noodles, rice, soups, rolls and wraps feature on the menu which proclaims to have the best ‘street’  food you’ve ever tasted. Daily cooking classes are held if you want to learn how to cook up your own Vietnamese feast.

Snacks and light lunches are provided at the resorts ‘Deli’cious.’ Choose from a fantastic assortment of mature cheeses, cold meats, fresh salads, organic vegetables and herbs, chutneys and jams in filled baguettes and breads, pastries, cakes and cookies all available from breakfast to tea time. Guests can eat in or take away to enjoy as a beach picnic.

The resort’s main restaurant ‘By the Beach’ occupies an enviable setting with a spacious terrace providing panoramic ocean views. The daily changing menu offers locally caught seafood, fruit, vegetables and herbs bursting with flavour. Let Chef Richard Lee inspire you with his culinary creations as he takes traditional Vietnamese recipes and adds his own unique twist.

At the Six Senses Con Dao guests’  dining desires are catered for specifically. From 7am to midnight you can arrange to have food from the extensive in-villa dining menu brought directly to your accommodation. Equally if you are in the mood for a barbeque in the privacy of your villa or a romantic picnic on a deserted beach it can easily be arranged.

Your stay at Con Dao would not be complete without a visit to the world renowned Six Senses Spa. Set amidst the dramatic backdrop of the Lo Voi Mountain and surrounded by tropical gardens, it offers four treatment rooms, one Thai therapy room, three outdoor treatment salas and a Yoga and Meditation Pavilion.  Experience a unique spa treatment menu comprising of Six Senses signature therapies and traditional Vietnamese healing therapies incorporating local herb and flower essences.

For more information on luxury Vietnam holidays the author recommends contacting Turquoise Holidays, experts in luxury travel.