In Vietnam, the sidewalk comes to life as the country’s famed street food, based on recipes handed down the generations, is served with gusto on tiny tables huddled by low stools. To pay tribute to this quintessential Vietnamese pastime of pulling up a stool and savouring street food, The Anam Mui Ne, a 1.2 hectare beachfront resort with a design inspired by the Indochine era, has unveiled “Vietnamese Market Favourites” held every Tuesday and Friday from 6-9.30pm.

Staged on The Anam Mui Ne’s beach lawn, flanked by Mui Ne Beach and the property’s saltwater infinity pool, Vietnamese Market Favourites sees staff set up low bamboo stools and tables

Staged on the resort’s beach lawn, flanked by Mui Ne Beach and the property’s 266sqm saltwater infinity pool, the dining experience sees staff set up low bamboo stools and tables circled by an array of live stations concocting street food favourites before diners’ eyes.

Accompanied with signs explaining the fare, signature local dishes from the local Phan Thiet area are served. Hyper-local options include: mini rice cakes served with minced pork meatballs, quail eggs, braised fish and green mango; handrolls comprising finely ground pork seasoned with spices, wrapped in thin rice paper and served with fresh herbs, cucumber and pickled vegetables; and grilled sesame crackers, spread with fermented shrimp and filled with pork and Vietnamese ham, pickled vegetables and herbs, before grilled over an open flame.

Crispy fried pancakes Banh Xeo made with rice flour, water and turmeric powder, and stuffed with pork, shrimp and mung bean sprouts, Bo La Lot minced beef wrapped in betel leaves, and Mi Quang noodles with chicken are also among the host of delectable options.

Accompanied with signs explaining the fare, signature local dishes from the local Phan Thiet area are served

Serving stations also brim with fresh seafood such as oysters and giant river prawns, hot dishes including Vietnamese braised beef Bo Kho, fresh salads such as pomelo salad with prawn and pork, and an array of desserts such as Vietnamese crispy sweet cake Banh Kep and seasonal fruits.

Entertainment from local instrumentalists playing the likes of the Dan Bau, a one-stringed zither with a bamboo rod for extensive pitch bending, add to the occasion’s ambience.

Free-flow packages on offer include soft drinks and local beer, and wine.

The Anam Mui Ne’s resort manager Peter Ye said he and his team introduced Vietnamese Market Favourites as they wanted to “bring the rhythm of Vietnam’s much-loved sidewalk culture with its street stalls to life in our resort”.

Entertainment from local instrumentalists playing the likes of the Dan Bau, a one-stringed zither with a bamboo rod for extensive pitch bending, add to the occasion’s ambience

“For many visitors, the most memorable experience of Vietnam is sampling the street food,” he said. “We’ve taken the best of the local offerings and expanded upon them in the one location, albeit a scenic one right by Mui Ne’s stunning stretch of sand, with an educational element in that you can learn more about what you’re eating and the history behind it”.

For further information or to make a booking, visit.theanam.com, email The Anam Mui Ne on info.mn@theanam.com or telephone The Anam Mui Ne on tel. +(84) 252 628 4868.

Vietnamese Market Favourites is priced at 950,000 VND++ per adult, with 50% off for children between 6-12 years of age. Free-flow soft drink and local beer is an extra 300,000 VND and free-flow wine an additional 600,000 VND per person.

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The Anam invites guests at its two luxury seaside resorts in Vietnam to celebrate the festive season with warmth, joy and togetherness, as it unveils exclusive dining experiences, elegant celebrations and fun-filled activities for all ages.

The Anam Cam Ranh, which overlooks 300 meters of scenic beachfront on the Cam Ranh Peninsula, and The Anam Mui Ne, a 1.2-hectare oceanfront resort in southern Vietnam, blend Indochine charm with modern luxury. They are set to mark Christmas and New Year in style, with spectacular sunsets, indulgent spa treatments, festive feasts and much more.

“Experience the magic of the holidays in one of our breathtaking settings, where twinkling lights blend seamlessly with tropical breezes. Whether reflecting on your most treasured Christmas memories or ushering in the New Year with grace and style, every moment with The Anam offers something special,” said The Anam Group’s group general manager Laurent Myter.

The Anam Cam Ranh

The Anam Cam Ranh, which overlooks 300 meters of scenic beachfront on the Cam Ranh Peninsula, will serve “Festive Afternoon Tea” from Dec. 15-Jan. 10 at The Colonial Restaurant

The Anam Cam Ranh will serve “Festive Afternoon Tea” from Dec. 15-Jan. 10 at The Colonial Restaurant. The experience offers an array of delicate savories, handcrafted holiday desserts, and freshly baked scones, perfectly paired with fine teas, coffee and seasonal fresh fruits.

From Dec. 15, 2025 until Jan 10, 2026 Saigon Bar will present the “Champagne & Caviar Soiree,” where the timeless elegance of premium caviar is complemented by the crisp bubbles of fine Champagne.

On Dec. 22, the hotel’s lobby will come alive for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Guests are invited to join this special evening as the grand tree is illuminated, while enjoying rich hot chocolate, gingerbread and fragrant mulled wine amid the joyful sounds of the season.

The celebration on Christmas Eve kicks off with a cocktail gathering featuring canapés, mulled wine, house wines, soft drinks and the charming sounds of live Christmas carols. Diners may then choose between two extraordinary options: a lavish 9-course Christmas Eve Feast at The Colonial Restaurant, crafted with premium seasonal ingredients and available with an optional wine pairing, or a sumptuous Roasted Dinner Buffet at The Indochine Restaurant, offering holiday classics accompanied by live band music and a mesmerizing fire show.

Christmas Day begins with a festive Christmas Breakfast served at The Indochine Restaurant, showcasing Eastern and Western holiday specialties.

New Year’s Eve celebrations get underway with the General Manager Cocktail on the Lobby Lawn from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering elegant canapés, cocktails and the refined melodies of a live violin and guitar duo.

From Dec. 15, 2025 until Jan 10, 2026 Saigon Bar at The Anam Cam Ranh will present the “Champagne & Caviar Soiree”

Guests may then savor an exquisite 9-course New Year’s Eve Feast at The Colonial Restaurant, featuring culinary favorites with an optional wine pairing, or enjoy a lavish Roasted Dinner Buffet at The Indochine Restaurant, complete with live band entertainment and a fire show. The night culminates at a Countdown Party at Beach Club, where guests will dance into 2026 amid live music and a fireworks display over the ocean.

On New Year’s Day, guests can ease into 2026 with a special celebratory New Year’s Breakfast, offering a spread of restorative and indulgent dishes.

Throughout the festive season, The Anam Spa is offering 10% off for all 60-minute treatments and 15% off for all 90-minute treatments, valid from Dec. 20-Jan. 4.

The resort will also offer a host of exciting Christmas activities for guests of all ages, including creative sessions on making coconut leaf toys, stone painting, coconut harvesting, kite-flying, and games of tug of war, along with screenings of favorite holiday movies such as Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Chronicles, Klaus and more.

The Anam Mui Ne

Holiday season festivities kick off at The Anam Mui Ne on Dec. 23 with an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the hotel lobby, where a choir will fill the air with timeless carols as the tree sparkles to life.

On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus himself will make a magical appearance at The Indochine Restaurant, delighting children with gifts, smiles and festive cheer. That evening, guests are invited to enjoy a lavish Christmas Eve BBQ Buffet Dinner. Highlights include a carving station with roasted turkey and baked whole grouper, chilled seafood showcasing tiger prawns, oysters, mussels, salmon, and king crab claws, live BBQ stations and much more. The feast is complemented by free-flow soft drinks, beer, wine, sparkling wine and Champagne. On Christmas Eve at Lang Viet a lavish four-course “Christmas feast” awaits with optional free-flow sparkling wine or Champagne.

The Anam Mui Ne, 1.2-hectare oceanfront resort in southern Vietnam, will welcome Santa Claus at The Indochine Restaurant on Christmas Eve

Christmas morning begins with joy at The Indochine Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a festive breakfast, along with steaming hot chocolate crowned with torched marshmallows. Children are invited to the Kids’ Club for a special Christmas painting activity that brings holiday scenes to life. A refined Christmas Brunch will follow, presenting a 3-course menu accompanied by one glass of sparkling wine.

New Year’s Eve will feature two spectacular celebrations. At The Indochine Restaurant, an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration is anchored by a buffet feast with all sorts of delectable options including a carving station featuring roasted lamb leg, grilled snapper, dry-aged duck breast, and whole roasted pig, live barbecue and much more. Lang Viet Restaurant will serve a lavish four-course set menu “Sea Breeze and Sparkle” that includes main course options such as grilled Iberico pork ribs and grilled half lobster with garlic butter. As midnight approaches, the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party invites everyone to raise a glass of sparkling wine, enjoy cheerful games, and welcome 2026 on the resort’s manicured lawn fronting Mui Ne’s beach.

Guests can ease gently into the New Year on Jan. 1 with a refined breakfast at The Indochine Restaurant, followed by a leisurely New Year Brunch served until late morning. Throughout the day, à la carte dining continues at Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar and The Indochine Restaurant.

Throughout the festive season, The Anam Spa offers two “Christmas Songs” packages, including the 120-minute “Merry Christmas” featuring a cinnamon spice sugar scrub, homemade coconut wrap and Anam signature therapy; meanwhile, the 120-minute “Joy to the World” includes a mindful Christmas meditation and traditional Vietnamese therapy. Discounts are also available for holiday season spa treatments or Himalayan singing bowl experiences.

For children, the resort will offer fun activities daily throughout the season, including a Christmas card-making class, gingerbread cookie decoration, Christmas mask decoration, kite-flying sessions, sand painting and much more.

For further information or to make a booking at The Anam Mui Ne or The Anam Cam Ranh, visit www.theanam.com, email info.mn@theanam.com or info.cr@theanam.com, or telephone +(84) 252 628 4868 or +84 258 398 9499.

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The Anam Group is breaking into unchartered territory in Vietnam’s hospitality industry with artificial intelligence (AI) that rapidly yet comprehensively responds to website users’ questions in real-time, 24/7, in roughly 150 languages.

With resorts The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne, and large multipurpose convention centre Axi Plaza under its umbrella, the luxury hospitality brand has joined forces with a United States-based company to harness technology that combines the latest innovations from OpenAi and Google.

In response to the ongoing debate about AI replacing humans, The Anam Group’s commercial director Martin Koerner said that humans were still required to oversee the technology

Sitting in the bottom right-hand corner of every website page, the website theanam.com’s chat function directly interfaces with The Anam Group’s vast property management system and its wealth of information.

Website users are permitted to ask any question related to a potential stay at either The Anam Cam Ranh or The Anam Mui Ne, ranging from the availability of accommodation to suit their needs, to dining experiences on offer, to the depth of the hotel pools and much more. The chat function instantly responds with accurate and quality responses.

The Anam Group’s commercial director Martin Koerner said the independently owned and operated group was the first in Vietnam to embrace such technology “already blowing the stereotype of chatbots failing to actually answer your question out of the water”.

“This AI technology is a game-changer for how people determine whether they will book a holiday with us when they come to our website,” Mr Koerner said. “Rather than, for example, having to trawl through our accommodation categories to determine what may suit their needs, such as the size of their family, and then checking if there is availability on given dates, they can garner a comprehensive answer straight away.”

With resorts The Anam Cam Ranh (pictured) and The Anam Mui Ne, the luxury hospitality brand has joined forces with a United States-based company

Mr Koerner said the chat function was also “incredibly warm and friendly” in its delivery of information, offering helpful yet non-intrusive alternatives, as well as kind greetings such as, at the end of a response, a small phrase in Vietnamese followed by a translation in the users’ native language.

“We are using the latest in AI to deliver good ol’ fashioned Vietnamese hospitality; in this case, providing accurate and comprehensive information to serve the needs of our potential guests, and guests too, on our website.”

In response to the ongoing debate about AI replacing humans, Mr Koerner said that humans were still required to oversee the technology and continually update the property management system to ensure the chat function’s responses were up to date.

The Anam Group is breaking into unchartered territory in Vietnam’s hospitality industry with artificial intelligence (AI)

In addition to giving The Anam Group the edge on the internet, the technology also allows its staff, who would otherwise be answering questions via the phone and email that the chat function can answer, to instead focus on other priorities such as serving guests in person.

“The AI’s profound capacity to communicate in roughly 150 languages also removes any potential communication barriers between our staff and potential customers around the globe,” Mr Koerner said.

AI also currently handles messaging involving The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne’s Facebook, Instagram and website message boxes.

Within the next few months The Anam Group also plans to roll out AI to comprehensively answer, in any language, in-house guests’ questions via WhatsApp.

For further information or to make a booking at The Anam Mui Ne or The Anam Cam Ranh, visit www.theanam.com, email info.mn@theanam.com or info.cr@theanam.com, or telephone +(84) 252 628 4868 or +84 258 398 9499.

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The Anam Mui Ne has expanded its spa and wellness offerings with a menu of Himalayan singing bowl therapies that offer an array of health benefits

The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has expanded its spa and wellness offerings with a menu of Himalayan singing bowl therapies that offer an array of health benefits.

Used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes, the therapy involves running a mallet along the edge of a metal bowl in a slow, circular motion to create a rich and deep sound that resonates throughout the body.

The Anam Spa’s new Himalayan singing bowl therapies are believed to stimulate circulation and boost the immune system, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, balance energy, release blockages, help naturally detoxify the body, and promote emotional healing.

From 45 to 60 minutes, the “Relaxing”, “Balancing”, “Detoxifying”, “Healing Power” and “Healing Sound Bath” treatments afford a variety of health benefits.

Used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes, the therapy involves running a mallet along the edge of a metal bowl in a slow, circular motion

“Relaxing” involves seven different singing bowls to relax “brain waves and all cells in the body”, relieving tension in the muscles and nervous system. “Balancing” targets the seven chakras and the brain’s two hemispheres, believed to balance energy and help with depression.

“Detoxifying” focuses on the liver, spleen and kidneys to boost the body’s detoxification process. “Healing Power” deploys warm water and Himalayan bowl vibrations to address muscle bundles, improving blood circulation and making the skin glow.

The Anam Spa’s new Himalayan singing bowl therapies are believed to stimulate circulation and boost the immune system

“Healing Sound Bath” aims to create peace of mind and treat ailments such as headaches and neck and shoulder pain.

The Anam Spa also offers complimentary hour-long group singing bowl sessions for up to five people. The spa is home to five treatment rooms including three VIP rooms designed for couples – each equipped with two massage beds and a deep-soaking bathtub – as well as two single rooms, two steam rooms, saunas, indoor Jacuzzis and a beauty salon. For further information or to make a booking, visit www.theanam.com, email info.mn@theanam.com or telephone +(84) 252 628 4868.

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The Anam Group’s two beachfront resorts in Cam Ranh and Mui Ne will celebrate the most significant time in the Vietnamese calendar, Tet, with a broad spectrum of remarkable dining, entertainment, recreational, and spa experiences.

In the lead-up to Tet on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne will each stage a ceremony on Jan. 22, 2025 to plant “Cay Neu”, a towering Lunar New Year bamboo pole to ward off evil spirits, followed by dragon dancing.

Fronting Long Beach, one of Vietnam’s most stunning stretches of sand, The Anam Cam Ranh’s program from Jan. 28-Feb. 2, 2025 is filled with Tet festivities including:

• Lang Viet Restaurant and Bar serving a special family reunion Tet set menu that celebrates authentic Vietnamese home-style cuisine as well as a la carte Tet dishes such as Hanoi deep-fried spring rolls, glutinous rice cake, braised catfish, pork belly with galangal, braised pork belly with egg, stir-fried bamboo shoots with beef, and crispy mackerel with basil fish sauce.
• The Indochine and Colonial restaurants offering traditional Tet specialities and international favourites during breakfast.
• Dragon dancing at the lawn and Indochine from 9am on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Jan. 29. Youngsters will make red envelopes, for lucky money designed to bestow good luck, at the kids club.
• Movies aired at The Anam Cinema and on the center lawn under Cam Ranh’s starry night sky from 6pm on Jan. 29. 30 and 31.
• A banh chung making workshop on Jan. 30 from 10-noon at Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar.
• On the second day of Tet, Jan. 30, at the lobby, the traditional custom of calligraphy giving, with a calligraphy master inscribing auspicious characters on red paper for guests from 10am-12pm. Kids will make New Year greeting cards at the kids club.
• Artisans crafting “To he” traditional toy figures out of play dough from 10-noon on the third day of Tet, Jan. 31 in the lobby. The kids club will host making paper firecrackers.
• Guests creating their own unique fragrant candles as part of candle-marking workshops from 2-4pm daily from Jan 31- Feb 2.
• A talented musician playing “Dan Tranh”, a wooden zither with strings, from 6-7pm on Jan 31 and Feb 1 at the lobby.
• Lang Viet serving ‘Vietnamese Traditional Buffet” on Jan 31. brimming with Tet specialists with free-flow soft drink, local beer, and wine packages from 6.30-9pm. To be accompanied by live traditional instrumentalists and a bartenders flair show.
• A Seafood BBQ buffet at The Indochine on Feb. 1 from 6.30-9pm with free-flow local beer, soft drink and wine packages. To be staged to a backdrop of live music by the Filipino band and a spectacular fire show.
• The kids club helping children make paper Chung cakes and paper Tet cakes on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 respectively.
• Casual dining at Beach Club and tapas and cocktails at Saigon Bar throughout the program
• An exclusive day lounge from 11am-3pm at Colonial for guests staying in high-end accommodations before afternoon tea is served between 3-5pm.
• The Anam Spa offering 15% off treatments for individual guests and 25% for couples. A complimentary nail polish session will be held from 10-11am daily.

The Anam Cam Ranh’s sister resort The Anam Mui Ne will host a program of Tet celebrations from Jan. 28-Feb 1, 2025 featuring:

• Buffet breakfast at The Indochine with traditional Tet specialties and international dishes.
• Classic Tet set menus celebrating home-style Vietnamese cooking at Lang Viet Restaurant and Bar in addition to a la carte Tet dishes.
• Daily spa workshops from 2-2.30pm at the yoga room and Beach Spa focused on making homemade body scrub, making and using a herbal poultice, head massage techniques using homemade coconut oil, massage techniques for a facial and learning how to do a foot massage on Jan. 28, 29, 30, 31 and Feb. 1 respectively.
• A Non La hat decoration workshop at the kids club on Jan. 28 from 10-11am, before Lang Viet’s Banh chung making workshop from 3-5pm.
• Dragon dancing in the lobby from 9am on the first day of Tet, followed by a “Pho Pizza” making workshop from 3-4pm at The Indochine.
• A calligraphy master writing lucky letters at the lobby from 10-12 daily on Jan 29, 30 and 31.
• Bamboo dancing from 4.30-5pm on Jan. 30 the lobby before the “Butcher’s Cut and Seacatch” BBQ Buffet at The Indochine from 6-9pm with free-flow soft drinks, beer and wine. Highlights include whole roast goat, smoky beef striploin, lamb rack, tiger prawns, grilled calamari and local snails in garlic sauce.
• Lang Viet’s “Vietnamese Roast Night” buffet from 6-9.30pm on Jan. 31 with traditional tea and music. Whole roast pig, crispy golden Peking duck, tender roast chicken and char siu pork are paired with the likes of pickled baby leek, stuffed sticky rice cake, mixed Vietnamese cold cuts and an array of sauces.
• “Surf and Turf Buffet” at The Indochine on Feb. 1 from 6.30-9.30pm.
• A paper lantern making workshop for kids on Jan 30 at the grass area and kids club from 3-4pm.
• A status coloring workshop at the grass area and kids club on Feb. 1 from 10-11am.
• Tapas and cocktails served at the Saigon Bar adjacent to Mui Ne beach.

For further information or to make a booking, visit.theanam.com, email The Anam Mui Ne on info.mn@theanam.com and The Anam Cam Ranh on info.cr@theanam.com or telephone The Anam Mui Ne on tel. +(84) 252 628 4868 and The Anam Cam Ranh on +(84) 258 398 9499

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The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has expanded its spa and wellness offerings with the launch of its “Beach Spa” specialising in express treatments. Adjacent to the resort’s 266sqm saltwater infinity swimming pool and beach lawn, Beach Spa sits at the other end of the beach to the resort’s Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar, bookending the resort’s best view over the waterfront.

Equipped with two massage beds, Beach Spa offers 15-minute and 30-minute head treatments, a 30-minute aloe-vera after sun treatment, 30-minute back treatment, 30-minute head, neck and shoulder treatment, 30-minute foot treatment and a 40-minute organic facial treatment.

The spa’s highly skilled therapists pamper guests with non-clinical treatments that follow a ‘high-touch, low-tech’ approach, infusing ancient techniques from the East with Western healing practices designed to recalibrate and rejuvenate.

“We want to offer the best of both worlds; not just the spa and the beach but also the choice between a longer pampering session at The Anam Spa or a 15-, 30- or 40-minute at our Beach Spa,” said the resort’s manager Ye Chang Sheng (Peter).

“Whether you’re looking to briefly unwind after exploring Mui Ne’s attractions, or you’ve had a bit too much sun on the beach, in one of our two vast swimming pools, or at your private swimming pool at your suite, our express treatments are just the ticket if you’re looking for a bite-sized relaxing session before you continue with another getaway experience.” Open from 10am-6pm daily, Beach Spa’s treatments are priced from VND 300,000 to VND 450,000.

In addition to the Beach Spa, The Anam Spa, situated closer to the resort’s central freshwater swimming pool, five treatment rooms, including three VIP rooms designed for couples – each equipped with two massage beds and a deep-soaking bathtub – as well as two single rooms, two steam rooms, saunas, indoor Jacuzzis and a beauty salon.

As part of The Anam Spa’s “Let Your Mind Go, and Your Body Will Follow” mantra, the spa menu includes soothing and stress relieving traditional treatments, detox and slimming programmes and the use of Sothys Paris products renowned for their sublime energizing, hydrating and anti-ageing properties. The ‘Tropical Detox and Slimming’ journey is one of the indulgent spa packages on offer, involving a body massage that promotes better circulation, salt glow exfoliation, a fresh coffee and orange extract body wrap, and steam and sauna treatments to further drain toxins. The spa’s facials are designed to hydrate and brighten the skin, and to combat wrinkles and aging. Body care treatments include the Nepalese style tea exfoliation and Bourbon tea intense body wrap.

For further information or to make a booking, visit www.theanam.com, email info.mn@theanam.com or telephone +(84) 252 628 4868.

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A charming new bar at The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has introduced an exciting menu replete with imaginative cocktails, homemade kombucha, tapas and ‘smoothie bowls’. The 1.2 hectare resort recently opened the new Saigon Bar, in homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear on some of the resort’s most inspiring ground overlooking Mui Ne beach.

Saigon Bar

Saigon Bar’s extensive drinks menu includes a broad spectrum of spirits, beers, wines, soju beverages, signature cocktails, martinis, gin cocktails and sour cocktails. Signature cocktails include ‘Mother River’ comprising Song Cai dry gin, DOM Benedictine, dill, clarified lemon juice and maple syrup, and ‘Tikki Passion’ made up of Vietnamese Rum Sampan 54°, Flor de Cana white rum, Kraken rum, pineapple juice, clarified lemon juice, orgeat syrup, cinnamon syrup and cinnamon powder.

Classic cocktails with a twist include, for example, ‘The Anam Negroni’ with Vietnamese AT gin, strawberry infused Campari and Dolin vermouth red.The Herbal Spritz with De Bortoli sparkling wine, St-Germain elderflower, soda water is among the selection of Spritz cocktails. The espresso martini, ‘Smokey Garden Gin’ with Vietnamese AT gin, Dolin vermouth white, DOM Benedictine, angostura bitter, fresh mint, soda water and smoked apple tree bark, and ‘Pisco Sour’ featuring Pisco Demonio de los Andes, lime juice, syrup and egg white, are among the most popular martinis, gin cocktails and sour cocktails respectively.

Bar-goers select their own fruit for their mojitos, daiquiris, and margaritas such as mixed berries, strawberry and red dragon fruit. The bar’s shelves are lined with all sorts of boutique spirits from Vietnam and around the world, such as Ho Chi Minh City-based Lady Trieu’s craft gins including ‘Dalat Flowerbomb’, ‘Mekong Delta Dry’, ‘Hoi An Spice Road’ and ‘Sapa Citrus Tea’.

Bar-goers select their own fruit for their mojitos, daiquiris, and margaritas

The menu brims with all sorts of non-alcoholic beverages such as Vietnamese coffee, Italian coffee, hot chocolate, milk shakes, loose green and black leaf teas, freshly squeezed juices, and home-made iced teas. Watermelon-, passion fruit-, berry-, and turmeric and ginger-flavoured kombucha is concocted on the resort’s grounds. Kombucha is believed to offer all sorts of health benefits ranging from controlling cholesterol and boosting the immune system to cleaning the liver.

In addition to ‘smoothie bowls’ packed with different fruits, the bar also serves tapas including the likes of a cheese board, deep fried crab spring rolls, grilled half sundried calamari, salted and spicy crispy pork skin, and deep fried potato wedges with parmesan cheese. The selection of desserts includes ‘Signature Chocolate Bliss’, a moist mousse cake made from Valrhona chocolate with black cherry coulis and red fruit salsa, and ‘Dragon Fruit Cheesecake’, with a cream cheese dragon fruit baked cheesecake accompanied by chocolate, mint and raspberry sorbet.

Adjacent to the resort’s 266sqm saltwater infinity swimming pool and immaculate lawn, Saigon Bar is situated at the other end of the beach to Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar, bookending the resort’s best view over the waterfront.

Softly lit with caged lanterns and candles, the bar is fashioned from hardwood sourced from sustainably cultivated forests in Vietnam’s Nam Dinh province and bedecked with customized encaustic tiles, evoking an atmosphere of old-world elegance.

Fronted by a grey cobble-stone terrace with a handful of outdoor wooden bar tables flanked by rattan stools, Saigon Bar’s interior is home to cozy rattan chairs clustered in semi-circles and a bar featuring woodwork that took craftspeople months to complete. Greenery cascades down the bar’s exterior from wooden plant boxes fastened to a balcony above.

For further information or to make a booking, visit.theanam.com, email info.mn@theanam.com or reservations.mn@theanam.com, or telephone +(84) 252 628 4868

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The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has opened a quaint new bar that pays homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear.

The Anam Mui Ne

The 1.2 hectare resort, which is the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) portfolio’s only Vietnamese property, this month unveiled the new watering hole, aptly dubbed Saigon Bar, on some of the resort’s most inspiring ground overlooking Mui Ne beach.

Adjacent to the resort’s 266sqm saltwater infinity swimming pool and immaculate lawn, Saigon Bar is situated at the other end of the beach to Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar, bookending the resort’s best view over the waterfront.

Softly lit with caged lanterns and candles, the bar is fashioned from hardwood sourced from sustainably cultivated forests in Vietnam’s Nam Dinh province and bedecked with customized encaustic tiles, evoking an atmosphere of old-world elegance.

Fronted by a grey cobble-stone terrace with a handful of outdoor wooden bar tables flanked by rattan stools, Saigon Bar’s interior is home to cozy rattan chairs clustered in semi-circles and a bar featuring woodwork that took craftspeople months to complete. Greenery cascades down the bar’s exterior from wooden plant boxes fastened to a balcony above.

The bar’s shelves are lined with all sorts of boutique spirits from Vietnam and around the world, such as Ho Chi Minh City-based Lady Trieu’s craft gins including ‘Dalat Flowerbomb’, ‘Mekong Delta Dry’, ‘Hoi An Spice Road’ and ‘Sapa Citrus Tea’.

Saigon Bar’s extensive drinks menu includes an array of spirits, beers, wines, signature cocktails, large cocktails shared between four people and “choose your own” mojitos, daiquiris, and margaritas. Surprises including ‘The Anam Penicillin’, comprising Whisky Glenmorangie 10, whisky Famous Grouse, whisky Laphroaig 10, chamomile infused Quinta do Noval 10 Tawny Port, clarified lemon juice, honey and ginger syrup, and ‘Smokey Frangipani Blossom’ made up of Frangipani infused Haku vodka, Ricard, apple juice, celery juice, clarified lemon juice and maple syrup.

Vietnamese coffee, milk shakes, loose green and black leaf teas, freshly squeezed juices, home-made iced teas, and kombucha with all sorts of health benefits concocted on the resort’s grounds are also on offer.

In addition to ‘smoothie bowls’ packed with different fruits, the bar also serves tapas including the likes of a cheese and charcuterie platter, a grilled prawn salad, beef satay skewers, and salted and spicy crispy pork skin. The selection of desserts ranges from ice-cream and sorbet to chocolate raspberry cheesecake and bubble tea panna cotta.

“Our Saigon Bar may be new but when you set foot inside, you feel like you’re stepping back in time, to a charming bar in bygone Saigon’s labyrinthine alleyways, where the atmosphere is almost as palpable and the unique beverages and tapas we’ve concocted,” said the resort’s manager Ye Chang Sheng (Peter).

For further information or to make a booking, visit.theanam.com, email info.mn@theanam.com or reservations.mn@theanam.com, or telephone +(84) 252 628 4868

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International Women’s Day is upon us and several hotels and resorts are offering special promotions for women, either on March 8th or during the month of March:

Soaking It Up on Koh Samui – Spa First, Cocktails After

Banyan Tree Samui’s award-winning spa is the ideal oasis for unwinding and rejuvenating. Featuring a choice of Thai and oil massages, holistic beauty treatments, and a unique set of hydrotherapeutic baths named The Rainforest, female visitors will also be offered a free 30-minute express facial treatment any time they order a 90-minute body massage during the month of March. And, on International Women’s Day, ladies at the resort will be invited to raise a glass to themselves at any of the luxury hotel’s bars and restaurants, where a Buy One, Get One Free promotion will carry through till 5pm. Meanwhile, at Banyan Tree’s sister resort on the Andaman Sea, Banyan Tree Krabi, ladies will receive a 20 percent discount of all spa treatments on 8th March.

For more information, email samui@banyantree.com or telephone +66 077 915 333.

A Special Afternoon Tea in Siem Reap With Proceeds Benefitting Local Women

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has introduced an exclusive Afternoon Tea experience to mark International Women’s Month that will be served throughout March. The hotel in partnership with MANAVA, which supports local artisans by providing education and empowerment training to women in Siem Reap, will serve the special Afternoon Tea set on local rattan products made by MANAVA. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the women of Krobay Riel Village. The Afternoon Tea experience can be enjoyed daily in the wonderfully languid atmosphere of The Conservatory, overlooking the hotel swimming pool and garden, in a timelessly elegant setting.

Vietnam’s Top Wellness-Inspired Hotel Group Celebrates International Women’s Day

From unique, hand-crafted “lady cocktails” to special dining experiences, spa treatments and more, Fusion Hotel Group is rolling out the red carpet to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. Fusion Original Saigon Centre’s Miss Thu Restaurant is offering a delectable 4-course dining experience featuring Angus beef tenderloin, prawn wonton soup and more, priced at VND 880,000++ (with soft drinks) or VND 1,200,000+ (with signature cocktails). Across town in Ho Chi Minh City, Fusion Suites Saigon is offering a 15% discount for female guests on all treatments at Maia Spa, while also sending ladies home with a special present. Meanwhile, Fusion Resort Cam Ranh has created an exclusive menu of hand-crafted “lady cocktails” to mark the occasion. Fusion Suites Vung Tau will open a special 20th floor cinema under the stars, along with an outdoor spa with exclusive offers and a variety of stalls offering beauty and healthcare products. And Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion has rolled out a stay package including a Deluxe room, breakfast anytime/anywhere, a dinner set menu, Japanese onsen bath, spa treatment, zipline and highwire adventure, and more, priced at VND 1,755,000 per guest per night. For more details please visit fusionhotelgroup.com.

Sensory Soirée in Bali highlights Inspiring Indonesian Women

Inspired by International Women’s Day, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana is hosting ‘Bird Lounge Beats & Oriental Treats’ on March 16th. Part of their Sensory Soirée initiative, the special event is a collaboration between craft cocktail bar Moonsipper Club, Tanah Gajah, and artisan noodle shop Kedai Hou Ah, all of which are run by women. Tanah Gajah’s general manager Deasy Swandarini was born and raised on the island. Sherrine Budiman is behind the cocktail bar (and several other successful ventures in Indonesia) and lifelong friends Nydia Orlatta and Regina Nalasetya are the founders of the noodle restaurant. The sunset event will run from 5-8pm and includes oriental-inspired cocktails, noodle dishes, and culinary items from The Tempayan, along with a live jazz performance. The Bird Lounge, a creative gathering space near The Tempayan, will be transformed for the evening and picnic-style seating will allow guests to spread out and enjoy the surrounding green space. For more event information follow https://www.instagram.com/tanahgajahubud/ or visit https://tanahgajahubud.com/en

Dining and Spa The Order of the Day for Women in Mui Ne

The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort which debuted in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne in January 2023, is marking International Women’s Day with discounts for women on all dining and spa experiences on March 8. Women will receive a 15% discount on food and beverages at the Indochine Restaurant, Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar, and the new Saigon Bar. The Anam Spa will also offer a 15% discount for women on all spa treatments, including body massages, reflexology, hot stone therapy, facials, body scrubs, milk baths, manicures, pedicures, and more. The spa’s therapists will pamper women with non-clinical treatments that follow a ‘high-touch, low-tech’ approach, infusing ancient techniques from the East with Western healing practices. For more information, visit theanam.com/mui-ne, call +84 252 628 4868 or email info.mn@theanam.com

Renowned Vietnam Golf Club Tees Up Special Celebrations For Ladies

Celebrate International Women’s Day in style at Laguna Golf Lang Co—the golf element of the expansive integrated project Laguna Lang Co — where they’re rolling out the red carpet for the ladies with a range of fantastic offers and promotions. On March 7th, guests can enjoy a magical evening under the stars with a romantic cinema evening on the golf course, complete with complimentary popcorn for in-house guests at Laguna Parkside Residences. On March 7th and 8th, it’s Ladies Day on the golf course. Ladies can partake of a credit voucher of VND200,000, a refreshing glass of fresh fruit smoothie at the Golf Café, and a generous 15% discount on purchases at the Proshop and room rates at Laguna Parkside Residences. As a bonus, ladies can rent a club set for free (subject to availability) ensuring an unforgettable golfing experience. Pampering is the order of the day over at Laguna Lang Co’s award-winning resorts, Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co. Banyan Tree Lang Co will host free beauty workshops at its Yoga Pavilion where guests will have the opportunity to learn how to make body scrubs and body wraps. The spas at the two resorts will also have special offers on treatments for ladies. For more information visit https://www.lagunalangco.com/golf/.

Combo of Lavender-Themed Dresses and Sparkling Wine in Bangkok

Women are being encouraged to don lavender-themed dresses to celebrate International Women’s Day at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s awe-inspiring rooftop tapas bar. LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar will offer a glass of sparkling wine from 4pm until midnight for women who wear lavender-colored dresses on March 8. By night, LUZ Tapas Bar occupies the two upper-most floors of Thailand’s first INNSIDE hotel, the 33^rd and 34^th floors, affording spectacular views of Bangkok. The 34^th floor features a pool bar, transparent infinity pool, and rooftop terrace dotted with outdoor lounges, sunbeds and a compelling contemporary interpretation of Bangkok’s Brahman structure The Giant Swing. In a spectacle unlike any other in Bangkok, tapas bar guests on the 33^rd floor peer into the bottom of the infinity pool. For more information or to make a booking, visit melia.com, email reservation.innside.sukhumvit@melia.com or call +66 2 340 5499.

Cocktails and Desserts For the Ladies at Cam Ranh Resort

A variety of restaurants and bars at the bold and spacious resort Alma on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula will treat the ladies on International Women’s Day on March 8 with various promotions. Alma Lounge will offer a complimentary ‘Hibiscus Floral’ beverage for women during breakfast from 7-11am. Beachfront restaurant Atlantis will take 30% off the price of salads and desserts for female guests. Italian trattoria La Casa will serve complimentary Alaska Flambee dessert for women if the total bill is above VND 2,000,000. The first cocktail for women is on the house at the American Bar & Lounge from 7-10pm. For more information, visit alma-resort.com, call +84 258 399 1666 or email info@alma-resort.com

Sky-High Rooftop Bar in Chiang Mai Celebrates Women

All female guests will receive complimentary access to Chiang Mai’s highest rooftop bar, Meliá Chiang Mai’s Mai The Sky Bar, to mark International Women’s Day. The ladies will also be treated to a special complimentary drink if they capture themselves at the 360-degree rooftop bar and share it on their social media channels, tagging the location with the hashtags #InternationalWomensDay2024 #MaiSkyBar #MeliaChiangMai Perched on Meliá Chiang Mai’s 22nd floor, the bar affords incredible views of the Ping River to the city’s east and famed Doi Suthep Temple on the mountaintop to the west. A glass bridge connects to two highest sections of the bar. For more information, email maiskybar@melia.com, call +66 52 090 600 or visit https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai/index.htm

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Every evening at sunset, staff at The Anam Mui Ne dressed in traditional Cham garb, and accompanied by the beating of drums, lead a procession from the resort’s elegant lobby through its lush grounds down to the pristine white sand beach.

The newly introduced sundowner ceremony, illuminated by candles and paying respect to the ancient Champa kingdom that formerly reigned over the area for centuries, is an illustration of how the upscale oceanfront resort in southern Vietnam that opened in January draws on local culture to create an authentic and immersive guest experience.

“The Anam Mui Ne offers a sense of timeless luxury, with distinctive hallmarks of age-old artisan craftsmanship, a design inspired by Vietnam’s bygone Indochine era, and close attention paid to our cultural predecessors,” says Martin Koerner, The Anam’s group commercial director.

From exquisite tile patterns to hand-carved wooden furniture and one-of-a-kind, purpose-built lighting, The Anam Mui Ne’s interior design embraces traditional materials wherever possible, with an emphasis on solid wood, heavy stone and other natural products, brought together by skilled local artisans and showcased in the lobby, facilities and 127 guest rooms and suites.

Architecture at The Anam Mui Ne has been guided by Hanoi’s grand old French villas. Throughout the property, including in guest rooms and suites, renowned Vietnamese artists such as Bui Van Quang and Vu Trong Anh have been commissioned to create more than 250 original oil paintings depicting daily Vietnamese life and figures in traditional dress, along with modern, abstract interpretations of Vietnamese scenery.

“Original artwork means that every guest room in our hotel is unique and different,” Koerner says. “One room might feature an oil painting in brilliant red hues showing a woman and a vase full of flowers, while in another room the painting might be a soft green and yellow landscape. And the overall feeling in the spaces, which are otherwise identical, completely changes.”

Design flourishes at The Anam Mui Ne evoke a romantic atmosphere, with glowing lanterns, customized mosaics, big-bellied clay water vases, statues on plinths, imperial-style roofs, cornice detailing and intricate woodwork, many of which have been handcrafted by workers from across Vietnam whose trades have been handed down the generations.

The resort is dotted with traditional pottery art, including some 70 large vases and 50 statues, all produced locally in Phan Rang by the Cham people. UNESCO has declared the Cham people’s pottery art as cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. The ancient Champa kingdom reigned over modern-day Vietnam’s central and southern coastal region from the 2nd to the 17th centuries. Today, The Anam Mui Ne keeps the spirit of their traditions alive through partnerships with local artisans in the modern Cham community.

Adding a further touch of old-world sophistication to the resort is a collection of black-and-white photographs depicting traditional fishing villages, local salt fields and Vietnamese people prominently on display in Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar and other areas.

The Anam Mui Ne, set on 1.2 hectares of spectacular oceanfront, follows its predecessor five-star sister property, The Anam Cam Ranh, which opened in 2017 and has been lauded by industry-leading publications worldwide. Condé Nast Traveler in the U.S. quickly named it one of the top 25 resorts in Asia. The properties are both independently owned and operated, lending them a “bespoke” feel that combines modern comfort with timeless elegance.

To contact The Anam or to make a booking, please visit www.theanam.com or email info.mn@theanam.com

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With an impressive design connecting directly to the jewel-blue lazy river, guests will have the opportunity to experience a special room class only at Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne – Premier Pool Access which is officially launched at the end of April 2023 in a spacious bedroom ​​up to 40m2.

Inspired by the romantic coast of the Mediterranean, a harmonious combination of blue from the sea, rich earthly terracotta of tile roofs and warm yellow of sunshine, Premier Pool Access offers a private and comfortable living experience. Designed with open space, balcony filled with sunshine, a tropical garden, and colourful bougainvillea – the unique charms of ​​Mui Ne land, Premier Pool Access features with the choice of king or twin bed, providing an unforgettable experience as in a peaceful tropical oasis. The tranquil lazy river flowing along 144 villas will be an ideal place to indulge yourself in the cool water and connect with beautiful natural surroundings to recharge for the eternal fun journey ahead.

Mr. Tom Van Tuijl, General Manager of Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne shared: “Premier Pool Access with special lazy river design is a unique highlight of the resort, bringing an exceptional experience for our guests. We are delighted for our effort to launch new room type just before the long holidays in order to satisfy an increasing demand of accommodation in Mui Ne. Besides, we also offer various types of dining options, ranging from traditional local flavours of Mui Ne fishing village to international tastes, spa to other leisure activities for guests of all ages to fulfil their experience as a destination of fun, entertainment and joy.”

“Explorer’s Playground” theme, Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne offers a series of endless fun activities and high-class amenities, creating a true sense of belonging for each generation of families as well as the group of friends. With the desire to create beautiful memories for little explorers, Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne is the perfect destination for children to enjoy their own voyages of discovery and excitement at E-Zone, indoor & outdoor playgrounds, bowling, karaoke room and entertainment activities designed for all ages.

For more information: Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne | Beach Holidays (centarahotelsresorts.com)

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Recently, Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne under the management of Centara Hotels & Resorts has been honoured in the category of “Best luxury family resort in Vietnam” voted by Luxury Lifestyle Awards – one of the most prestigious global awards with 15 years of operation to select, recognise, commend, and promote the most superlative goods and services around the world.

To win this award, Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne has passed long and thorough evaluation process by a panel of judges comprising of hospitality industry professionals, high-end business owners, and media partners who encompass a wealth of knowledge of elite lifestyle to select winners from a list of more than 4,000 luxury products and services from 120 different regions around the world.

Mr. Tom Van Tuijl, General Manager excitedly shared: “This award is an exceptional achievement by the whole team at Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne, as it is a testament to our efforts and dedication to create unique and international standard experiences in the coastal resort town of Mui Ne. This is also an affirmation of the quality of the family resort brand Centara Mirage in Vietnam.”

Located in pristine Mui Ne – which is considered as the resort capital in Binh Thuan Province, Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne was opened in July 2021 with a cheerful and liberal Mediterranean style. This “Explorer’s Playground” destination is introduced as an ideal resort for families, groups of friends and businesses providing 984 well-designed luxury rooms and villas with open space overlooking Mui Ne Bay.

The integrated services at Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne are built with a concept based on the cohesion of family members of all ages, including from restaurants, bar, gym, spa to modern children’s entertainment areas such as gaming E-Zone, outdoor playground, indoor kid’s club. The resort is also accompanied by a 3-storey Fantasia water pool complex with a variety of water activities. All services can completely satisfy multiple needs and bring exciting and classy experiences to all guests.

For more information: Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne | Beach Holidays (centarahotelsresorts.com)

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Crafted by age-old artisans from across Vietnam, The Anam Mui Ne celebrates its grand opening on January 11 with a design redolent of the Indochine period. Perched on 1.2 hectares of spectacular oceanfront, the independently owned and operated resort is blazing new ground in Mui Ne, a popular beach town within an easy commute from Ho Chi Minh City.

With 127 elegant rooms and suites, two restaurants and a bar, a five-treatment-room spa, two spacious swimming pools – one freshwater and the other saltwater – a ballroom, conference rooms, water sports center, fitness center, yoga room, kid’s club, gift shop and more, The Anam Mui Ne is poised to redefine the benchmarks of an upscale experience at Mui Ne.

Borrowing deeply from the templates of architecture inspired by the grand old French villas in Hanoi, and the garden homes of Central Vietnam, the new resort pays homage to both colonial-era and classic Vietnamese aesthetics. To wit, the customised encaustic mosaic tiles, Cham decorative vases and statues on plinths, teak furniture crafted from sustainable forests, stone from Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, and authentic thatched roofs from Binh Thuan.

Vietnamese artists were commissioned to create 250 original oil paintings for each room and suite, as well as the lobby, restaurants and hallways. The artists include painters Bui Van Quang, who is renowned for his paintings portraying daily Vietnamese life, and Vu Trong Anh, who’s won acclaim for his modern, abstract interpretations of Vietnamese scenery.

The Anam Mui Ne is preceded by the 2017 launch of The 

Anam Cam Ranh, that’s been lauded by some of the industry’s highest accolades including placement among Asia’s top resorts in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021 and 2020.

Situated on Mui Ne’s beach strip Nguyen Dinh Chieu, the resort overlooks one of southern Vietnam’s most inspiring white sand beaches and affords sweeping East Sea vistas. Mui Ne’s attractions include its beach, sand dunes, fishing village, Cham towers and “Fairy Stream” – a shallow stream that flows through vivid orange and white limestone formations. An expressway due to open shortly will cut the drive from Ho Chi Minh City to two hours. An international airport is set to open in Mui Ne in 2025.

For Vietnam-born founder and owner Pham Van Hien, the resort makes for a significant expansion of the brand that references another name “An Nam”, which was the name of Central Vietnam during the French Indochina era. He has played a hands-on role in the design of the resort, applying valuable lessons he learnt from bringing The Anam Cam Ranh to fruition.

“My ambition for The Anam has always been to create, through and through, an intimate, classic and distinctly Vietnamese hotel brand that is a welcome counterpoint to the industrialised hotel chains that are increasingly targeting Vietnam with properties that, quite frankly, you could find anywhere,” Mr Hien said.

The resort’s 127 rooms and suites across six accommodation categories form a loose rectangular U-shaped configuration that opens up views of the ocean, lush gardens, the resort’s swimming pools and Mui Ne town. The Private Pool Suites and Presidential Suite are the resort’s leading accommodation categories. The 142sqm Private Pool Suites have their own 22sqm private pools complemented with terraces decked with sun loungers. The 122sqm Presidential Suite features an indoor dining area, lounge and kitchenette, as well as a separate room for security personnel.

Comprising an all-day dining restaurant and grill called The Indochine, beachside restaurant and bar Lang Viet Restaurant and Bar, elegant Saigon Bar in the lobby and 24-7 in-room dining, the resort’s dining landscape’s offerings range from gourmet delicacies to traditional home style cooking and street food-inspired classics.

The Anam Spa has five treatment rooms, including three VIP rooms designed for couples – each equipped with two massage beds and a deep-soaking bathtub – as well as two single rooms, two steam rooms, saunas, indoor Jacuzzis and a beauty salon.  The resort leverages its natural surrounds as opportunities for kitesurfing, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, bodyboarding, Kymera body boarding and surfing at Mui Ne beach.

The Anam Mui Ne will open with a ban on single-use plastics and has implemented an array of measures to reduce its carbon footprint ranging from solar power and locally sourced ingredients. Laundry water is recycled to water the gardens. Straws, bags and bathroom amenities are biodegradable. The resort’s eco-friendly key cards are also made from wood that’s been sourced from sustainably managed forests. Please visit www.theanam.com or email info.mn@theanam.com

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The Anam Mui Ne, a resort with 127 elegant rooms and suites, a sublime design inspired by Vietnam’s Indochine era and prime beachfront location will celebrate its grand opening in January next year.

Situated in southern Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, the independently owned and operated five-star resort is the second Anam property to open. The Anam Mui Ne follows the successful 2017 debut of The Anam Cam Ranh that has been recognized by some of the industry’s highest accolades including placement among Asia’s top resorts in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021 and 2020.

Overlooking Mui Ne’s white sand beach, the resort affords spectacular East Sea vistas. The resort’s dining landscape comprises an all-day dining restaurant and grill called The Indochine, beachside restaurant and bar Lang Viet Restaurant and Bar, Saigon Bar in the lobby and 24-7 in-room dining. The resort will cut the ribbon on a collection of luxurious facilities on January 11 including a five-treatment-room spa, two spacious swimming pools – one freshwater and the other saltwater – a ballroom, conference rooms, water sports center, fitness center, yoga room, kid’s club and gift shop.

Like its predecessor, The Anam Mui Ne’s design is an echo out of Vietnam’s bygone Indochine period, with architecture guided by Hanoi’s grand old French villas. Evoking a romantic atmosphere, the likes of glowing lanterns, customized encaustic mosaic tiles, big-bellied clay water vases, statues on plinths, imperial style roofs, cornice detailing and intricate woodwork have been crafted by artisans from across Vietnam whose trades have been handed down the generations. Giving way to an infinity pool and the ocean beyond, the lobby makes for a striking first impression, replete with a grand piano and a sloping roof fashioned with glass panels that water gently flows over, casting faint shadows underneath.

The resort’s 127 classic rooms and suites range in size from an ample 40sqm to a spacious 142sqm across six accommodation categories. Seven 142sqm suites come with private pools. A 122sqm presidential suite offers a quarters for bodyguards. Vietnamese artists were commissioned to create unique paintings for each room and suite, opening doors on the country’s fascinating culture. Clawfoot bathtubs and custom-built furniture such as leather-bound tables add to the resort’s old-world feel.

“We learned so many valuable lessons about how to design, orient and build a hotel with The Anam Cam Ranh; so much so that every design element that is extraordinary about our first property has been accentuated in The Anam Mui Ne, such as the layouts and flow of the accommodations,” said the resorts’ founder and owner Pham Van Hien. “The alluring woodwork in our Lang Viet Restaurant, from forests cultivated for sustainable harvests in Vietnam, is all handcrafted and took the craftspeople over six months to complete and is just one example of the many hand-crafted design elements evident in our new resort.”

“We expect The Anam Mui Ne to redefine Mui Ne’s hotel scene,” added group general manager Laurent Myter. “There is nothing quite like it; an intimate, classic and genuine Vietnamese hotel with personalized Vietnamese service that is anything but the industrialized product that so many hotel chains have established in Vietnam.”

The resort will open with a ban on single-use plastics and has implemented an array of measures to reduce its carbon footprint with solar power and locally sourced ingredients. Its water filtration plant supplies drinking water in recycled glass bottles, and laundry water is recycled to water the gardens. Straws, bags and bathroom amenities are biodegradable. The resort’s eco-friendly key cards are also made from wood that’s been sourced from sustainably managed forests.

Famed for its beach, sand dunes, fishing village, Cham towers and “Fairy Stream” – a shallow stream that flows through vivid orange and white limestone formations – Mui Ne means “sheltered peninsula” in Vietnamese and has become a Southeast Asian windsurfing mecca due to its excellent weather and wind conditions. An expressway due to open shortly will cut the drive from Ho Chi Minh City to 2.5 hours. An international airport is due to open in Mui Ne in 2025.

Please visit www.theanam.com or email info.mn@theanam.com

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Also known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, this country in southeastern Asia has five municipalities and 59 provinces with a population of more than 96 million residents. According to archaeological evidence, the area was first inhabited by humans in the Palaeolithic age, or the Stone Age, over 3 million years ago.

Vietnam is a great place to visit some of the local attractions. The Imperial City of Hue, Ba Be National Park and My Son are popular attractions. Some of the best attractions in Vietnam are in Hanoi, which is the capital. So, why not drop off your luggage at a nearby Hanoi luggage storage site and go explore?

The impressive Ha Long Bay

Imperial City of Hue

The walled city of Hue is an enclosure in the citadel of Hue, which was once the capital of Vietnam. In 1789, Nguyen Anh proclaimed himself Emperor Gia Long and had a walled city built for him beginning in 1804. Another set of walls and moat was built outside the original for palaces, pavilions, and gardens.

The moat is still filled with water from the Perfume River, and you can still see the Purple Forbidden City. There are many other attractions in Hue to visit while you are in Vietnam including the Buddhist temples, the Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts, and the Tomb of Khai Dinh, who was the 12^th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Ba Be National Park

With more than 56,000 acres of green space, Ba Be National Park was founded to protect the lake as well as the limestone and forests. The lake is a large natural freshwater lake with an average maximum depth of about 75 feet. The name means Three Lakes because there are three sections of the lake.

The Pe Leng, Pe Lu and Pe Lam are all connected but the ancient locals considered them three separate lakes. Inside the park, you can see a variety of flora and fauna. Some of the wildlife includes the rhesus macaque, the Asian black bear, and the Asian golden cat. Be sure to bring your camera to this beautiful spot.

Na Trang

For some beach fun, head to Na Trang where you can find almost four miles of waterfront space. Many of the locals as well as the tourists spend much of their time scuba diving, snorkelling, and surfing. Other exciting water sports at Na Trang include sailing, rafting, and of course, swimming.

But you should also see other natural beauties like the Ba Ho Waterfalls, Thap Ba Hot Springs, and the Chong Rock. Don’t miss the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam and Alexandre Yersin Museum while you are there. And visit the Long Son Pagoda where you can see an 80-foot-tall white Buddha.

Hanoi

Hanoi’s Train Street has become a tourist attraction

Also known as the Paris of the East, Hanoi is the most visited city in Vietnam, the capital of Vietnam, and the site of the most popular tourist attractions. Visit the Temple of Literature from 1070 AD, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where President Ho Chi Minh has rested since his death in 1969.

The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is another fantastic sight to see. And if you want to learn more about the culture, the city boasts nine museums featuring everything from art to Vietnamese history. Hanoi Old Quarter is another famous spot, which has 36 streets of crafts and historical architecture.

My Son

In the middle of the mountains of jungle, My Son is a temple city from the Cham era dating back to the fourth century. These abandoned and partly ruined temples built by the Kings of Champa are still a fantastic sight to see. The temples are to worship the God of Bhadreshwara, or Shiva. About 20 temples are still standing and you can get some fantastic selfies to share on your social media pages. In fact, all the buildings left at My Son are religious buildings like the Kosagra firehouse, Gopura gate tower, Kalan sanctuaries, and the Mandapa hallways. There is nothing like it anywhere else in the world.

Hoi An

The ancient town of Hoi An is full of beautiful architecture from the 1400s to the 1800s. Located near the mouth of Thu Bon River, the city was a small trading port that was very active back in the 1400s and still has many of the original buildings and monuments, both commercial and domestic.

One of the most visited and photographed places in Hoi An is the covered Japanese bridge from the 1500s. This little city is also a fantastic spot to get some souvenirs with all the local vendors peddling their wares. They also have four museums like the Folklore Museum and the Museum of Trade Ceramics.

Mui Ne

With more than 100 resorts and shops, Mui Ne is a tourist town that attracts thousands of people every year. Like Nha Trang, this city has a lot of beachfront space popular with the locals and travellers alike. The small streets are lined with coconut palms and the whole place looks like a postcard.

The sand dunes are popular in Mui Ne as well. The White Sand Dunes are famous for the dune buggies and ostriches. Yes, they have ostriches you can ride there. Kitesurfing is also another popular sport. And you can take a hot air balloon flight to see the sights from hundreds of feet in the air.

While you are in Vietnam, make sure you try some of the local eats. One of the most common street foods is Pho, which is rice noodles and broth. Or try the Cao Lau pork noodle dish in Hoi An. Goi Cuon spring rolls are also very popular. But don’t miss the banh mi sandwich that is famous worldwide.

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Mui Ne Beach

When i first searched for Mui Ne in websites and blogs, the information made me wrongly assume that Mui Ne was all about beach, boat and fishermen. I had never thought that this small town located at 215 km away from Ho Chi Minh City is a major attraction for sand lovers. Think about the Grand Canyon in United States: Mui Ne is like one in miniature. It also recalls the desert dunes in Egypt, to me at least.

Like I mentioned in my article http://asianitinerary.com/po-shanu-cham-towers-2/ , Mui Ne is also famous for historical places like Po Shanu Cham Towers and Prince’s Castle, so it is correct to say that Mui Ne is a place hanging between sand and history. I am neither an archaeologist nor an expert historian, thus I will do my best to share what I saw during my trip to Mui Ne.

The bus to Mui Ne

Back to my trip, I boarded the 8am bus in Saigon, a good deal at 120,000 Dong (5 US$) for the over 6 hours ride. I had never expected the buses in Vietnam to be so comfortable: the seats can be totally reclined and you get a footrest as well, plus a pillow and blankets so you can even sleep during the journey. A unique experience, quite different from Malaysia standards.

Along the journey I was amazed at how many Dragon Fruit trees there are in this stretch of Vietnamese countryside. We arrived in Mui Ne in the afternoon, got some food, checked in at the hotel, rented a bike and off we were exploring. We visited the Po Shanu Cham Towers and Prince Castle and other locations described in http://asianitinerary.com/po-shanu-cham-towers-2/ and managed to get lost at least 3 times and risked when a dog run after us barking and trying to bite my leg! Exciting!

After the visit to the historic sites, we stopped by the seaside to take a few picture before heading to Red Sand Dunes. After a short break by a small shop near the attraction signboard, and had yummy food, great french fries and super fresh coconut juice. The owner then offered us to park the bike outside the show, and a 10,000 Dong tip assured the bike was safe until we returned.

The author at the sand dunes

Fairy Stream and Red Sand Dunes is a magnificent place, it feels like the small version of the Grand Canyon; there is wonderful nature, traditional fishermen villages and lovely beaches. It seems that lots of tourists miss up on the Fairy Stream, which is a shame: you wouldn’t believe how beautiful the whole place is until you walk deep into the stream, surrounded by limestones formations. The path leads to a waterfall where you can take a short dip. It is a tough walk up the dunes, but well worth it! The most beautiful sand I have seen in my life. The area is right by the beach and the surrounding looks pretty awesome at sunset and sunrise. You will love the place!

View over the Mui Ne harbour with round boats

Back on our bike, we went to Mui Ne Harbor where we marveled at the sight of dozen of round boats. Mobile and convenient, this Basket Boat is very popular among the local fishermen as it can easily transport people from their big boats to land, as well as  being used to carry oil, wood, food and other things they might need while fishing. An incredible and creative vessel!

Nightlife in Mui Ne is about plenty of restaurants with great seafood, beer gardens and places to entertain yourself. Our time was over, yet if you can spare more days I recommend a try at kite-surfing, a visit to the lotus lake, to Mui Ne hot springs, and to the fisherman village market in the morning. Until then, so long!

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