Wellness-inspired hotel brand Fusion is ready to welcome the Year of the Dragon, as its luxury resorts and hotels in Vietnam unveil a host of family-fun activities to celebrate Tet. From Cam Ranh to Quy Nhon, and from Saigon to Ho Tram and beyond, Fusion is offering numerous ways to mark the Lunar New Year in style. Tet is the most important holiday in the Vietnamese calendar, marking the arrival of spring and new beginnings. During the seven-day celebration, Vietnamese practice an array of customs including cooking traditional foods, cleaning out their homes, donning new clothes, visiting relatives, and giving li xi or lucky money to children. Here’s a taste of the Fusion properties that are rolling out the red carpet with special offerings to help couples celebrate Tet. Fusion Resort Cam Ranh Step into a world of enchantment at Fusion Resort Cam Ranh‘s Tet celebration, where each day promises a unique blend of flavor and festivity. On Feb. 8, Fresh restaurant will lead the centuries-old tradition of making Bánh Tét, guided by a local expert sharing the secrets of this traditional delicacy. On Feb. 9, the beach transforms into a captivating canvas adorned with Tet pole decorations, creating an atmosphere of magic and celebration. As the sun sets, indulge in a mesmerizing “Lobster & Steak Night.” Finally, on Feb. 10, the hotel hosts a special “Poolside BBQ.” Tet at Fusion Resort Cam Ranh is not just an event; it’s an all-encompassing experience that weaves culture, cuisine and pure enjoyment into an unforgettable three-day celebration. Maia Resort Quy Nhon Exciting lion dances, calligraphy lessons, and captivating arts and crafts classes help create unforgettable family moments at Maia Resort Quy Nhon during Tet. Experience the essence of Tet with “Xuân Maia,” the resort’s vibrant Lunar New Year promotion, a fusion of daily culinary delights and cultural celebrations. An array of offerings, including a special set menu and more, celebrate not just Vietnamese traditional cuisine but the diverse flavors of the entire East Asian region. Maia is also offering rejuvenating spa and wellness activities, including four exclusive spa packages and a daily yoga program. Unwind, recharge and embrace the Lunar New Year in an extraordinary fashion, creating cherished memories amidst serenity away from city life. Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion In Vietnamese culture, water represents wealth, rejuvenation and good luck. When spring comes, people enjoy cooler weather during the Lunar New Year, and there is no better way to experience this than soaking in the hot spring, immersed in nature, at Alba Wellness Valley. The resort is offering many exciting activities during Tet, such as baking workshops for kids, handicraft workshops for families, and a set menu for a healthy journey to start the New Year. An exclusive Tet stay package at Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion is priced from VND 2,325,000 per guest per night including “breakfast anytime, anywhere,” along with a special set menu dinner, in addition to all spa, Japanese onsen and scheduled movement therapies. Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion Located in the Grand Ho Tram Strip complex, Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion is offering numerous traditional Tet dining options, as guests usher in the Year of the Dragon. From a mixed grill platter at Sea Salt featuring baked lobster gratin, grilled salmon steaks and grilled ribeye served with chimichurri sauce and truffle sauce, to popular dishes at Ju Bao Xuan like prosperous salmon Yee Shang and double-boiled chicken with ginseng, Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion offers a genuine Tet experience. Yu Bao Xuan and Yee Shang are in the Grand Ho Tram Strip complex. Fusion Suites Saigon Celebrate Tet like a local at Fusion Suites Saigon, with many Vietnamese specialties and activities on offer, including an exclusive buffet breakfast and special set menus featuring traditional Tet dishes. The hotel is also offering lucky red envelopes (li xi) to all guests who check in on the first day of Lunar New Year. Furthermore, the hotel is offering discounts on spa treatments and food and beverage. Fusion Suites Vung Tau Fusion Suites Vung Tau will be bringing New Year delight to all from Feb. 9-14. On Feb. 9, the hotel will host a special countdown activity on the 19th and 20th floors – the best location in all of Vung Tau to witness the spectacular fireworks at the coastal city’s Front Beach. Traditional performances including lion dances, watermelon cutting and more will be held in the lobby. The following days will include traditional Tet culinary favorites crafted by Executive Chef Duc Nguyen. As a token of Fusion’s gratitude and greetings for an auspicious New Year, guests will receive lucky money when visiting Fusion Suites Vung Tau from Feb. 10-12. For more information, please visit www.fusionhotelgroup.com.

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Wellness-inspired hotel brand Fusion has introduced a range of exclusive activities to celebrate international wellness in June, with energizing new yoga sessions, restorative meditation practices, relaxing spa treatments, nutritional dining, special packages and more. June is one of the most popular months of the year for people around the world to recommit to a healthy body and mind, with Global Wellness Day observed on June 10, International Yoga Day on June 21 and World Bathing Day on June 22. Fusion marks each in unique and meaningful ways. Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion will kick off Global Wellness Day on June 10 with a special “dance of happiness” that seeks to promote positivity and bring people across the planet together to move “with your body… your thoughts… and your life.” The day continues with a suite of family-friendly outdoor activities on the resort’s zipline and high-wire adventure course, along with trail biking and walking, water sports, a special wellness workshop, and a sustainable lunch. Later in June, Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion will mark International Yoga Day on June 21 with exclusive yoga sessions and World Bathing Day on June 22 with a signature water meditation accompanied by a live “singing bowl” performance, a revitalizing soak in the on-site hot springs, and more. At the idyllic beachside haven of Maia Resort Quy Nhon, guests can join a special two-day program over Global Wellness Day and International Yoga Day that features thoughtfully curated 60-minute yoga and meditation classes suitable for all levels. Instructors will guide participants through a series of exercises and techniques to help connect body and mind. As part of the program, the resort’s Vẽla Spa provides ecologically focused treatments using local herbs and botanicals tailored to individual needs. Highlights include infrared sauna therapy and healing massage therapies, and spa bath experiences that offer a choice of a flower bath or coconut milk bath. Vi Restaurant will also serve a range of healthy beverages designed to nourish one’s body from the inside out. At Fusion Suites Vung Tau, the Maia Spa team will host a special Tai Chi session and beach clean-up in Bai Truoc Park from 6:30am – 8:45am on 4th June to mark World Ocean Day and Global Wellness Day. Tai Chi is a healthy workout that promotes mental equilibrium and relaxation of the body and soul. The session will be offered in addition to the hotel’s perennially popular wellness activities such as standup paddleboarding (SUP boarding), mountain biking, spa treatments and more. For International Yoga Day, Fusion Suites Vung Tau will host an exclusive morning yoga class at its rooftop pool from 8am-9am on June 21. Other Fusion properties including Fusion Resort Cam Ranh and Fusion Suites Saigon will also celebrate international wellness days in June with exclusive spa treatments, healthy culinary offerings, complimentary yoga and more. Fusion Resort Cam Ranh’s Fusion Lab lets guests create their own skin-rejuvenating organic face mask using fresh turmeric powder, honey, and Multani Miti mud. For more information or to make a booking, visit www.fusionhotelgroup.com

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Wellness-inspired hotel brand Fusion has introduced a suite of family-friendly kids’ activities and exclusive stay packages just in time for summer school holidays. The activities have been specially designed to help children put down their digital devices and engage with nature and their own unique sense of creativity, with experiences ranging from feeding deer and kayaking in the surf to making traditional Vietnamese crafts, riding a zipline, and tending fresh fruit and vegetable gardens. Fusion Suites Vung Tau Families will find plenty of ways to stay active together at Fusion Suites Vung Tau, with mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding in the ocean, and cooking classes to learn the art of delicious Vietnamese cuisine. The hotel’s exclusive “Summer Fun Family Package” includes a cooking class at Fusion Courtyard, transportation from/to Saigon, an inclusive set menu (for lunch or dinner), a spa treatment (45-minute treatment + 25-minute infrared sauna), high tea at Fresh Restaurant, nightly cinema, complimentary Kids Club access, and more. The package is priced at VND 8,650,000 net for two weekday nights and VND 9,020,000 net for one weekday and one weekend night. Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion Young guests at Alba Wellness Valley in Hue can learn the traditional crafts of central Vietnam, creating paper fans, paper masks, pottery and more at the Alba craft village, and bring home memorable souvenirs. The resort is also home to its own farm and deer garden, where kids can pick out eggs delivered by cage-free hens, water colorful flowers, and feed and interact with the local deer. Older kids (1.1 meter and taller) can experience an adrenaline rush at the resort’s highwire adventure course, featuring 32 challenges with a total of 587 meters of cables situated 6 meters above the ground. A 560-meter-long zipline descends from the mountain from a starting point some 45 meters above ground level. Maia Resort Quy Nhon The beach is the star of the show at Maia Resort Quy Nhon. Complimentary kayaking, paddle-boarding and sandcastle-building are among the popular oceanfront children’s activities, while weekly art workshops encourage young visitors to engage with local culture by such activities as making a traditional-style kite. The unique culinary focus at the latest Maia property also extends to young guests, who can discover regional Vietnamese flavors in a cooking class tailored especially for them. Bedtime is also memorable for kids at the resort, with a special tent set up in their villa filled with cozy cushions and blankets. Fusion Resort Cam Ranh Young guests can pick sweet mangoes, harvest vegetables and learn about sustainable growing practices and the importance of biodiversity and protecting the environment at the popular Fusion Farm at Fusion Resort Cam Ranh. They can even pick freshly laid free-range eggs for their morning breakfast. To get their hearts pumping, kids can join the 5-star beach resort’s tennis and badminton lessons (with free ice cream afterward), while special yoga classes help children learn to explore mindfulness, relaxation and calmness. And to wind down at the end of the day, the Kids Cinema screens kid-friendly movies daily.

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Understanding that the journey to any traveler’s heart often requires a detour through the stomach, Fusion opened Maia Resort Quy Nhon as a gastronomically-driven, 94-villa resort in a relatively untrodden destination along Vietnam’s southern coast. Fusion’s newest property had a soft launch in late 2020. Due to the pandemic, the resort only recently celebrated its grand opening in December 2021, as it cut the ribbon on the final villas. The latest ‘Maia’ brand expands on Fusion’s original wellness focus by bringing in another important factor in a trip away – food. Maia guests have the choice of dinner or lunch, in addition to the complimentary breakfast; or an indulgent spa therapy, as part of the nightly rate. The property also offers a range of signature culinary experiences including Once Upon a Table, a four-course chef’s table style experience at their intimate dining destination ad hoc; Barefoot Destination Dining overlooking the ocean; a private BBQ with a personal chef served up in the guest’s villa; an in-villa high tea service; and Breakfast by Design, which among many choices includes the option of an Insta-worthy floating breakfast tray. “Gastronomy is often one of the most integral parts of a holiday as it has the capability to transform the unknown into a comforting and familial experience”, said Marc Bittner, General Manager of Maia Resort Quy Nhon. “At Maia, we aim to take guests beyond the familiar and introduce them to a selection of regional specialties while featuring the hallmarks of Vietnamese gastronomy”. If guests are more wellness-inclined they can opt for a daily spa treatment, instead of half board. Vēla spa, is a ten-treatment-room oasis that draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape with natural design elements including granite, teak wood, and flora indigenous to the location. The ecologically-minded spa follows a jungle to jar concept with treatments built around local ingredients. The property features an expansive pool and fitness center stocked with the latest international standard equipment. Maia has two restaurants, Vị and ad hoc, along with an open-air pool bar. The casual all-day dining option Vị, which translates as taste, can host up to 146 guests, with indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant has a local focus celebrating the abundant seafood and produce of the region. Live cooking stations are just as eye-catching as the view out over Phuong Mai Bay. The interiors also take inspiration from the environs and the decor was produced mostly by local artisans. ad hoc is a more intimate affair that can host a maximum of 96 diners, inside and outside, at a time. The head chef scours the local markets daily to find ingredients for a menu that changes often. The restaurant offers a communal dining experience, akin to gathering for a feast with family. The 94 villas range in size from one and three bedroom villas, most with private plunge pools and gardens. Accommodation options range from 61-square-meters for a semi-detached villa to a palatial 264-square-meters for the Three Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villa. The interiors all follow an earthy color palette, with pops of various ocean hues throughout. The link to the earth continues throughout the property with the use of reclaimed elements such as preserved driftwood, copper, and rattan making up the core materials used for the overall design. The property is located on the shores of Phuong Mai Bay in Quy Nhon, an area that has managed to retain its local charm and has been under the radar of most travelers to Vietnam, despite being just an hour’s flight from the country’s commercial hub, Ho Chi Minh City. The entry category of room starts at USD 185 net per night, inclusive of half board or one spa treatment per adult per room. https://quynhon.maiaresorts.com/  

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