Family resort Alma in Cam Ranh, Vietnam, will usher in the Lunar New Year with a seven-day program brimming with all sorts of merriment, ranging from a Tet Village hosting traditional games and competitions to floating champagne breakfasts and buffets. From Lunar New Year’s Eve, Friday Feb. 9, until Thursday Feb. 15, 2024, Alma will stage festivities including dragon dances, calligraphy, picking lucky envelopes, kite flying, and chung cake, egg cake and ginger jam making classes. Overlooking Long Beach, one of Vietnam’s top beaches, the resort starts its Tet program on Feb. 9 with a traditional Tet breakfast buffet at Alma Garden and activities at the lobby, where the Tet Village takes center stage. At Alma Lounge, guests are encouraged to try their hand at crafting the quintessential Tet staple “Banh Chung” (Chung cake), wrapping sticky rice and mung bean inside dong leaves from 8.30-10.30am and 2:30-4:30pm, as well as egg cake and ginger jam making from 3-5pm. On the first day of Tet, Saturday Feb. 10, the 30-hectare resort’s Tet celebrations will begin with dragon dancing in the lobby and Alma Garden from 8am. The lantern-adorned Tet Market at the lobby, which will come to life from 11am-9pm from Feb 13 until Feb 15 with activities and huts offering handicrafts, local products and more. A highlight will be the Tet Culinary Night Market happening from 4-9pm offering traditional Vietnamese street food. The village’s line-up of traditional activities includes picking lucky envelopes, calligraphy, and the folk dance ‘bamboo dance’, with participants tapping and sliding bamboo poles on the ground while dancers step over and in between them. Competitions to be held at the walkway between Alma Food Court and Alma Lounge include ‘beating the watermelon’ and ‘throwing cotton balls’. Other activities at the resort throughout the program include stilt walking, ‘Throw the hoop’ and more. “Whether you’re indulging in our vibrant mix of restaurants or joining the hive of activity at the Tet Village with your family, there’s so much to do at Alma during such a special time of the year to celebrate with loved ones,” said Alma’s managing director Herbert Laubichler-Pichler. “At Alma, we’re looking particularly forward to welcoming the Year of the Dragon – one of the most powerful and auspicious animal symbols, signalling strength, luck and success – as our resort looks to further our community involvement, protect the environment and focus on guests’ wellbeing in the new year.” Beachfront restaurant Atlantis, Italian trattoria La Casa and Asiana, which serves Thai, Korean, Japanese and vegan fare, will offer a la carte dining. Pizza, cookie, cotton candy and fruit shake making classes will keep the kids entertained. Featuring 13 separate treatment villas sprinkled onto the landscape overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula, Alma’s Le Spa is offering a variety of indulgent treatments including its Signature Treatment, Nourishing Package and Alma Spa Journey. The Signature Treatment combines Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi, Shiatsu pressure points, and Thai stretching for a balanced body and mind. The Nourishing Package is designed to eliminate toxins and reduce fatigue and stress. The Alma Spa Journey is made up of a herbal foot bath, aromatherapy massage, ‘Fundamental Facial’, and stress-relieving foot therapy. To contact Alma or to make a booking, please visit alma-resort.com, call +84 258 399 1666 or email info@alma-resort.com

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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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