Vietnamese Wellness Journey

Start each day with yoga on the large lawn that looks out over the East Sea. A trained yoga instructor leads free classes every morning at 6:30 AM when the sun rises. Classes also happen in the evening for guests who want to unwind after their day. You can practice outside where the ocean breeze keeps you cool, or inside the yoga room that has its own outdoor deck. Sessions like this fit the same purpose as our Holistic Wellness trips.

The spa provides a quiet place to relax while experienced therapists work with natural ingredients from the local area. Body treatments use fresh dragonfruit wraps and scrubs made from green tea mixed with sea salt. The therapists know several massage styles, including Swedish, Thai, and Vietnamese techniques that use warm herbed compresses. Special options include sound healing, where singing bowls create soothing vibrations, a treatment where two therapists massage at the same time, and focused head massages that release tension.

When the sun starts to set each evening, resort staff dressed in traditional clothing walk through the property in a meaningful ceremony. They begin at the front lobby and make their way through the gardens to the beach while playing drums in a steady rhythm. Candles brighten the path as this ceremony celebrates the Champa kingdom that ruled this coastal area many centuries ago, the kind of living tradition our Heritage & Cultural Retreat trips bring you closer to. Many guests enjoy watching this tradition and then walk over to the Saigon Bar near the ocean to sip drinks made with Vietnamese ingredients as darkness falls.

The cooking class begins with a trip to the local morning market, where you learn how to pick out the freshest vegetables, herbs, and spices. The tour sometimes includes a stop at the fishing harbor to see fishermen bringing in their catch and to understand how the ocean provides for the community. Once back at the resort, the chef guides you through making authentic Vietnamese dishes like fresh spring rolls, banana blossom salad, and flavorful dipping sauces.

Couples can arrange a special dinner made just for them in a spot they choose. Options include a table with candles set up on the beach during sunset, a space beside the swimming pool, a private terrace under the night sky, or complete privacy inside their own room or suite. A chef and server dedicate their full attention to preparing and serving a multi-course meal.