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Michelle Ford – General Manager Namia River Retreat In this interview, Michelle Ford, general manager of Namia River Retreat in Vietnam, talks about being a wellness hotelier and the expectations of current luxury travellers. What do you do? I am the general man…
Distillerie d’Indochine, Hoi An Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Our taxi driver reverses back down the dirt path we have just driven along in search of Distillerie d’Indochine. Literally, off the beaten path, in a sleepy part of …
Vincognito Hoi An – Wine Bar & Trattoria Words; Louise MillerPhotos; Monica Tindall Down an unassuming yet charming alleyway in the old town of Hoi An, set back from the narrow street, stands the stunning Art Deco villa that houses the new Italian wine b…
The Hill Station Hoi An Words: Louise MillerPhotos: Monica Tindall The rain has finally cleared in Hoi An, and we are off to The Hill Station for a leisurely afternoon of prandial indulgence. Located amidst the tailors of the old town, this stunning century-old co…
Namia River Retreat – Wellness Inclusive Resort, Hoi An Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Secluded from the hustle and bustle of Hoi An, amidst the lush landscapes of the tranquil Cồn Ba Xã Islet in the Thu Bon River, lies Namia River Retreat. This …
The Merchant at Namia River Retreat, Hoi An Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall A short walk from our room through tranquil grounds and over a bamboo-lined bridge lies the Namia River Retreat’s Vietnamese-inspired restaurant, The Merchant. We are imme…
The Vietage by Anantara – Luxury Railway Journey, Vietnam Han Sen Hau It’s been 220 years since Trevithick’s steam locomotive hauled iron along the Merthyr Tramroad, 90 years since the release of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, 60 years si…
Anantara Hoi An Resort, Boutique Riverside Hotel Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau “Oh, so pretty!” seems the phrase of the day at Anantara Hoi An Resort. It’s summer, and the flowers are in full bloom. It’s a beautiful time for t…
NOX Beach Club – Hoi An, Vietnam Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Dust off your swimsuit and fire up your appetite because Hoi An just got a whole lot hotter. Unveiled in March 2024, NOX Beach Club has taken beachfront lounging to a new level. The multi…
La Maison 1888 – InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau No holds have been barred in the design and execution of La Maison 1888. Set amidst the dramatic cliffs of Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula, La Maison …
It’s not a holiday. It’s a lifestyle All-pool villas. All spa-inclusive. Breakfast anytime, anywhere. There sure is a lot to love about Fusion Maia Da Nang. Dedicated to the art of relaxation, this relatively new resort on Vietnam’s central coast is the first we’…
After living in Asia for so long, having eaten in countless ‘authentic’ Vietnamese restaurants, and sojourned numerous times in the country itself, I was somewhat skeptical reading reviews claiming “amazing and authentic Vietnamese food.” In Dubai… real…