The Anam, Cam Ranh

Scattered across the manicured lawns, Colonial-style buildings house restaurants of every flavour, each with a unique take on Vietnamese style. Tuck into succulent seafood BBQ by the pool and traditional regional cuisine at the beachfront pavilion, or swap spicy pho for French cuisine as the resident pianist tickles the ivories. Breakfasts are a medley of steaming dim sum, a la carte eggs and pancakes in the garden. The Beach Club is a white-umbrellaed terrace by day and vibrant cocktail lounge by night, and there are games aplenty at the Sports Bar.

Under lazy ceiling fans, the rooms, suites and villas are laid with floral tiles, royal blue accents and original artwork that mirror the seascapes of Vietnam. Tropical and contemporary, each has King-size or twin beds facing the TV, a lounge area, and the bathrooms are slick with a large marble bathtub and rain shower; while the villas have a jacuzzi and private pool. Sheer drapes lead onto a balcony with a sea or garden view. The three-bedroom family villas house a living room, kitchenette, terrace and spacious pool. Grab your complimentary conical hat for stroll!

Spend laid back moments at the resort, soaking in the pool, playing a round of badminton or enjoying a sacred stone therapy at the spa. Off the dreamy shore, explore the underwater world of reefs on a diving expedition, go fishing in a basket boat and enjoy the bay by kayak. Take a hike (in the best sense of the word) as you search the forest for waterfalls and bubbling springs. Visit nearby Nha Trang to see its historic Long Son Pagoda and return for movie night at the Anam Cinema.