An Lam Retreat

One of our favourite features is the spherical Sen Restaurant. Built on the rocks, with tasty seafood served on the lower floors and cocktails on the gravity-defying rooftop deck, the views are superlative! If it's up your alley, join the resident yogi for a Sun Salutation session on the pier, or enjoy many languid hours by the pool before saying goodbye to the knots with a glorious treatment at the Jungle Spa - there are coconut scrubs, full-body massages and the famous Nha Trang mud wraps to choose from.

In true tropical style, the villas at An Lam are crafted from wood, from the bed platforms to the finely-carved decor - and even the bathtubs. Enjoyed through floor-to-ceiling windows, the vistas range from jungle to lapping waves, while some rooms are only a few steps from the beach. There are also two and three-bedroom villas, all with a creative design, dining area and large private pool. The bathrooms are lush with indoor and outdoor features, tons of space, and those views.

An Lam's island has all the trimmings of an adventurer's dream. There is a vine-tangled jungle to hike in (whilst keeping your eyes peeled for the birdlife of course); a coastline to kayak down, and an epic underwater world of flora and fauna to scuba dive in. Otherwise, join a local fisherman and learn the ropes - the lagoon has plenty of grouper, wrasse and mackerel - and as the day comes to a close, take a sunset cruise across the water.