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Close to the city of Can Tho, Victoria Can Tho Resort is a quiet retreat on the banks of the Hau River, set amidst magnificent gardens featuring a plethora of exotic plants.

This magnificent four-star resort blends colonial-style architecture with the natural beauty of the river.

The resort features 92 rooms, including eight luxurious suites, all designed with wooden f looring, authentic Vietnamese decoration and balconies offering spectacular views of the river, pool or garden. All rooms are equipped with satellite television, free Wi-Fi, direct dial telephone, in-room safety deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, ceiling fan, and private bathroom with bathtub.

The elegant Spices Restaurant overlooks the Hau River, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant offers all-day dining featuring international and Vietnamese favourites. The semi open-air Cuu Long Bar features a vintage chic vibe with pool table and plush seating and serves up a wide range of light fare, refreshing cocktails and other beverages.

Relax with a rejuvenating spa treatment at the riverside spa with an indulgent selection of massages, wraps, scrubs and facials. Other facilities and services at the resort include swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness centre, souvenir shop, kids club, tour services and more.

Located close to Can Tho town, but still a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, the resort lies on the banks of the Hau River. The centre of Can Tho with its many restaurants, museums, temples and pagodas is just a 10-minute complimentary shuttle boat ride away or reachable by a short walk via a pedestrian bridge. With a large network of waterways, discover Can Tho’s scenic f loating market, quaint riverside and picturesque countryside, home to many small cottage industries.

Get to know the f lavours of the Mekong Delta with a hands-on cooking class. Take a bike tour along small countryside paths, green fields and tropical fruit orchards with Victoria Can Tho’s mountain bikes, or explore the Delta by boat, with stops in remote non-touristic sites, such as a golden Khmer Pagoda reminiscent of a setting from a Kipling story, or a village of gardens on stilts overlooking the river. Meet local people and learn about cottage industries.

Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Best Western Premier Sonasea Phu Quoc transports its guests into paradise.

Located on Bai Truong Beach on Phu Quoc’s west coast, Best Western Premier Sonasea is the ideal getaway for travellers seeking ultimate privacy with elegant design, superior accommodation, firstclass amenities and exceptional service.

An extensive collection of 566 rooms includes 83 suites and 16 pool villas, designed with modern Indochine decor and astonishing panoramic views. As a standard of the Best Western Premier brand, all 566 rooms feature hi-speed Wi-Fi, 43-inch televisions, a balcony and a kitchenette, making the resort a perfect destination for everyone.

The 16 exclusive private pool Deluxe and Luxury Villas are just a few steps away from the seashore. Each two-storey villa comes complete with its own private pool, a spacious living and dining room, three or five bedrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen including an espresso machine. Best Western Premier Sonasea adds to the bespoke experience with signature bath products made with all natural ingredients. Kick back, relax and soak up the tropical surroundings at the lagoon-style pool which is the longest of its kind in Vietnam.

This free-form water-feature measures 300 metres in length and encompasses two Olympic-size swimming pools that cascade all the way from the main building down to the beach.

Savour delectable cuisine and cool drinks at the Essence Restaurant, Oasis Pool Bar and CView, the spectacular sky bar. Menus incorporate local and international dishes to create a unique fine dining experience that showcases the diversity of Southeast Asia’s cuisine.

Thala Spa is a serene wellness haven. Soothe your senses with a comprehensive menu of treatments focusing on natural and indigenous ingredients, including local seaweed, to help cleanse and nourish the skin. There are also separate areas for foot massages and nail care, and the fitness centre features state-of-the-art equipment, while young guests will be entertained at Nemo Kids Club.

Best Western Premier Sonasea Phu Quoc is also an impressive destination for corporate gatherings, social events and team-building activities. With world-class facilities and an exquisite collection of spacious rooms, suites and luxurious villas, all in an absolute beachfront setting, Best Western Premier Sonasea Phu Quoc is the perfect choice for every occasion.

Caravelle Hotel is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s leading international five-star hotels.

Since its opening on Christmas Eve 1959, Caravelle Saigon has gained renown for being at the heart of everything important. Located in the city centre, the hotel is a short walk to iconic landmarks and locations, such as the Saigon Municipal Theatre, also known as the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, historic Dong Khoi Street, modern Nguyen Hue Walking Street, and the legendary Ben Thanh Market.

Within its walls, the hotel has been at the centre of significant historic and cultural events as well, beginning with its original design hailed at the time as one of the tallest and most modern buildings of its kind in Vietnam. Then, there was its involvement during the war years, followed by cameo roles in popular films and literature. While much of what lies at the heart of Caravelle Saigon is historic, its rooms are modern and luxurious, making it the ideal place to make your own history in one of the most enchanting cities in the world.

Each guestroom comes equipped with a Samsung flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi and newly-upgraded decor and finishings that stay true to the warm, comfortable feeling that Caravelle Saigon has become renowned for. If 38.5 squaremetres is not enough, then try the Signature Premium or Signature Studio rooms, each boasting a larger floor area, couch and working space, perfect for longer business or leisure trips.

Nineteen Buffet Restaurant has grown a reputation for its unparalleled seafood buffet and five-star dining experience. Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar on the top floor of the Heritage Wing is one of the few remaining bars in this rapidly-developing city with a long and colourful history to tell. Cafe de l’Opera offers quite possibly one of the best locations where you can enjoy great views with a dash of history and a slice of modernity all rolled into one.

Secluded and private, the freeform pool is the ideal place to bask in the sun and relax with a cool drink or swim a few laps.

The fitness centre is fully stocked with the latest equipment, and Kara Spa provides a calming and tranquil sanctuary for total relaxation with pampering wellness treatments and massages.

Located on a long stretch of white sand beach, just ten minutes from the ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa.

This charming four-star resort replicates a traditional fishing village with small interconnecting streets, water ponds and village houses with clay-tiled roofs, all combining for a warm, home-like environment.

An extensive selection of rooms and suites beautifully incorporate Japanese, French, and Vietnamese elements with the comforts of an international standard hotel.

All rooms are equipped with satellite television, direct dial telephone, inroom safety deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, umbrella, slippers and more.

There are a number of dining options to suit all discerning palates. For casual all-day dining, international and local Vietnamese and Asian cuisine with freshly caught seafood, you can’t look past L’Annam Restaurant, which features sea views.

For a wide variety of local and international snacks and drinks, the Faifo Bar is located beside the pool. The Cham Bar offers delicious snacks and cocktails amidst live music, and the Elephant Bar is the perfect place for sports fanatics to catch the latest televised game of sports, or have a friendly game of pool.

Relax and rejuvenate at the Victoria Spa, offering a wide range of spa treatments and services as well as four stylish treatment rooms, a foot reflexology area, beach massage house, and two open air massage areas. Opt for a pampering massage on the beach amidst the calming sounds of the waves lapping the shore. There is also a modern fitness centre, saunas for men and women, a steam bath and jacuzzi.

Other facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, games room, fitness centre, postal service, a fully-equipped meeting room, transportation services, free Wi-Fi access, souvenir shop, library, free shuttle to Hoi An town, and foreign currency exchange.

The beach resort also offers kayaking, windsurfing, deep sea diving, and snorkelling, or make use of the complimentary mountain bikes to get out and explore the best this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer at your own pace including nearby rice fields and the charming town of Hoi An.

Heritage Line is a singular cruise line, passionate to the core about crafting unforgettable voyages aboard their collection of luxurious ships cruising the fascinating waterways of Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos.

Meet the two extravagant ships sailing the breathtaking seascapes of North Vietnam’s Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay: Ginger and Ylang. Both are beautifully designed, traditional Vietnamese junkstyle vessels with distinguishing culinaryand wellbeing-themed cruise itineraries, respectively.

Ginger features 12 lavish, light-flooded suites equipped with private balcony, spacious bathroom, and comfortable lounge area. The beautifully appointed rooms range from 37 square metres (398 square feet) of floor space in both the Junior and Signature Suites to an impressive 50 square metres (538 square feet) in the two exclusive Regent Suites.

Ylang is the quintessence of Heritage Line’s exceptional cruise ships. Six expansive Signature Suites of 40 square metres (431 square feet) feature a delicate floral leitmotif, sofa lounge area, private balcony, walk-in shower and bathtub equipped with soda-spa water system. Unequaled grandeur awaits guests in the four Regency Suites which reside on Ylang’s upper deck. Each of these ultimate abodes are inimitably designed and offer a generous living space of 51-54 square metres (549-581 square feet) with Jacuzzi, sofa lounge and large balconies with sun beds. These high-end suites also include complimentary spa sessions.

Ginger and Ylang both share first-class onboard facilities: library salon, terrace deck with infinity-like pool, luxurious spa and glass-encompassed restaurant with bar. Culinary-themed Ginger brings gastronomy to another level with live cooking on display in the restaurant’s open kitchen, whereas wellness-inspired Ylang offers an expansive spa, sauna, steam bath and a dedicated yoga room.

Heritage Line offers two unrivaled journeys through Lan Ha Bay (a quieter extension of Halong Bay), both incorporating a fantastic medley of on and off-shore experiences. Ginger’s two-days/one-night “Hidden Worlds” cruise is a shorter voyage pairing culinary highlights with a cycling excursion on jungle-like Cat Ba Island. Conversely, Ylang’s truly memorable three-days/ two-nights “Senses of Lan Ha” journey combines holistic onboard experiences with active kayaking, hiking, and cycling components.