Princess d'Annam

The Princess d’Annam resort is one of Vietnam’s newest luxury properties. Located in Mui Ne, a convenient three to four hour drive from Saigon, this is an ideal destination for relaxing at the end of your trip through Vietnam.

This luxurious all villa resort is due to open in August 2007 and will feature 57 elegantly designed villas. Newly constructed, the architecture combines modern elegance with a charm reminiscent of the colonial era. The villas have been created with privacy in mind and even the lowest category are spacious and airy. The private gardens are walled and house stylish outdoor bathrooms. Executive Villas are double storey with a private pool. Rooms feature high speed internet access and flat screen televisions.

The villas have been carefully positioned around a series of no less than eight swimming pools to ensure that the resort never feels crowded. With 24 hour butler service and in-villa dining which includes barbecue or romantic candlelit dinners, there is no need to leave the seclusion of your villa. However, the resort’s stylish poolside café, bar and cigar lounge may tempt you, as will the superb dishes created by the French chef at the chic La Safranée Restaurant.

Naturally the spa is another highlight, with its Moroccan inspired décor and treatments which use traditional Asian techniques and the purest natural oils and herbs. More active guests can choose from watersports, nearby golf or mountain biking and excursions to the famous Mui Ne sand dunes.

PRICES Prices start from £72 per person per night in a Superior Villa or £92 per person per night in a Deluxe Villa, based on two people sharing, including breakfast. Fly via Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City or  Hanoi on the fabulous services of Cathay Pacific Airways.  Prices start from only £499 including taxes and fuel surcharges, but hurry, these fares have limited availability.