Re-discovering NAM HAI Hoi An...

Let's treat ourselves...

 Cape Lux Travels is thrilled to announce our Girls Only Getaway to Vietnam

8-14 March, 2013

We have a Stylist/Personal Shopper, Emma McDermott,  of My Personal Stylist 

 To download your itinerary, brochure, booking form.. click this link

Girls Getaway March 2013 Itinerary

 We start our tour in Hanoi, 3nights at the Sofitel Metropole, fly to Danang, and have 3 nights at Nam Hai in Hoi An. ..  

Now read on about the stunning Nam Hai...

 Thank YOU John, for permission to share your report on Nam Hai on my blog.. much appreciated

 http://heneedsfood.com/2012/10/the-nam-hai-hoi-an-vietnam/

 

The open-air reception area is built upon a slight ridge so as you wait for the paperwork to be done whilst taking in the view of infinity pools, landscaped terraces and palm trees leading to the ocean, you know you’re in for a memorable experience.

We’re ushered into a golf cart and whisked down meandering paths lined with manicured tropical gardens, arriving at our villa within a minute. The set-up is beautiful. Open plan and split-level, the villa is all about dark wood and lattice work, black granite floors and a central six-post podium that has a bed, day bed and bath tub done in traditional cracked eggshell lacquer.

Twin vanities make up the bathroom with a rain-head shower off to the side, and just out the rear glass doors is a private courtyard complete with outdoor shower. A few steps down from the bed is another daybed overlooking the garden and beach access with two more daybeds just outside the French doors.

Down by one of the infinity pools and water gardens is the main restaurant, a nice little East-West buffet set-up for breakfast. At night the lights are dimmed for romantic dinners but we never quite made it thanks to the plethora of local eateries in Hoi An’s Old Town.

The Eggs Benedict is one of the better ones I’ve had in hotels, as it should when The Nam Hai comes with a top shelf room rate. The cao lau was a decent example of this local favourite and I loved the morning cocktail that changed each day. Golden basil – Vodka infused with basil, some fresh pineapple juice and a dash of sparkling wine. Guaranteed to put a spring in your step!

Two main swimming pools disperse the water and sun-loving guests or for those that are keen there’s the rip-prone beach at the end of the main pool.

Whilst breakfast was included in our rate there was also a complimentary treatment at one of the Spa pavilions built over a large koi-filled pond. First a hot foot-soak and exfoliation, a slip into a pair of sexy baggy elasticated shorts provided by the spa. Let the rub-down begin. Yeah baby.