Vietnam Vacation with Serene Spa and Wellness Experiences

Escape to a world of unparalleled tranquillity and rejuvenation at TĨNH Wellness Sanctuary, a luxury resort & spa nestled within the lush tropical paradise of La Veranda Resort, Phu Quoc. This haven of peace offers a truly immersive wellness experience, where you can reconnect with your inner self and embrace the healing power of nature. With its spacious design, serene atmosphere, and a diverse range of holistic treatments, TĨNH wellness retreat in Phu Quoc provides the perfect setting to unwind, de-stress, and rediscover your well-being. Whether you're seeking a detox retreat, a revitalising luxury resort spa escape, or simply a tranquil space to recharge, TĨNH promises an unforgettable journey to wellness… Four Foundations of Wellness At TĨNH luxury resort & spa, wellness is more than just a collection of treatments; it's a holistic philosophy that guides every aspect of your experience. Drawing inspiration from ancient wisdom and modern practices, TĨNH has created a unique approach to wellness that focuses on the following four key foundations: Holistic Approach TĨNH believes in treating the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. Their wellness programmes combine traditional therapies with modern techniques to create a truly holistic experience. From soothing massages and invigorating body scrubs, to mindfulness practices and healthy cuisine, every element is carefully curated to promote balance and harmony. Luxurious Wellness Rooms Step into a world of serenity in TĨNH's beautifully appointed wellness rooms. Designed with your comfort in mind, these tranquil spaces offer a haven of relaxation. Each room is equipped with luxurious amenities and features calming décor to enhance your experience. Reconnect with Nature Embrace the healing power of nature at TĨNH luxury spa hotel. The sanctuary is designed to seamlessly blend with its natural surroundings, allowing you to reconnect with the outdoors. Enjoy detox yoga sessions on the beach, meditate in the tranquil gardens, or simply soak up the beauty of the tropical landscape. Transformative Wellness TĨNH's wellness offerings are designed to be more than just pampering; they're transformative experiences that can have a lasting impact on your well-being. Whether you're seeking to de-stress, detoxify, or simply revitalise your body and mind, TĨNH's expert therapists will guide you on a personalised journey to wellness. Six Transformative Journeys to Wellness TĨNH luxury resort & spa offers six unique wellness journeys, each tailored to address specific needs and goals. These journeys combine a variety of treatments and activities to create a holistic and transformative experience… Back to Wellness This journey focuses on restoring balance and harmony to your body and mind. It includes a combination of massages, body scrubs, and mindfulness practices to help you successfully de-stress and reconnect with your inner self. Detox Purify your body and revitalise your system with this detoxifying journey. It combines cleansing treatments, healthy cuisine, and fitness activities like detox yoga to eliminate toxins and boost your energy levels. Burnout Recovery If you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, this journey is designed to help you recover from burnout. It includes relaxing massages, stress-reducing therapies, and mindfulness practices to restore your energy and promote emotional well-being. Relief from Tension Release tension and soothe aching muscles with this therapeutic journey. It combines targeted massages, stretching exercises, and hydrotherapy treatments to alleviate pain and promote relaxation. Spa Indulgence Indulge in a luxurious spa hotel experience with this pampering journey. It includes a selection of TĨNH's signature treatments, such as facials, body wraps, and aromatherapy massages, to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Beauty & Vitality Enhance your natural beauty and boost your vitality with this rejuvenating journey. It combines beauty treatments, such as facials and body scrubs, with wellness therapies to promote radiant skin and improve your overall well-being. Planning Your Spa Experience Scheduling and Appointments To ensure that you have the best possible experience at TĨNH’s luxury resort & spa, it's recommended that you book your treatments in advance. You can easily make appointments via our website, by phone, or through the resort's concierge service. Spa Etiquette and Considerations We kindly ask that when using our spa, that you refrain from talking loudly or using your mobile phone. These rules are designed to enrich your spa experience – as well as others’. To make the most of your spa experience, you can familiarise yourself with the spa etiquette guidelines in our Spa Menu. These guidelines cover a number of aspects such as arrival time, our cancellations policy, recommended attire, and certain health concerns to be aware of. Experience the ultimate in luxury and wellness at TĨNH luxury resort & spa. Follow the link for more information about La Veranda Resort and to explore our range of luxurious accommodations, including our stunning 5-star hotels on Phu Quoc Island. Book your escape today and embark on a transformative journey to relaxation and rejuvenation!

How to get to Phu Quoc from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) There are two basic ways to get to the island from Saigon: by sea and by air. By sea Tourists can choose either the route Sai Gon – Rach Gia – Phu Quoc or the route Sai Gon – Ha Tien – Phu Quoc. Please note that this way may not be suitable for the elderly and children due to long hours on the bus and on the boat. Route 1: Sai Gon – Ha Tien – Phu Quoc Via the route of Sai Gon – Ha Tien – Phu Quoc, there are two stops where tourists can catch a bus to Rach Gia: Le Hong Phong Street, District 10 and Mien Tay station. At the first stop, Phuong Trang is a reliable bus that serves tourists 31 rides every 30 minutes every day. Tourists should book their seats via calling on 08 3833 3468 at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee their seats, especially in peak season. Another way to book a seat is to go to their website at https://futabus.vn/en-US , fill in the information, choose your favorite spot, and pay. Both the hotline and the website are supported in the English language so that the booking process can be easily done by foreigners. From Mien Tay station, there are several buses such as Kumho Samco, Mai Linh, Ba Dung, Tuyet Hon, Chau Ha that go to Rach Gia (Kien Giang). As the bus takes 6-7 hours, it’s recommended to pick up one that departs at night, in order to reach Kien Giang in the morning. The price for each bus ticket ranges from 120,000 to 150,000 VND (5.3 – 6.6 USD). On special occasions, the price can go up to 210,000VND (9.2 USD). When reaching the bus station in Rach Gia, tourists can choose to walk or to get on a motorbike taxi for half a dollar to get to Rach Gia boat station which is only 1km away. There are several hydrofoils between Phu Quoc and Rach Gia with Superdong offering the most reliable service, providing one morning and one afternoon departure from Rach Gia for the 2.5-hour journey and with prices ranging from 240,000 – 330,000 VND depending on age. For more information on the prices, tourists can find out at http://superdong.com.vn/dich-vu/gia-ve-tau/. Route 2: Sai Gon – Ha Tien – Phu Quoc Via the route Sai Gon – Ha Tien – Phu Quoc, tourists also catch a bus and then a hydrofoil or a ferry to get to the island. Phuong Trang Bus, also known as FUTA Bus Lines offers 6 departures every day from Mien Tay Bus Station at the price of 170,000 VND/seat. Again, tourists should book their seat beforehand via calling on 0838.309.309 or the website of the bus lines at https://futabus.vn/en-US. From Ha Tien, Superdong departures three times per day at 7:30 am, 8:00 am and 1:15pm with the price of 230,000VND/adult. Ferry is an alternative choice yet it takes longer time and the destination is far from Phu Quoc’s center. Ferries leave Thanh Thoi (Ha Tien) and reach Da Chong Port (Phu Quoc) after a two-hour journey. From Da Chong, travelers can take a motorbike taxi, which is called “xe om” in Vietnamese, to get to Duong Dong town. Transferring by ferry is also suitable for motorbike travelers as the ferry can carry common vehicles. However, it’s not recommended for a group of girls/families with kids to take this route as taxis are not always available around the port. By air This is the fastest and the safest way to get to the island. Domestically, flights to Phu Quoc are available from many cities in Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City (45-minute flight), Hanoi, Rach Gia and Can Tho via Vietnam Airlines (the national carrier) and several budget airlines: Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet air and Vasco (a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines). In peak season, there can be as many as 15-20 daily domestic flights to Phu Quoc, but it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment as flights to Phu Quoc can sell out during the high season of December to April. From Phu Quoc International Airport, visitors can travel 9 km to the main town of Duong Dong by taxi, motorbike or hotel transfer. The fare for taxi should be 10,000VND/km, and around 6,000VND/km for motorbike taxi. Located on Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam), discover a time almost forgotten and immerse yourself in the romance of bygone Indochine. This French inspired mansion by the sea is set on a wide stretch of untouched beach embraced by lush and tranquil botanical gardens. Beautifully designed and inspired by the colonial styles of the past, this luxury beach resort and boutique hotel is for those who love an island ambience and the tranquillity that a tropical beach setting brings. Enjoy an artful blend of authentic local and fine French cuisine at beach restaurant Phu Quoc, infused with a rich sense of history, while you soak in the romantic ocean views and cooling sea breeze. Tel: +84 (0) 297 3982 988 Email: contact@laverandaresorts.com

Cuisine is what makes a place much more appealing to visitors. You should not leave the  beautiful island of Phu Quoc without trying Phu Quoc Cuisine once. Goi Ca Trich (Raw Herring Salad) Herring Salad is one of the must-tries in Phu Quoc Island. The unique flavour of the dish is from white meaty herring fish meticulously prepared and marinated to its perfection. “Goi Ca Trich” is made by mixing chopped filet herrings with onion, lime juice, chilies, and pepper. The dish is served with rolled rice paper, fresh lettuce and herbs, and dipping sauce. A herring salad roll which is dip into Phu Quoc special fish sauce is heavenly tasty. Local people in Phu Quoc often drink “Sim” wine (Rose myrtle wine) when eating herring salad to accelerate mouthful flavour of the salad and help better digestion. Ghe Ham Ninh (Ham Ninh Sea Crab) No one should leave out this delicacy when paying a visit to Ham Ninh Fishing Village. “Ghe” is a Vietnamese word for sea crab. Ham Ninh crabs are quite small, but firmer and tastier than other kinds of sea crabs. The price for 1 kilogram ranges from 200,000VND ($9) to 500,000VND ($25) depending on the size of crabs. You should choose the medium size (6-7 crabs/kg) as crabs in this size offer best tastes. Ask the fishermen to cook the crabs for you in their traditional way and savour the taste from the sea while sipping “Sim” wine to the best. Grilled “Coi Bien Mai” (Grilled Scallops) The dish is made from a kind of sea scallop that has a triangle-shaped shell and hides deeply under the ocean floor. Travelers can experience collecting scallops on their own after watching how fishermen do the job. “Coi bien mai” can be cooked into different delicious dishes, but the most recommended dish is the crunchy and chewy grilled one to sample. Tourist can try this specialty at any seafood shacks along the beaches in Phu Quoc. Fish Sauce Like champagne in France and olive oil in Greece, fish sauce is the prized staple of Vietnam, as it is a must-have ingredient that finds its way into almost every Vietnamese dish from spring rolls to noodles. The island of Phu Quoc has been famous for producing some of Vietnam’s finest fish sauce, a pungent liquid extracted from fermented and salted fish of the island. Phu Quoc fish sauce is world-renowned for its premium quality, thanks to the abundant seaweed and plankton around the island that feeds the anchovies needed for the dark golden colored sauce. In fact, fish sauce made elsewhere often falsely uses the Phu Quoc brand! That’s the reason why local producers have been working with the WTO to protect its appellation of origin. Phu Quoc attractions include visiting a fish sauce factory where you’ll find larger-than- life wooden vats up to 4 meters high containing up to 13 tons of deliciously pungent fish sauce. Tourists can visit the distillery but should not buy any bottles as carrying fish sauce on the airplane is not allowed. Some of famous fish sauce distilleries that allow visitors (with no fees) are Hung Thanh (Road 30/4, Duong Dong Town), Red Boat (11 Cau hung Vuong, Duong Dong Town), Thinh Phat (Road 30, Duong Dong Town) and Nam Huong (near Sao Beach, An Thoi Town). However, it is recommended for foreigners to hire a tour guide for better understanding of the product. Tours to fish sauce factories are available on any apps for travelers such as Tripadvisor and Airbnb with the price of about $50 for a half-day trip to 3 places including a fish sauce distillery. Sim Wine Also known as “Ruou Sim” in Vietnamese, Sim Wine is made from the Rose Myrtle, a local fruit. Fishermen often drink Sim Wine when eating seafood to get the best taste of the dishes. Vietnamese also believe that Sim Wine can help with fatigue, aide digestion and ease pain. Its taste is like a fermented blackcurrant alcoholic beverage mixed with a uniquely flowery scent that you can never find in any Western wine. Sim Wine can be the best alternative to French wine for parties on the beach so people cannot be hammered but a little bit tipsy to feel good.