HOTEL BUZZ: Anantara Mui Ne Opens in Vietnam

A new beachside haven has opened along Vietnam’s South China Sea, surrounded by rolling sand dunes and charming fishing villages.

Located along the serene shores of Mui Ne Beach in Vietnam, the new Anantara Mui Ne Resort and Spa offers travelers the ultimate escape from the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City. 89 rooms, suites, and pool villas decorated in traditional Vietnamese style are tucked amid tropical gardens with gorgeous views of the infinity-edged pool, freshwater lagoon, and spectacular coastline.

Anantara focuses on experiential travel opportunities for guests to delve deeper into Vietnamese culture. From the locally grown dragon fruit incorporated into spa treatments at the Anantara Spa to guests visiting surrounding fishing villages, there are a myriad of opportunities to seek a better understanding of local culture.

Adventure seekers should head to the nearby sand dunes, set sail in the South China Sea, or snorkel in the surrounding lagoons. Golf lovers can practice their swings at the exclusive nearby Sea Links Golf and Country Club or at the Ocean Dunes Golf Club, named one of the “Best 500 Golf Holes in the World” by Golf Magazine. For more relaxing options, enjoy a treatment at the Anantara Spa or lounge by the infinity pool. Dine on authentic Vietnamese cuisine as well as international favorites at L’Anmien Restaurant. Or opt for a signature private Dining by Design concept that includes dinner for two prepared by a private chef on a traditional Thung fishing boat.

Book a special Mui Ne Discovery Package that offers guests a 20% discount on accommodation in either a Deluxe Room or Pool Villa. Rates begin at $184 for a single and $159 for a double, before taxes and service charges, and include daily buffet breakfast for two, complimentary in-room cable Internet access and public area WiFi, and a half-day tour of Mui Ne. A minimum two-night stay is required (three-night stay in March and April). All rates are subject to 5% service charge and applicable 10% government tax. Offer valid through December 25, 2012.