Running down the east coast of Central Vietnam in a seemingly unbroken swathe of alluring soft white sand, China Beach has captured the imagination like no other sun-and-sand playground. And it is here, on a prime stretch of Ha My Beach near historic Hoi An that The Nam Hai is sited, 30km south of Danang. Care has been taken to harmonise with nature and the design flows along traditional lines with useful modern touches, like Internet. Bedrooms are spacious with en suite baths, walk-in closets, and high ceilings, all adding to a sense of space.

The Nam Hai is no ordinary beachfront getaway. This is a benchmark setting for sybarites in search of real class. Sprawled across 35 hectares, this splendid spa resort opened in December 2006 offering 60 elegant Villas and a further 40 Pool Villas each within landscaped gardens with unobstructed views across the South China Sea on to the misty Cham Islands. The Pool Villas additionally offer a kitchen, a maid's room and temperature-adjustable pool for a dip anytime of the year. All villas are stylish yet inviting in a warm and personal way. Welcome to Vietnam cool.