Six Vietnamese resorts win international tourism awards
Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat, Radisson Resort Phan Thiet, and Selectum Noa Resort Cam Ranh are among six Vietnamese resorts honored at the International Travel Awards 2022.
Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat

Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat. Photo courtesy of Agoda.
Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat received the Best Wellness Resort title. It is located in the Ba Vi National Park conservation area, about 60 kilometers from Hanoi, or a 50-minute drive.
The resort's architecture is a combination of French colonial and Vietnamese village styles. The complex is an ugrade of old villas built in the French colonial period.
Some favorite experiences here include cycling through beautiful curvy slopes in the quiet admosphere of mountains and listening to birds singing and streams flowings. Besides, you can go hiking through the forest to immerse yourself in the unspoiled nature of Ba Vi National Park.
The Wind Boutique Resort & Spa

The Wind Boutique Resort & Spa. Photo courtesy of Booking.com.
The Wind Boutique Resort & Spa was granted the Best Boutique Resort title.
Located in Vung Tau town, southern Vietnam, the resort features two outdoor swimming pools, mountain views, tropical gardens with waterfalls, fish ponds and multiple seating areas for guests to relax with a drink.
There are many local bars and restaurants located near the resort. The Wind Boutique Resort & Spa is 1.1 kilometers from the Front Beach (Bai Truoc), 1.8 kilometers from the Back Beach (Bai Sau), and 71 kilometers from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Radisson Resort Phan Thiet

Radisson Resort Phan Thiet. Photo courtesy of Booking.com.
Radisson Resort Phan Thiet received the Best Boutique Beach Resort title.
Located in Phan Thiet town, the central province of Binh Thuan, the resort has 76 rooms and suites that feature touches of Mediterranean style and offer modern facilities for a comfortable stay. Bungalows and family rooms are also available.
It is a 15-kilometer drive from the town's center, where guests will find bustling streets with restaurants, coffee shops, museums, shopping malls, and parks.
Selectum Noa Resort Cam Ranh

Selectum Noa Resort Cam Ranh. Photo courtesy of Booking.com.
Selectum Noa Resort Cam Ranh was honored with the Best Boutique Beach Resort title.
Located in Cam Ranh Peninsula, the central province of Khanh Hoa, 33 km from Nha Trang town and 5 km from Cam Ranh International Airport, the resort features a private beach, restaurant, bar, children's playground, fitness center, tennis course, water sports facilities, and free bikes.
Darts can be played at the resort, and cycling is popular in the area. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Sol by Meliá Phu Quoc

Sol by Meliá Phu Quoc. Photo courtesy of the resort.
Sol by Meliá Phu Quoc was granted the Best Family Beach Resort title.
Over six kilometers from Phu Quoc International Airport, Sol by Meliá Phu Quoc is located alongside Truong Beach and nestled in beautiful tropical gardens in Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island in the south.
The property features a sun terrace and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Tourists can indulge in a professional massage at the Body & Sol spa.
Premier Residences Phu Quoc

Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay. Photo courtesy of the resort.
Premier Residences Phu Quoc received the Best Island Resort title. It is the latest cosmopolitan addition to Phu Quoc Island, one of Vietnam's top tourist attractions.
Featuring 745 opulent rooms and suites with expansive views over the emerald blue sea, this residential resort brings a more stylish option to families and adventurous travellers. Each room and suite is meticulously designed to balance modern convenience with a natural ambience.
Located a few steps from Khem Beach, Premier Residences Phu Quoc offers accommodation with a restaurant, bar, shared lounge and garden, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and free private parking.
International Travel Awards is one of the most prestigious events in the global travel and hospitality industry, organized by Dubai's Golden Tree Events and Management, which rewards travel, tourism, and hospitality companies.
This year, the International Travel Awards witnessed a record season, with the hotel and tourism industry making a comeback after two years of the pandemic, with more than 2,000 nominations, 300 winners from six regions of the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East.
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