People say that paradise is where you find it. Guests who visit the Six Senses Resort on Con Dao Island believe that they have just found that paradise.
The property is gorgeous—built with amazing attention to every detail on a private tropical beach which has no equal. This luxury resort is modeled after a quaint Vietnamese fishing village. Guests first enter on a replica of high street which opens onto a larger picturesque market place replica where the check-in office is located.
The Six Senses chain prides itself on locating remote yet assessable destinations in areas of incomparable natural beauty. Con Dao Island is just such a place. Set on a mile-long crescent of a majestic beach, with a backdrop of the Lo Voi mountains, draped in a verdant rainforest, this is a location that easily brings the word paradise to mind. Considered to be one of Vietnam’s premier beaches it is composed of gray colored sand which feels like walking on freshly picked cotton. As there are no neighbors nearby, the resort’s guests have the entire beach to themselves making sunrise walks all the more special. These placid waters are part of a giant National Park and are only shared with the resorts guests by local fisherman.
The resorts contemporary design spills over into the 50 incredible villas, lending them a feeling of comfort and class. All the villas are built from locally sourced teak and antique carved wooden panels obtained from old Vietnamese homes, projecting a feeling of comfort and warmth.
The villas range in style from single level to duplex, offering one, three and four spacious bedrooms. The beachside villas are set in two rows with only the front row having a direct beach view and access. Villas located on the small hill above the beach are dual leveled and include a large second floor view terrace which faces out toward the beautiful East Vietnam Sea. A raised king-sized bed is covered with extremely comfortable fine point sheets. Included on the second floor is a walk-in closet, an ensuite toilet and a flat screen TV complete with Bose Surround Sound speakers as well as a well-stocked minibar.
The ground floor is where the spacious open plan bathroom is located. This includes his and hers vanity basins, a large bathtub and an outdoor shower. In the front of the ground floor is the private infinity-edged swimming pool complete with sun deck and lounges.
Six Senses Con Dao features two excellent restaurants as well as “destination dining” which allows you to dine anywhere on the property that you choose. A very romantic option indeed. The main dining venue is called “By the Beach” and is located along the shore. They are famous for serving one of the best breakfasts to be found anywhere in Vietnam. The breakfast features seven different serving stations offering everything imaginable and you can also order off the menu a-la-cart if you wish.
Up in the fishing village is the second restaurant, “Vietnamese at the Market,” featuring Vietnamese cuisine prepared by Miss Lan and her team, using recipes passed down from her grandmother to her mother to her Be sure and enjoy at least one meal at this restaurant during your stay—you will not be disappointed.
Six Senses is a great place for families with young children. When the resort first opened they had a celebrity visit from Brad Pitt and his wife Angela Jolie and five of their children—the rumor has it that they loved it. There is plenty for all the kids to do. Such things as a play room filled with toys, finger painting, and jungle exploration. There are also work shops in which kids can participate. In addition, cots can be added to the villas and each villa is equipped with a sofa bed.
As with all Six Senses locations each villa comes with its own “Guest Experience Maker” or GEM. This butler’s responsibility is to guarantee that every guest receives an exceptional level of service during their stay. No one is to ever allowed to have a bad time while staying at Six Senses Resort.
The flight between Saigon and Con Dao Island is only 45 minutes by turboprop plane, while the ferry boat takes around 15 hours. Needless to say, everyone flies to the resort. All ticketing can be arranged by the resort including a VIP pick-up and transfer between terminals in Saigon.
Are you ready for paradise? It’s ready for you. So call your favorite travel agent today and book your trip to Six Senses, Con Dao Island, Vietnam.
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