With no new cases of COVID-19 for 69 days straight and zero fatalities, Vietnam’s handling of the pandemic has been hailed a success story the world over. In support of the local authorities’ “Vietnamese people travel to Vietnamese destinations” campaign encouraging people to explore the beauty of their own, albeit relatively safe, backyard, we’ve put together a list of excellent summer getaway deals on offer from the capital Hanoi in the north down to Vietnam’s central and south-central coastlines.
The Anam Cam Ranh
The Anam overlooking Long Beach on Cam Ranh peninsula has unveiled a “Summer Exclusive Offer” with more than 50% off its 2019 rates for rooms and villas as a lure to domestic travellers. The accommodations range from the lead-in Balcony Garden View Room now priced at 2,300,000 VND ++ per night through to the Family Hill Villa with Private Pool Three Bedroom for 9,500,000 VND ++ per night, for direct bookings made by July 31 with a travelling period until December 20, 2020. Daily breakfast is included and to further sweeten the deal, the 12-hectare resort is offering 15% off dining and 30% off spa services. The promotion code CCOQ2 must be mentioned at the time of the booking. For further information, please visit https://www.theanam.com/
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
The opulent Metropole Hanoi has rolled out a number of special offers for the summer, including the “Legendary Indulgence” package, which features a special room rate of US $250++ per night (VND 5,950,000++) and includes daily breakfast at Le Club Bar, complimentary round-trip airport transfer (or pick-up/drop-off service for Hanoi residents), free cancellation, and US $100 (VND 2,380,000) daily credit per room per night for in-house dining at any of the hotel’s restaurants. For couples seeking a romantic getaway, the “Romance Escape” priced at US $275++ (VND 6,550,000++) includes a three-course set dinner with wine for two persons at angelina and complimentary round-trip airport transfer (or pick-up/drop-off service for Hanoi residents). For family stays, a second guest room for children includes a 50% discount, while kids also enjoy unlimited ice cream and special welcome amenities.
The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip
The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, a Greg Norman-designed links gem, and its partner hotel, The Grand Ho Tram, comprise one of Vietnam’s most enticing stay-and-play options. And this dream team on the country’s stunning south-central coast is serving up a summer special in the shape of a brand-new golf/accommodation package. During July guests can take advantage of the following special rates. On weekdays the price for 1 golfer + 1 non-golfer is just USD$229++. That rate includes a round of golf for one person and a night’s accommodation in a Deluxe Golf View room. On weekends, the price is the same. For two golfers the weekday rate is USD$297.4++, a price that includes a round of golf for two people and a night in a Deluxe Golf View room. The price rises to USD$340.7++ for the same package at weekends.
Laguna Lang Co
Laguna Park, a collection of townhouses within Laguna Lang Co — Vietnam’s largest integrated resort — is getting into the summer swing with a fantastic seasonal deal. Located a pitching wedge shot away from the Laguna Golf Lang Co, a championship golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo, the townhouses at Laguna Park benefit from generous land area, which offers private green garden space ideal for a family or romantic getaway. Visitors can take advantage of generous discounts on two-bedroom villas in the plush development via its Laguna Park Summer Escape promotion which runs until the end of August. Prices for one-night start at VND4,100,000++, while two-night stays start at a rate of VND3,280,000++ per night. For more information see here.