How to Make the Best Cotton Candy
Cupcake-, fruit shake- and cotton candy-making classes for the kids, Vietnamese buffet feasts, and discounted spa treatments are among the festivities from Aug. 31 until Sept. 3 at Alma Resort Cam Ranh. In addition to a daily buffet breakfast featuring many Vietnamese dishes and cakes, Alma Garden will host a Vietnamese lunch buffet on Aug. 31 and Sept. 2. Alma Lounge will serve a three-course Vietnamese set menu, Asiana will offer a “buy four semi-buffet, get one free” promotion, and the Co Ba Truck will dish out ice-cream and more. In addition to cotton candy-making classes staged daily, the fruit shake-making class will be held on Sept. 1 and 3, and the cupcake-making class on Sept. 2. Le Spa will be offering discounts on its 80-minute ‘Le Spa Pampering’, 110-minute ‘Energizing Therapy’ and 140-minute ‘Le Spa Day with Sothys’ journeys. Le Spa Pampering, for example, comprising a 50-minute body massage, either a 30-minute foot stone treatment or mini facial, and a healthy juice, is usually priced at VND 1.8 million per person and will instead be VND 1.36 million per person, with extras included for youngsters accompanying their parents such as 30 minutes of complimentary foot therapy. To contact Alma or to make a booking, please visit alma-resort.com, call +84 258 399 1666 or email [email protected]
Tug of War with Kayaks
Families will love the range of special activities for all ages on offer over the long weekend at Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort. The coastal property is also celebrating its location with a tug of war using kayaks and a kite making and flying event on September 1st. The following day it’s back to the water with a kayak race and waterfront games. There’s also a chess competition at Kidsdom and the opportunity to paint a Vietnamese flag at Elyxr cafe. Over the weekend Breeza Beach Club will be having themed nights including the Ho Tram Seafood Market on August 31st. Further south at Sol by Meliá Phu Quoc they’re offering free upgrades to a higher room category, subject to availability. Meliá’s Spanish heritage is honored with 30% off Spanish dishes and drinks, including paella and sangria, at Ola Beach Club; and 20% off food over the long weekend at the resort’s other restaurants. Those wishing to further unwind during their time away can take advantage of 30% off facial and body treatments at the spa.
Movies in the Open Air
The Anam Cam Ranh and adjoining multipurpose convention centre Axi Plaza will celebrate National Day with a host of festivities from Aug. 31 until Sept. 2 ranging from seafood BBQs accompanied by a live band to a pool party with a DJ, fireworks and a fire show. In addition to kite flying on the lawn and kids activities, The Anam Cam Ranh will serve a seafood BBQ feast at Lang Viet Restaurant and Bar and Beach Club on Aug. 31 and Sept. 2 respectively. A movie will be aired under the stars on Sept. 1. On Sept 2, following a special breakfast at the resort’s Indochine restaurant and ‘Burger Day’ at Beach Club from 12-3pm, nearby Axi Plaza will stage its pool party from 8-11pm with a DJ, fireworks, a fire show, drinks and finger food. The Sept 2 Special Seafood BBQ Buffet at Beach Club with free-flow beer, soft drink and juice is priced at VND 1.4 million per person and includes free access to the Axi Pool Party plus one cocktail, beer or house wine. Otherwise, entry to the Axi Pool Party is 350,000 VND per passenger inclusive of one cocktail, beer or house wine. Walk-in guests are welcome to join the Axi Pool Party. For further information or to make a booking, visit www.theanam.com, email [email protected] or telephone +(84) 258 398 9499.
