HANOI, March 28 (Bernama) -- Vietnam's Nam Hai seaside resort in the central province of Quang Nam has won a gold award in the category of the Best Destination Spa at the annual Asia Spa & Wellness Festival, recently.

The Vietnam news agency (VNA) said Nam Hai resort earned the award after introducing a whole new spa menu, which won the hearts of panel judges comprising of socialites, editor of regional spa publications, tour operators and sap enthusiasts.

"What's noteworthy about this award is that it was earned based upon what we used to offer," said Herbert Laubichler-Pichler , the resort's general manager.

"Since the judges' decision, we've actually improved our spa, with the introduction of a menu long on singular treatments," she said.

The Nam Hai, which is owned by Indochina Capital and managed by GHM, owes its spa concept to GHM's Corporate Director of Spa, Brenda Ramen, who drew from her travels in Asia when conceiving rituals and selecting products.

A tranquil lotus pond surrounds The Spa, which features two spacious pavilions accommodating eight spa villas, relaxation areas, steam showers and changing rooms.

It has been also nominated as 'One of the World's Top New Spas' by Conde Nast Traveler (USA) and called one of the world's 'Top 75 Spas' by Conde Nast Traveller (UK).

Most of the 35-hectare retreat's 60 one-bedroom villas and 40 pool villas border the sea around five horseshoe-shaped spits of sand. In addition to a private stretch of beach, there are three pools available to guests, including a 50-meter-long Olympic swimming pool.

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