Celebrated French architect, Reda Amalou has combined the royal ambiance of Hanoi's palaces and Hue's royal tombs in this resort's expansive layout and exotic gardens. The 86-acres (35-hectare) GHM-managed property is discreetly tucked behind a quiet section of Vietnam's famous China Beach (where US troops landed during the controversial 70s conflict), a convenient speed boat ride away to the nearby Cham Islands and 30 kilometres from the charming World Heritage city of Hoi An. Each villa is modelled on a traditional Vietnamese home, except these are MUCH more luxurious with regal beds on a raised dais and bathrooms the size of most Vietnamese living rooms. The Luxury Travel Bible recommends the Pool Villas with your own private temperature-controlled pool.