Inter-
Continental
Danang

Luscious greens cascade to meet golden sands just 30 minutes from Danang International Airport, where days begin by sipping on a steaming sunrise coffee. Watching the sun’s warm rays gently waken this private corner of paradise draws the eye from theatrical interiors – the signature style of designer Bill Bensley – down towards waves glinting a good morning greeting by the shoreline. Conversely calming despite their bold Art Deco design, lavish villas nod to Vietnamese heritage, their spaciousness effortlessly providing an exclusive sanctuary for all the family. A sense of home-away-from-home is the unseen luxury here, especially comforting in private pool villas.  

Speaking of pools, to little ones, they hint at the excitement of water sports – think snorkelling and paddleboarding in the sun-warmed waters of the bay. Yet to us, they encourage soothing spa treatments centred around restorative wellness at the Mi Sol Spa. Rumour has it, the Plant Trekkers kid’s club keeps travellers in training more than entertained should you just so happen to fancy some ‘me time’. Most importantly here, everything happens at your own pace; whether it’s jungle hiking to spot the endangered red-shanked douc langurs, embracing local culture in a crafty afternoon of Vietnamese hat and lantern workshops, or the simplicity of slow days spent in the bliss of your own bubble. There’s just one thing (in our opinion) that you must do: dine at Michelin-starred La Maison 1888. The set menu of French cuisine by Chef Christian Le Squer can be as immersive as you’d like, with the Chef’s Table the best seat in the house to get up close to the action.