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105 1808LU28 Tranquil Retreat Almanity Hoi and Wellness Resort offers an inclusive, life-enhancing wellness journey. My Chi Spa, the largest on the Central Coast of Vietnam, offers daily spa treatments, Yoga classes and Tai Chi practice, along with a host of other wellness activities. We profiled the fine establishment to discover more about the luxurious services they provide to their guests. Located a 10-minute walk to the ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Almanity Hoi and Wellness Resort seamlessly ties together traditional Vietnamese charm with a distinctive modern elegance to create a unique and relaxing ambience. What makes the fine establishment a wellness destination in Hoi An is that it is built around a gorgeous two-level swimming pool, the first resort pool in Vietnam to be purified by sea salt and surrounded by lush gardens, the perfect journey to wellness happens here. The complimentary daily spa treatment at the largest spa centre on the Central Coast of Vietnam (40 treatment rooms) is a bliss. My Chi Spa’s treatments are created based on local legends and fables, using 100% local & natural spa products blending perfectly with holistic wellness to give every guest a world-class experience. Whether guests chose the Moon Rhythm or Bamboo treatment, know that peace will greet as soon as you enter the spa, and your Soul guide (or personal attendant) will help you embark on a wellness journey where natural herbs, teas and professional techniques are used to fully rejuvenate your body. A traditional Vietnamese garden set upon 4,000 m2, their gardeners take great pride in cultivating organic vegetables as well as medicinal herbs that help to heal and cure ailments. As part of their commitment to providing their guests with the freshest and finest food in Hoi An, Almanity Organic Garden grows high quality organic vegetables and herbs, providing an eco-friendly experience to all visitors. Hoi An’s guests can enjoy fresh organic produce and learn more about organic farming technology. Here, you can become a Vietnamese farmer, cook with produce fresh from the garden, and gain an authentic insight into the local culture. The garden is also an ideal venue for team building and private functions. Alongside these wonderful treatments, there are also countless other services and wellness in-house activities to cater for various ages and tastes. From free morning yoga classes, or free bike uses to quieting your mind with tai chi around the pool, meditation, or simply relaxing in silence in the silent sanctuary, or slowing down your pace by making yourself a cup of herbal tea, guests will find the resort has proven itself to be a perfect destination for well-being in Hoi An. From a spa-inclusive resort, the establishment have now evolved ourselves into a wellness destination with unique concepts and initiatives in order to meet demands from our guests for a wellness resort. Hoi An have recently removed plastic straws from all of their outlets and invested more in wellness initiative. Over the years, Wellness travel has been growing in demand. Since the beginning, Hoi An’s very first concept has always been focusing on sustainable development and wellness. Looking ahead to what the future holds, Hoi An would like to develop a wellness menu with most ingredients coming from their own organic garden. Moving forward, the wellness trend has just started and will continue to develop in near future. Lastly, Hoi An will continue improving themselves as well as raising their service standards. Contact: Nguyen Thi Bich Tram (Ms.) Company: HOI AN FOCUS JOINTSTOCK COMPANY 326 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Tan An Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam Telephone: 00 84 235 3666 888 Web Address www.almanityhoian.com/en Retreat