On arrival, expect a swift transfer to your hotel, either the ocean-side paradise of the Four Seasons Resort Lanai or the adults-only wellness retreat at the Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. Arrival to the island is an experience in and of itself, whether you take a scenic 30-minute flight from Honolulu or watch for dolphins on a 45-minute ferry from Maui. Only nine miles off the coast of Maui, this quaint island was originally home to pineapple plantations but now offers the perfect mix of rugged adventure and ultra-luxe relaxation. The flight is about one hour long and Vietnam Airlines runs multiple flights a day.įor travelers looking to get off the beaten path, look no further than Hawaii’s smallest inhabited island-Lanai. How to get there: From Saigon, take a commercial flight to the island. If you’re interested in history, I recommend a visit to the Con Dao Prison which was built during the French colonial era and used through the Vietnam-American War. Stay through the morning when the turtle sanctuary supports the release of the hatchlings and watch them find their way to the big blue sea. If you’re there in August, it’s likely you’ll catch this magical experience. The downtown area has a cute seaside atmosphere with little restaurants, and there are connections to history if you’re interested in exploring more.īest things to do: Watch the turtles hatch: On the neighboring island, you can head over at night and stay at the ranger station where you will be informed when they spot a mother turtle laying her eggs. The beaches are long with soft sand and are great for light water sports like SUP and kayaking-but are just a short kayak away from a beautiful reef for snorkeling. With this, the beaches are quiet and the few resort options allow for a special retreat. Con Dao is often overlooked as a beach destination in Vietnam, and I almost don’t want to share it so it stays that way! Located off the Southern Coast of Vietnam, Con Dao is a smaller island with very little commercial development.
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