HO TRÀM
Traditionally an antidote to the hustle of HCMC , Ho Tràm ( also called Ho Chàm ) is now a resort town on the rise . Located in the Bà Ria – Vung Tàu province ( 125 km southeast of HCMC ), this area is already a favourite with locals as a peaceful beach escape , and the addition of upscale accommodation and a world-class golf course has only increased interest . In 2022 , Lonely Planet flagged Ho Tràm as one of the highlights to visit near HCMC — so see it now before everyone else gets here !
An itinerary bonus is the beloved beach town of Vung Tàu ( home to a 32-metre Jesus that rivals its Brazilian counterpart !) around an hour south of Ho Tràm . Ideal as a day trip or another stop in your adventure through Vietnam .
See & do in Ho Tram
• Hit Ho Tràm Beach . After all , the fine sand and jade-green water is what draws many to this coastal locale .
• Soak your cares away at the therapeutic hot springs and mineral-rich mud baths of the Binh Chau Hot Springs , about half an hour away in the scenic Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve .
• Sample the daily catch at an oceanfront café or the night seafood market .
• Play a scenic round at one of Asia ’ s premier golf courses , the Greg Norman-designed The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip .
STAY : MELIÁ HO TRAM BEACH RESORT
With a pristine oceanfront position , the five-star Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort is a two-hour drive from HCMC and yet worlds apart . In addition to spacious , light-filled private pool villas , and rooms and suites with sweeping sea views , the 17-hectare resort also features an impressive line-up of amenities . Choose from three superb restaurants ( including a beach club ), three ocean-facing swimming pools and a swim-up bar , a coffee shop , YHI Spa , outdoor cinema , and much more .
Elevate your stay in one of The Level Villas to unlock a host of bespoke services and benefits , including access to the executive lounge and complimentary cocktail time . For a romantic stay , The Level Private Pool Villas offer tropical luxury in a secluded garden setting while The Level Oceanfront Villas let you soak up those glorious ocean views from the terrace , lounge , or private pool . Choices , choices .
Ready to explore ? Nearby attractions include The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip golf course , Binh Chau Hot Springs , and the historical sites of Long Tan and Long Phouc . H
[ Top ] Inside a private pool villa at the Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort . [ Below ] With over a kilometre of beach frontage , there ’ s plenty of scope for a toes-in-the-sand celebration at the Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort
NEED TO KNOW
Before you go :
Unlike some Asian countries where your visa is granted on arrival , Australians travelling to Vietnam must apply for their E-visa online in advance , via the Vietnam Immigration Dept . These take three working days ( but we recommend leaving longer ) to process and are valid for 30 days of travel . Getting there : Direct travel to Vietnam is now easier and cheaper than ever thanks to regular , low-cost Jetstar fares . Jetstar flies direct to HCMC from Sydney and Melbourne with one-way fares starting from as little as $ 229 for travel July / Aug 2023 and $ 259 Oct / Nov . jetstar . com
Getting around :
From time-saving domestic flights and taxis for local jaunts to trains and buses for scenic trips , there are plenty of ways to explore Vietnam . For a fun and affordable way to navigate the city crush , jump aboard a local cyclo : an iconic threewheeled bicycle taxi introduced in the French colonial era . Where to stay : Fusion Original Saigon Centre : fusionoriginals . com | The Anam Mui Ne : theanam . com Alma Resort : alma-resort . com | Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort : melia . com More info : Go to vietnam . travel
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