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The Seahorse, Phan Thiet

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Hotel overview

The Seahorse is on an idyllic stretch of beach on the Mui Ni peninsula, 7 miles from Phan Thiet town. It is a region very popular with kite-boarders and the coast can become a little windswept at certain off-season times of year, but on a calm day the beach truly is exquisite. On first impressions The Seahorse has the feel of a conventional beach resort hotel, which is essentially what it is – though very pleasant and friendly. Don't expect anything radically 'cutting edge' and you won't be disappointed. It's a fine resort.

There are 36 bungalows, well spaced through pretty gardens and then a further 116 rooms and suites in the main buildings. We advise that you stay in the bungalows, which vary depending on location – garden view, pool view, sea-facing and the ultimate beach front variety. All are spacious, well-equipped, light and breezy. There are several dining options, with both the 'Seahorse Bistro' and 'Hippocampe Restaurant' rustling up decent meals with super-fresh bounty from the ocean. Of the two, its best to head to 'The Hippocampe' as it is right on the beach, as is the 'NonLa Bar' - venue of choice for sundowners.

The Seahorse also promotes itself as a spa resort, the facilities for which are housed in a separate structure featuring 10 treatment rooms which use natural stone and wood. Natural light is transmitted in to each room, making the space airy and quiet. The spa offers both ancient therapies and modern applications, often using essential oils and fresh lemongrass scent.

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Ideas for your free time

Sand Dunes: Mui Ne is famous for its vast red and white sand dunes, which we highly recommend discovering during your time in Phan Thiet. The White Sand Dunes, also known as Bao Trang (White Lake), range from a glittering gold to a pure white, whilst the Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, as you would expect, feature reddish-brown sands. The Red Dunes are smaller than the White Dunes and slightly easier to reach. We recommend visiting the dunes in the early morning or late afternoon to get the best pictures, as well as steering clear of the scorching temperatures as the sun rises above these Sahara like sands. You will likely experience a hard sell from local children wanting to hire you a sand boards, and whilst this can be fun, do agree a price beforehand as some people have had unpleasant experiences. We also recommend trying out a quad bike or dune buggy for a slightly more adventurous dune experience. Ta Cu Mountain: Ta Cu Mountain is located 25km from Phan Thiet and a beautiful 2 hour trek (or 10 minute cable car ride) will take you to the mountain pagoda at the summit. Trekkers will be able to hike through beautiful tropical rainforest full of birds and wildlife before reaching the tomb towers, a cave and the white reclining Buddha (Tuong Phat Nam). Said to be the largest Buddha in Vietnam at 49m, the site has become an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists. Po Shanu Cham Towers: These ancient towers occupying a hill near Phan Thiet are remains of the former Cham Kingdom, dating back to the 9th Century, and offer sweeping views over the town, as well as making for a fascinating visit for those interested in ancient history. For those looking to learn more about the Cham Kingdom, we also suggest a full day tour to Ninh Thuan, 2 ½ hours’ drive from Phan Thiet. A day tour here will allow you to visit a typical Cham minority village and visit the Poklong Garai Cham Towers, the heart of the remaining ethnic Cham community. Activities in Phan Thiet: Close to the popular resort of Phan Thiet lies Mui Ne, the self-titled adrenalin capital of South Vietnam. Mui Ne has no snorkelling or scuba diving but has some of the best surf in the area and has become a popular kitesurfing destination. There are a number of operators in town where you can book a course, and for those looking for something a little more relaxing there are some excellent golf courses (Sealinks Golf & Country Club) and sumptuous spas in the area.

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Cat Tien National Park

North-east of Saigon and south-east of Dalat is Nam Cat Tien (Cat Tien National Park) - a very diverse region encompassing rolling hills, flat plains, dense forest and meandering rivers. In 1978, the south and north Cat Tien parks were put under the State's protection and then in 1992, Cat Loc park was also listed in a joint program to protect the environment. Eventually, in 1998, these three parks joined together to become the Cat Tien National park, under the management of the ministry of agriculture and rural development. It is now the most important reserve in Vietnam, home to a wealth of flora, as well as much of the country's endangered wildlife. Amongst the species that live in the 70,000-hectare park are the Asian elephants, yellow-cheeked gibbons and sun bears. You begin by visiting the park's Endangered Primate Centre, where you'll be able to see two of the rarest species in the world - the Delacour and Cat Ba langurs. Whilst in the National Park you will be accompanied by one of the Park Rangers – all of whom are knowledgeably experienced, having been trained to a very high standard. Your programme can be tailored to suit your preferences, however typically you will spend your day hiking and spotting wildlife, including the wealth of birdlife. Nam Cat Tien is a three and a half hour drive from both Saigon and Dalat. Consequently, it is far better operated as an overnight excursion from either.

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Watersports, Snorkelling & Diving

A number of the resorts across Vietnam offer water-sports from the beach (including kayaking, sailing, jet-skis, boating) or you can enjoy the underwater action around Phu Quoc on a snorkelling or diving tour arranged via one of the boat companies or through your hotel. Diving is best from November to March and fun dives will cost around USD100 per person, whereas snorkelling is around USD35 per person. For many Nha Trang is the best place to head for the quality of the diving. It has, however, become very busy with a lot of different dive shops too so it is worth considering the kind of experience you would like before choosing. Diving off the coast of Hoi An is a place for many to try out diving. It isn't busy there and so makes the ideal place to stop off for an extra couple of nights and to explore the underwater world. Con Dao is considered one of the best examples of marine conservation in the country. With over 340 species of Hard and Soft corals, teeming with a colourful array of marine life. Con Dao supports a high level of biodiversity and over 1,400 currently recorded marine species. With clear waters from February to July and visibility averaging 20-30 metres, Con Dao is an excellent place for diving and offers a unique opportunity to explore the amazing variety of underwater life. Explore the untouched and pristine corals, with a chance to see rays, turtles, giant barracuda, cobia, batfish and small bamboo sharks, as well as a whole host of tropical reef fish. Phu Quoc is often the beach stop of choice and there are a lot of dive sites around. The major dive sites on the Phu Quoc are Dry island and Nudibranch Island where you will be able to spot a variety of marine animals, including cuttlefish, octopus, scorpionfish, damselfish, nudibranchs, and moray eels. The sea is calm around here and in the dry season, you'll have clear water and great visibility.

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