Only 10 minutes from the heart of Saigon, La Maison de L'Apothiquaire yoga & spa retreat is located in an original 1950 art deco French building, surrounded by lush gardens with climbing vines, ferns, frangipanis, water fountains, swimming pool and ample room to relax in the shade or top up the tan.
Thirty-three treatment rooms and suites offer specialised beauty and body treatments. There is a terrace yoga studio surrounded by an enclosed garden, a cozy garden restaurant serving delicious, healthy vegetarian, organic and essential-oil food.
Fitness programmes including tai chi, Vietnamese martial arts and aqua-gym are on offer all day in conjunction with spa treatments and nutritional counseling to improve your total wellness.
Refresh your body and soul at this charming Saigon yoga and spa center.
Duxton Hotel
Duxton hotel is international 4 star hotel located in the heart of the city, the hotel is just 20 minutes' drive from the airport. Duxton Hotel Saigon offers easy access to anywhere in Ho Chi Minh city, and is also perfectly positioned close to the shopping, sightseeing and entertainment areas. From the hotel, you can enjoy views overlooking the Saigon River and its surrounding historical sites.
Duxton Hotel Saigon offers 198 deluxe rooms and suites, boasting views of the Saigon River, or over the city and beyond. Furnished with contemporary Vietnamese artwork and traditional fabrics, each room offers a warm and comfortable environment for the discerning traveller.
Each of the Deluxe and Executive Rooms and Suites features multi-channel satellite television, scheduled movies, a personal bar, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room safe and generous bathrooms, spa and massage facilities available.
FAQs
Visas It is straight forward to obtain a tourist visa from the Vietnamese Embassy in London by post (application form and details can be supplied) and the service takes about two weeks in total.
Departure Tax Your tour price includes Departure Tax from the UK however there is an Overseas Airport Passenger Charge of approximately £12 to pay when leaving Vietnam.
What to wear Vietnam has a temperature between 15°C and 38°C, so smart casual is advisable and tailored shorts are suitable for playing golf.
Climate The South has two seasons: Wet and Dry The North has four seasons spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Customs Visitors to Vietnam are required to fill in a standard customs declaration in duplicate upon arrival. Customs may inspect your luggage to verify that you have made correct declaration.
Health It is a good idea to consult a doctor one month to six weeks before departing to check on any required immunizations.
Money Matters Vietnam's unit of currency is the dong (pronounced dong) US$ & £ Sterling can be changed in banks or hotels for the local currency. Most hotels and city shops will accept credit cards and ATM's can be found in the major cities.
Security In general, Vietnam is a very safe country for travel and crimes against foreigners are very rare.
Business Hours Offices and public services generally open early from around 7.30am and close for lunch at around noon or 12.30pm, opening again around 1pm until 4.30pm Monday to Saturday. Banks are open from 8.00am to 3pm Monday to Friday and closed on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Private shops are open from 8.30am until late in the evening. Shops are generally open seven days a week. Food markets generally close around 5pm.
Eating out Vietnamese cuisine offers the visitor a wide variety of fine dishes, delicately flavored with fresh herbs, spices and nuoc man (fish sauce), usually accompanied by nuoc cham, a condiment sauce of nuoc man, lime juice, a little grated carrot, chilli, garlic and sugar. Steamed rice (com) and soup are eaten at every meal. Different regional specialties lend even more variety to this varied menu. Ask the locals for recommendations and they will be very happy to initiate you into the discovery of Vietnam's delicious and unique cuisine.
Shopping Traditional Vietnamese handicrafts offer a wide variety of wares to choose from. Clothing is comparatively inexpensive and local tailors can very quickly produce well-made garments to the design of your choice.
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