Hotels Across Vietnam Celebrate National Day Holiday

​​Waving The Vietnamese Flag High

Making festive flag décor, do-it-yourself Vietnamese flag craft, Vietnamese flag face painting and a ‘Capture the Flag’ challenge are among the array of kids activities on offer at Alma Resort Cam Ranh to mark Vietnam’s upcoming Independence Day. On September 1 and 2, the family resort’s Kids’ Club will also host other activities referencing the Vietnamese flag including tree planting and kite making. Other recreational activities on offer range from wood carving and conical hat drawing to yoga and meditation to a tug of war tournament and meeting a Minion and clown. On September 2, Alma Garden will serve a buffet breakfast with a ‘Special Vietnamese Delights’ station and ‘A Culinary Journey Across Three Regions’ dinner buffet including a half a grilled lobster per adult, accompanied by free-flow beverages and a live performance by a traditional Vietnamese band. Alma Food Court will hold Vietnamese coffee tasting from 11.30am-4pm, and serve Vietnamese specialties such as grilled chicken with bamboo-tube rice, and beef stew with rice noodles. Alma Lounge, Atlantis and American Lounge & Bar will offer promotions on salted coffee, a Vietnamese draft beer station, and Vietnamese-themed cocktails respectively.

Wellness Promotions, Family Time and More

Azerai Resorts has unveiled a host of special offers ahead of Independence Day weekend. At Azerai Ke Ga Bay, the all-suites-and-villas beachfront resort in southern Vietnam, guests can take their wellness journey further with a “Buy 60 Minutes, Get 90 Minutes” massage promotion, available for five body treatments and foot massage. Azerai Ke Ga Bay also offers complimentary weekend yoga sessions in the morning outside the resort’s spa. Up the coast, the historic Azerai La Residence, Hue has introduced a special “Family Time” package, featuring a one-night stay for a family of three (two adults and one child under 12 using existing bedding with parents), a poolside BBQ dinner, daily breakfast, 15% off spa and F&B, and much more. Azerai La Residence, Hue also is offering a new two-night “Hue Heritage and Nature Escape” package that includes a daytime excursion to Bach Ma National Park, home to diverse wildlife and breathtaking viewpoints, in addition to time exploring Hue’s imperial heritage.

Premium BBQ Buffet Dinner

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is set to mark National Day on Sept. 2 with an exclusive BBQ Buffet Dinner at the hotel’s authentic Vietnamese restaurant, Spice Garden, served from 6pm to 10pm. The lavish feast will include five cooking stations, premium Vietnamese BBQ, succulent fresh seafood, beloved local Hanoi specialities and an array of decadent deserts, promising an evening full of flavor, festivity and memorable moments. Priced at VND 1,500,000++ per adult, the event offers complimentary dining for children under 6 and a 50% discount for children aged 6 to 11. Spice Garden, known for its traditional Vietnamese favorites and modern interpretations of Vietnamese cuisine, relaunched in 2023 following an inspired refurbishment. The interior was refreshed to create a more intimate space with plenty of natural light, as well as locally produced linens, handcrafted pottery, natural fabrics in earth tones and all-new cutlery, dishes and glasses. The use of the freshest, highest-quality seasonal ingredients sourced from top suppliers, along with sustainable and organic produce and subtle spices, ensure an upscale dining experience. Spice Garden artfully combines an ambiance of cozy luxury and comfort with authentic Vietnamese touches.

Fiery Independence Day Occasion

The Anam Cam Ranh will host a Vietnamese buffet accompanied by a spectacular fireshow, fireworks and a traditional Vietnamese band on Tuesday September 2 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s Independence Day. The lush 12-hectare beachfront resort’s Lang Viet Restaurant and Bar will stage the feast, priced at VND 860,000++ per person, from 6.30-9pm. An optional drinks package priced at VND 100,000++ per person includes unlimited juices, such as mango, watermelon and orange juices and soft drinks, with the optional VND 200,000++ per person drinks package also inclusive of free-flow draught beer. The mango juice on offer during the buffet is made from 100 per cent mangos from the local Khanh Hoa province, known as Vietnam’s “mango capital”. With an outdoor terrace sitting above The Anam Cam Ranh’s strand and an adjacent pavilion bordering a vast swimming pool, Lang Viet occupies some of the most inspiring real estate at the resort.