Our daily lives are consumed by routine obligations like work and school. While these necessities provide for many worthwhile experiences, long, far-flung vacations may be the optimal conditions to create the memories we look back on fondly decades later. Many families don’t have the time to spare more than once a year, at best, for such respites, but those residing in Saigon are fortunate to live a short ride away from numerous pleasant beach destinations including Hồ Tràm.
Hồ Tràm’s coastal waters are flanked by a number of hotels and resorts, including Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort. Since it opened in 2019, the luxury resort has become a favorite for those who prefer a villa-centric property. Beyond the amenities and quality expected from a world-renowned brand like Meliá, this particular property is designed to provide an idyllic family vacation via its gardens, ponds, open spaces, and beaches.
Many resorts offer basic kids clubs, and while Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort boasts a newly-renovated version that any child would be happy to spend the day at.
Perhaps the most unique corner of the resort is Willow’s Farm, a well-appointed miniature farm that is home to ducks, goats, chickens, rabbits, and many other furry friends. Here, families can feed the animals, plant seeds in the garden, enjoy an hour of fishing or join an organic cooking class to make traditional Vietnamese dishes.
The opportunities for creativity extend to Elyxr Café where every Friday through Saturday, kids can take a break from the mid-day heat to express their artistic talents with seashell arts and crafts, statue and sand painting, and can even add to their wardrobe with conical hat, t-shirt and seashell painting.
Outdoor activities abound at Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, highlighted by archery, badminton, giant chess, mini football, and ocean-breeze-assisted kite flying. Families can savor the lush landscapes by paddle-boating in the pond or taking a bike ride along the winding, canopy-covered pathways. Families also have 24-hour access to the fitness center and sports courts, including tennis, basketball, and pickleball.
Whether explored via bike or on foot, families can rebalance with the resort’s newly launched Wellness Pathway, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing). Not intended as a form of exercise, it simply involves moving within nature as a means to better appreciate the trees, flowers, grasses, birds, and animals that surround us.
No trip to the coast is complete without spending a few hours in the water. Meliá Hồ Tràm features a large pool and a dedicated kid’s pool right across from the pristine beach.
Once the sun drops below the horizon, the stage is set for cinema under the stars. The nightly activity includes two film sessions — one in the early evening for kids and a later showing of more romantic flicks for adults. The arrival of darkness also signals the daily bonfire ritual with marshmallow roasting, where parents can impart the important techniques for the proper rotation and time over flame for a perfectly charred marshmallow.
The best memories are often created in the most organic moments — laying in a beachside hammock next to your loved ones, gazing at the infinite spacescape of stars and planets. This kind of experience ushers in a full disconnect from the distractions of life and makes room for reflection and gratitude. This reason alone is enough to make your escape to Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort.
From December 7th through January 1st, families can enjoy Meliá Hồ Tràm’s festive season activities, highlighted by a wide array of complementary activities such as craft parties, sweet squid games, biscuit workshops and culinary events paired with live music at Breeza Beach Club, featuring fresh seafood and premium meats. Don’t miss the New Year’s Delight Buffet and Countdown party on 31/12, complete with chilling cocktails, fire dancers and a DJ performance, making it an unforgettable welcome to the New Year.
