GHM's stylish resort The Nam Hai again confirmed its position as a leading sanctuary for relaxation and renewal of body, mind and spirit when it was awarded 'Best Destination Spa' at the annual Asia Spa & Wellness Festival Gold Awards held in Bangkok this week.

The annual awards which are judged by a panel of spa experts, recognizes outstanding design and services offered by spas, wellness centres and resorts across the Asian region. (www.asiaspafestival.com)

Since opening in 2006, The Spa at The Nam Hai, located on Vietnam's famous China Beach, has been recognised in a number of coveted awards for its outstanding design, signature collection of wellness rituals and exclusive products, including 'Top New Spas' worldwide by Conde Nast Traveler US, and 'World's Top 75 Spas' by Conde Nast Traveller UK.

Set around a serene lotus-filled lake, The Spa at The Nam Hai features eight individual spa villas, each with two spaciously designed pavilions including a relaxation area, steam showers and private changing room.

Asian-inspired spa treatments which embrace healing traditions from Vietnam, Bali, Thailand, India and Tibet, range from Indian ayurvedic rituals with warmed therapeutic oils to Balinese palming, stretching and pressure point techniques, Himalayan 'hot stone' massage, Thai-style foot reflexology and traditional Vietnamese massage to balance the flow of "chi".

"Our holistic spa approach, that beauty is more than skin deep, determines our choice of products, treatments and applications," says GHM Corporate Director of Spa, Brenda Ramen, "The Spa at The Nam Hai combines a luxurious environment with superior quality botanical-based products and highly trained therapists."

The Nam Hai is Vietnam's leading 5-star, oceanfront resort, offering luxury private villa-style living overlooking one of Asia's finest beaches. Other highlights include an exceptional variety of international dining and recreation from water sports and golf, to tours of no less than three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other cultural attractions in Central Vietnam.

The resort is just 10 minutes from picturesque Hoi An, an ancient 'Silk Route' trading port with a rich multi-cultural history and nostalgic streetscapes. Just 30 minutes from the resort is Danang's international airport, with flight links to Singapore and Bangkok, and future plans for direct flights to Hong Kong and other major Asian cities.

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