Sun, sea and banh mi

NOX Beach Club in Central Vietnam is a balmy haven for daytime escapes and after-dark events. Plus you will never go hungry here thanks to the collection of six restaurants and bars.

- AMY VAN

The lifestyle concept nestled within Hoiana Resort & Golf is about 45 minutes from Danang and just 15 minutes from Hoi An. If you want to go for a stroll in the charming town, you could do so for several hours, and come back in time for sundowners and dinner at one of the six dining outlets, followed by lively evening entertainment. This immersive beach club within the resort boasts a large freeform swimming pool, cosy cabanas, sun loungers, a small retail space and more.

What’s excellent are the different cuisine choices which you can savour while soaking in the lively beachside vibe. For a casual lunch, pop by Banh Mi & Noodles which presents the local flavours of Hoi An with reimagined street food classics like bánh mi – crisp baguette filled with fresh ingredients. Go for the traditional one with crispy roasted pork belly, pate and pickles, or the option with Vietnamese charcuterie, cucumber and coriander. There’s also a variety of noodles to slurp up, from the classic beef pho to the bun rieu – tomato and crab noodle soup.

At the Seafood Shack, the freshest catch is infused with South American and Asian flavours. The team at the crudo bar whips up dishes like hamachi tataki with ponzu, jalapeno, pomelo and pork crackling for textural contrast, or refreshing ahi tuna crudo with pickled watermelon and yuzu vinaigrette.