Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An

"You can rest assured that this paradisiacal resort is up to speed on everything, from room design to winning beach bar concepts, and spa service—it was reborn as a Four Seasons property in December 2016, a meticulous process that saw the introduction of at least half a dozen upgrades and updates, like the introduction of a kids' club, a Vietnamese cooking school, and eight new Family Villas. Of course, some things haven't changed—the resort and its terra-cotta tile-roofed collages sit on the remains of a former fishing village, with a preserved historic temple to boot—and the stunning beachfront location, shaded by over 4,500 coconut palm trees and crowned with three infinity pools (family, Olympic-sized) still provides that elusive, almost perfect vacation backdrop."

"Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai's Young Guardians of the Earth program focuses on sustainability and science." - Michelle Baran

"Located on a half-mile stretch of white-sand Ha My Beach, a short drive from the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An (a hotel shuttle can ferry you back and forth), the Nam Hai sits on the grounds of a former fishing village (a temple from that time is preserved on-site), and it still feels like a community. Guests bike between public spaces designed to evoke the high-ceilinged Tu Doc royal tombs found in the region, as well as 86 acres of tropical gardens and 100 villas, each outfitted with indoor/outdoor lounging spaces, king beds, lacquered bathtubs, and alfresco showers. The dining options range from a casual beachside spot to a fine-dining restaurant, and serve everything from Vietnamese and Western fare to Indian tandoori specialties; learn how to make some of your favorite dishes in a chef-led cooking class, or join the kiddos at the Junior Cooking Academy, part of the kids’ club. When you’re ready to take a break, don’t miss the central trilevel infinity pool and the exceptional spa, where the eight individual treatment pavilions appear to float on a koi-filled lagoon."

"Located on a half-mile stretch of white-sand Ha My Beach, a short drive from the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An (a hotel shuttle can ferry you back and forth), the Nam Hai sits on the grounds of a former fishing village (a temple from that time is preserved on-site), and it still feels like a community. Guests bike between public spaces designed to evoke the high-ceilinged Tu Doc royal tombs found in the region, as well as 86 acres of tropical gardens and 100 villas, each outfitted with indoor/outdoor lounging spaces, king beds, lacquered bathtubs, and alfresco showers. The dining options range from a casual beachside spot to a fine-dining restaurant, and serve everything from Vietnamese and Western fare to Indian tandoori specialties; learn how to make some of your favorite dishes in a chef-led cooking class, or join the kiddos at the Junior Cooking Academy, part of the kids’ club. When you’re ready to take a break, don’t miss the central trilevel infinity pool and the exceptional spa, where the eight individual treatment pavilions appear to float on a koi-filled lagoon."

"Key to this resurgence is the Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai, a recently renovated property on one of Asia's most picturesque beaches." - Travel + Leisure Editors