Separated from the world by miles of pristine national park, Amanoi overlooks the protected waters of Vinh Hy Bay, on Vietnam’s ‘secret’ southeastern shores. Meaning ‘place of peace’, the off-the-grid property designed by Jean-Michel Gathy positively encourages calm contemplation, whether lounging by the cliffside pool or at the elegant beach club, or surrendering to the tranquillity of the Aman Spa – set by a lotus-filled lake with a floating yoga pavilion. Combining traditional Vietnamese influences with natural materials, Amanoi’s Pavilions and Villas meld imperceptibly with the dramatic topography of the landscape. Pavilions, some with pools, feature elegant open-plan layouts leading to outdoor decks, while Residence’s in a range of sizes offer consummate privacy for couples, families or groups.