Accessible only by sea (a 15-minute speedboat ride from the mainland), L’Alya Ninh Van Bay offers an authentic slice of Vietnamese luxury living. A lagoon-style seaside infinity pool is flanked by giant boulders, indigenous to the area. Low-rise rustic buildings have thatched roofs, the bar area has swings so you can feel a gentle breeze as you sip on a cocktail. And there’s verdant tropical planting all around, giving an added sense of leafy seclusion. The menus change frequently to incorporate the freshest ingredients and meals can be taken on the west-facing deck, for a ringside view as the sun sets.