Miracle Of Nature: Blanche – The Baby White Sea Turtle Hatches at Six Senses Con Dao

CON DAO, Vietnam – October 20, 2023

In a remarkable turn of events, guests and hosts of Six Senses Con Dao on Friday witnessed a wondrous marine spectacle with the hatching of a very special arrival of an exceptionally rare white sea turtle at the resort’s in-house incubation center “Let’s Get Cracking” on the pristine beach of Six Senses Con Dao – where the natural environment is painstakingly preserved and respected.

Blanche is a Chelonia Mydas turtle, also known as green sea turtle, that was born with leucism, a genetic condition that leaves minimal melanin pigment in Blanche’s skin and shell (the pigment that determines the color of skin, hair and eyes in people and animals). While there are no exact figures for the rate of leucism in sea turtles, it is acknowledged that leucistic hatchlings are extremely rare, with some marine biologists estimating the rate to be one in many hundreds of thousands of sea turtle eggs that are laid.

Even at the best of times, sea turtle hatchlings face a multitude of challenges – once hatched, baby sea turtles must race across the beach to the ocean, avoiding crabs and birds, before continuing to outswim a myriad of fish and marine wildlife predators that consider baby turtles as dinner. Not to mention, one of the greatest risks for the global sea turtle population worldwide today is unfortunately the human threat, stemming from poaching, pollution, fishing activities as well as destruction of natural turtle habitats.

Blanche not only has to contend with this mountain of challenges, but also the difficulties arising from Blanche’s natural camouflage being removed by leucism, leaving Blanche white and extra visible to predators (particularly underwater). Leucistic hatchlings also generally suffer from various malformations, which in Blanche’s case includes limited sight.

As always, guests at Six Senses Con Dao can learn further about the unique characteristics of our turtle hatchlings (including Blanche) and the broader ecosystem they inhabit through guided tours of our incubation center and educational workshops.

A rare and stunning sea turtle, our hope is that Blanche will beat the odds to return to sea, and to live a long and happy life!

Situated along 2km of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 19 hotels and resorts and 27 spas in 19 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family however Six Senses Con Dao is not part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 8 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

Figures as of September 30, 2021

Six Senses Con Dao Announces Record Breaking Conservation Efforts On World Wildlife Day

CON DAO, Vietnam – March 3, 2023

World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3rd in honor of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. This year’s World Wildlife Day provided the ideal opportunity for Six Senses Con Dao to announce their record-breaking conservation achievements in 2022. A total of 6,929 baby Green Sea Turtles hatched successfully and were released safely into the warm waters of the Con Dao archipelago.

The conservation program, conducted in partnership with Con Dao National Park, is a key focus of Six Senses Con Dao. The “Let’s Get Cracking” incubation center, a unique program dedicated to the conservation of endangered green sea turtles, has successfully released 18,488 turtles since 2018. The number of turtles released in 2022 increased to 6,929, representing a significant progress from the previous year’s total of 3,351.

Similarly pleasing is the incredibly high success rate that the center is achieving. Over the past two years, around 90% of all eggs have successfully hatched and released. This is a remarkable increase from the success rates of between 60-70% achieved in the program’s early years, which are comparable to other programs around the world. The resort’s passionate team attributes this achievement to their continuous learning, improvement of egg positioning, sand quality, natural management of climate conditions, and the use of enhanced vegetation for shade and protection during incubation.

Six Senses Con Dao offers guests the opportunity to participate in the ethical hatchling release, providing a truly unique and unforgettable experience often described as life-changing.

Alongside the active conservation programs, Six Senses Con Dao employs a broad sustainability mission, touching many areas of our resort’s operations including but not limited to:

An extensive organic garden where over 30 types of fruits, vegetables, and herbs are grown. Organic food scraps are transformed into valuable compost which is given back to the garden in form of soil. Additionally, the resort treats its greywater on-site and repurposes it for irrigation purposes, helping to maintain the lush and beautiful grounds.

On-site, a reverse osmosis plant is used to produce mineral drinking water that is contained in reusable glass bottles, thus preventing the disposal of 10,000 plastic bottles each month in landfills.

Taken steps towards sustainability in its design and construction, the resort’s pathways, swimming pools, and back-of-house areas have been retiled using recycled glass from wine bottles. In 2021 alone, over 300 wine bottles were repurposed into long-lasting and beautiful Terrazzo flooring, effectively reducing glass waste.

Situated along 2km of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 19 hotels and resorts and 27 spas in 19 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family however Six Senses Con Dao is not part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 8 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

Figures as of September 30, 2021

For further information, please contact:

Bill Crang (Mr.)
Marketing Director
Six Senses Con Dao
T +84 28 3823 2229
M +84 79 361 3423
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

 

Welcome The New Year on The Paradise Island

CON DAO, Vietnam – December 22, 2022

2022 is coming to an end. Con Dao is blessed with shimmering sunshine and warm tropical breezes on the last days of the year. It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate the most joyful time of the year and ring in a prosperous New Year in a retreat paradise. 

Nestled by the National and Marine Park has given Six Senses Con Dao such ultimate privacy, unspoiled nature with incredible biodiversity and epic scenery. A year-end getaway like no other awaits the guests with private Ocean Pool Villas, exclusive pristine beaches, and out-of-the-ordinary island experiences whether as a couple, a family, or a group of friends.

This year, Six Senses Con Dao warmly invites its guests on days and nights of exceptional culinary experience as the renowned Executive Chef – Chandra Mohan Arunasalam pampers their taste buds with his distinctive gastronomy inventions, inspired by the resort’s sustainable garden and the local flavors. 

The year-end retreat is one of the only occasions when people can fully take a break from their busy daily schedules, unwind and prioritize their well-being. Six Senses Spa Con Dao is well known for its pioneering wellness programs, preparing the guests for a full healing ritual to start the new year as refreshing as they possibly can.

With some luck, there might be a chance that the guests can also witness the endangered turtle hatchling releases from the resort’s “Let’s Get Cracking” incubation center as they welcome the very first dawn of 2023. Six Senses Con Dao has so far released 6,646 green turtles back to nature, with an average hatching rate of 92.13% in this year.

While the sun is setting across the 2 Km of isolated beaches, let’s gather all families and friends to indulge in a fabulous Christmas feasting at the By The Beach restaurant or participate in a sparkling countdown party under the night sky full of stars at the By The Market restaurant.

As relaxing as the parents are while enjoying their stays at the resort, their kids will be having full of activities and fun with their own holiday schedule. “Grow With Six Senses”, a dedicated program is designed for the festive season which offers a wide selection of activities that will keep the “Little VIPs” occupied during their vacation. 

Let Six Senses Con Dao take care of you and your loved ones during this holiday season. Together we can make a memorable holiday celebration. May the new year bless you with health wealth and happiness!

About Six Senses Con Dao

Situated along 2km of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 19 hotels and resorts and 27 spas in 19 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family however Six Senses Con Dao is not part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them. 

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 8 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide. 

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility. 

Figures as of September 30, 2021


For further information, please contact:

Phuong Trinh (Ms. Fei)
Integrated Marketing Manager
Six Senses Con Dao
T +84 28 3823 2229
M +84 938 996 705
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

 

Spring Trip to The Paradise Island

Spring at Six Senses Con Dao is bursting with the promise of open borders and the return of travel – we can’t wait to see you again!

It’s time to book a trip that promises rich history, untouched national and marine parks, with ultimate seclusion and privacy. Take one of the 50 Villas or Residences, with ocean views and infinity pools and let the adventure begin.

Once visited by Marco Polo, Con Dao islands are a short 45-minute flight from Saigon but a world away from the mainland. Rich in deep history and religious relics, Con Dao is known as a place of spiritual worship amongst the Vietnamese, bringing a more mindful traveler to its shores.

Listed by Travel + Leisure as the top resort in SE Asia 2021, Six Senses Con Dao offers a Spring vacation that is fully geared towards pioneering wellness, organic dining, and mindful activities.

Known equally for its beautiful beaches and endemic wildlife, (monkeys, Con Dao geckos, black squirrels, Dugong, Turtles) it’s also an island for wanderlust goals to come true, with some of the best hiking and diving in the country thanks to the enviable national and marine park status the island holds.

With the fresh air and cooler temperature of Spring, grab a snorkel and visit the underwater world of coral reefs, on a diving tour or hike to a hidden cove beach. Each day is crafted to your style of travel.

Thanks to the “Sense of Fun”, the resort offers many activities such as meditation, clam collecting or the famous Turtle talk at the resorts “Let’s get Cracking” Turtle hatchery.

The “Sense of Laughter” is for the little VIPS, where children are whisked away by the trained hosts for a day of fun and learning at their very own kid’s club – complimentary of course!

Always committed to the world and environment around them, guests are invited to “Become a Farmer for the Day” with the resident sustainability manager. Visit almost two kilometers of organic gardens, Chicken Villa and Mushroom Hut in this playful learning experience designed to enrich and encourage green fingers and sustainable minds.

Not feeling relaxed enough? Six Senses Spa offers the chance for ancient relaxation techniques with healing hands to combine, in the many treatments on offer. Think singing bow sound bath, chakra rebalancing and Ayurveda influenced massages – either as a couple, or solo.

Closed to all outside guests, Six Senses Con Dao offers only its residents the chance to “Dine under The Stars”. Arguably the most VIP table in Vietnam, take a stroll through the herb gardens to experience the panoramic ocean views. A team of butlers and a crafted menu full of Con Dao’s finest offerings awaits. This experience promises the perfect end to a Spring day.

About Six Senses Con Dao

Situated along 2km of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Con Dao is not part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

About Six Senses 

Six Senses operates 21 hotels and resorts in 17 countries under the names of Six Senses and Evason and has signed a further 33 properties into the development pipeline. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them. 

Six Senses Residences offers all the unique amenities of a resort life community while retaining the privacy and personal touches of a beautifully appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide. 

Six Senses Spas guides guests on their personal path to well-being in all resorts as well as a handful of standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach goes beyond ordinary beauty treatments to offer holistic wellness, integrative medicine, and longevity. 

Figures as at December 31, 2021


For further information, please contact:

Phuong Trinh (Ms. Fei)
Integrated Marketing Manager
Six Senses Con Dao
T +84 28 3823 2229
M +84 938 996 705
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

 

Festive Season at Six Senses Con Dao

CON DAO, Vietnam – December 17, 2021 – Festive season is upon us!
Pack your suitcase, gather your family and fly to the paradise island of Con Dao for seasonal joy in the beauty of the Con Dao national park, at Six Senses Con Dao.

Con Dao once again is welcoming tourists making this year-end vacation more meaningful. Experience the local traditions, eating the freshest seafood and joining some festive and exciting complimentary activities whether as a couple, or family at Six Senses Con Dao.

During Christmas and New Year, a special program awaits with complimentary Yoga sessions, singing bowl workshops to nourish the mind, or learning to swim and advancing at water polo are just some of the activities on offer every day. For those seeking wellness, the leading luxury Six Senses Spa is open every day, for full healing rituals to start the New Year in the best health.

At the Kids Club, children can spend the entire day with qualified staff, on a journey of discovery, with numerous activities such as dancing, painting, decorating and treasure hunting, allowing parents to fully unwind – it’s always complimentary for guests.

Further to this exciting agenda, if you are lucky, participate in a life changing experience by joining the early morning endangered green turtle hatchling releases at the incubation center “Let’s Get Cracking”.

The resort has so far released 3,052 green turtles back to nature, with an average hatching rate of 94% to date this year.

As the sun sets across the 2KM of isolated beaches, Six Senses Con Dao invites guests to dine at “By the Beach”, or why not arrange a special private beach BBQ?

Watch as the Chefs parade their skills with live cooking stations of the iconic Banh Xeo, Com Tam, Con Dao Lobster and Crab, and of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without Turkey and trimmings too.

For New Year’s Eve, the Elephant Bar comes alive as the outdoor open aired venue to welcome in the New Year.

Vietnamese stars dangle from rows of twinkly lights, adorning the night sky as guests are invited to dance until the small hours, overlooking the resort pool and ocean. A market place style buffet may be quietly assembled around the revelers, ensuring they are never far from something delectable to eat.

Come and celebrate the holidays with loved ones on a private island hideaway with Six Senses Con Dao. Designed to be socially distant with 50 standalone Villas and Residences, complete with private infinity pools overlooking the ocean.

About Six Senses Con Dao

Situated along 2km of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 17 hotels and resorts and 26 spas in 20 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family however Six Senses Con Dao is not part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 10 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

Figures  as of June 30, 2021


For further information, please contact:

Phuong Trinh (Ms. Fei)
Integrated Marketing Manager
Six Senses Con Dao
T +84 28 3823 2229
M +84 938 996 705
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

 



Welcome back to Six Senses Con Dao this weekend

Ba Ria Vung Tau province opens this weekend, with a special flight for guests of Six Senses Con Dao.

 

During these pandemic times, Con Dao island has sheltered well from the virus – with zero cases recorded and maintains its position as the safest, most peaceful Vietnamese island.

 

Thanks to the efforts of the government, Six Senses Con Dao is now welcoming guests on a special charter flight for 7 night pilot stay at South East Asia’s #1 Resort.

 

Guests can experience the beauty and nature of all the facilities available at Six Senses Con Dao during these times, with support from local authorities to maintain the impressive zero covid status.

 

From dining under the stars, to the healing sounds of meditation, turtle release programs and organic gardens – guests are able to roam the resort and reconnect with themselves and world around them.

About Six Senses Con Dao

Situated along 2km of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 17 hotels and resorts and 26 spas in 20 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family however Six Senses Con Dao is not part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 10 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

Figures  as of June 30, 2021


For further information, please contact:

Phuong Trinh (Ms. Fei)
Integrated Marketing Manager
Six Senses Con Dao
T +84 28 3823 2229
M +84 938 996 705
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

 



Six Senses Con Dao is the No. 1 Resort Hotel in Southeast Asia in this year’s edition of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

September 2021: Six Senses Con Dao is the No. 1 Resort Hotel in Southeast Asia in this year’s edition of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

Over the past quarter-century, the discerning readers of “Travel + Leisure” have shown an unrivalled commitment to seeking out and sharing their most extraordinary travel experiences.   

Throughout 2021, thousands have participated in the annual survey, sharing thoughts on favorite hotels, islands, tour operators, and more. This year as Travel + Leisure marks their 50th Year anniversary, Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam has taken the top spot in these highly regarded awards; winning the coveted “Best Resort in Southeast Asia”. 

“We are beyond thankful to our guests and readers of Travel + Leisure for making their vote count” Hannah Loughlin, Director of Sales and Marketing remarked. “These times have been of pivoting business strategy but also one of proactive development in our commitment to making Six Senses Con Dao the very best it can be. To be recognized as the “Best Resort in Southeast Asia” considering the other nominees – it’s an honor”. 

Noted for their efforts in conservation of endangered green turtles and for being 99% plastic free, Six Senses Con Dao has vowed to further reduce their carbon footprint with many energy and environmental initiatives in hand whilst enhancing the guest experience. 

The incubation center “Let’s Get Cracking” is experiencing record breaking hatching rates of over 95% and over 1,000 turtles successfully released back to the protected waters so far this year in association with the National Park.  

Guests visiting Six Senses Con Dao in 2022 will be greeted with a range of new facilities and experiences that complement the landscape and the organic wellness lifestyle the resort promotes. 

A new dining experience is ready for launch. “Dining Under The Stars” provides a chance to dine from the rooftops of “By the Beach”, with a panoramic view of the ocean.  Up to 4 people can enjoy this unique experience, adding to the already impressive “Chefs Table”, “Wine Cellar”, “Sense of Gardening”, “By the Market”, and Private Residences and Beach Dining that the resort already delivers to its guests.  

Increasing the beach count to 2, a further more exclusive experience at the newly formed “Hideaway Beach”, located past the headland of Lo Voi Mountain, gives guests a “desert island” experience, with options for private eco-BBQ or organic picnic. 

2022 will be a chance to experience Six Senses Con Dao at its best, the recognition of the “Best Resort in Southeast Asia” from “Travel + Leisure” is a welcome reminder of how much the guests have appreciated their vacation to this paradise island resort.

For more information about this award 

About Six Senses Con Dao

Situated along 2km of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 17 hotels and resorts and 26 spas in 20 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family however Six Senses Con Dao is not part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 10 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

Figures  as of June 30, 2021


For further information, please contact:

Phuong Trinh (Ms. Fei)
Integrated Marketing Manager
Six Senses Con Dao
T +84 28 3823 2229
M +84 938 996 705
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

 
    

The Best of Con Dao Islands, Vietnam

Located off the southern coast of Vietnam, Con Dao archipelago, the first oceanic RAMSAR convention site in Vietnam, Six Senses Con Dao offers unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes set in natural splendor, teeming with only the best activities for any travel enthusiast.

Those seeking an authentic re-connection to culture and wellbeing turn to Con Dao for their journey of inner healing. As one of the best luxury beach resorts in Vietnam, Six Senses Con Dao invites guests in for a complete healing journey with specialized therapies and award-winning spa treatments which draw out all stresses and calm the soul.

Apart from its nourishing tranquility, Six Senses Con Dao’s consistent efforts towards nature and sustainability have been well regarded among eco-conscious travelers. The five-star resort prides itself on the ethos of “Sustainable Luxury”, where sustainability meets total indulgence. The ‘Sense of Gardening’ supplies organic ingredients that are used in daily cooking, while reducing food waste and promote decomposition. Guests can join a tour of “Be a Farmer” and get their hands on a true Plants-to-Plate dining experience. Eco-travelers would also find appreciation in the resort’s Earth Lab, where the hosts and guests join together to recycle and reuse just about anything imaginable. There are also special occasions where guests, if lucky, can join the trained hosts of Six Senses Con Dao release the new baby turtles back to the ocean during hatchling season, best seen during the summer season!

Six Senses Con Dao has no shortage of top adventure travel for the wanderlusts, either. Here, visitors can jump right into an array of action-packed activities, become Robinson Crusoe explorers for a day, a weekend, or more. Nestled inside the protected National Park, this secluded aquatic haven is home to 1,493 documented oceanic species and the best coral formations in the country, waiting for discovery via snorkeling and scuba diving. On land, the best -maintained but empty island roads will give adventurers the freedom and exhilaration they desire; impossible on the more crowded mainland. Hiking enthusiasts can take to the off-beaten tracks in the National Park area, with or without an adventure host, who would pack light snacks and refreshments to ensure a smooth journey for the more challenging hikes, and showcase the best of Con Dao scenery.

For travel-savant families, the hosts at Six Senses Con Dao are dedicated to making each family trip the most rewarding possible. Be swept into the fun with team sports activities such as volleyball, beach basketball, or kayak and paddleboard with the waves, or bond through Earth Lab workshops. From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, the trained hosts at Grow With Six Senses will provide the little VIPs the best experiences, both indoor and outdoor throughout the stay, such as painting statues, making sand castles, exploring the surrounding nature, decorating cookies, and learning how to make things out of recycled paper. All kid activities are complimentary.

Voted one of the Most Romantic Resorts in the top 1 percent worldwide by 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice, Six Senses Con Dao is perfect for honeymooners. Prepare to fall in love all over with enchanting sunset getaway, sumptuous picnic at the Resort’s exclusive “Hideaway Beach”, or simply stargazing in front of the private villas. End the day on a high note with hot popcorn and cool delicious drinks, in front of your favorite movie at the iconic Jungle Cinema.

As summer approaches, the archipelago enjoys the best weather as the translucent ocean appears as smooth as glass. Whether an ideal holiday is a romantic getaway, healing retreat, or exciting adventure, this pristine hidden island resort offers only the best of everything a traveler could dream of.
Six Senses Con Dao and Con Dao island is the first destination in Vietnam already being vaccinated – 100 percent of Six Senses Con Dao staff already had their first dose and almost every resident of Con Dao shall be fully vaccinated with their first dose by June 2021. The island is untouched by the current issue, and Six Senses Con Dao will be the safest and best destination in all of Vietnam, for a perfect Summer Getaway. 

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About Six Senses Con Dao

Situated along a mile of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 17 hotels and resorts and 26 spas in 20 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 30 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 10 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

For further information, please contact:

Marketing Communications Manager
Six Senses Con Dao
T + 84 28 3823 2229
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

Six Senses Con Dao Wins Top Spot in 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for Most Romantic Resort

Six Senses Con Dao Recognized Among Best in the World Based on Exceptional Traveler Reviews

Con Dao – May 17, 2021 – Six Senses Con Dao has won the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award for Most Romantic Resort. Throughout a challenging year, Six Senses Con Dao stood out to travelers in providing an authentic experience centered around well-being and meaningful reconnection with themselves and the world around them.

“Looking back on the past year, some of the many enhancements we made included upgrading the resort organic gardens, developing the additional “Hideaway Beach” to complement our existing 2KM of golden sands, caring for our staff and community, enriching the turtle incubation center and committing to plastic free. We are thrilled that combining these efforts has led to the recognition of Six Senses Con Dao as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award Winner, being voted the “Number 1 Most Romantic Resort” and placing us in the top 1% of hotels worldwide.  We love to read the words “perfection” and “exceptional service” from our guests’ reviews after their stay.” said Marisa Fernandes, General Manager of Six Senses Con Dao

“We, at Six Senses Con Dao have a strong commitment to exclusivity and sustainability that allows us to deliver even more out-of-ordinary experiences to our guests. We have a fantastic and enthusiastic team, catering to the guests’ needs, especially couples who are seeking wellness, and families looking for quality time.  Our 2 beaches, Six Senses Spa and Chefs table together with 50 eco-luxe free-standing pool villas only adds to the magic that Con Dao islands are blessed with.”

“Congratulations to all the winners of the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Awards,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at TripAdvisor. “I know the past year has been extremely challenging for tourism businesses. What has impressed me is how Six Senses Con Dao adapted to these challenges, implementing new cleanliness measures, adding social distancing guidelines, and utilizing technology to prioritize guest safety. The Travelers’ Choice Awards highlight the places that delighted guests more than any others in the past year even as they navigated changing customer expectations and new ways of working. Based on a full year of reviews from customers who visited, this award speaks to the exemplary service and experience you provided guests in the midst of a pandemic.”

About Six Senses Con Dao
Situated along a mile of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs, and locally inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.


Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 17 hotels and resorts and 26 spas in 20 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 30 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family.
Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.
Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 10 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.
Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.
Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.


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For further information, please contact:
Marketing Communications Manager
Six Senses Con Dao
T + 84 28 3823 2229
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

 

Spring Break Adventure on Con Dao Island

Just a short flight away from many regional and national airports, resides the Con Dao archipelago, an enchanting island that’s almost 93% National Park. The virtually untouched natural habitat includes marine wetlands that are recognized by RAMSAR with sunken mangrove forests and vast colorful coral reefs providing exhilaration that any nature enthusiast would seek out for adventure.
Along the coast of Con Son, the largest and only inhabited island in the archipelago, Six Senses Con Dao hides away on the 2km of exclusive golden sandy beach. Where couples and travel-savant families disconnect from busy lives and immerse themselves in the unspoiled nature, leading wellness facilities and exquisite, sustainable gastronomy.

Six Senses Con Dao offers an array of adventure packed activities, where guests can become their own Robinson Crusoe explorer for a day, a weekend or more.

On the Sea….

Set sail on the resorts own speedboat, into the early morning horizon and explore the majestic waters around Con Dao archipelago.

As you venture to deserted island inlets for snorkeling the bountiful underwater treasures; some of the most biodiverse coral reefs in Vietnam, will appear. Jump into the cool still waters, with perfect clarity this diving season, or for the more advanced, scuba into open waters to greet the (harmless!) sharks, turtles and other precious ocean habitants, protected by RAMSAR, while our hosts set up a picnic on a beach just for you.

And, if you spot the endangered green sea turtles, say “Xin Chao” because there’s a chance they were born at Six Senses Con Dao’s own incubation centre “Let’s Get Cracking”.

Gently on the Land…

Pick your favorite steel-horse and pedal through the off-beaten tracks with your expert guide, venturing into the almost deserted national park of Con Dao. Feel the wind brush through your hair as you heed the call to explore the amazing lush flora and investigate the deep jungle sounds of the island.

Many unique animals that cannot be found anywhere else in Vietnam, such as the Giant Black Squirrels, Nicobar Birds, Pied Imperial Pigeons together with the Macaques swinging high in the trees, call Con Dao their home.
This easy paced cycle tour is perfect for those who want the great outdoors, without breaking too much of a sweat.

For the Trail Blazers, challenge yourself with the longest and hardest trekking trail in Con Dao. A 2.5 km coastal walk along Vong beach will lead you to the verdant tropical rainforests, before raising your heartbeat with an almost-60-degree incline. Stop and admire the views, as the curious Curved-Toe Geckos marvel at your adventurous spirit, and the Macaques call out to you from the treetops above.

Work your way down to a deserted beach, set in complete solitude as you dip in the crystal-clear waters with a myriad of colorful pebbles, while we arrange you an energizing picnic lunch, before heading back, the easy way!

Finish every day of adventure at Six Senses Con Dao, winding down in the
Six Senses Spa set overlooking the ocean with uninterrupted views.

Whether it’s a sunset yoga class, or a deep tissue massage, our therapists will be on hand to give you back energy once lost to these exhilarating jungle moments!

As the evening draws in, dine under the stars at By the Beach restaurant with the local catch of the day and toast to your adventures, before retiring to your private pool villa for the deepest, soundest sleep yet.

About Six Senses Con Dao

Situated along a mile of golden sand, looking out to the sapphire sea and the curve of the bay, Six Senses Con Dao is contemporary in design and embraces the essence of a traditional fishing village. 50 villas and residences offer generous personal space, lush tropical vegetation, and spectacular ocean vistas plus their own private rim-flow swimming pools. There are choices of one, three and four-bedroom configurations with a with a host of activities on hand, from water sports, boat tours to hiking, discovering nature and on occasion experiencing turtle hatchlings. Six Senses Spa Con Dao offers a wide range of holistic wellness, Yogic programs and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies to enhance every guest’s experience.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: manages 16 hotels and resorts and 25 spas in 19 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 31 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family.Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.
Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 10 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.
Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.
Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

For further information, please contact:
Marketing Communications Manager
Six Senses Con Dao
T + 84 28 3823 2229
E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com