CON DAO, Vietnam – March 20, 2019 – When Travel + Leisure Magazine selected Six Senses Con Dao as one of the best secret beach destination on Earth, they chose to be in good company. Not only does this first and only 5-star resort on the remote Con Dao island sit like a gemstone hidden in the pristine nature of the protected national and marine park, it has also become the top choice of some very picky and selective turtles.

Apart from its scenic beauty and tranquility, Six Senses Con Dao has also become known as one of the very few resorts where guests can marvel at the experience of turtle hatchlings venturing down the beach into the wide and free waters of the ocean. This is only one of the resort’s various programs to engage guests to protect the sea turtles and contribute to the sustainable development of Con Dao’s ecosystem. As it is widely known, Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) and the Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) are the two most prominent species of turtles found in Vietnam. Being classified as “endangered” in the Vietnam Red Data Book and “critically endangered” in the IUCN Red list of Threatened Animals, these species are normally discovered in coastal regions and islands from Quang Nam to Ninh Thuan; Con Dao and Gulf of Thailand. Currently, Con Dao’s surrounding waters has the largest population of green turtles (Chelonia Mydas) and is also where they come to lay eggs most frequently. This could be explained by the well-preserved ecological system which has been reestablished in the proximity of the resort, which has fallen in favor of the turtles and appearing to be a favorable spot for them to nest. 

In collaboration with National Parks, Six Senses Con Dao has become the proud custodians of selected clutches of turtle eggs, relocated by the National Parks team to protect the eggs from being poached from nests at neighboring islands. The resort’s incubation center, “Let’s Get Cracking” has since been home to many new hatchlings, where guests participate in the conservation efforts, by joining early morning releases, right on the resort’s very own beach. This 50 m2 incubation enclosure is able to accommodate up to 40 turtle clutches at the same time. To provide the best hatching condition, after being handed over by the National Parks team, each clutch is placed in a pre-burrowed nest which is 60 cm below the sand surface.  Each nest is then safeguarded by a wooden frame and personalized with a sign indicating date and number of eggs per clutch, so the team can keep track of each nest. Normally, it will take around 40 to 70 days for the eggs to hatch with the success rate varying from 50 percent to 80 percent. At Six Senses Con Dao, this process lasts from 55 to 60 days with the success rate of 83 percent. The process of hatching eggs takes place at a temperature of 28oC to 32oC. The higher the temperature, the quicker they hatch. 

In general, the egg-laying season here is from May to October, but the year 2018 witnessed sea turtles visiting the Six Sense Con Dao beach from January to March to find the perfect spot to lay their eggs. This has been an auspicious sign for both the turtles and the resort. By the end of 2018, the resort had received 56 clutches with a total 2,904 turtle hatchlings, out of 3,500 eggs handed over by the National Parks team successfully hatched at the resort. More than 70 percent of in-house guests participate every time a turtle hatchling release occurs. Most are amazed by what the resort has been doing to protect the endangered species and simultaneously offering such an activity allowing them to involve their children, so they can witness a special moment in nature and learn more about how they can also contribute to the legacy of marine conservation. Recently, on March 18, 2019, the resort just welcomed a mama turtle coming to its private shore to lay eggs. 90 eggs were carefully collected and are now being hatched in the resort’s incubation “Let’s Get Cracking”. Isn’t is a good new to start the hatchling season this year? It is expected that the resort will welcome more than 60 turtle clutches in the year 2019. This also indicates that there will be more chances for in-house guests to be able to take part in this Out-Of-The-Ordinary experience. 

Passionate about protecting the environment, Six Senses Con Dao believe the establishment of “Let’s Get Cracking” has demonstrated the resort’s commitment to sustainability as well as its contribution to the improvement of Con Dao’s ecosystem. As Green Turtles are well- known for its remarkable ability to migrate hundreds of miles from the feeding ground to faithfully return to the nesting beach where they were born, to lay their very own eggs; this promises great potential for the resort to welcome back it’s “baby turtles” to home shores once again in the future. 

About Six Senses Con Dao

Six Senses Con Dao is located in a national and marine park. Comprising 50 contemporary pool villas, it offers several dining options with seafood and a focus on world cuisine. The Six Senses Spa has a backdrop of the Lo Voi Mountains, plus there are activities to entertain all ages.

About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas, managing 18 hotels and resorts across 14 countries, plus 37 spas under the brand names Six Senses, Evason, Six Senses Spas and Raison d’Etre. There are a further 17 hotels and resorts signed into its development pipeline. In February 2019, Six Senses became part of the IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) family of hotel brands.

Six Senses properties share a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the enduring purpose is to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 16 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 provides the best life has to offer. From beautifully-appointed villas on the beach, rustic chalets in the mountains and spacious urban hideaways, Six Senses features a variety of residential choices in stand-alone buildings or attached to a resort or hotel. No matter the location, the promise remains the same and the commitment to create a community where every day revolves around learning and growing, great food and drink, innovative wellness programming, sustainable living – all mixed in with a lot fun.

Evason follows the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to sustainability and the community. Its two unique resorts provide a strong value focus, while offering a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love.

For more information, visit www.sixsenses.com.

For further information, please contact:

CON DAO, Vietnam – January 23, 2019 – Six Senses Con Dao has been honored with being awarded the ASEAN Spa Services Standard Award in Vietnam. The award was presented to the resort by Nguyen Ngoc Thien, Vietnam’s minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism during the 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum which was hosted recently at the World Heritage destination – Halong Bay, Vietnam. 

Successfully integrating Six Senses ethos of helping guests find harmony and balance from the inside out, while respecting individual’s precise needs and wellness goals, Six Senses Con Dao Spa delivers a special sanctuary for all the senses. The spa is surrounded by lush gardens and is set against the dramatic backdrop of Lo Voi Mountains, aligning with the belief that immersing oneself in nature will bring a positive effect on an individual’s mental health. 

With a main focus on preserving the local tradition, the resort also prioritizes using locally sourced produce and ingredients, while at the same time, integrating traditional techniques in its treatments. Thus, when joining any Vietnamese signature treatment, guests will be able to explore the local culture, while at the same time, enjoying an out-of-the-ordinary experience. Other than that, Six Senses Con Dao Spa features four indoor treatment rooms, one outdoor single treatment sala, a yoga pavilion, a nail bar and an Alchemy Bar, offering a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and locally-inspired beauty treatments together with an extensive menu of signature therapies, customized yogic wellness programs and the recently launched ayurvedic treatments. 

“It is truly a great honor for Six Senses Con Dao to receive the ASEAN Spa Services Standard Award. We are always striving to improve our quality of service and upgrade our products to enhance every guest’s experience while staying with us. This prestigious award, together with our last year’s recognition as ASEAN Green Hotel Standard Award, are the encouragement of all of our efforts, especially for the whole resort team who have been continually improving the available facilities and services. We are looking forward to supporting our team to achieve even more success in the year 2019,” said Hung Tran, director of sales and marketing of Six Senses Con Dao. 

About The ASEAN Tourism Standard Award

The ASEAN Tourism Standard Award is an initiative undertaken by all 10 ASEAN member states to encourage stakeholders in their respective countries to further improve standards in terms of sustainable tourism services. With the main purpose of setting the standardization of tourism services essential for enhancing quality of tourism products and services, as well as promoting responsible management among tourism businesses and stakeholders in the region, ASEAN has created seven tourism standards under the auspices of ASEAN National Tourism. 

About The ASEAN Spa Services Standard Award

The ASEAN Spa Services Standard Award is one of the seven tourism standards that was introduced this year to recognize and honor outstanding ASEAN businesses who display an inherent respect of the culture and traditions of ASEAN traditional treatments; and in the deliverance, the place of deliverance, the people, the products and equipment utilized therein, and which shall uphold the principles of fair trade. This award, which was evaluated carefully based on six different criteria is treated as singular or even uncountable, ranging from The Place, The Products, The service to The People, Management and Environmental Practices.

About Six Senses Con Dao

Six Senses Con Dao is located in a national and marine park. Comprising 50 contemporary pool villas, it offers several dining options with seafood and a focus on world cuisine. The Six Senses Spa has a backdrop of the Lo Voi Mountains, plus there are activities to entertain all ages.

About

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas operates two hotels, 15 resorts and 31 spas in 21 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas. The portfolio will triple over the next 5 years with resort, hotel and spa openings underway in Austria, Bhutan, Brazil, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.

Six Senses properties share a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the enduring purpose is to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 16 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 provides the best life has to offer. From beautifully-appointed villas on the beach, rustic chalets in the mountains and spacious urban hideaways, Six Senses features a variety of residential choices in stand-alone buildings or attached to a resort or hotel. No matter the location, the promise remains the same and the commitment to create a community where every day revolves around learning and growing, great food and drink, innovative wellness programming, sustainable living – all mixed in with a lot fun.

Evason follows the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to sustainability and the community. Its two unique resorts provide a strong value focus, while offering a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love.

For further information, please contact:

Dang Phuong Anh (Abbey)

Marketing Communications Manager

Six Senses Con Dao

T +84 254 3831 222

M +84 963 223 868 

E marketing-condao@sixsenses.com

CON DAO, Vietnam – January 10, 2019 – Easter holiday is definitely time to escape the crowds and celebrate joyful moments with your loved ones. Are you sun-seekers looking for a staycation that is egg-stra special? Look no further! This year, Six Senses Con Dao has combined its top 5 must-do’s in an offer assured to delight you and your family. Let’s take a look at what is lined up to prepare you to be pampered by some selected Easter holiday treats:

1, Enjoy one of the best paradises found in Asia

Being considered as one of the best paradises found in Asia by CNN Travel, nestled in the heart of Con Dao National park, surrounded by the deep blue sea, Six Senses Con Dao will make you feel at one with nature and off-the-beaten-track by its remote and tranquil location. You will be charmed by a mile-long stretch of immaculate beach, illuminated under the beautiful April sun. What beautiful scenery not to be missed!

2, Perfect choice of accommodation for the whole family

If you are wondering which villas to choose, do consider our 2, 3 and 4 bedroom pool villas! Our multi bedroom family villas with en-suite facilities afford privacy for all age groups of the family thus allowing family members to have their quiet space when needed. All family villas have a generous communal space that allows to gather for activities such as entertainment, dining, relaxation or enjoying a game of cards. Steps away from the lounge area awaits a private and spacious pool for the whole family to enjoy. In addition, only a few steps further and you are on the resort’s expansive beach, arched by two small peninsulas. 

3, Indulge in a delightful Easter menu

Easter dinner calls for celebrating! Our collection of tasty main courses, stunning  sides and sweet desserts will ensure a memorable family gathering. Traditional Easter dishes are freshened by using the freshly picked legumes and herbs straight from our organic garden. Our skillful chef – Daniel Woodbridge with 20 years of experience will surprise you with his talent of combining local ingredients with Western techniques that make his dishes full of creativity and bold flavors. 

4, Castaway on an out-of-the-ordinary cruise experience 

Kick off Easter with something amazing and uplifting. A sunset getaway trip for the whole family must be tempting enough? Cruising around the island, travelling to the Western side of Con Dao, passing by Ca Map cave (Shark Cave) and Dinh Tinh Yeu (Lovers Peaks), this 2 hour tour guarantees an unforgettable journey in which you will witness the sun slowly setting and an overwhelming display of colors on the horizon. Sipping champagne and enjoying the savoury delicacies on an out-of-the-ordinary cruise experience while watching the moment the sun dips into the ocean, this is definitely a must-do at Six Senses Con Dao. 

5, Diverse choices of activities await

Having all the options at your fingertips, we believe this staves off boredom while providing everyone with a little autonomy to partake. We have plenty of activities to amuse a variety of ages from young ones to the teenagers within the family and not forgetting a number of engaging experiences to include the adults and the family as a whole. If your family are nature-lovers, turtle hatchling release, clam collecting and jungle trekking are your prime options. For more active and adventurous experiences, our watersports, snorkelling and affiliated scuba diving operator are the perfect choices. Six Senses Con Dao always have something special for everyone.

So, if you haven’t planned your next holiday trip yet, Six Senses Con Dao should be on your bucket list. Book now to benefit from our exclusive offer this Easter! From only USD 780++/night for 02 persons you will enjoy our list of tempting offers including:

– Private pool villa with ocean view

– Daily buffer breakfast

– Sunset Getaway trip per stay

– 1 set dinner per person per stay (excluding beverage)

– 1 Spa voucher of USD30++ per adult per stay 


– Resort Activities: Eggs hunting, Eggs Decoration, Happy Hour, Family yoga, the singing bowl, etc

– Roundtrip shared van transfers from Con Son Airport for standard number of occupants per villa.

(*) Offer featuring accommodation of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units (for family or group of 4, 6 and 8 persons) are available upon request.

Book now until 10.03.2019 for stays during 01.04.2019 – 30.04.2019. Please contact our reservation team via + 84 254 3831 222 or reservations-condao@sixsenses.com to book or for any further information.

Note: This offer is applicable to new bookings with a minimum three-night stay. Offer is based on a standard number of occupants per villa and subject to other terms and conditions. If the weather condition doesn’t allow Sunset Getaway Trip to take place, benefit will be switched to dining experience.

About
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas, managing 18 hotels and resorts across 14 countries, plus 37 spas under the brand names Six Senses, Evason, Six Senses Spas and Raison d’Etre. There are a further 17 hotels and resorts signed into its development pipeline. In February 2019, Six Senses became part of the IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) family of hotel brands.

Six Senses properties share a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the enduring purpose is to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Evason follows the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to sustainability and the community. Its two unique resorts provide a strong value focus, while offering a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love.

For more information, visit www.sixsenses.com.

For further information, please contact: