Published:  00:00 Wednesday - January 21, 2009

A new resort relying on solar and wind power, natural gas and collected rainwater, will open during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays on Hon Tam (Silkworm) Island in Nha Trang City.

The Hon Tam Resort and Spa, which will open on Jan.28, claims to be one of Vietnam’s most authentic environmentally sustainable resorts and aims to be another unforgettable destination in Nha Trang.

The US$44 million resort comprises 49 bungalows nestled amidst a lush rainforest, a recreation centre and a four-star hotel with 224 rooms that will open in 2010. It also encourages recycling of all materials on the island as part of its commitment to protect tropical rain forests and surrounding cliffs.

Located south of Nha Trang Bay, 5km from the shore, Hon Tam Island is an appealing coastal ecotourism site with tropical evergreen forests and white beaches.

This is an ideal destination for people to enjoy a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, an adventure or idyllic wedding setting.