Fodor's Expert Review Tam Coc Garden Resort

A boutique retreat in the heart of the beautiful Ninh Binh countryside, this is a great place to get away from it all; in fact, you may want to forsake the nearby tourist attractions in favor of a day by the pool. The property enjoys a prime location amid emerald green rice paddies, giving it an effortlessly romantic feel. Accommodations are in a cluster of tile-roofed stone houses, designed to evoke an authentic North Vietnamese village. The on-site restaurant is reasonably priced and offers a selection of Vietnamese big-hitters alongside a prudently chosen smattering of Western dishes.