Naomi Jaul takes us off the beaten track to the unspoilt beauty of Nha Trang.



WHERE IS IT: On the south-east coast of Vietnam.

TRAVEL TIME: 10 hours from Sydney.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Clear blue water, silky white sand, cheap seafood and swaying palm trees – Vietnam's beach drawcard ticks all the tropical getaway boxes. Although well on its way to becoming a tourist mecca, for now it balances convenient Western elements with abundant local charm perfectly.

DON'T MISS: Explore the small islands off the coast in converted fishing boats. Back on land, test the locals' claim that their famous mud baths will add 10 years to your life. For some action, go diving among stunning coral reefs.

WHERE TO STAY: The Evason Ana Mandara resort is a temple to understated luxury, offering beach villas in exquisit surroundings.

YOU'LL LIKE IT IF YOU LOVE: The Whitsundays with an exotic twist.

HOW TO GET THERE: Jetstar flies to Nha Trang via Ho Chi Minh City.

Photo: timhill/Flickr.com

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