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Resort Hideaway in Nha Trang

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The speedboat bounces over the waves of Nha Trang's bay, bearing us towards Ninh van Island. Upon glimpsing the lonely island, dotted with huge slabs of stone, I am overcome with curiosity. Even the resort's name is intriguing: Hideaway.

The sky is deep blue. The sea shines like and immense sparkling mirror. I hear the sounds of lapping waves and birdsong, in the distance I can see some wooden, thatched-roofed villas perched on cliff tops or tucked into the trees at the edge of the turquoise sea.

The impression of landing on a deserted island vanishes as the resort's marketing director, management board and other staff step forward to welcome us with broad smiles and warm handshakes. The reception area is located in a stilt house, its two floor decorated in a style that is simple yet luxurious.

A white sandy path threads through ancient trees. My 11 years old son and I step through the foliage to discover our villa hidden in a pretty garden, the stillness broken by a few mischievous squirrels and the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

Made of wood, the villa has two floors. The first floor holds a snowy white bed from which one can gaze at the swimming pool. A rough wooden ladder leads up to the second floor, where two armchairs beckon, offering a view of the garden and sea.

A basket of fresh fruit and a bottle of champagne are there to greet us, along with a letter from the resort's director. I am reminded of another time in my life when, after traveling a great distance and arriving in strange place, I found a letter. It was 20 years ago and I had just arrived in Minsk to study. A letter from my boyfriend, then studying in Moscow, was lying on the table. "I hope that after an extremely long flight, when you arrive in your dormitory and open this letter you will feel as if you have just come home after a long journey ..."

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