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For guests who want to learn more about preparing a gourmet meal with executive chef Kath Townsend, The Nam Hai, in Central Vientam, suggests stepping out of the kitchen and onto the beach.

The Nam Hai Resort & Spa now offers guests the opportunity to explore the culinary offerings of the Central Coast region through its “Day with a Local Fisherman”.

The program, with fishing guide Khoa Tran, leads guests on excursions to score their own seafood and a chance to wade into a true Vietnamese cultural experience.

“The waters of this section of the South China Sea are some of the best in the world for snapper, grouper and king prawn,” said Kath Townsend, who is happy to cook up whatever catch guests bring back to the property. “Having that kind of access makes it easy to create dishes that are fresher, healthier and tastier. This activity takes it all one step further.”

Under the guidance of Tran, who has been leading fishing groups for many years, participants will learn how to spread a traditional Vietnamese fishing net into an effective circle, lift it out of the water, and maneuver the thung chai—a little round bamboo basket boat Vietnamese fishermen have employed for centuries to ply their trade.

The fishing concept is a reflection of The Nam Hai’s commitment to authenticity, evident in everything from the garden-house architecture to the spa’s lotus pond. It is also a nod to the ancient port town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site just 10 minutes south of the resort.

The “Day with a Local Fisherman” experience consists of four hours of offshore activity and a picnic lunch followed by the chance to prepare the catch with Townsend, who trained under acclaimed cookbook author Bill Granger.

Guests receive the adoration of fellow guests, the potential respect of the kitchen staff and a chance to experience a bit of Vietnamese history.

Located on 35 hectares of beachfront property just 20 minutes from Danang’s international airport, The Nam Hai features 100 ultra-luxurious villas, all with oceans views.

The resorts two gourmet restaurants were conceived by Tokyo-based Design Studio SPIN, which outfitted each with open kitchens to enhance the elegant dining experience.

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Established in 1992, General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) is a market leader in conceptualising, developing and operating an exclusive group of hotels and resorts worldwide. With a total of 14 properties in its portfolio and six more in the pipeline, GHM prides itself in providing guests with a distinctive lifestyle experience that is unrivalled. Every GHM resorts and hotels is one of a kind, possessing distinctive concepts and design elements.

GHM’s portfolio of properties comprises The Setai, The Datai, The Saujana, The Legian, The Strand, The Leela - Goa, The Nam Hai, Carcosa Seri Negara, The Andaman, The Chedi Club - Ubud, The Chedi - Milan, The Chedi - Muscat, The Chedi - Phuket and The Chedi - Chiang Mai. The Company also provides a full range of hotel management services.

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