Alma Resort on Cam Ranh’s Long Beach has rolled out a seven-day Tet programme featuring cultural performances, craft workshops, family activities, wellness experiences and themed dining, highlighting how large-scale family resorts in Vietnam are turning Lunar New Year into an immersive, multi-generational travel moment as demand peaks in February.
A Week of Tet at Alma (Feb. 16–21, 2026)
From Feb. 16 to 21, 2026, the 30-hectare beachfront property will activate daily festivities across its Tet Village, Kids Club, Food Court, Alma Lounge, cinema, Le Spa and outdoor spaces along Long Beach.
It Takes a Village During Tet
Tet Village: culture and craftsmanship
At the centre of the celebrations is Alma’s Tet Village, designed to showcase living Vietnamese traditions through participatory activities, including:
- Wearing áo dài.
- Lantern making.
- Painting nón lá (traditional conical hats).
- Wood carving and traditional games.
- Calligraphy and tò he (edible figurines).
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Performances and family traditions
Throughout the week, guests can experience:
- Dragon dance performances.
- Making lì xì (lucky red envelopes).
- Cooking bánh chưng (sticky rice cakes).
- Kite flying, lô tô (lucky draw), and bamboo dancing.
Children’s programming
Younger guests are offered daily creative and cultural activities such as:
- “Design Your Áo Dài” workshop.
- Garden blessing walks.
- Face painting.
- Tet-themed cinema nights.
Evenings feature The Alma Show at the Alma Amphitheatre.
Feasting on New Beginnings
Alma’s dining programme is structured around traditional and contemporary Tet experiences, including:
- Traditional Vietnamese Tet breakfast buffets at Alma Garden.
- Floating breakfasts served in villa pools.
- Vietnamese Tet Afternoon Tea at Alma Lounge.
- Traditional Tet set menus at Atlantis.
- Traditional fruit candies showcased in Tet Village.
- Tet-inspired Vietnamese cocktails at The American Bar.
- A Tet Night Market at the Food Court.
Wellness, Movement and Mindful Renewal
Daily activities
The resort’s wellness schedule includes:
- Morning yoga sessions.
- Sound bath meditations.
- Nature-based experiences focused on relaxation and balance.
Le Spa Tet offerings
For Lunar New Year, Le Spa is offering curated treatments, including:
- A 110-minute “Receive & Relax” ritual (30-minute body scrub, 50-minute massage, 30-minute mini facial).
- Happy Hour spa promotions.
- 60-minute couples therapy at a special rate.
- Tiered savings for multi-treatment bookings.
“Tet is a time of reconnection, optimism and momentum, and the Year of the Horse reflects the vitality we hope guests will take with them into the year ahead,” said Herbert Laubichler-Pichler, managing director of Alma. “Our Tet program blends Vietnamese tradition with immersive experiences for all ages, allowing families and friends to celebrate together in a meaningful way.”
Why It Matters
Cam Ranh Tet resort celebrations illustrate how large-scale family resorts are evolving beyond standard holiday programming toward comprehensive cultural, culinary and wellness experiences. By integrating heritage workshops, performances, multi-format dining and structured spa offerings, properties like Alma are positioning Lunar New Year as a signature seasonal product — reinforcing Cam Ranh’s appeal not only as a beach destination, but as a culturally engaged family travel hub.
At a Glance
- Alma hosts a seven-day Tet programme from Feb. 16–21, 2026.
- Tet Village anchors cultural workshops and performances.
- Dining spans buffets, set menus, afternoon tea and a night market.
- Wellness programming includes yoga, sound baths and curated spa rituals.
- Activities are designed for all ages, with dedicated kids’ programming.
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