Fodor's Expert Review Banyan Tree

About as paradisal as it gets, the incredibly romantic Banyan Tree is the ultimate beach stop midway between Danang and Hue, with fabulous villas, azure ocean views, a tranquil lagoon, and a wraparound mountain backdrop. The opulent pool villas take their lead from the imperial garden houses of Hue, in muted tones enlivened with splashes of gold silk and flamboyant artwork. The luxurious bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling glass windows look out over each villa's private tropical garden, and a private queen-size cabana on a raised deck overlooks the pool.