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A couple choices loom to the north for private-island getaways. Even the cheapie will cost you. [Note: I didn’t personally visit these during my research, but based reviews on fellow travelers’ reports.]

EVASON HIDEAWAY
If you have the money, this private ‘jungle village’ island – reached by boat 15km north of Nha Trang – is where to go; recently Miss Vietnam became Mrs Vietnam out here. Traditional villas have air-conditioned bedrooms with huge shuttered doors and windows, and an open common area – oh, and a private pool. Plus deserted island necessitites like satellite TV, DVD players, a private wine cellar (not joking). The Six Senses Spa is on hand if you really want to go nuts.
Tel 058-522-222; www.evasonhideaways.com, [email protected]; Ninh Vinh Bay; villas from US$667
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WHALE ISLAND RESORT
One way to get your own island, and not pay oodles, is this secluded, French-run resort with 23 bamboo bungalows – all comfortable, but nothing posh. Rates depend on length of stay and number of people. A double for two days, including all meals, is US$255 on the beach, US$205 on the garden. There’s a private beach, canoes and wind surf boards to rent, plus diving/snorkeling trips wit Rainbow Divers here (from US$50 for a one-tank dive/US$25). It takes a couple hours to get here, including a short boat ride, from Nha Trang.
Tel 058-840-501; www.iledelabaleine.com