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With the aura of a university over 100 years old, this 5-star resort on the emerald island of Phu Quoc crafts a unique 'timetable' for its guests.
Resort's 'Timetable' Mimics Ancient University Vibes on Phu Quoc Island
The JW Marriott Vietnam resort doesn't just captivate guests with its unique and stunning architecture, but also holds fascinating tales of a prestigious university. Here, visitors can experience a timetable like no other.
Fanciful Tale of Lamarck University
The fanciful tale of Lamarck University, as narrated by Bill Bensley, unfolds in a unique language, with vibrant shapes and forms. Legend has it that the dreamy first university on the land of Phu Quoc was named after the French naturalist Jean Baptiste Lamarck. Established in 1904 near Bai Khem, the university brought forth a treasure trove of human knowledge. With monumental scientific research structures, Lamarck swiftly rose to become one of Vietnam's top universities, specializing in the field of Natural Sciences.
Lamarck's Auditorium Once Welcomed Many World-Famous Scientists Like Pasteur, Darwin, and Lamarck Himself for Teaching and Research at the University. By the 1970s, Amid Increasing Tensions of War, Lamarck University Had to Close Its Doors, Leading to Its Decline and Neglect.
Until One Day, Sun Group and Marriott Partners Decided to 'Revive' the Prestigious University in a Completely Unique Way, Transforming It into a Luxurious 5-Star Resort. This is Where the Brilliant Designer Bill Bensley Was Invited to the Emerald Island.
From the First Step onto Phu Quoc, the Brilliant Architect Bill Bensley Was Captivated by the Pristine Beauty of the Emerald Island. The Fanciful Tale of Lamarck University Was Retold by Bill Bensley in a Unique Language, with Vivid Shapes and Forms.
In 2017, the University Was Reborn with a New Face, Emerging as a One-of-a-Kind JW Marriott Resort Paradise on the Beautiful Emerald Island. The Resort Comprises 233 Rooms, Arranged According to 18 Departments from Nature, Society, Architecture, Chemistry to Zoology. Each Room Is Designed in an Open Concept, Embracing the Beauty of Bai Khem and Being Divided into Small Spaces by Architects, Creating a Sense of Intimacy and Familiarity.
Unique 'Timetable'
Visiting Lamarck University of the 21st Century, Travelers Will Be Transported Back in Time with Books, Pens, and Ink in the Space of a Luxurious School. Every Corner of This 5-Star Resort Has Its Own Unique Architecture, with Different Colors, Carrying Very Personal Stories, Containing Knowledge of All Branches of Natural Sciences.
The intriguing point that delights every traveler stepping foot here is the uniquely crafted timetable that makes the journey of exploring the emerald island even more memorable. Every morning wake-up call on Phu Quoc Island, travelers can join the morning yoga class to kick-start the day with enthusiasm and energy.
As the yoga session ends, it's time for the bicycle tour around the island to begin. Here, travelers will have the opportunity to explore fascinating destinations on the island such as Phu Quoc Prison, bee farm, fish sauce factory, Ho Quoc Pagoda...
After exploring Phu Quoc by bicycle, travelers will return to the 'school' to showcase their talents in the final morning class. They can unleash their creativity by transforming T-shirts into unique artworks in their own style at the T-shirt decoration class held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays weekly. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, travelers will experience the richness of the Vietnamese language with the students of Lamarck University in the basic Vietnamese class, or showcase their talents by participating in the 'Art of Folding Towels' class on Thursdays and Sundays weekly.
After a luxurious lunch at the 5-star restaurant, travelers will return to the cosmetics-making class right at the resort spa. On weekends, travelers will create the symbol of Hoi An Ancient Town with their own hands during the lantern-making class on Sunday afternoons.
Other special classes include Beer Yoga, underwater rhythmic exercises, or exploring the diverse world of Vietnamese coffee and learning how to brew at the Coffee Atelier...
If you're a culinary enthusiast, you can step into the kitchen to prepare dishes imbued with the essence of Vietnamese cuisine for your loved ones. Note that the resort's timetable may change depending on the weather conditions and timing of events.
According to Ngan Luong/Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour
MytourFebruary 6, 2018
