Located off the south-east coast of mainland Vietnam, the Con Dao archipelago of islands was initially settled by the British in 1702, and today, more than 80% of the Con Dao archipelago is a Marine and National Park. The largest island, Con Son, which hosts Six Senses Con Dao Resort & Spa is 145 miles from Saigon, only 45 minutes away by air. Six Senses Con Dao, the first 5 star resort on Con Dao has been built with the very lightest footprint, and the 50 villas of Six Senses Con Dao sit up along a mile of sandy beach. Six Senses Con Dao is one of the top luxury resorts in Vietnam.