Honest review
Hainan is often underrated — and wrongly so: Yalong Bay is considered the island's showcase, and The Ritz-Carlton Sanya is one of its principal addresses.
When choosing where to stay, go by the view: the windows look onto the ocean, the tropical gardens or the scenic mountains — three different moods for the price of one trip. If autonomy matters, take a villa with its own pool and terrace.
Plan the food as a programme of its own: Cantonese cuisine is the essential item, fresh seafood the daily one, and for a special evening there is Sofia, with its European refinement.
The day divides naturally between the beach and the ESPA spa: personalised rituals with natural ingredients deserve a visit in their own right.
Who it suits: couples and families who want beach Asia with the service of a global brand and a Chinese accent.
