If you’ve heard anything about Vietnam of late, it’s probably that the country is on the verge of easing restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate. Word is the new law will go into effect as soon as July.

One of the great advantages of living at La Vallee de Dalat — especially if you are a golfer like me! — is the proximity to historic Dalat Palace Golf Club  which has been around for almost a century and is still one of the great golf venues in Asia, if not the world. 

As December approaches, and wild sunflowers begin to bloom all around Dalat, and crisp, blue-sky days become the norm, those of us who live in the City of Eternal Spring can't help but feel just how lucky we are.

If you’re tapped in to hot-button issues in Vietnam, then you probably already know that there’s been a lot of speculation lately about how and when the current home ownership laws may change with respect to foreigners.

From Kapalua in Hawaii to Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand, Le Ngoc Khanh Tam has played golf all around the world.

But ask La Vallee de Dalat's developer where she most enjoys playing and she doesn't have to look far.

I took a long walk a few weeks ago. I started at Du Parc Hotel, ventured across the street and through the legendary Dalat Palace, then circled all the way around majestic Xuan Huong Lake.

What do you get when you combine interior design specialist Aline Ho and entrepreneurial architect Nguyen Dinh Quan?

The answer is Asiatique, a Saigon-based design firm that conceived the look and feel of some of Vietnam's most attractive properties, including La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc, Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang and, of course, La Vallee de Dalat.

As the first of the villas at La Vallee de Dalat nears its debut, we're reminded of another day in Dalat when a developer unveiled plans for an upscale villa community over these piney hills.

It was during World War II, and the project was known as Cite Decoux (Decoux City), in honor of the Vichy Governor-General, Jean Decoux.