In short: the most meaningful gift for Vietnamese Women’s Day (20 October) may not be a thing at all, but an hour of real rest. An Ōmni Space float therapy gift card in Thảo Điền, Saigon starts at 1,500,000 VND (or any amount from 1,000,000 VND), is valid for 12 months, and arrives by email or Zalo on the date you choose, or as a physical card delivered free by Grab within Ho Chi Minh City.
On the morning of 20 October, Saigon blooms. Bouquets of roses and chrysanthemums ride across the city on the backs of motorbikes, and small cards appear quietly on office desks. By evening the flowers begin to wilt, and the women we love slip back into the usual rhythm: work, school pick-ups, looking after everyone.
The team at Ōmni Space wrote this guide for anyone who wants to give something a little different: time that belongs to her alone. No one calling her name, no messages, nothing to do. If you are an expat celebrating a partner, a colleague or your team for the first time, this is a warm way to join in. Below are ideas for each woman in your life, prices, card messages and how to send it in time.
Why an hour of rest makes a meaningful gift
Float therapy means lying back in warm water with a large amount of Epsom salt dissolved in it, so the body floats on its own, with no effort and no swimming needed. The room is private, dark and quiet, so the mind can slowly settle. Read more: what is float therapy.
Women often look after everyone else and rarely give themselves permission to stop. As a gift, an hour of rest becomes that permission, gently given: today, just rest. Float therapy is a young but very active research field: randomised controlled trials (where people are assigned at random to floating or a comparison group) have shown clear effects on anxiety, stress, muscle tension and sleep, and new studies are still under way. In a 2025 survey of 83 regular floaters (Hilpert and Chis Ster), people reported that the effects lasted one to four days.
Ōmni Evidence Scale: Strong evidence. For stress and anxiety, several trials point the same way. We rate it Strong because, on top of these trials, user experience is overwhelmingly positive: in a 2025 survey of regular floaters, 92% reported relaxation and 77% less stress, echoed by thousands of reviews, Reddit threads and forums, and by athletes and public figures who float. See how we rate evidence on the Ōmni Evidence Scale.
20 October gift ideas for every woman you love
For mothers
Mothers are often the first up and the last to sleep. A 60- or 90-minute float in a private room is a way of saying “thank you, Mum” without needing many words. If she has a health condition or takes regular medication, share our first-float guide with the family first.
For your wife or girlfriend
The Couple Room has one square pool built for two: you lie side by side in soft darkness, no words needed, and still feel close. A 90-minute session for two is 2,700,000 VND, so a 3,000,000 VND card fits well. If what she needs is time alone, give her a 90- or 120-minute single float, and take care of the school run that day. Read more about the couple float.
For sisters and close friends
Invite the whole group for a truly chill afternoon. The infrared sauna and cold plunge room is private to your group of up to 4 people, at 900,000 VND for the room: 45 warm minutes in the infrared sauna, then a cool 30 minutes with the cold plunge. A friend who sleeps badly? Give her a 90-minute float (2,000,000 VND) and add the sauna for +200,000 VND.
For female colleagues and staff
In Vietnamese workplaces, 20 October is a day to thank the women on the team. A float gift card is valid for 12 months, so everyone can choose the moment she needs it most. If you would like to treat a whole team, see Ōmni Space’s corporate wellness programme for companies.
For expecting mothers
If she is pregnant, ask her to check with her doctor before floating, and to tell Ōmni Space when she books. The sauna and cold plunge should only be used with her doctor’s OK. The card is valid for 12 months, so she can take her time choosing the right moment.
For the woman who is always caring for others
A teacher, an aunt, a manager, the friend the whole group leans on: she remembers everyone’s birthday and often forgets herself. The best gift is to be cared for in return, just once. And if that woman is you, the Introduction Package gives you three 90-minute floats for 3,000,000 VND (regular price 6,000,000 VND), valid for 3 months, with the sauna included. It is for one person and cannot be shared.
Choosing a gift and an amount
| Gift | A lovely choice for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room float, 60 minutes | A first-timer, your mother, a colleague | 1,500,000 VND |
| Single Room float, 90 minutes | Someone who has carried a lot this year | 2,000,000 VND |
| 90-minute float with infrared sauna or cold plunge | A friend who sleeps badly, a sister who trains hard | 2,200,000 VND |
| Single Room float, 120 minutes | Someone who needs a long stretch of quiet | 2,500,000 VND |
| Couple Room, 90 minutes (2 people) | Your wife or girlfriend, a mother and daughter | 2,700,000 VND |
| Infrared sauna and cold plunge, private room for up to 4 | Sisters, a group of close friends | 900,000 VND / room |
| Gift card of 5,000,000 or 10,000,000 VND | A family gift, a big thank-you | 5,000,000 / 10,000,000 VND |
A few words for the card
Borrow one of these, then make it your own:
Mum, you have looked after us all your life. Today it’s my turn to give you a quiet, easy afternoon.
Thank you for taking care of all of us. This 20 October, an hour that is only for you. I’ve got the house.
To the busiest woman I know: phone off, lie back and let go.
To the women of our team: thank you for always looking out for everyone. Now it’s your time to really rest.
You are always the one caring for others. This time, let me take care of you.
How to send it in time for 20 October
- Choose an amount: 1.5 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 million VND, or enter any amount from 1,000,000 VND on the gift card page.
- Write a few lines from the heart, with your name.
- Choose how it arrives: schedule it by email or Zalo for the morning of 20 October, so she opens it with her first coffee. Or choose a physical card: delivered free by Grab within HCMC, or picked up at the counter at 16C Quốc Hương, Thảo Điền.
If you want to hand over a physical card, order a few days ahead so it arrives in time.
When she visits Ōmni Space
Ōmni Space is at 16C Quốc Hương, Thảo Điền, open 9:00–21:00 every day, with the last session starting at 20:00. Walk-ins are welcome until 18:00, but booking is recommended. Every float takes place in a private room. Want to add something? Brainwaves Neuro Align (30 minutes of light and sound) is 450,000 VND on its own, or +200,000 VND with a float. Full prices are on the services page, and packages and memberships are in the online shop.
Frequently asked questions
What is a meaningful Vietnamese Women’s Day gift in Saigon?
An hour of real rest: an Ōmni Space float therapy gift card in Thảo Điền, from 1,500,000 VND, valid for 12 months.
What amounts do Ōmni Space gift cards come in, and how long are they valid?
1,500,000, 2,000,000, 3,000,000, 5,000,000 and 10,000,000 VND, or any amount you choose from 1,000,000 VND. Cards are valid for 12 months.
Can the gift card arrive on the morning of 20 October?
Yes. Schedule it by email or Zalo. Physical cards are delivered free by Grab within HCMC or picked up at the counter; order a few days ahead.
Can pregnant women float?
Ask her doctor first, and tell Ōmni Space when booking. The sauna and cold plunge should only be used with a doctor’s OK.
Can a company give 20 October gifts to a whole team?
Yes. You can buy several gift cards, or see Ōmni Space’s corporate wellness programme for companies.
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