Flamingo Dai Lai resort TOP 10 hotels and resorts worldwide of 2014

Throughout 2014, a number of hotels and resorts have been established across the globe, occupying a variety of rural landscapes in unusual locations. the resorts form places of escape, often in remote or picturesque settings, offering a break from an ever more hectic world. although similar in function, the ten selected schemes are incredibly diverse in form, with intimate and expansive volumes utilized to great effect alongside a range of different materials and production techniques, providing guests with a tranquil and calming temporary residence. continuing our annual review of the year’s BIG stories, we take a look at the hotels and resorts that caught our eye in 2014.

yalikavak palmarina by emre arolat architects

Earlier this year, at a lagoon on turkey’s southwestern coast, emre arolat architects extended the region’s existing marina complex with a series of additional facilities. the development, entitled ‘yalikavak palmarina’ has been completed in stages, providing both visitors and the local population with a range of services. the ‘island’ part of the plan, which is the first phase, houses a selection of retail outlets and restaurants, in addition to amenities for yachts docking in the harbor.

aqua dome thermal resort in the mountains of austria

 A resort set amid the impressive austrian landscape has been redeveloped using angular and tapered forms to reflect its mountainous setting. the ‘aqua dome’, which accommodates 350,000 visitors each year, has been designed to be a distinctive landmark for the region, while simultaneously providing guests with a familiar alpine atmosphere.

la plage d’hôtel du pacifique by kristin green architecture

Designed by australian architect kristin green, this hotel contains 18 villas, a restaurant, a swimming pool and a spa facility. located on the coast, the scheme uses only exposed concrete, wood, and tile to compose classical elements with re-envisioned details. the arched openings that are carved out from a series of intersecting walls and planes make for abstracted colonnades and thresholds that freely ventilate the interiors and allow for a fluid circulation.

naka phuket resort by duangrit bunnag

In 2014, the NAKA phuket hotel and resort in thailand has opened its doors to guests as an exclusive getaway only accessible via an isolated mountain road. designed by thai architect duangrit bunnag of DBALP, the complex comprises tens of matchbox form villas featuring floor-to-ceiling glazed walls that protrude directly from the sloping terrain. the 94 private units are accompanied by a private beach, rooftop spa, fine-dining restaurant and an olympic-sized infinity pool.

aro hā wellness retreat by tennent + brown architects

       located on new zealand’s south island, ‘aro hā‘ is a purpose built, self-sufficient retreat offering its guests access to yoga, hiking, strength training, meditation, therapeutic massage and detoxifying vegetarian cuisine. designed by local practice tennent + brown architects, the timber dwelling provides accommodation for only 32 guests at any one time, encouraging group interaction. providing views across the 21 acre site, an open terrace is oriented to face lake wakatipu.

richard branson opens mahali mzuri safari camp in kenya

part of sir richard branson’s portfolio of distinctive retreats, ‘mahali mzuri‘ is a luxury safari camp located 240 kilometers west of nairobi in kenya’s motorogi conservancy. situated within the maasai mara ecosystem, the development has been configured to minimize environmental impact with lightweight structures that promote low density tourism. established in collaboration with the neighboring community, the sustainable approach sees the promotion and hiring of local workers and the use of regionally sourced materials.

flamingo dailai resort by Vo Trong Nghia architects

flamingo dailai resort, a residential retreat located one hour away from hanoi in vietnam, was planned for city dwellers to enjoy their weekends in a more natural environment. the complex, located in the middle of forests between dailai lake and the surrounding mountains, consists of two contrasting buildings both designed by vo trong nghia architects – ‘dailai conference hall‘ and ‘bamboo wing‘.

ecork hotel by josé carlos cruz

one hour outside of lisbon, in the portuguese region of évora, architect josé carlos cruz has completed a spa and resort complex clad with a natural brown cork. the project, named the ‘ecork hotel‘, boasts 56 private residences, fine dining facilities, and a spa and gym complex. the program is organized around a central courtyard that connects various public spaces with hotel services. an outdoor pool and its adjacent bar are positioned at roof level, ensuring a reduction is the projects overall footprint.

whitepod eco luxury hotel in switzerland

at the heart of the swiss alps, an unconventional accommodation experience awaits. the ‘whitepod eco-luxury hotel‘ situated in les giettes, houses its guests within 15 geodesic dome-shaped tents (10 standard, 5 family) which serve as rooms that are immersed into the natural landscape of the mountains. each pod is anchored to a wooden platform offering a furnished terrace in which to enjoy the views beyond


perched 2,000 metres above sea level, in the central section of the al hajar mountains ‘alila jabal akhdar‘ overlooks a dramatic gorge, surrounded by spectacular views of the expansive omani landscape. the LEED certified resort’s 78 suites are either located within the main hotel building or arranged in individual clusters. the villas are generously organized around the cliff-top, maximizing privacy and providing uninterrupted views over the mountains and down into the adjacent gorges.

Hanoi listed among top 10 culturally rich cities

Hanoi capital of Vietnam has been listed among the world’s top 10 culturally rich cities that travellers need to visit at least once in their lifetime, according to Lifehack – a website specializing in providing tips for a better life.

The Huc Bridge at Hoan Kiem Lake- Vietnam travel 

“Cultural treats in the friendly capital of Vietnam include the highly popular Dancing Water Puppets Show which depicts ancient fables with an impressive display of lighting, song and dance,” the site said about Hanoi.

It added some more activities for tourists, “...shopping for everything from shoes and souvenirs to traditional medicinal oils in the Old Quarter of the city, having suits and dresses tailored for a bargain from one of Hanoi’s world famous tailoring shops, hanging around the glittering Hoan Kiem Lake in the evenings and visiting the Ho Chi Minh Complex”.

Lifehack noted, “Eating in Hanoi’s street kitchens is a fun and offbeat way to truly experience the culture of communal dining that’s so typical of the locals.”

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (the first university in Vietnam) - Vietnam travel 

Apart from Hanoi, the site also lists 9 other destinations, including Chiang Mai (Thailand), Kathmandu (Nepal), Udaipur (India), Berlin (Germany), Prague (the Czech Republic), Florence (Italy), Melbourne (Australia), Amman (Jordan), and Marrakesh (Morocco).

Vietnam travel : Muslim tourists flock to Vietnam for delicious food, cheap prices

More and more Muslim tourists have chosen to visit Vietnam travel  on account of delectable food and cheap prices, with airlines from the Middle East offering direct services to the Southeast Asian country and Vietnamese restaurants improvising to serve their special diners.

A group of Muslim tourists are seen visiting a candy stall in My Tho City in southern Vietnam.

The Muslim tourists mostly come from Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and the Middle East. 

One day, a Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporter followed a group of Muslim visitors from Indonesia, a country where 90 percent of the population practices Islam.

Most of the tourists have visited Vietnam more than once.

Affordable goods, delicious food - Vietnam travel

The majority of the Indonesian tourists said that they love Vietnam because of its high quality, affordable products, and flavorful food.

An Indonesian man, who was waiting for a car in front of a hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City with a group of people, decided to pay VND100,000 (US$4.72) for a wallet from a peddler.

The man immediately put his money and cards from his old wallet into the new one.

Sartina Kendari from Sulawesi Tenggara, a province of Indonesia, said that she bought some T-shirts at Ben Thanh Market in District 1 on her first day in Vietnam.

“A T-shirt here costs only VND400,000 ($18.83). In Indonesia we couldn’t buy such good-looking T-shirts at this price,” the woman said.

Yanti Makassar, another Indonesian who visited My Tho City, in the Mekong Delta, said that she loves Vietnam more than other countries she has traveled to because it is a good shopping venue, in addition to its beautiful landscapes and delicious food.

Makassar, who has visited Vietnam a few times, added that she even had to buy extra suitcases to fit all the clothes she has bought here.

Nguyen Xuan Thinh, a guide at a tourism firm in Ho Chi Minh City, said that the number of Muslim tourists from Indonesia and Malaysia has risen rapidly in recent years.

Five to six Indonesian tourist groups arrive in Vietnam each month, together with several others from Malaysia, Thinh said.

The Muslim visitors from Indonesia love buying items such as clothes, bags, and cloths at Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square Center, a small shopping mall in District 1.

They also prefer “banh pia,” a Vietnamese cake filled with durian, shredded lard, salted egg yolk, mung bean paste, and coconut.

“They buy a lot of ‘banh pia’ during their time in Vietnam. They often buy around 10 pockets of ‘banh pia’ each time, but sometimes a person can buy 40 pockets,” Thinh shared.

Vietnamese hospitality

Lam Duy Phong, the owner of a candy factory in My Tho, was seen introducing, serving and selling his durian-flavored candies to tourists in Indonesian. Phong said he learned the language from tour guides to communicate better with his customers.

“Most of the Muslim visitors like candies, so being able to speak their language could facilitate my sales,” Phong said.

Vietnamese restaurants have also put forth great effort to serve Muslims.

Bach Tung Vien, a restaurant in My Tho, has put aside not only an eating area that uses separate drinking glasses, bowls, chopsticks, spoons, and utensils for Muslims but also a praying space in accordance with the minimum standards of their religion, although the food is not Halal, a certificate indicating that food meets Islamic dietary codes.  

Pham Thi Bach Tuyet, a restaurant representative, said that they never serve pork in the designated area, and sometimes they help customers order food from eateries in Ho Chi Minh City – about 70km away – that have Halal certificates.

“The number of Muslim tourists has soared in the last three years. We are finding chefs who can cook meals following the Halal requirements, and are trying to get the certificate,” Tuyet said.

The restaurant also serves such fish plates as ca kho to (fish braised in a clay pot), ca tai tuong chien xu (deep fried gourami fish), andcanh chua ca dieu hong (Vietnamese sour fish soup) to Muslim visitors.

Yanti Makassar told Tuoi Tre that Muslim people are not allowed to eat pork, so she and her friends really like fish dishes.

Vietnam – A shopping paradise

La Quoc Khanh, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, said that the number of tourists from Muslim countries, especially Indonesia and Malaysia, has gone up considerably in recent years.

“When I talked to 17 Malaysian tourism firms in Kuala Lumpur the other day, they told me that Vietnam is a safe destination and also a shopping paradise, as the goods are cheap, catchy, and easy to buy,” Khanh said.

Most Indonesian and Malaysian tourism firms have said that tourists choose to visit Vietnam because the country offers affordable tours and commodity prices that fit their budget.

Many carriers from the Middle East – including Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines – have opened direct routes to Vietnam, helping to raise the number of Muslim tourist arrivals to the Southeast Asian nation.

A representative from Vietnamese tourism firm Saigontourist said Qatar Airways has even established a division specializing in serving Muslim tourists in Vietnam travel.

Dato’ Syed Mohd Razif Al Yahya, a representative of Malaysian tourism corporation Sutra, observed that Muslim tourists create a potential market for Vietnam and many other countries, as the Muslim population in the Asia-Pacific region is now more than 972 million people.

“Vietnam is currently considered one of Muslim tourists’ ideal tourism destinations. There will be more restaurants, hotels, and tours that mainly serve this type of customers in the near future,” the Malaysian said.

Vietnam travel news : Da Nang receives 3 million visitors in 9 months

Central Da Nang City- Vietnam travel - welcomed 3.02 million tourists over the recent nine months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 19%.

The number of foreign visitors reached 657,600, up 18.4%, with one thirds from China.

The city has attracted 71 projects in tourism with a total investment of US$8.1 billion, including 15 invested by foreigners, worth US$1.6 billion and 56 domestic projects, worth US$6.5 billion.

As many as 36 hotels have come into operation in the city over the past nine months, raising the total to 427 with 15,465 rooms. 

Daily launched tours enthuse busy travelers in Vietnam

Many Vietnamese tourism firms have recently organized tours departing on a daily basis to tap into the expanding segment of busy travelers or those deciding to take a trip on the spur of the moment.

UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay in central Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province

Due to a time limit, tourists tend to hit the road on weekends or during holidays.

Tour operators thus typically offer packages targeting individual travelers with a preference for these periods of time.

Many have arranged more tours which start daily to cater to the rising demand from retired people and office workers who combine business with leisure on their trips.

Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper suggests the following daily offered tours.

Con Dao Island - Vietnam travel news

Package tours of two or three days to Con Dao, administered by Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province located in southern Vietnam, cost VND2.2 to VND4 million (up to US$188) each, exclusive of airfares.

Apart from its stunning beaches, the island – about 185km from the provincial capital city of Vung Tau and 230km from Ho Chi Minh City – also appeals to tourists for its rich historical significance.

During the French colonial era that ended in 1954, Con Dao Island was notorious for its penal facilities and punishing inmate treatment system, including "tiger cages." The phrase refers to prison cells used to keep Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers in torturing conditions during French rule.

Some other tourist attractions include Hang Duong Cemetery and Pier 914.

The Mekong Delta - Vietnam travel news

Tours of one to three days, including homestays, are also launched on a daily basis to several Mekong Delta city and provinces, including Vinh Long, Can Tho, Ben Tre, and An Giang.

The tours, which cost from VND210,000 to VND990,000 ($46.6) each, offer tourists opportunities to indulge in rustic landscapes – including rivers, creeks, and ponds of lotuses – and relish local delicacies.

Cu Lao Cham (Cham Islands) - Vietnam travel news

Cham Islands in central Vietnam’s Quang Nam Province form a part of the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park – a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

The islands' pristine landscape offers gorgeous beaches and forested hills.

Scuba diving services give tourists a chance to explore the corals and rich marine life in the turquoise waters.

Tours depart from Da Nang City in the central region.

They cost VND600,000-700,000 ($33) and now appeal to a large number of local and international tourists.

Ha Long Bay - Vietnam travel news

The costs of tours to UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province in the north vary from VND1.2 to VND9.9 million (up to $466).

The tours offer a wide range of choices in accommodation and services, including nights spent aboard luxury cruise ships.

Sapa - Vietnam travel news

Tours departing from Hanoi to the Eden-like Sapa town in northern Lao Cai Province cost from VND2 million to VND2.5 million ($118) each, excluding transport fares.

Sapa town in northern Vietnam's Lao Cai Province

 Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam travel news

Travelers pay only VND500,000- 800,000 ($38) for tours around Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The tours offer tourists an opportunity to explore the cities’ scenery, culture, and cuisine in a limited amount of time.

Four ideal areas for cycling during Hanoi’s fall season

Vietnam travel - Hanoi, a city over 1,000 years old, is more attractive in the fall. Cycling to discover the city is an exciting new experience. Below are the best places for a cycling tour.

1. The Old Quarter - Vietnam travel 

Taking a bike ride around the old streets, you will be surprised. Instead of the noisy, bustling, and cramped alleys that you usually see, the everyday life of the people here takes place like a slow-motion movie, which is real and as lively as ever.

Cycling around the old quarter in the evening, you will enjoy lots of delicious famous dishes on the sidewalk.

2. The beautiful streets in the city center - Vietnam travel 

Cycling between two rows of ancient trees on the roads of Phan Dinh Phung, Tran Phu, Hoang Dieu, Thanh Nien, the most beautiful streets of the capital, you will feel the romance, and the charm of Hanoi’s autumn. You will not just enjoy the fresh air, but also see a lot of old villas built in the French colonial era, and famous works such as Cua Bac church, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Tran Quoc Pagoda, among others.

3. West Lake - Vietnam travel

cycling tour, bike, hanoi, old quarter

The West Lake is also a popular romantic rendezvous in the evening for couples. On a beautiful day, you should try to take a bike ride around the lake. You will feel to grow young again. If you want to have a longer stop, park on the roads of Xuan Dieu, To Ngoc Van, and Dang Thai Mai.

4. Long Bien Bridge - Vietnam travel 

cycling tour, bike, hanoi, old quarter

Cycling on the oldest bridge in the city, sometimes you will be startled by trains running through. It is also an interesting experience for your trip. In the evening, you can stop near the bridge to taste baked sweet potatoes or sip hot or iced tea.

Useful information:

Bike rent: VND80,000-VND100,000/day; VND60,000/bike for those who rent 10 bikes upward.

Electric bicycle rental: VND15,000/hour.

Over 82,000 visitors flock to Hue during Gold Tourism Month

The Hue Monuments Conservation Center welcomed 82,626 domestic and foreign visitors in Gold Tourism Month (September 2-30), raking in VND6.264 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.32%.

This is thanks to the launching of a number of promotional packages and incentives for travel agents and travellers visiting to Thua Thien-Hue province - Vietnam travel

During the special month, the centre has improved its quality of service and the tourism environment while also launching new tourism products.

Notably, visitors could enjoy discounts on entrance tickets to relics and transit services via electric buses. Discounts of 50% were applied to Nha Nhac or royal court music performances and 10-20% for other services such as souvenirs and drinks.

Tourists could also use one entrance ticket, that they could buy from the Royal Palace - Vietnam travel , Hieu Lang (Minh Mang) Tomb - Vietnam travel , and Ung Lang (KhaiDinh) Tomb - Vietnam travel  to enter other monuments in the city.

Groups of 20 or more who arrive at sites together were offered a free guide and students were eligible for free entrance ticket at any site.

Thua Thien-Hue province is also implementing tourism promotional activities such as inviting Famtrip delegations from Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Thailand to survey a number of tourism venues in central region and organising Rowshow events (brand activation) in Ho Chi Minh City to exploit new potential market in Southwestern region.

From now until the end of the year, the Centre will launch a “Golden Tourism Week” from December 24-30 with discounts to be offered to those visiting the Hue relic site.

The centre has so far greeted nearly 1.6 million, including more than 678,000 foreigners and earned VND110.93 billion from ticket sales to relic sites, achieving 88.74% of set plan in 2014.

Discovering the mountain lives of the Thai people in Mai Chau

Located 130 km from Hanoi and about three hours over a cloudy mountain range, Mai Chau - Vietnam travel offers a great day trip to tourists who are curious about Vietnam's northwest. The mountainous climate offers a full four-season experience in a single day.

Tourists can go by bus for VND180,000 (US$8.5) or rent a bike for VND100,000-300,000 a day and drive from Hanoi. Mai Chau valley comes into view near the Thung Khe Pass -  Vietnam travel -- a small, pretty town surrounded by green rice fields.

A majority of Mai Chau's residents are members of the Thai ethnic minority and reside in traditional nha san (stilt homes).

Ha Thi Thu, a 60-year-old Thai woman, preserves a traditional weaving technique. "Traditionally, a Thai woman could only hope to marry after mastering this technique, by which it takes several months to complete a single piece of cloth," she said.

From Mai Chau - Vietnam travel , tourists can rent a motorbike for around VND200,000 a day and drive to pristine Thai villages or cross over the Thung Khe Pass to visit Kim Boi Spring and Hoa Binh Reservoir. For even less, they can rent a bicycle and pedal to the Chieu limestone cave and Thai ethnic museum in town.

Xam Khoe Village, some 45 minutes drive from Mai Chau, offers an experience of the rural mountainous lives of the Thai locals.

A man fishes a stream in Xam Khoe Village next to a bathing buffalo. Buffalo are still used to plough the region's terraced rice fields.

Young locals in Mai Chau play volley ball at the village's cultural house which sits on a hillside covered in clouds.

In Mai Chau Town, tourists can buy local fabric and souvenirs and enjoy traditional music and dances at the Lac and Poom Coong villages or a home stay with the locals.

Vietnam travel news: Overseas destinations attractive to Vietnamese despite economic difficulties

Despite the economic slowdown,  Many Vietnamese travel to destinations in the US and Europe, and this trend is on the rise. Several airlines have opened direct routes to overseas destinations, lowering prices and simplifying visa procedures.

 US tours attractive to Vietnamese people - Vietnam travel

In order to meet rising demand, Vietravel has planned to add 100 vacancies in November when is the season of sales-off in the US.

Tran Thi Viet Huong, Vietravel’s communication manager, said that previously there were only few groups who booked tours to these destinations, but that is changing. The company has seen a 15% to 20% increase in the number of tourists going on long overseas trips.

“We’ve recently opened an office in the US and hope to have an office in France soon,” Huong said.

Saigon tourist - Vietnam travel said that tours to far off destinations account for 27% of their total business. The company's marketing manager said, "Prices for a tour to the US or Europe used to be over VND100 million, but now it would only cost VND40 million or VND50 million."

Many people who would have gone to Japan or South Korea in the past are now finding that the US or Europe are within their price range.

Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai, communication manager at Ben Thanh Touris - Vietnam travel , said the low prices are a result of the global economic downturn,  as it forced airlines to give bargains.

Vietnam travel news: Vietnam passport ranked 81st in the world for travel

Vietnam travel - the Vietnamese passport has been ranked the 81st in the world for travel, as its holders now have visa-free access to 45 countries around the globe.



A Vietnamese passport.

According to the Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index 2014, the ranking of countries is based on the freedom of travel enjoyed by their citizens.

Vietnam travel -Vietnam was ranked 81st, coming in lower than many countries in Asia, such as Japan, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and India.

Still, Vietnam travel- Vietnamese citizens are able to travel to 45 other countries without a visa.

According to the index, Finland, Sweden, the UK, Germany and US all shared the top spot this year. Citizens of those countries are able to travel to 174 destinations without a visa.

Denmark and Canada shared second place with 173, while Belgium, Portugal, France, Italy, Japan, the South Korea, the Netherlands and Spain shared the third spot with 172.

The wild beauty of the ruined church in Nam Dinh

Vietnam travel - A desolate church in Van Ly commune, Hai Hau district, in Nam Dinh province still attracts many tourists and photographers as it is a beautiful spot where the sky, sea, sun, wind and sand converge.

In the past, the coast of Xuong Dien in Hai Ly commune, Hai Hau district had many large and small churches.

However, over time, seawater encroached on the coast and damaged these churches. Parishioners moved the church deep into the mainland three times to avoid the "invasion" of the sea.

The damaged church on the coast of Xuong Dien named Trai Tim (Heart) has been abandoned since 1996 - vietnam travel 

The best time to take photos of the church is around 5am or 6pm.

Ruined church, Nam Dinh - Vietnam travel 

Vietnam travel news: HN to host first Belgian Beer Festival next month

A first-ever Belgian Beer Festival is set to kick off on October 3 in Ha Noi at the American Club, 21 Hai Ba Trung Street.- Vietnam travel 

The non-profit event is co-organised by the Embassy of Belgium, Beluxcham, Anheuser-Busch InBev- world largest brewing company headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, and three domestic companies including Beer Plaza, SBB and My Way.

Connoisseurs will have the chance to taste different Belgian draught beers for free, discover the brewing process, learn more about Belgian culture, enjoy Jazz performance, and attend a wide range of other activities.

The Belgian Beer Festival is held annually in different regions of the country - vietnam travel .

The festival provides an opportunity for brewers and beer connoisseurs to share and indulge in their passion - vietnam travel 

Vietnam travel news : Phu Quoc to be linked with Singapore, Siem Reap by air

Two air routes connecting Phu Quoc island district in southern Kien Giang province with Singapore and Siem Riep of Laos will be officially launched in November this year.

The information was released at a ceremony hosted by the Kien Giang provincial People’s Committee , Vietnam Airlines, and the Vinpearl Joint Stock Company in Ho Chi Minh City on September 24, announcing the province’s overall trade promotion cooperation and campaign to lure visitors to Phu Quoc.

The national carrier will run two flights a week between Phu Quoc( Vietnam travel ) and Singapore by A320 aircraft from November 2 and three flights a week between Phu Quocn ( Vietnam travel ) and Siem Reap by ATR-72 planes from November 18.

According to Vietnam Airlines Deputy General Director Trinh Ngoc Thanh, the two new air routes will pave the way for Phu Quoc to become the country’s major special economic zone in the future.

Viwtnam travel - Vietnam Airlines is looking into launching more international routes from Phu Quoc ( Vietnam travel)  to other destinations in Southeast Asia as part of the tourism sector’s programme “Five countries, one destination”, he added.

Le Van Thi, Chairman of Kien Giang’s People’s Committee, stressed that the new air routes will serve domestic and international travel demands, boost investment in Phu Quoc ( Vietnam travel ) and promote it as a tourist destination.

Vinpearl Joint Stock Company also plans to inaugurate and put into operation its new resort called Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc ( Vietnam travel ) on November 1. The 300ha resort will include a five-star hotel system with 700 rooms, an amusement park and a 27-hole golf course that meets international standards.

Vietnam travel- Phu Quoc has attracted over 200 projects worth 135 trillion VND (6.3 million USD), 18 of which have been completed. To serve its tourism development, Kien Giang province is calling for investment in building an international sea port in Duong Dong town, expecting to accommodate luxury ships carrying 5,000 passengers to Vietnam travel.

Vietnam travel News: VietJet fares for Hanoi-Bangkok route start at $0.23

Vietnam travel -Passengers can enjoy VietJet Air’s latest mega-promotion for the Hanoi – Bangkok route from just VND9,000 or $0.23 from now to October 6.

The amazing fares are for all related flights from October 26, from 12 noon to 2 pm every day, as part of the fantastic and long-term Daily Promotion.

Vietnam travel -The Hanoi - Bangkok route will offer seven flights per week, with a total of 2,520 seats, since October 26, 2014. The duration per section is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Customers can book tickets at www.vietjetair.com (compatible on smartphones as well) or at www.facebook.com/vietjetairvietnam (clicking “Đặt vé” tab).

VietJet has also made the booking process more easy and flexible with its hotline 1900 1886 and ticket outlets nationwide. The sooner you do booking and purchase your ticket, the better fare you will receive.

VietJet

From now to the end of the year, VietJet will welcome new and modern aircraft in accordance with the growing travel demand. Passengers can enjoy the newest fleet with luxurious leather seats while selecting one of nine delicious meals and amazing gifts.

VietJet operates 21 local and international routes, with more than 770 flights per week and has plans in the pipeline to expand its routes in Asia Pacific as well as engage in joint ventures with other regional airline partners.

In Vietnam travel , VietJet has connected key economic regions such as HCM City, Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang and others. International flights include Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), and Seoul, Busan (South Korea).

In Vietnam travel, VietJet is one of the fastest-growing airlines worldwide and is quickly expanding international routes throughout Asia-Pacific.

Vietnam Travel News: Hanoi undertakes efforts to attract more visitors

Vietnam travel - Hanoi’s tourism sector is taking a wide range of measures, including increasing the number of services on offer, improving the quality of services, and boosting links with other localities in an effort to lure more holiday-makers to the capital.

With its 5,000 historical sites, 1,300 traditional craft villages, and a large number of intangible cultural heritages and eco-tourism sites, Hanoi is an attractive destination for tourists to Vietnam travel.

The city is planning to turn the Ba Vi-Suoi Hai site into a national tourist centre and develop community-based tourism in seven mountainous villages in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi, Mai Tien Dung Deputy Director of the Municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said.

Meanwhile, traditional festivals in the city are to be linked with cultural and historical sites in order to form festive, spiritual and ecological tours. Community-based tourism will also be promoted in ethnic minority communities. 

Recently, Vietnam travel-  Hanoi diversified its tourism services. In addition to its best-known attractions, the city is planning to designate areas for the performance of traditional art forms. 

The municipal authorities are working hard to promote the city’s image to international visitors. A tourist hotline was established to be able to respond to visitors’ needs effectively and promptly.

Hanoi is ranked amongst the world’s top ten emerging tourist destinations and is one of the six must-see cities in Asia. The city aims to become one of the region’s major tourist hubs. In 2014, Hanoi is expected to welcome 3 million international to Vietnam travel and 14 million domestic tourists.

Things to love about VietNam - Part 4

This list is summarized in the journal Word Vietnam, the views expressed are those of the individual foreign tourists. There is something simple and familiar that we sometimes forget, there is also full of surprises and things really interesting.

41. Rainy - Vietnam travel 

42. The mountains with fresh climate - Vietnam travel 

Da Lat is a place always have cool air, cold year round. Along with summer Tam Dao, Bach Ma and Ba Na mountain from March to September, the northern plateau from late spring until early autumn. Go here, you will enjoy the cool air, fresh and not too cold to help relax the mind. 

43. Hip hop and skateboarding - Vietnam travel 

With 20 years of the birth and development, hip hop and skateboarding had a firm foothold in the Vietnamese youth community today. 

44. The barbeque restaurant - Vietnam travel 

45. Name 

The names in Vietnam are usually derived from the old script with beautiful meaning and depth. A few examples can be seen as "Blessed": Fortunately, Long: dragon, moon: the moon. 

46 .Syllables 

Accent, grave accent, heavy, questions, self, unsigned, marked ... Mastering the sounds in Vietnamese is one of the most difficult things in the world. Perhaps because so many linguists Vietnamese ever seen such a collection of tunes, the sound and if you do not understand that you can not pronounce. 

47. English local - Vietnam travel 

Between Vietnamese and Vietnamese Hanoi to Saigon, you will see the differences between the two languages​​, both familiar, just strange, like Sweden or Norway, the Netherlands and Flemish. However, local voice in this country as part of its personality, is what makes the different regions become single. Go to Hue, the language has a different tone. Quang Nam Quang Ngai English or indeed confusing. North of Hanoi, the sound "n" gets confused with "l" and vice versa. Mekong Delta consonants is reduced. 

 48. Proverbs 

Proverbs and sayings that are passed down from previous generations of Vietnamese people with meaningful and specific lessons used almost daily in many cases and circumstances. 

49. Ways to say "yes" of Vietnam - Vietnam travel 

Vietnamese people can say "yes" by "labor", "be", "yes". Only one word "yes", but can be expressed in different ways and sweet, warm. Therefore, the more it helps the language here becomes so much richer. 

50. Seaside resort 

The first appearance of this resort in Mui Ne from between 1990 and gradually expanded across the 3,600 km coastline of Vietnam. Some truly perfect resort in Da Nang Intercontinental or Six Senses Ninh Van Bay and Con Dao, Amanoi in Ninh Thuan. And though not necessarily always resort really great but compared to the average, the beach resort in Vietnam is still an ideal place for you to spend the vacation to unwind and relax a senior. 

51. Sapa - Vietnam travel 

52. Ha Giang - Vietnam travel 

53. Ninh Binh- Vietnam travel 

 54 .Ha Long- Vietnam travel 

 55 .Hoi An- Vietnam travel 

56 .Da Lat - Vietnam travel 

57. Con Dao - Vietnam travel 

58. Phu Quoc - Vietnam travel 

 59. Zone Zone 9 - Vietnam travel 

Set in a pharmaceutical factory in Hanoi reuse, Zone 9 Zone last year almost became art space for young people in Hanoi. But then, Zone 9 has encountered a serious fire, six people were killed. In buildings where Zone 9 Zone ruined and so this place was quickly closed. 

60. Five-star hotels, reasonable price - Vietnam travel 

To London, a five-star hotel will cost you a minimum of 700 USD (14.7 million VND). In Singapore, the ranks do not exceed the difference, they will burn your wallet. But in Vietnam? A great Vietnam! You can earn a five-star room rates starting from 80 USD (1.7 million) and an average night out around 130 USD (2.7 million VND). It would be perfect if you are looking for a luxury vacation on the cheap. 

61. Indochinese Architecture - Vietnam travel 

In an effort to combat the incompatibility of the climate and culture of colonial architecture, many designs of the 1930s have sought to combine classic elements with more European features page Asian mind traditional nature, the structure is better suited to the hot climate of Vietnam. 

62 .The Tube 

State characterized Vietnam pipe was built centuries ago. Due to the tax on luxury real estate front facade every house should only be 2-4 meters wide, but the building may be extended to 60 meters. In the past, the house is usually only one tube layer to ensure that no one can defy the Emperor. Today, this style is very popular because of tax reasons and the space used for economic purposes in the dense urban centers of Vietnam. 

63 .Free Wifi 

64 .Very cheap 3G 

What about you, what you love in Vietnam?

Things to love about Vietnam - Part 3

This list is summarized in the journal Word Vietnam, the views expressed are those of the individual foreign tourists. There is something simple and familiar that we sometimes forget, there is also full of surprises and things really interesting.

16. Motorcycles

17. Vehicles hug " Xe om"

18. Chairs

In Vietnam, you can find this colorful chair anywhere, especially roadside diner.

19. Raincoat

20. Water Puppet - Vietnam travel

Born in the 12th century, water puppetry was originally regarded as a kind of outdoor art for both children and adults in the countryside. The wooden puppet sculpture floats equipped with an ingenious mechanic control puppet standing in water up to his chest flooded backstage creates excitement for anyone strange when the music began be taken up first.

21 Rice Wine - Vietnam travel

In Vietnam, a lot of things that can be used to cook and make wine as rice wine, banana wine, rice wine, liquor or even duck-alcohol drugs. Above all, you can also enjoy cooking liquor from rice, a key staple of the Vietnamese.

22. On healing

The Vietnamese have a long-standing tradition is always considered auspicious days to organize a major event in my life. That may be the wedding, every day opening of the store after Tet. The reason for this is because the Vietnamese have always believed that the start of an important journey on a good day, you will achieve the best.

23. Floating Market - Vietnam travel

All activities will take place on the market of boats, small boats on the river in the Mekong Delta. You can eat breakfast, fruit shopping, fresh food daily at the fair this strange in Vietnam.

24. The dance floor at the park - Vietnam travel

Waltz, Tango, Quickstep Rumba or even, you can be witnessed or harmony in this dance in the park in Vietnam, in the street dance classes.

25. Hard to resist The aroma of fried noodles and grilled meat

Hanoi late morning will often swinging through your sense of smell the aroma of roast pork in bun cha while Saigon will push pork rib cutlets taste. But just inhaling the aroma is enough to make your stomach boil it.

26 Fall in Hanoi - Vietnam travel

For many people, autumn is the most beautiful and romantic season of the year. The Hanoi is no exception. Hanoi autumn beauty is that it appears even in the songs. In cool weather and humidity of autumn perfectly, you just need to walk out of the house and watch the leaves fall lightly walked in Phan Dinh Phung street or enjoying the wind at West Lake, this is not enough for you want to leave this city before.

27. Lotus Pond - Vietnam travel 

28. Funeral Music -  Vietnam travel

The sound emitted from a band with bells, drums, erhu, a pair of jars with a double flute will make you feel very strange because Vietnam is the only place you are likely to hear it. Funeral Music is usually played with the aim to bring the dead to the land of Buddha.

 29 .Beer  " Bia hơi"

30. Green Tea

If you want to find a taste of Vietnam's most prominent green tea is the answer for you. Tea or tea had been in Vietnam throughout history and even today there are more than 3 million people are employed in this industry. Green tea is the Vietnamese used in all situations: welcome moments of the morning, early spring last year, watching the moon, weddings, funerals or just after a meal.

31. shuttlecock kicking

This sport is extremely popular in Vietnam and incredibly easy to play because you only need 1 orb, some friends and a large space is the fun can start right.

32. Humidity

Humidity in Vietnam to help green plants are always fresh and tastes better than beer. Along with that, the humidity will also help your skin and hair is more soft.

33. Beach - Vietnam travel

To Vietnam, you can easily come across the stunning beaches stretching from north to south.

34. Types of fish sauce

Fish sauce, shrimp paste, shrimp sauce, shrimp sauce, seasoning sauce ... List of fish in Vietnam are numerous, some are used for cooking, soaking some food and some to eat directly. You will have an unforgettable experience if you want to taste all kinds of fish here.

35.Coffee grinders

With different mixing coffee with great quality, you will surely be captivated by this place a drip coffee.

36. Japanese Cuisine - Vietnam travel

More than 400 Japanese restaurants in Vietnam now and most are excellent. Therefore, if to Vietnam, you can still enjoy the cuisine at the country where the sun rises.

37. Pho - Vietnamese food

38 .Kimchi

South Korea and the country's culture exist in Vietnam dramatically. You may find this not only through investment projects, factories, construction projects but also in K-pop culture, TV shows, movies and cuisine. So, if you suddenly want to enjoy kimchi, Vietnam is always ready to serve you with quality almost compared to the original control.

39. Bread

Extremely popular dish of Vietnam. Come, feel, addicted to it and love it.

40. Cultural Centre - Vietnam travel

The touring musicians, art exhibitions, film festivals abroad are just a few of the cultural activities in the art of various cultural centers throughout Vietnam. The center is also home to provide information and learn about different cultures and meet people from all over the world as well as learning a foreign language. The prominent locations may include the L'Espace, Idecaf, Korean Cultural Center, the Goethe Institute and the Japan Foundation.

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