Hoi An ancient town (Photo: VNA) The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam was among the 10 stunning holidays ideas for 2019 offered by Elle, the worldwide lifestyle magazine of French origin. Elle described Hoi An as arguably Vietnam’s most underrated and marvellous town, a melting pot of architecture, history and culture. Dating back to the 15th and 19th century, the port town has a statuesque-ancient-town vibe. "From ornate Buddhist monasteries to the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge and from the bustling Riverside market to the tranquil old town, Hoi An has it all!" Elle wrote. Other destinations on the list included the Grand Canyon in the US who was ranked at number one, followed by Tunisia, Greenland, French Polynesia, Berlin in Germany, Cairo in Egypt, Dakar in Senegal, Matera in Italy. Hoi An is a well-known travel destination in Vietnam. The ancient town was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Earlier, Hoi An has been named among the … [Read more...] about Hoi An among Elle list of stunning holiday ideas for 2019
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TravelBird: Vietnam has cheapest holiday beaches
Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam, City Beach in Nha Trang in south-central Khanh Hoa province, and Long Beach on Phu Quoc Island have been named on a list of the world’s most affordable beaches from TravelBird, a Netherlands-based travel company. Cua Dai Beach The list was based on TravelBird’s Beach Price Index for the most popular beaches in more than 90 countries, which compares the price of six common expenses on the beach at each destination. Based on figures from local tourism agencies and data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the six items include the cost of sunscreen, a bottle of water, a beer, an ice cream, and lunch, and costs such as entrance fees to the beach and sun lounger, beach chair, and umbrella rentals. Vietnam topped the list for cheapest beach holiday. Cua Dai Beach costs some $16 for each holidaymaker, including about $2.4 for 200ml of SPF 30 sunscreen, $0.43 for a 500ml bottle … [Read more...] about TravelBird: Vietnam has cheapest holiday beaches
Saigontourist launches numerous summer promotions
Traveler's Guide Saigontourist launches numerous summer promotions Anh Nguyen Friday, May 11, 2018,20:53 (GMT+7) Saigontourist launches numerous summer promotionsAnh Nguyen Tourists take an elephant ride in Dak Lak Province. Saigontourist Travel Service is offering many promotional tours for the summer holiday - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONTOURIST TRAVEL SERVICE Saigontourist Travel Service will offer discounts of up to VND14 million per person for international tours and up to VND5 million for domestic tours at the Summer Festival event scheduled for May 12-13 at its head office at 102 Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC’s District 1 and its branches elsewhere in the South. Coming to the event, visitors will have chances to win valuable gifts from the tour operator’s latest summer collection including Curio American Tourister suitcases, rucksacks, and others. Passengers will receive discounts of up to VND5 million per person … [Read more...] about Saigontourist launches numerous summer promotions
Vietnam has most affordable beaches: TravelBird
Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam has most affordable beaches in the world, according to TravelBird, a Netherland-based travel company. TravelBird has released its 2018 Beach Price Index, which breaks down the daily expenses of a seaside holiday at 327 of the most popular beaches in over 90 countries around the globe to reveal which destination offer the best value for money. It looked at the price of six popular beach purchases, including the cost of sunscreen, a bottle of water, a beer, an ice cream, lunch, and facility fee, at each destination. The facility fee covers any potential entrance fee to the beach, in addition to the cost of renting a sun lounger, or a beach chair, and an umbrella for one day. These figures are based on statistics by local tourism agencies and data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). According to the rankings, Vietnam came first for cheapest beach holidays, while the world’s most expensive ones are found in the Pacific region and Italy. Of … [Read more...] about Vietnam has most affordable beaches: TravelBird
Phu Quoc Island becoming international tourism magnet
VietNamNet Bridge – Phu Quoc Island has become one of the hottest holiday spots in the country in recent years as the local and central governments have gone ahead with ambitious plans to develop it into an international hub for eco-tourism, resort tourism and amusement and a regional financial centre. Island tour is a special product of Phu Quoc. — VNS Photo Truong Vi Phu Quoc, dubbed pearl island, is the biggest island in the country at around 600 square kilometres. With white sandy beaches and balmy weather almost all year round — since two-thirds of the island is covered in forests — Phu Quoc is a holiday-goers’ paradise. “What attracts tourists the most are the island’s wild beaches, its warm weather which allows tourists to bathe in the sea almost all year round, and its diverse landscapes from mountain to forest and sea,” Huynh Quang Hung, deputy chairman of the Phu Quoc District People’s Committee, said. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Island becoming international tourism magnet