Vietnam, one of three Asian countries in the list, was ranked 20th, while India was placed 13th and Indonesia, sixth. Scotland topped the list, followed by Canada and New Zealand. Other countries in the top 10 included Italy, South Africa, England, Iceland, the U.S. and Wales. More than 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War, the S-shaped country has rebounded with vigor, Rough Guides remarks. Infrastructure upgrades, the launch of direct flights that connect Vietnam with major cities in the world and modern development with a bunch of luxury hotels and skyscrapers have made Vietnam more attractive to foreigners. The U.K. travel site mentioned the "impressive" rock formations in Ha Long Bay, four hours drive to the west of capital city Hanoi, and terraced rice fields in the northern highlands town Sa Pa as "not-to-be-missed" beauty sites in Vietnam. Tourist boats sail on Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh. Photo by Shutterstocks/andien The Van Don International … [Read more...] about Vietnam one of the most beautiful countries in the world: UK magazine
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Three cities in Thailand among the 20 most-visited destinations in the world
Bangkok retains its ranking as the world’s most-visited city for the third consecutive year. About 20.05 million travelers visited Bangkok in 2017, with the average length of stay at 4.7 nights, and average spending at US$173 (5,500 baht) a day. Since 2012, Thailand’s capital city has been on top of the survey five times. In the GDCI 2018, Phuket, with 9.29 million tourists, came in 12th place, and Pattaya 18th, with 8.67 million visitors. According to Mastercard, the fact that Thailand has three cities included in the top 20 reflects the country’s infrastructure stability and perfect mixture of business and leisure visits, as well as its unique culture and affordability, in comparison with other global metropolitan areas. The Government’s effort is also an important key to lift Thailand above the global tourism standard. The Thai government has issued a number of measures to promote tourism and has hosted many world-class events over the past year. … [Read more...] about Three cities in Thailand among the 20 most-visited destinations in the world
HCMC among world’s 15 fastest-growing tourist cities
Ho Chi Minh City has been listed among the 15 fastest-growing tourist cities in the world. Vietnam’s largest city was 13th on the list from the TravelSupermarket website, a market-leading price-comparison service in the UK for package holidays. As flights between cities around the world become more frequent and more air routes are forged between countries, international tourism continues to rise. TravelSupermarket used data from British market research firm Euromonitor International to compile the list of the fastest-growing-tourist destinations in the world by projected visitors in 2025. International travel is set to increase by 35 per cent in the next ten years alone. Asia will be the biggest winner, according to its research, as 24 of the 25 highest performers are found in the continent, while India had the highest number of destinations set to grow the fastest by 2025. Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to welcome 10.2 million international visitors by 2025; double the … [Read more...] about HCMC among world’s 15 fastest-growing tourist cities
Vietnamese resort pools named among the most stunning swimming pools in the world
The Hanoitimes - Three Vietnamese resorts pools have been listed as one of the most stunning swimming pools in the world, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The infinity pool of Four Seasons Resort looks directly onto Ha My Beach, which has been hailed by as one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, Conde Nast Traveler wrote. The infinity pool of Four Seasons Resort in Hoi An. The Nam Hai is only seven miles from Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site characterized by its antique houses and unique cuisine. Two other UNESCO sites can be reached from the resort: the former imperial capital of Hue and the My Son Temple Sanctuary. Just look at it. Could it get any more tropical and relaxing? Fusion Maia resort in Da Nang city is a high quality, all-inclusive spa and yoga retreat. The 5-star resort sits in the center of Da Nang, the coastal city famous for its marvelous beaches and tropical paradise looks. From Fusion Maia, it takes only 30 minutes to get to Hoi An, the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese resort pools named among the most stunning swimming pools in the world
Hoi An shines in Travel and Leisure’s 15 best cities in the world list 2018
Travel and Leisure has announced its annual 2018 list of the world’s best cities and Vietnam’s Hoi An is on it. Hoi An in Quang Nam province has been ranked eighth among the 15 most thrilling destinations in the world, released by the Travel and Leisure, a US travel magazine based in New York City. The survey is based on the responses of Travel and Leisure readers about architecture, distinctive restaurants, a rich array of cultural offerings, a intriguing shops, a teeming street life, a friendly population, etc. In 2018, Mexico reigns supreme. For the second year in a row, San Miguel de Allende, a colonial oasis in the country’s central highlands, takes the first place. Meanwhile, Oaxaca has climbed to the second place, and Mexico City is making a welcome return to the top 15. Earlier, Hoi An has been named among list top 16 of the most relaxing places in the the world. It's no surprise the UNESCO-protected ancient town of Hoi An in Vietnam's central coast is a … [Read more...] about Hoi An shines in Travel and Leisure’s 15 best cities in the world list 2018