TREKKING THE UNPREDICTABLE MT. BACH MOC
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SPECIAL ISSUE
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HIDDEN HUE
CLIMB CAT BA JAPAN – VIETNAM TOURISM OPPORTURNITY
48 hours in Hoi An
THE ROOF OF VIETNAM
CONQUER THE HOLY MOUNTAIN TOP 5 - TECH-FREE BREAKS
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KYOTO’S FALL FOLIAGE DAEGU – KALEIDOSCOPE OF LIFE
THE SCENT OF LAVENDER
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A LOOK BACK AT VIETNAMESE TOURISM IN
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WHERE TO STAY IN PHONG NHA
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WHERE TO EAT IN PHONG NHA
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TOP PICKS PHAN THIET
20B Nguyen Dinh Chieu Str, Ham Tien , Mui Ne , Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Tel: (062) 374 1617 www.muineUNIQUEresort.com
Km9 Nguyen Thong Road, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne http://www.sealinkscity.com Sea Links City is a resort including an 18-hole world class golf course, 315 Sea Links Beach Villas and the 5-star Sea Links Beach Hotel offering luxury rooms.
The resort comprises 58 luxury rooms and penthouses. Surrounded by the ocean, all rooms have a private sea view stretching endlessly toward the skyline.
Quarter 14 Ho Xuan Huong, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet Tel: (062) 2220 222 muinebayresort.com Muine Bay Resort includes 103 rooms of a 4-star standard of which 32 bungalows are designed and inspired by the mysterious Cham Tower.
Address: Quarter 5, Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province Tel: (062)381 2233 Email: info@poshanuresort.com or reservation@poshanuresort.com
Pandanus Resort is the only resort in Vietnam that offers an introductory walking tour of the town of Mui Ne.
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Located on the tranquil and relaxing golden sand beach, full of the charm of Mui Ne, its unique architecture with the perfect combination of style tropical Asian and French, make SUNSEA RESORT a wonderful place to stay.
38 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St., Ham Tien, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. Tel: (84) 62 3 847 007 Email: info@bamboovillageresortvn.com With an ocean-view restaurant, blissful spa services and 143 luxury rooms, guests can unwind and recharge in peace and comfort at Bamboo Village- the best resort in Mui Ne.
Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Hung Long Ward, Phan Thiet Tel: 120 65 168 www.parkdiamondhotel.vn
Ke Ga Bay, 35km South of Phan Thiet Tel: (062) 3682 222 Fax: (062) 3682 333 Email: info@princessannam.com Website: www.princessannam.com
Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam. Tel: (062) 3849 849 http://www.pandanusresort.com
50 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, KP. 1, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Tel: (062) 3847 700; sunsearesort-muine.com
At 14 storeys, Park Diamond Hotel offers full services with a business centre and spa plus much, much and more.
8 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Tel: (062) 3743777 http://www.allezbooresort.com With natural and private landscapes surrounded by breathtaking views of the ocean, Allezboo Beach Resort & Spa is an ideal place for relaxation, and a perfect getaway.
Mui Ne Beach, KM10, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan; Tel: (062) 374 1888 http://mui-ne.anantara.com Set on Mui Ne’s pristine, sweeping beach, Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa is an oasis of elegance and comfort offering a unique and unforgettable way to experience the southern coast of Vietnam.
TOP PICKS NHA TRANG
4 Pasteur, Xuong Huan Ward, Nha Trang Tel: (058) 3 820 820 www.michelia.vn Centrally located in the heart of Nha Trang City, just two minutes from the beach. The hotel features 201 appointed guestrooms and suites, plus restaurants, convention halls, a pool bar, swimming pool, private beach and more.
Head Quarter: 38B Tran Phu, Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City . Tel: (058) 3.591.079; Hotline: (058) 3.591.079 Website: www.lanbienxanh.com Travel - Event - Mice - Team Building Organizing Ocean Exploration Diving Tour Organizing 4-Islands-Visiting Tour, Nha Trang City Tour, Mud Bath,Yangbay, Phu Nha Bay, Thach Lam Stream Airline Tickets, Hotel Bookings Leasing Cano, Wooden Boat, Jesky, Parachute, Banana Buoy.
Nguyen Tat Thanh Blvd, Phuoc Ha, Phuoc Dong, Nha Trang Tel: (058) 3 711 711 http://diamondbayresort.vn Mixing business and leisure in the most unique ways
Ninh Van Bay, Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa, T: (058) 3524 268 Email: reservations-ninhvan@sixsenses.com
Lot 29, Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang City Tel: (058) 3521 948 Open from 7am- 24pm Designed and built for those who demand nothing but the very best, the exclusive villas at Mia – set amongst manicured gardens – is the perfect space to find peace, relaxation and comfort.
Traditional Vietnamese dishes, Western cuisine, seafood, and gourmet pizzas are all complimented by beer brewed on site.
38 Tran Phu St., Nha Trang, Vietnam - Tel: (+84-58) 388 9999 Email: info@havanahotel.vn - Website: www.havanahotel.vn Located right at the center of Tran Phu, BEST WESTERN PREMIER Havana Nha Trang features 41 floors, 1260 sea view rooms, and five-star internationally standardised facilities and services. With its signature features including a helipad, health clinic services, and a private underground tunnel leading to the beach, the hotel is designed in a modern, luxury and eco-friendly style and is currently Vietnam’s biggest five-star international hotel.
Turtle Bay, Pham Van Dong St., Nha Trang T el: (058) 355 3333 (058) 730 5555 www.amiana.com.vn With rooms ranging from a generous 48 sq.m to luxurious ocean - front pool villas at over 340sqm, we have accommodation to suit everyone.
Hòn Tre, Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Tel: (058) 3598 188 http://vinpearl.com Vinpearl is a 5 star resort, theme park, golf course and aquarium rolled into one on its own private island, Hon Tre, just off the central city of Nha Trang. Everything you could wish for is right here: a great beach; multiple entertainment activities; a spa for the ultimate in relaxation; and games for all the family.
32 - 34 Tran Phu Str, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province; http://www.ihg.com The hotel features 277 luxury guest rooms and suites with panoramic views of Nha Trang Bay, elegantly furnished with local designs and contemporary fittings.
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34 Tran Phu Street, Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City Tel: (058) 3881135/36/37 - 3 889528 Website: www.maritimehotel.com.vn Located right on the beachside of Nha Trang Bay, Maritime Hotel & Spa provides 74 rooms of international 3 star standard.
TOP PICKS
4 Ton Dan Str., Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang City Tel: (058) 3526 889 www.primehotel.com.vn The hotel has 64 rooms at 3-star standard. Most of the rooms have a separate balcony facing the seafront or the city center.
18 Tran Phu, Nha Trang, Viet Nam; Tel: (058) 3820 090 ; http://www.yasanhatrang.com Located right on the beachside of Nha Trang Bay, the hotel offers its guests 201 rooms with magnificent views of Nha Trang Bay. All rooms are well-equipped with 4 star- amenities.
DA LAT
07 Hung Vuong, Dist.10, Da Lat www.vietsovpetrohotel.vn The peaceful nature of Dalat and the luxury of Europe combine to create the signature Vietsopertro style in its 136 rooms of 4 star standard.
12 Tran Phu Street, Dalat City Tel: (063) 3825 444 http://www.dalatresorts.com Luxury hotel in the Heart of Vietnam
TOP PICKS
Tuyen Lam Lake - Zone VII.2 , Dalat , Lam Dong Tel: (063) 383 1515 http://www.dalatedensee.com
Le Lai Street, Ward 5, Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, Tel: (063) 3555 888 http://anamandara-resort.com This luxury resort comprises 17 fully restored colonial-style villas with 70 rooms, offers a peaceful heaven away from the stresses of city life.
12 Tran Phu Street, Dalat City Tel: (063) 3825 444 http://www.dalatresorts.com This Exquisite Heritage Boutique Hotel features 140 rooms and suites and is located in the very heart of Dalat and within walking distance of all the main attractions.
02 Hoang Van Thu Str., Dalat Tel: (063) 3556789 http://www.saigondalathotel.com The 4-star comprises 160 luxurious rooms with modern amenities of 5–star standard.
OTHER PROVINCES
Add: 122-124 Ho Tung Mau, Ben Nghe ward, Dist. 1. HCMC Tel: (08) 3915 1001; Website: www.dragonhotpot.vn
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Add: 138 Ton That Dam, Ben Nghe ward, Dist.1, HCMC, Tel: (08) 3821 0288; Website: www.steak.vn
Created to combine the spirit of Nha Trang and the Buon Me Thuot Highlands, Me Trang offers a totally new coffee sensation. Made from arabica and robusta beans using a closely guarded formula, Me Trang is now offering four unique products.
Domain Ky Van, Long Hai, Ba Ria, Vung Tau Tel: (84-64) 3868 227 Fax: (84-64) 3868 229; www.anoasisresort.com.vn SALES & MARKETING OFFICE IN HCMC L16-08, 16th FL, Vincom Center-72 Le Thanh Ton Str, Dist.1, HCMC Tel: (84-8) 38229 817 / 18 Fax: (84-8) 38229 819 Email: dosm@anoasisresort.com.vn/ sales@anoasisresort.com.vn
Off ice 1: 1A Tran Phu St., Ward 1, Vung Tau Tel: (0643) 856 078 - Fax: (0643) 859 620 Off ice 2: 139, 3/2 St., District 10 Tel: (083) 8357 594 - Fax: (083) 835 7594
Ben Thanh Long Hai Copporation Road 44A, Phuoc Hai Town, Dat Do District Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province Tel: (064) 367 8888; Fax: (064) 367 9999 Email: info@tropicanabeachresort.com CORPORATE SALES & MAKKETING OFFICE HCMC 65 Nguyen Du str., Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1. HCMC Tel: (08) 3914 7935 – 3914 7937; Fax: (08) 3914 7936 Email: sales@tropicanabeachresort.com www.tropicanabeachresort.com
HCMC: 194 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Dist. 3, HCMC Tel: (08) 3930 4488; Fax: (08) 3933 0633 Email: sales.sgn@germanrailway.vn HN: 47 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi Tel: (04) 3944 8844; Fax: (04) 3733 3337 Email: sales.han@germanrailway.vn
GOLF – BEACH CLUB – HOTEL – BUNGALOW A true paradise for relaxing and sport lover
Add: No.1 Thuy Van St, Back Beach, Vung Tau City Tel: (064) 3586 586; Fax: (064) 3582 772 Email: marketing@golfparadise.com.vn www.golfparadise.com.vn
207 Vo Thi Sau, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Provine – Tel: (064) 3856445 – Fax: (064) 3856444 Web: vungtautourist.com.vn Email: vungtautour@vnn.vn
An Hoa Tourism Joint Stock Company Provincial road 44, Long Hai Town, Ba Ria Vung Tau province Tel: (064) 3663310; Fax: (064) 3663311 Email : info@anhoaresidence.com Web: www.anhoaresidence.com Located in Long Hai - Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, An Hoa Residence is an ideal site to relax and enjoy, far away from the hustle of city life. In the year 2011, An Hoa Residence was awarded Luxury Residence Villas status by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
Add: 159 Thuy Van, Thang Tam, Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province Tel: (064) 3628 888 www.imperialhotel.vn
VietJetAir is Vietnam’s fast growing airline. It offers the lowest price seats for travel within the country and to a number of destinations further afield, including Thailand and South Korea. www.vietjetair.com
Add: 04 Nguyen Sieu, Ben Nghe ward, Dist.1, HCMC. Email: vietlife@viettel.vn Tel: (08) 2220 0686 Fax: (08) 2220 0499 Website: www.vietlifetravel.com.vn
Nestled on the coast of Vung Tau City, The IMPERIAL Hotel offers 144 luxury rooms with Wi-Fi connections and 32-inch LCD screen TVs.
Address: Ho Tram Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria Vung Tau; Tel: (84.64) 3.782.266 - 67 - 68 – 69 www.vietsovpetroresort.com Vietsovpetro Vung Tau is a 4 star resort which mixes the luxury of Europe with the warmth of Asia. The resort offers 184 rooms, all tastefully furnished and including a kitchenette, balcony, desk and television. It also features a conference room with a capacity of 700 alongside four smaller meeting rooms for up to 30.
Head Office: 45 Le Thanh Ton St, Dist.1, HCMC; Tel: (08) 39279 279 * Hanoi: 55B Phan Chu Trinh St., Tel: (04) 38250 923 * Danang: 357 Phan Chu Trinh St., Hai Chau Dist., Tel: (0511) 3897 229 * QuangNinh : Cell 11, Quater 6, Bai Chay Dist., Tel: (033) 3 844 449 * CanTho: 104-106 Nguyen An Ninh, Ninh Kieu Dist., Tel: (0710) 381 86 86; Email: info@saigontourist.net; Website: www.saigontourist.net- www.etravelvietnam.com
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