A new blind taste test food contest called the Vietnamese Delicious Food Award was announced at the Rex Hotel in HCMC’s District 1 on Wednesday by the Vietnam Institute of Nutrition and Mon Ngon Viet Nam (Vietnamese Delicious Food) Co. Ltd. (more…)
May 21, 2009
Novotel Phan Thiet recognized with Green Globe certificate
Novotel Phan Thiet Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort is the first Novotel resort in Vietnam to achieve the prestigious Green Globe Certified standard. This is recognition of the hotel’s commitment to operate at the world’s highest environmental standards.
Novotel Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort along with other hotels under the brand of Novotel in Vietnam registered with the Green Global organization, making a commitment to the principles of environmental sustainability. (more…)
Phan Thiet (Mui Ne)
Maybe the definitive favorite among Saigon expats due to its location and great beach. Even though Vung Tau is a few hours closer, the service level and the quality of the beach normally drags us there. The destination is often called Phan Thiet, but it is actually a small one street city 10 kilometers away that gets the most visitors. Mui Ne is the name and this place is perfect for short term visitors with its abundance of resorts and restaurants. A 4 hour drive from Saigon, it is close enough to escape to for a weekend. (more…)
May 20, 2009
Vietravel launches three tours to heritage festival
Vietravel has launched three tours to the fourth annual “Quang Nam-itinerary heritage” festival in Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An City June 4-7.
Starting on June 3 is a five-day tour priced at VND6 million per foreign guest which will go to Hue, Phong Nha, Danang and Hoi An. (more…)
Symphony of a Thousand to be performed in Hanoi
The Symphony of a Thousand, also known as Symphony No.8, by famous Austrian composer Gustav Mahler will be staged in Hanoi next year. The symphony will be performed by the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra as part of the celebrations of the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, reports the Vietnam News Agency.
The event will not only mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi but will also be of international interest, attracting tourists from around the world to Hanoi, according to the orchestra. (more…)
Wandering around Ha Tien Town
Founded in the early eighteenth century, Ha Tien Town in Kien Giang Province is famous for its countless breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance. The town has attracted many poets and writers who go there to admire its scenic beauty, as well as local and foreign tourists on sight seeing, cruising, mountain climbing and camping tours. (more…)
Windsor to hold beer fest
Windsor Plaza Hotel will host the first annual Beer Fest Saigon June 11 to 13. Beer from around the world will be honored and delicious food, music, games and lucky draws will round out the festival which will start at 6 p.m. each night.
“Windsor Plaza is happy to see there will be many different beer brands at Beer Fest Saigon. Hopefully, the event will introduce the public to beer culture and promote beer quality,” said Mr. Duong Duy My, General Director of the hotel. (more…)