Tours offered for Danang International Firework Festival
On March 27-28, 2010 four firework groups from the USA, Japan, France and Portugal will perform firework shows in the central city of Danang. The organizers hope to welcome 100,000 visitors with ocal travel firms having designed tours to the city.
Cyclists enjoy tranquil rides
Cyclists enjoy tranquil rides   (Feb 26, 2010)
A cycling tour in the northern province of Ninh Binh was one of Rett Townsley's favourite activities while travelling around Viet Nam.
Taking pilgrimage tours in spring
In the first month of the lunar calendar, Vietnamese people traditionally go to sanctuaries to pray for good health and prosperity. Pilgrimage tourism is becoming a nice traditional feature and…
Hanoi-Macau air route opens   (Feb 22, 2010)
Hanoi-Macau air route opens
The budget carrier Viva Macau on February 13 officially opened a direct air route to Hanoi with its first flight departing from the Macau Special Administrative Region.
A window into Vietnamese craft villages
Nguyen Thi Doan from the northern province of Phu Tho is every day wrapped up in weaving bamboo shades at Mot Thoang Vietnam, or A Glimpse of Vietnam, in HCMC’s Cu Chi District, and sitting nearby is her uncle Nguyen Xuan Hai, who makes rattan screens.
Where to go for Tet celebrations
Tet atmosphere is overwhelming everywhere on bustling streets, trade centers, supermarkets and gift, and fashion shops, on delighted faces of locals as well as tourists. To multiply the joy, authorities and heads of entertainment areas will celebrate many animated programs, promising locals and tourists unforgettable meaningful moments of Tet.
Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi-Yangon air route
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will open a direct air route between Hanoi and Yangon, Myanmar, on March 2.
Jetstar Pacific offers 500 free-of-charge tickets
The Jetstar Pacific Airlines (JPA) has announced it will present 500 free-of-charge tickets on local routes in Vietnam in 2010.
Major cultural park gets facelift ahead of Tet
Investors of Mot Thoang Vietnam (A Glimpse of Vietnam) are putting final touches on their major project in Cu Chi District in HCMC in preparation for the grand opening of the Cultural and Craft Village Tourist Park on February 14.
Touring for fireworks contest   (Feb 10, 2010)
Touring for fireworks contest
The central coast city of Danang will organize its yearly international fireworks display contest on the evenings of March 27 and 28 as part of a tourism promotion program.
Global hotel booking system with TRAVELHOME
After many attempt at signing up to the Agoda partner program, Travelhome.com.vn has finished processing of integrating co-branded page of Global Booking System and delivers it to customer in January, 2010.
Linking stone highlands and Ba Be Lake
Young Generation Travel Company in HCMC has launched a tour linking Dong Van Highlands in Ha Giang Province and Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan Province.
Vietnam Airlines to increase flights during Tet
Vietnam Airlines on February 4 announced that it would increase domestic flights during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday this year.
Some special things for foreigners during Tet
As usual before Lunar New Year, HCMC tour operators are launching special tours for foreigners to travel and learn of the atmosphere and culture of Tet during the country’s most important holiday.
Life Resort Danang to debut in March
Life Resort Danang owner Hoang Tra Travel and Trading Co. and Life Resorts Management on January 25 announced that the 187-room resort on Bac My An Beach would open on March 20.
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