AirAsia, a leading regional budget carrier, announced on November 6 that it will start direct daily flights between HCMC to the world-acclaimed tourist destination of Phuket in Thailand.
Con Dao, or Dao Ngoc (Pearl Island), lies in the East Sea about 97 nautical miles from Vung Tau City. Endowed with smooth beaches shaded by evergreen trees, fresh air, clear blue waters, primitive forests and abundant wildlife, Con Dao is drawing tourists these days with fishing and squid fishing services.
The national flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines on November 4 increased its number of flights on France-Vietnam route per week from six to eight.
Binh Chau Hot Spring, about 150km from HCMC in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, is a popular destination with its hot spa waters and hot mud baths in the fresh air of coastal forest land.
Da Dia Rock Cliff around 40km from Tuy Hoa City, is one of the famous attractions in the central coast province of Phu Yen.
Instead of going to the distant Nha Trang City to enjoy mud-bathing, tourists who travel the tourist routes through the coastal provinces in the South Central region now have another choice to try the service, Phan Thiet City.
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will increase the number of flights on several international routes starting October 26, the airline spokesman has announced.
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will officially launch two new direct routes linking Hanoi with Tuy Hoa and Pleiku cities late this month.
The 2010 Dalat Flower Festival will be held in Dalat from January 1 to 4. This is one of the biggest festivals to start those celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Asian Trails Co. Ltd. in HCMC is promoting a new tourist route via the Na Meo border gate in the northern province of Thanh Hoa that links attractions between Laos and Vietnam for European tourists this high season, company director Bui Viet Thuy Tien said.
Ben Thanh Tourist introduces a four-day and three-night tour to Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku and Kontum to enjoy the Central Highlands Gong Festival in Gia Lai Province.
The Rex Hotel and the Bat Dat Hotel in HCMC have launched two new food programs for gourmets this month. Enthusiasts of German and Belgian beers should stop by the Rex while the Bat Dat is a venue for seafood.