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Escaping the hustle and bustle on Valentine’s Day

February 12th, 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – The celebration of Valentine’s Day is said to have begun in the 14th century with varying opinions as to its origin. These days, it is essentially regarded as a festival that celebrates love between individuals and not just lovers. A foreign couple in traditional Vietnamese wedding costumes prepares to dive on Hon [...]

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Airis on runway ready for Vietnam take off

February 12th, 2009

Improved airports are crucial to tourism development plans. VietNamNet Bridge – US-based Airis International Holdings LLC has set up two representative offices in Vietnam, in a bid to tap the growing need for airport infrastructure. The representative offices, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, will cement Airis’ reputation as one of the world’s leading [...]

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Hai Van Pass – a glorious land

February 12th, 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – Hai Van Pass, the highest pass in the country and one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam, is an ideal place to indulge in immense clouds and winds, with the feeling of touching the sky. A view of Hai Van Pass. Hai Van (ocean clouds), located on National Highway 1A [...]

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HCM City airport monitors rogue taxis

February 12th, 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – Tan Son Nhat International Airport has started to tighten controls on airport taxis to make life easier for travellers. The move came after a flood of complaints about rogue airport taxis who have been troubling passengers, said Phan Le Hoan, director of the airport’s Terminal Ultilisation Company. The company re-arranged parking places, [...]

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Experts insist tourism promotion focus on regional markets

February 12th, 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts in the hospitality industry have called for the national tourism authority to shift its intensive tourism promotion to regional markets and those where many people still remain keen to travel overseas despite the global economic downturn. A group of Asian travelers approach the Cathedral in downtown HCMC. Experts call for Vietnam [...]

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France assists Da Lat improve environment

February 12th, 2009

Da Lat City. VietNamNet Bridge – The French Government pledged to offer 70% of a Eur150,000 fund under its Agenda 21 with the Vietnamese Government on sustainable development. According to the Agenda 21, Da Lat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, will receive the fund to raise its local citizens’ awareness of environment, [...]

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Aircraft shortage forces Jetstar Pacific to delay many flights

February 12th, 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s first low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific has been forced to delay many flights during and right after the Lunar New Year holidays, or Tet because of aircraft shortage and unexpected technical problems, according to the airline’s chief commercial officer. Vietnam’s first low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific has been forced to delay many flights [...]

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Melia Hanoi Hotel

February 12th, 2009

Address: 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem Phone: (84-4) 934.3343 City: Hanoi, Vietnam The luxurious 5-star Melia Hanoi is located right in the city center of Hanoi, inside the diplomatic and financial district and close to main tourist attractions, entertainment and shopping areas: Most ministries and embassies are located within 1 km distance. Room type [...]

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Vegetarian culinary program in first lunar month

February 10th, 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – Vegetarian food is becoming more and more popular in Vietnam. The first month of the lunar year is traditionally a good time for vegetarian dining as it is when Buddhists pray to Buddha for good things in the New Year and eat a healthy, vegetarian diet to counteract the effects of the [...]

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Vietnam Airlines offers 25-percent discount for French tourists

February 10th, 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of French tourists to Vietnam is expected to increase sharply from April 21 to June 19 and from August 21 to October 20 thanks to a 25-percent airfare discount for return flights offered by Vietnam Airlines. The airlines’ spokesperson Trinh Ngoc Thanh said on February 9 that the special discount programme is [...]

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