Sapa hotels booking tips

How to find a nice hotel in Sapa has been one of frequent asked questions when traveling Sapa. Sapa has been one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam. The most important thing in Vietnam tours to Sapa in particular and traveling in general is selecting a suitable accommodation. As being one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Vietnam, Sapa hotels are being improved and developed to meet all demands of tourists. So, how to choose the most suitable hotel to stay during your Sapa travel? Belows are some useful tips for booking Sapa hotels. 
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Sapa View Hotel

Normally, hotels in Sapa are categorized into many types from budget to luxury to meet demand of tourists to have an economical and ideal Sapa tour. Hotels in Sapa are divided from 2-star to 5-star hotels. The more star you choose, the more you have to pay. Normally, the average rate of Sapa hotels fluctuates from 250,000 VND - 3,500,000 VND. The quality of service at these hotels in Sapa is put in the first priority to serve tourists. 
Book online or not 

Victoria Sapa Resort and Spa

It is noted that the Internet rate of hotels is lower than published rate at the hotel. Tourists should consider, contact booking online hotel website to be consulted, refer price, and choose suitable time to travel Sapa, which matches your plan. You should refer skills of searching information about information of basic services. Tourists should understand more about services and benefits, extra services, and know exact charge whether booking Sapa online or offline. To avoid risks, tourists should have a careful preparation when making reservation hotel which does not have some services that you need. If booking online, tourists should make room reservation early to avoid rooms being occupied during holiday seasons (Vietnam Lunar New Year, and other national holidays) 
Book via reputable organizations
 

Bamboo Sapa Hotel

If you do not have experiences and skills on traveling, the best advises refer your friends' experiences, or consultancy of reliable organization. If receiving advice from travel organizations, tourists will be provided with full information about hotels, which will support tourists in selecting, planning, and booking hotel suitable to budget and traveling purposes. By referring advice of travel organizations, tourists can be provided with incentives of organizations and the hotel you choose, as the organization is parallel partner of the hotel. Moreover, todays there are many most-visited forums of global backpackers or reputable travel websites providing almost information about traveling a specific destination. You can become a member in that forum to create topic and discuss with other members who have experiences on your concerns. If you do not exact the name of hotel where you want to stay, it will be more convenient and easier for tourists to search for the most suitable accommodation in Sapa by providing information about place, star, room rates… These mentioned above tips on booking hotels in Sapa are provided will help tourists to prepare well for Vietnam travel plan to Sapa. Tourists can consult the booking hotel online site of AloTrip - A famous and reliable travel company to check and compare hotel prices and book with easy and convenient payment form. 

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Vietnam Airlines news on the top ten airports in the world

According to Vietnam airlines, the list of Word Airport Awards was announced in Barcelona, Spain. The Award based on the result of the poll conducted by Skytrax the organization specializing in tourism and consulting.

vietnam airlines

1. Changi, Singapore

The airport of Singapore has cinema, swimming pool, garden and quiet trails. The facilities and unique architecture here make guest feel comfortable and help it surpass two other airport to become the best airport in the list.

2. Incheon, South Korea

This is one of the airport which receive the good feedback of from passengers. At Incheon, passengers have the opportunity to meet famous Korean singers, bands, actresses, actors.

3. Munich, Germany

This airport is in the third place of the list of best airport in 2014. The airport here covers a brewery and large gardens so visitors can sit comfortably to sip cups of beer while waiting for the flights.

4. Hong kong international Airport

Although this airport ranks the fourth in the list, it has the highest mark in term of meal service and baggage delivery.

5. Schiphol Amsterdam, Netherlands

Many visitors expressed their satisfaction with services and facilities of the largest airport in the homeland of tulips.

6. Haneda Tokyo, Japan

Haneda airport ranks the sixth in the list. It has the highest mark in term of the cleanest airport in the world.

7. Beijing , China

In comParison with the last years list, the airport of Beijing capital dropped two places.

8. Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich Airport is also known as Zurich Kloten. It is the largerst international airport of Switzerland, the homeland of clocks.

9. Vancouver, Canada

This is one of two busiest airports in Canada which welcomes a large number of passengers per year.

10. Heathrow London, England

Besides ranking the tenth place in the list of worlds best airport, London Heathrow airport also won the award of the best airport for shopping.

Please visit Vietnamairlines have more information

Source: http://www.vietnamairlines.travel/

Vietnam Airlines cooperates with Vinacafe

A famous coffee brand in the development and preservation of "Vietnam flavor" accompanies "the embodiment of the traditional culture of Vietnam" - Vietnam Airlines and Vinacafé will realize the mission linking and spreading origin values of Vietnam to international friends. If Vinacafé wholeheartedly cherish "the mind" of farmers, the passion experts to crystallize into a fine coffee and keep the original flavor, Vietnam Airlines brings the original essence to "plant" in the new lands, in the hearts of strangers who are different color and the nationality. Mr. Nguyen Van Ky - the General Director of Vinacafé said:  "This is a long and challenging journey, but Vinacafé will surely come along.  Cooperation with Vietnam Airlines, we hope that the brand of Vinacafé will achieve the trust and affection of consumers at home and aboard in 2015".

Vietnam Airlines

Standing before the invasion of imported goods and cultures, the goodwill cooperation of two prestigious brands representing Vietnamese culture as Vinacafé and VN Airlines is a big step, an effort to preserve and elevate the value of Vietnamese heritage. Vietnam Airlines is considered to be "tourism ambassadors of Vietnam, while Vinacafé has maintained mission to honor the heritage values characterized Vietnam, and become the representative for original coffee flavor of Vietnam with international friends.

Speaking to Vietnam Airlines, the "Lotus" brand has gone deep into the subconscious passengers throughout the 59-year journey to build and grow.  Evaluated according to the 3-star standard of Skytrax, Vietnam Airlines is the first greeting of the S-shaped country to international friends. With the quality services, the airline has quickly become the prestigious and most favorite airline for both Vietnamese and foreign passengers. Therefore, it is not too surprised when Vietnam Airlines always selects rigorously products that will be served on Vietnam Airlines flights, because in addition to the value in use, those products is the face representing the values of nationalistic spirit.

The cooperation between Vietnam Airlines and Vinacafé has marked a new landmark promising two familiar symbols that bear Vietnamese flavor.  This is also an opportunity for both brands to make an impression and engrave their image to mind of both domestic and international passengers.  From now on, the passengers of Airlines VN will have the chance to enjoy the original taste of Vietnam coffee.

The image of Vietnam deeply imbued with the heritage values is introduced to international friends from the collaboration between Vinacafé and Vietnam Airlines. It is too early to conclude anything about the future of the journey that affirms Vietnamese identity on the world's sky but the cooperation between the famous coffee brand and the prestigious airline is a promise to honor and promote Vietnamese values among international cultures.

The visa exemption for the citizens of Argentina

Vietnam has signed the visa exemption agreement with Argentinas government on 14-Sep-1999; it took effect from the date of 13-Nov-1999. According to the provisions of this Agreement, Vietnams government has approved the visa exemption for citizens of Argentina in the following cases:

- The first case:
For people that bring the diplomatic and official passports are exempted from the entry visa for the period of temporary residence is not more than 90 days after entry into Vietnam.

visa exemption for the citizens of Argentina

- The second case:
Vietnam visa exemption is for members of some offices such as the diplomatic missions, the consulates, the international organizations and their family members who are carrying the passports: the diplomacy and the national work with the temporary residence for a period of 60 days from the date of entry into Vietnam. During that time, those people must complete all necessary procedures at the competent authorities. This policy does not apply to the separate service personnel.

Spending 0$ on Da Nang day tour

Possessing many beautiful and unique tourist attractions, Da Nang is an indispensable destination in Vietnam to both local and international tourists. In a Da Nang day tour, such stopovers as Han River Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Ban Co Peak are famous attractions that you can be free to visit. Except for eating cost, you may have one day of getting around famous tourist attractions in Da Nang with the lowest travel cost ever. Let’s check the below Da Nang points of interest with AloTrip (a reputable and professional online travel company).

Ban Co Peak - Seeing Da Nang from high above

Ban Co Peak

Ban Co Peak is one of the most famous attractions in Da Nang City. From Ban Co Peak, tourists can contemplate the panoramic view of the entire Da Nang City. If you are a fan of photography and wish to have wonderful pictures of the city, Ban Co Peak is the best choice. The way leading to Ban Co Peak also brings an interesting experience to travelers. With just about 50,000 VND of traveling cost (gasoline cost), you will have a chance to ride trippingly along passes from the bottom of Son Tra Mountain. Sometimes, along the road, there are wild animals appearing as if they wanted to welcome travelers.

Linh Ung Pagoda - A serene place

Linh Ung Pagoda

Linh Ung Pagoda in Bai But is the most beautiful, biggest, and newest among three Linh Ung Pagodas in Da Nang (Linh Ung Pagoda - Non Nuoc, Linh Ung Pagoda - Ba Na, and Linh Ung Pagoda - Bai But) Linh Ung Pagoda - Bai But has Avalokitesvara Statue which is seen as the biggest Buddha statue in South East Asia. Almost travelers coming to Da Nang want to visit the famous pagoda. It is a famous destination in Vietnam tours to religious cultural and spiritual places.

Immersing in Da Nang beach

Bac My An Beach

Being voted as one of six most attractive beaches in the world, My Khe Beach in Da Nang no doubt becomes the best place to enjoy turquoise waters, azure sky, and white smooth sand. With a coastline of 60km, Da Nang owns many marvelous beaches appealing local people and tourists. In Vietnam tour packages to these beaches, you will have an opportunity to immerse in cool sea water and enjoy great time with friends and family. With a long coastline, clean blue sea water, beaches in Da Nang bring a sense of safety and and comfort. Besides, on these beaches, there are sports areas where tourists can have funny time with family and friends, and improve health. For backpackers, these beaches are interesting stopovers to contemplate beautiful and peaceful sunrise. Besides, tourists can discover pristine beaches in Son Tra Peninsula.

Contemplating Dragon Bridge

Dragon Bridge

In the evening, tourists can relax on the bank of Han River. Dragon Bridge is the 7th bridge spanning over Han River. The bridge was inaugurated in 2013, at the same time with the inauguration of Tran Thi Ly Bridge. With the design of dragon firing in two minutes and the next 3-minute fountaining, which makes the bridge become an impressive and attractive attraction in Da Nang travel. The performance takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 to 9:00 pm. Admiring big fire and fountain from the steel dragon will be very interesting. With the project on firing and fountaining, Dragon Bridge will appeal a large number of tourists in Da Nang travel.

Admiring Han River Bridge

Han River Bridge

Han River Bridge becomes a symbol and pride of Da Nang people over the years. Han River Bridge was constructed in September 2nd in 1998. The bridge was inaugurated in the 25th anniversary of Da Nang City Liberation in March 29th, 2000. This is the first swing-bridge constructed by Vietnamese engineers and workers. It has been the only swing-bridge in Vietnam. Staying late to wait for the moment of swing Han River Bridge to contemplate the peaceful city at night is the habit of many local people as well as tourists. Therefore, this is one of the most indispensable points of interest in Da Nang city. Everyday, the bridge will rotate in about 2 hours from 1:00 am to 3:00 am. The middle part of the bridge turns 90 degrees and stays along the Han River, which creates favorable condition for big ships to travel.

With above attractions, you will absolutely have unforgettable and economical day tour in Da Nang. At present, AloTrip is having many attractive promotions on airfare and tour packages to welcome Lunar New Year. Let’s plan your trip to Vietnam, there are many interesting things looking forward to your exploration.

Useful preparation for Vietnam travel during Tet

Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) is the most important and biggest holiday in Vietnam. For Vietnamese people, it is not just the time for family reunion, for relaxing after a hard working years and for exciting activities and festivals. Tet holiday is also a favorable time for foreign tourists to have an amazing travel in Vietnam to explore a new land, new culture and immerse themselves in traditional customs of local people. If traveling Vietnam during Tet holiday, tourists should pay attention to have a good preparation for the journey such as airfares, hotel room, tours, transportation….. Follows are some useful tips for a perfect Vietnam tour during Tet holiday without troubles. 
Baggage for the trip

Never bring too much baggage

In the New Year travel, baggage should be brought enough, neatly and carefully checked. Such personal documents as passports, identity card, and birth of certificate for children must be accompanied during the trip. In addition, a small box of first aid is indispensable in the list of preparation. Necessary items are prioritized than others to reduce the weight of baggage. Preparation of good health before your trip is also noteworthy for having a real and interesting experience. Do not carry too much cash with you; you can bring ATM or Credit card in stead when traveling. In some cases, if you have to bring cash, you should keep money carefully. Studying or preparing information about the destination (traditional customs, weather...) is necessary to avoid cultural shocks and have proper preparation. Also, it is necessary to bring along some kinds of medicine such as anti-vomiting, abdominal pain medication, headache medication... 
Transportation 

Vietnam Airlines

It is noted that during Tet holiday, airfare and train fare are often sold out quickly. Therefore, if having private Vietnam tour packages, tourists should book in advance as early as possible. If traveling by plane, you should have a unique tag on baggage to easily receive baggage after getting off the flight, which helps to save your time. To explore the beautiful country, you can travel by motorbikes (in private tours) or by means of transportation provided by travel agents. Motorbike is a convenient and economic vehicle; yet, if choosing the vehicle to get round, you should pay attention to the safety on road. If you travel in group, you should hire a car. It is necessary to ascertain the day of departure to buy train, plane tickets or car rental contract to avoid losing money, as during Tet it is very difficult to cancel, change or return ticket. This will be a big trouble to you and your trip may be canceled. And, you cannot book another, as air, trains and coaches are mostly fully booked. Tet holiday is the time of family reunion. It is the time when family members working far from home will come back to reunite with their family. Normally in Vietnam tour packages during this time, South-North route's domestic travel volume reaches the peak before Tet, while North-South one after Tet. To avoid the case of all seat occupied, it is highly recommended to buy tickets in advance as early as possible. If booking in advance, some domestic routes are discounted as Hanoi - Sapa, Hanoi - Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang and vice versa. 
Accommodation

Six Senses Con Dao Resort

Vietnam Lunar New Year is the peak tourist time, so please have a plan ahead if you want to travel on this occasion. The room reservation or booking tour on Tet holiday is often difficult to cancel or change (or very high cancellation or change fees. Therefore, it is necessary to consider destination, room type, hotel, and number of people... to avoid costly changes. In addition, it is necessary to book early via travel agents or reputable websites. During this time when booking room of hotels in tourist destinations (especially crowded ones), tourists will receive answers that rooms are either occupied or have very high rates. To book a room during the New Year's holiday with a good price, you can contact travel agency or reserve on online-booking websites. Price Tet holiday is the time of high travel need. Thus, tour companies, tourist attractions, dining areas, and lodges continuously increase price and remain quality of services. Therefore, you should select reputable travel agents with guaranteed quality of services. Many tour companies published hotels/resorts rate online with lower rate than others, but do not include tax and service charge... Information about the extra service charge is quite small and rarely recognized. The extra charge is 10% of VAT, 5% of service charge, extra charge on weekend, holidays... You should contact travel agents to get useful advice and consultation. 
Destinations

Halong Bay

Such famous destinations in Vietnam as Halong Bay, Sapa, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Dalat, Phan Thiet, and Ho Chi Minh City will be so crowded with tourists from all over the world. You should have a detail schedule for your trip to be active in any situation. There are many interesting and new places for you to explore during this time. You can refer Vietnam points of interest and reviews about these attractions on the Internet first then decide. Otherwise, you can ask for your friends’ advice to be sure more. Pay attention that during Tet holiday, museums, mausoleums, indoor exhibition places and art houses will stop opening to welcome tourists for about 4-5 first days of the New Year. Meanwhile, beaches will be ideal places for tourists who want to enjoy cool weather and tranquility. Walking along Hanoi Old Quarter or sunbathing on Mui Ne Beach is a perfect option for Vietnam holiday during Tet. 
Eating 

Noodles Soup Vietnam

As you are traveling in a country having different cultural traditional customs from yours; therefore, cuisine in Vietnam may be an obstacle during the trip. You should bring along your own food in case you cannot consume local dishes. In addition, you should chose suitable restaurants during the holiday, as there are many of them having days off. If you are invited to a Vietnamese family, that would be the ideal case to enjoy Vietnamese traditional food with Chung Cake, boiled chicken, and pickled onions. 
Shopping

Bac Ha Market

It will be definitely an interesting experiences if you have a chance to visit Cho Tet - special wet markets selling New Year stuffs. Whether you are traveling a big city or rural mountainous area, get your camera ready! Also, many restaurants and stores will be closed for the first few days of the lunar New Year. Some market will still be open lately such as Dong Xuan Market or Ben Thanh Market. There, many products will be sold at a very reasonable price because most sellers want to have more luck and start a smooth sales year. Tet holiday in Vietnam often begins mid-January to mid-February, in spite of the change in Lunar Calendar year to year. It means that Tet is coming so close here. Have you ever welcomed New Year in lunar calendar yet? Why not come to Vietnam, immerse in lines of people and explore the country. Many interesting things are waiting for your exploration with traditional culture and customs. 

Amazing places for your Vietnam tours 2015

2014 is a successful year of Vietnam tourism. Many famous destinations in Vietnam such as Hoi An, Trang An – Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City… were honored and received great attention of the entire world. There are numerous whys that Vietnam are favored by both local and international visitors in Vietnam tours. The S-shape country will bring unforgettable experiences to you. You will be overwhelmed by the most relaxing time on charming and wonderful beaches, or in stunning and attractive and interesting adventures. Do you have any idea for your holiday this year? Let’s take a look at the following destinations when choosing Vietnam as your vacation spot. 
Majestic Halong Bay – Perfect destination for recreation 

Dau Go Cave

Halong Bay has been the most popular destination in Vietnam. The heaven on earth possesses spectacular and second-to-none scenery, which partly explains why Halong Bay is so fascinated by almost tourists in Vietnam travel. The entire of Halong Bay is portrayed by numerous islands and islets, which creates a marvelous combination amid majestic mountains, turquoise waters, and azure sky. Many experiences are conduced here such as trekking, climbing, kayaking to discover stunning caves, and contemplating Halong Bay panorama from high above with seaplane. Otherwise, Halong Bay cruise tours are ideal options. These tours bring interesting experiences on cultural and historical exploration of local fishermen’s life. If having a chance to contemplate the impressive scenery here, tourists will understand why Halong Bay is so adorable. 
Trekking Sapa to explore a diverse ethnic culture 

Sapa

Sapa is a famous tourist destination in the Northwest of Vietnam where there are innumerable majestic mountains and spectacular passes. The Sapa Town also entices tourists with beautiful valleys and amazing terraced paddy fields, which is so a speculative choice for a Sapa trekking tour. Sapa is the living area of many ethnic minority groups, each of which has its own unique cultural identity. Meeting and talking to local people are among interesting experiences. The locals are so convivial and sociable. Besides, to understand more about the noteworthy local traditional and cultural customs, most tourists spend more days to live with locals and stay in stilt houses. 
Temple of Literature in Hanoi – An outstanding historical architectural relic 

Temple of Literature Hanoi

Vietnam owns a large number of impressive and well-preserved temples, pagodas and Confucian relics, which proves that the country has a long-lasting and outstanding culture. Among Vietnam tour packages to Confucian relics, Temple of Literature in Hanoi is an indispensable stopover. Temple of Literature is seen as the most prominent Confucian relic in Vietnam. The temple is the worshipping place of Confucius and eminent scholars of feudal dynasties in Vietnam. Temple of Literature was built in 1070, and it is also the first university of Vietnam. The temple is an ideal attraction for all tourists who want to explore about Vietnam education’s history, it will surely make you excited. 
Exploring unique biodiversity in Cuc Phuong National Park 

Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park is the oldest national parks in Vietnam. The park with a rich flora and fauna system is the place where visitors can explore a wide range of second-to-none species. Limestone mountains and vegetation of Cuc Phuong National Park is home to over 2,000 species of plants, 250 species of reptiles and mammals, over 300 species of birds, an interesting place for nature lovers to range over. Cuc Phuong National Park is at its best in dry season (from December to April) when heavy rains have gone through. Visiting Cuc Phuong National Park, tourists should take a trip through the forest to explore caves and admire many species of animals here. That will be an unforgettable memory in your holiday in Vietnam. 
Impressive ancient architecture of Meo King’s Palace 

Hoang A Tuong Palace

Almost travelers coming to Bac Ha in Lao Cai province (in the northwest of Vietnam, near Sapa) never miss to visit Hoang A Tuong Palace. Hoang A Tuong Palace is also known as the castle of "Meo King" (Meo is a group of ethnic people in the northwest of Vietnam). Hoang A Tuong Palace is regarded as the most powerful and mysterious house in Northwest Vietnam in the past. The palace was built in 1914 and completed in 1921. The most distinctive feature of Hoang A Tuong Palace is the combination of Asia and Europe architectural styles with the design of French and Chinese architects. However, European architectural style is more clearly, which is shown in details as laurels motifs embossed on entrances, carved out vaulted railings, elegant pillars, balustrades, round staircase, and tiled hallways. The palace will bring a new experience in trip to Sapa Town and surrounding places. 
Popping in marvelous beaches in Vietnam 

Dreaming scenery at Con Se Tre

The last but most impressive thing in Vietnam holidays is to be immersed in beautiful and sunny beaches in Vietnam. Phu Quoc is a perfect suggestion for all visitors, especially those who love pristine and quiet beaches, while Nha Trang is a good choice for those who love dynamism and excitement. If you are looking for an exotic destination with lots of fun and interesting experiences, Vietnam is a place where you must come. Even if you do not have a clear idea of what you will do during the trip, there is always something wonderful that make you linger when traveling Vietnam.