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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Cheap flights to USA
Booking cheap flights to USA to explore the American culture, Hollywood - the world's film capital,
beautiful landscapes, and interesting recreational places will become easier if
you catch the appropriate time and convenient way to buy tickets.
The United States of America (USA) or US for short is a country
in North America, bordering Atlantic Ocean to the east, Mexico to the south,
North of Atlantic Ocean to the west, and Canada to the north. The United States
is the world's 3rd largest country, after Canada and Russian Federation. While
the population of the US is about 300 million people and is one of the country
with the largest population in the world. Its capital is Washington D.C - the
surname of the first President of America. The country currently has 50 main
states and 5 administrative sectors including Washington D.C, Virgin Islands,
Guam, Samoa and Puerto Rico. The US is considered a multi-religious country.
The Christian covers the majority of population with approximately 76%. The Protestant
accounts for 52%; Roman Catholicism occupies 24%; and other religions including
Judaism (1%), Islam (1%), Buddhism and Hinduism.
Tourist attractions in
USA
New York is an ideal
stopover of tourists in journey discovering United States. Indispensable
attractions in US consist of Times Square, United Nations Headquarters, Statue
of Liberty, Cathedral of St John, Central Park, Chrysler Building, the Empire
State Building, Carnegie, Rockefeller Center, New York Stock Exchange - Wall
Street, Ground Zero, and Boulevard 5 - a popular fashion center of America.
Dusk at U.S. Capitol |
Coming to Washington D.C,
tourists will have the chance to visit the White House - the official residence
and workplace of the US president, Bicameral US buildings - Capitol Palace, the
Thomas Jefferson Memorial - the 3rd president of the US who drafted the famous
America's Declaration of Independence, the Lincoln memorial, Museum of America
Aviation and Space, Washington Monument... Golden Gate Bridge - the symbol of
San Francisco is the longest suspension bridge in the world over 70 years, but
now, this Bridge is only ranked 7th in the world's 10 longest suspension
bridges.
New York City |
Explore the Na Pali coast of Hawaii with romantic beaches,
stunning coral reefs, volcanic peaks obscured by fog creating the dim scenery
on the island. If tourists walk on the island, tourists will find the famous
waterfall named Hanakapi'ai with great and poetic scenery and the tropical
flowers blooming along hillside. The combination of landscape and light has
created a masterpiece appealing tourists. Clingmans Dome is the ideal place for
those who like to walk and explore. Located to the east of Tennessee State,
Clingmans Dome is in the Smoky National Park, where there are many precious
species of animals and plants. Hiking to the top of Clingmans Dome, tourists
can observe and admire the panoramic view of wild world below.
Airports in USA
There are many airports in US operating direct fights to/ from
America. Tourists can find flights from US to following airports:
- John
F. International Airport Kennedy Airport (New York)
- Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)
- San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington D.C)
- William P. Airport Hobby Airport (Houston)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago)
- San Diego International Airport (San Diego)
- O' Hare International Airport (Chicago)
- McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)
- Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)
- San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington D.C)
- William P. Airport Hobby Airport (Houston)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago)
- San Diego International Airport (San Diego)
- O' Hare International Airport (Chicago)
- McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)
Currently,
flights from Vietnam to America at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi
Minh City) and Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi capital). But, they are
connecting flights with one or two transits at one of main airports in Asia or
Europe having direct flights to US. Flights from US to Hanoi are offered by
Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Etihad Airways; Jet Airways,
Vietnam Airlines… While airlines operating flights from US to Ho Chi Minh City
include Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Emirates, China Southern Airlines…
Popular airlines in USA and to USA
San Francisco International Airport |
American Airlines, United
Airlines, US Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, AirTran Airways, Delta Air
Lines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines are popular airlines in US. These
airlines are operating domestic and international flights to countries in
America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Major and low-cost airlines flying to US
consist of Aeroméxico, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Emirates, Etihad
Airways, KLM, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish
Airlines, Volaris, Swiss International Air Lines, Royal Jordanian, Qatar
Airways, Japan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, British
Airways, Air India, Air France, Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines, China
Southern Airlines, China Airlines…
Other
useful information
- In America, tipping is a mandatory provision for tourists when
using the services. For example, in some large hotels and restaurants, a tip
will be added from 10% to 25% of service charge in the bill of tourists. If
bills do not include a tip, tourists should leave a tip on the table or give
the waiter, hotel reception before leaving.
-
Americans have very high self-discipline. Though the regulations of
environmental protection are not too rigorous and strict as that in Singapore,
the US government still has laws to punish those who knowingly littering public
places. In America, tourists are not allowed to smoke in some public
places.
-
America has good security, but there are some areas in cities where tourists
are advised not to approach.
- Buses
in America are quite slow, so it is often popular for tourists traveling in
short-distance routes between cities. Therefore, the most comfortable and
convenient mean to travel round the country is private car.
-
Tourists should not use the phone at the hotels because the price is quite
high. To have cheap calls, tourists should buy a prepaid sim card to call
aboard and within states. Tourists should ask for tour guide for purchasing sim
card. Come to places where Vietnamese or Chinese are living to make cheap calls
to Vietnam.
-
Supermarkets in US are often open from 09:00am/ 10:00am to 5:00pm/ 6:00pm. Many
luxury items sold in US are often cheaper than those in European and Australian
countries. Tourists to America often buy goods such as perfume, cosmetics, shoes,
clothes, electronic products, medical equipment...
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Sunday, October 4, 2015
Most ideal points for scuba diving in Vietnam
Diving in Hon
Mun Island - Nha Trang
Red lionfish |
Hon Mun Island is famous to fans of
scuba diving. It is possible to dive and contemplate the beauty of more than
300 species of coral reef and thousands of species of fish. Divers will be
lured into the diverse marine creatures like a colorful picture. Most visited
diving areas in Hon Mun are Fisher man bay, Small hill, Small wall, South rock,
South reef, Moray beach, Pipe beach, Lobster beach, Mamahanh beach, Madona
rock, Rom wall, Hard rock, Small rock, and Big wall.
Diving in Son
Tra Peninsula
Son Tra Peninsula |
It is no doubt Son Tra Peninsula is a favor bestowed by the nature.
In Son Tra Peninsula, there is a diverse natural reserve of various, specious
flora and fauna system. Only by diving deeper under the sea can divers see a
totally different under sea world full of colors. Also, divers have a chance to
listen to sounds of coral reef which are developing strongly and wildly. Here
is not just the home to strange coral reef species, but also the shelter of
many fish species. That is a wonderful experience on dipping in the turquoise
water, looking at vivid and different-in-shape coral reef and many fish
species.
Diving in Phu
Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island |
Phu Quoc is an ideal destination for
anyone who wishes to escape from the bustling and busy city life. Phu Quoc Island is also a wonderful place for natural
exploration, sightseeing, fishing, swimming and diving. Beaches in Son Tra
Peninsula have smooth sand fields, deep and clear sea water. This is a
primitive area. Divers as tourists can take part in diving tours in Son Tra
near the northwest of the island, or around a small southern archipelago. The
best time for scuba diving in Vietnam is from
May to July when sea is calm and clear with the outlook of 20-30m. During
November - February annually, not many people join divingtours in Vietnam because of strong waves and billowy sea.
Diving in Cat
Ba Island
Lan Ha Bay |
Cat Ba Archipelago consists of 367
islands, including Cat Ba Island. This island is
located in the south of Halong Bay, off the coast of Haiphong City and Quang
Ninh province, about 30 km from Haiphong City, and about 25 km from Halong
City. Cat Ba Island is recognized as the world biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Cat
Ba Island is a beautiful and romantic island, located at an average latitude of
70 m above the sea level (in the range of 0-331 m). Under reef around the foot
of island, there are red coral reefs, specious marine creatures such as
abalone, pearl, spiny lobsters along with colorful fish, bringing second-to-non
"garish beauty".
Diving in
Halong Bay
Halong Bay |
Not just appealing tourists by yellow
smooth sandy beaches, turquoise waters, charming islands, Halong Bay is also famous for being one of the most
outstanding aquariums in Vietnam. Just diving down 20 meters, divers can enjoy
the entire breathtaking scenery of the huge aquarium. Multifold beauty of
untouched coral reefs continuously stretches with all sorts of red coral, or
antler coral... Tourists can also be an opportunity to get delight with all
kinds of colorful fish. Tourists as divers can feel delight in playing with
various species of fish. Sometimes, divers can meet fish weighing 7-8kg, or
huge anchovy’s herds with an area of over 1 square kilometers crossing your
eyesight. Those who are fans of adventures can diver deeper to explore
undiscovered coral reeves.
Diving in
Hoi An
Cu Lao Cham Island |
Cu Lao Cham Island (Hoi An) is the
lengthened part to the southeast of Bach Ma - Hai Van - Son Tra area, where
geologists call it "Hai Van complex" formed about 230 million years
ago. The history of earth crust’s volatility formed interesting a fault system,
making this undersea complex become the habitat of many marine species.
Therefore, Cu Lao Cham Island was zoned officially by international and Vietnam
organizations, and the marine protected area was established. Tourists can
travel to the island by speed boat, and approach one of three destinations for
diving at Bai Bac Beach: Hon Dai, Hon Tai, or Hon Mo. In addition, tourists
should choose some diving forms: shallow dive with propellers, deep snorkel and
dive with the boiler to explore rich marine ecosystems in this region - where
there are up to 135 species of coral, 202 species of fish, 84 different special
seafood, including many pearl, shrimp and fish species in the Red Book of
Vietnam.
A wonderful and interesting under sea
world in Vietnam is looking forward to your exploration. Let’s AloTrip (a travel agent with its official site of
AloTrip.com) solve your problems of transportation and other information about
these destinations. Visitors can travel to these above places by road, water,
or taking cheap Vietnam flights.
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Friday, October 2, 2015
Vietnam Airlines upgrades service quality
Located in overall
program upgrade of service quality to 4-star standard, catering services on
flights of Vietnam Airlines are strong innovated
to bring their passengers interesting experience. Compared to the past, the list of VietnamAirline services of meals is richer and more diverse; menu on each route is designed
separately between outbound and inbound, changed from time to time and every
season to meet the demand of passengers.
lunch on board vietnam airlines |
Vietnam Airline representative said catering services on its flights according to
4-star standard service has changed comprehensively from meals to drinks.
Facilities are redesigned modern (Economy Class) and according to standard of
restaurant and hotel (Vietnam Airlines BusinessClass with large plates,
standard wineglass and cups). Also, menu is selected and fully renewed.
Business Class passengers can enjoy Signature Dish like
traditional beef noodle served on original flights in Vietnam and main course directly
presented on large dish by flight attendants for return flight from British, France, Germany, Australia and Japan. In
addition, drinks are also added such as juice fruit, 3 special cocktails of VietnamAir Lines (Hello Vietnam, Red River
and Saigon Sunlight) made by specialist Vo Tan Si, Chairman of Saigon
Bartenders Association and member of World Bartenders Association. There are 6
types of tea (green tea, black tea and herbal tea) and three types of coffee
(black, cappuccino and espresso), brand-name pure water and carbonated mineral
water.
meal on board vietnam airlines flight |
Signature Dish is one of hot main courses served on the Class C of
the preferred routes. From September 2015, Business
Class passengers on VietnamAir flight from Hanoi and Ho
Chi Minh City to Heathrow (London,
UK) has been serving the beef noodle, one of three main courses to choose from
in breakfast.
This is a traditional dish that Vietnamairlines introduces to the program upgrade of catering services on flights
following the 4-star standards. Following the route to the UK, beef noodle is
expected to serve on the flights
from Vietnam to France, Germany,
Australia and Japan, after the aircrafts
of B787- 9 and A350-900 are put into
operation on these routes.
From the freshest ingredients,
carefully selected and prepared by experienced chefs of Noi Bai Catering
Services Joint-Stock Company and MTV Catering Services Limited Company, the
aromatic and hot bowls of beef noodle will bring passengers delicious taste of
the famous noodle shops in Hanoi. Moreover, earlier in September, Noi Bai
Catering Services Joint Stock Company (NCS) - a subsidiary of Vietnamese Airlines
received award the best catering services company in 2014 (The best caterer)
awarded by Japan Airlines. This is
the second time (2013 - 2014) NCS receives this award.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Vietnam Airlines serves cocktails on long haul flights
Cocktail
is a mixed drink is blended from wines and fruit juices and considered a
popular drink of numerous people. Also, it is a diverse beverage in menu of
bars in the world. Drinking cocktail is not only to refresh, but also to enjoy
the taste, color, decorative art. Therefore, Vietnam Air has selected
cocktails designed by itself to serve passengers on long-haul flights. It also
contributes to the introduction and promotion of special fruits of Vietnam to international friends.
starter meal on vietnam airlines |
With
professional restaurants and bars, concocting dozens of cocktails is not
difficult. However, international flights serve many passengers with diversity
of nationalities, culture, habits and preferences. Feelings of passengers on
color, taste and smell on aircraft is different on the ground. Restrictions on
alcohol in the long-haul flights, conditions of preparation and ancillary
components to serve fast but high quality... are the criteria that need to be
considered carefully.
From
this reality, Mr. Vo Tan Si spent much effort to search and mix different
ingredients in order to find the most suitable beverage, satisfying the needs
of majority customers on VietnamAir flight. Under the skillful hands and creative mind of Mr. Vo Tan
Si, three cocktails named Red River, Saigon Sunlight and Hello Vietnam was born
to serve bring the passengers of Vietnam airlines. Vietnam Air passengers now can enjoy
the delicious taste of the cocktails bearing the international mark and flavor
of beautiful tropical country. These cocktails are also considered its
proprietary products.
In
Red River, connoisseurs will recognize the characteristic of Campari wine,
combined with orange juice and Dry Martini. This is an ideal appetizer before
enjoying exquisite cuisine. Saigon Sunlight with gentle smoky taste of Whisky
when served along lemon juice, syrup and Sprite will become an attractive
beverage that can be used at any time of the flight. The cocktail named Hello Vietnam is
made from Campari wine, orange juice and Sprite, used for all the time before
or after a meal.
vietnam airlines drinks |
These
drinks attract passengers not only by delicious taste but also by the beautiful
and eye-catching color. When poured into a crystal glass that Vietnamese Airlines put its own production, the cup of cocktail becomes more
attractive and delicious. This is one of 4-star services that Vietnam Airlines is looking forward to
meet the demand of passengers. Along with the
product systems on the ground and on aircraft increasingly perfect, the drinks
and meals carefully invested are contributing to confirm quality service of Vietnam Airline.
According
to representative of Vietnamair lines, in the future, passengers on long-haul flights,
especially Business Class will be served more cocktails. All are to meet the
increasing diverse demands of customers.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Top most visited aquariums in Vietnam
Tri Nguyen
Aquarium Nha Trang
Tri Nguyen Aquarium Nha Trang is
located in Hon Mieu Island in Nha Trang Bay,
Khanh Hoa, Vietnam. It takes about 20 minutes from mainland to Hon Mieu. In
this island, there are two famous attractions as Tri Nguyen Aquarium and Bai
Soi Beach. Tri Nguyen Aquarium is designed like a fossil ships covered by moss.
Inside that ship, it is a miniature of ocean with many rare and precious fish
species. The most special creature in the aquarium is live corals. The system
of fish lakes consists of 2 forms: outdoor and indoor. On the ground, there is
a fish lake with thousands of precious living creatures.
Tri Nguyen Aquarium |
The lake is designed with glass
surrounding, which helps visitors to see everything clearly. On the second
floor, visitors can choose some nice and unique souvenirs for friends and family.
On the third floor, there is a seafood restaurant with many delicious and fresh
dishes. On the deck of ship, there are a cannon and a mast. Fish Lake in this
aquarium always has the same water level as sea. In the outdoor lake, there are
many common fish species such as mackerel, squid, tuna, stingrays... and big
squids and lobsters hiding in coral reefs. At the lake, there are huts for
leisure fishing service. Setting foot on Tri Nguyen Aquarium, tourists will actually feel like being lost in a real Palace
with an extremely attractive and abundant flora and fauna.
Tri Nguyen Aquarium |
The current ticket to Tri Nguyen Aquarium is 20,000VND/adult, and
10,000VND/children. Otherwise, visitors can spend 5,000VND to swim at Bai San
Beach and visiting the outdoor lake. Located not far from Tri Nguyen Aquarium,
Bai Soi Beach is one of famous attractions in Nha Trang.
The unique thing at the beach is that it does not have sand, but colorful
gravels. That is the reason why the beach is call Bai Soi (a field of gravels).
Here is also an ideal place to enjoy great swimming time.
Vinpearl
Land Aquarium Nha Trang
Aquarium in Nha Trang |
Being dubbed a “mini ocean”, Vinpearl Land Aquarium Nha Trang has been one of the
most famous attractions in Nha Trang tours. Vinpearl
Land Aquarium Nha Trang has an area of 3,400 square meters. It is the home to
more than 300 specious and strange marine creatures imported from different
countries. The aquarium is divided into some areas: North Asia, South Asia,
Amazon, and Coastal areas... The entire site of this aquarium is a 2-floor
building inside an artificial mountain. Besides, to meeting the best exploring demand of
visitors, a modern tunnel with escalators is equipped in Vinpearl Land Nha Trang. Visitors will have a feeling
of getting lost under the sea bed and emerging the exciting and colorful life
of marine creatures. More interestingly, Vinpearl Land Aquarium
in Nha Trang also brings a vivid world with featured artistic
performances of mermaids to visitors. The aquarium is open from 9:00 to 21:00 every
day.
Vinpearl Land
Aquarium Times City
Aquarium Times City Hanoi |
Not just breaking the record in scale
and square of its brother in Nha Trang, Vinpearl Land
Aquarium Times City is also known as the most modern and biggest aquarium in Vietnam with many unique and outstanding
features. With an area of nearly 4,000 square meters, the Vinpearl Land Aquarium Hanoi is the convergence of
more than 30,000 species all over the world. This is also the first aquarium
having an underground path of nearly 300 meters. Coming here, visitors can
contemplate many cute penguins in a separate oasis at Vinpearl Land Aquarium
Times City.
This is the first aquarium in Vietnam
having an area of reptile including various amphibians, and tropical insects...
All will bring a strange and interesting feeling. Moreover, visitors will be
lured into an interesting undersea world with hundreds of colorful species of
fish from China, Japan, I' and Pacific Ocean... Vinpearl
Land Aquarium Times City Hanoi is not just simply an entertainment
center, but also a tourist attraction having a great educational meaning of
raising love for the nature, protecting environment.
Dam Sen
Aquarium
Dam Sen Aquarium |
With an area of about 3,000 square
meters, Dam Sen Aquarium in Ho Chi Minh City is
one of the biggest aquariums in Vietnam. Coming
here, visitors can contemplate the beauty of over 6,000 oceanic creatures (with
over 40 floral species and 150 fauna precious species. Some of them are in the
edge of extinction. These creatures are collected from rivers around the world:
Mekong River, Amazon River, and a great number of species taken from Spratly
Islands Vietnam. Dam Sen Aquarium is a new and
interesting tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City.
It will take visitors to a new mini journey to explore the colorful undersea
world. This visual and interesting educational work about sea life will
definitely satisfy the exploring desire of everyone who loves colorful life
under the sea.
These aquariums are located along the
country in top destinations in Vietnam such as
Hanoi, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City. These cities are easily approached by
different means of transportation, including by plane. At present, there are
many cheap tickets to Hanoi, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City operated by many
airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Jetstar Pacific… To know
more information about cheap airfares and tourism services, let’s visit AloTrip.com – the official site of AloTrip International Limited – a reputable travel
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Sunday, September 27, 2015
Mai Chau in Top 10 newest Asian destinations
Mai Chau valley with the majestic nature,
amazing scenery, rich velvety green, and poetic beauty of the highlander
becomes a wonderland, a wonderful natural painting. Tourists coming to Mai Chau will be lured into the greatness of wealthy
farms, races on spring, green tours, and a "majestic world". In Mai
Chau valley, there are many beautiful landscapes, including Mo Luong Cave. The cave is famous for mysterious
stalactites captivating visitors. The stalactites have created flowers and
streams like a masterpiece. Located in the Pu Kha Mountain Range in Mai Chau town, Hoa Binh, about 2km walking from Lac
Village, Mo Luong Cave is one of ideal attractions in
Mai Chau for tourists who love to explore and find a strange feeling in
Mai Chau town.
Mai Chau valley |
Mo Luong Cave in Mai Chau also has a different name
- Bo Luong (Bó Luông) called by White Thai ethnic people. Mo Luong Cave is also
known as Hang Bo Doi (Solider Cave). Bo Luong means a big water source.
According to a legend, on every Tet holiday (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), Thai
ethnic people go to deep streams in the region to catch fish. One time, there
was a woman who caught an egg three times. After each time seeing that egg, finally,
she decided to bring that egg home. Then, the egg turned into a snake. Since
the appearance of this snake, the water level in rice fields raised. Wherever
the snake was taken, the water level raised, creating favorable conditions for
locals to expand lands and cultivate into fertile fields. To express gratitude
to the snake, locals brought it to Mo Luong Cave,
and then the snake turned into a dragon there. Annually, on the full moon of
the seventh lunar month, there are swarms of fish appearing from the cave. Local
people believe that the fish swarms are brought by the snake to return the
favor to the locals.
Mai Chau |
Mo Luong Cave - Mai Chau has four smaller caves
with the depth of about 500m. The first grotto retains 60m long, 16m wide, with
20m high of the ceiling dome. The cave's ground is paved by concrete. During
Resistance War Against America, the cave used to be an arsenal. The grotto is
structured as a large living room with numerous spectacular stalactites on both
sides of domed ceiling, which looks like decorative ceiling lights and colorful
paintings. The second cave is 10m higher the first one. Entering the cave,
visitors will have a feeling of getting lost in a different place. It is the
wonderland of stalactites. There are many breathtaking Buddha-shaped
stalactites on 2 sides of the wall or colorful ones like sparkling clouds. The
background is the convergence of shiny stretching stalactites like a silver
ornamented carpet. Going through the second cave will lead to the third one.
This is a large cave with an area of 400 square meters, and cooler than other
caves. In a serene space, stalactites from the dome of cave fall like huge
teeth. The last cave has a height of 25m, a length of 15m, and a width of 12m.
In the fourth part, there are many stalactites, stone pillars with unique
shapes. At the end of Mo Luong Cave, there is an underground stream running to Mo Luong Lake in front of the mountain.
Mo Luong Cave |
In Mai Chau tours, visitors can stay at stilt houses of Thai ethnic people. It is an
interesting experience to explore more about cultural identity of locals. Other
famous Mai Chau attractions are Lac Village, Pom
Coong Village, Van Village, Mo Luong Cave, Chieu Cave, Pieng Kem Cave, and
archaeological excavations as Lang Cave and Khau Phuc Cave.
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