Beautiful Cat Ba Island will be in my mind forever

Cat Ba Island is truly an ideal destination to explore the beauty of nature and enjoy seafood which still keep intact flavor of sea. You can also experience activities like sailing kayak, cycling round foothill and climbing mountain.

Cat Ba Island Overview

To escape from the summer heat of Hanoi, my friends and I decided to take a trip to Cat Ba Island in weekend days. After 3 hours in bus, we arrived in Tuan Chau of Ha Long Bay. The first thought when setting foot there was that nothing was better than the sea in summer. The gentle sea breeze bringing the salty flavor dispelled all the summer heat. We caught a ferry leaving Tuan Chau Island to our destination, Cat Ba Island. A ferry in afternoon gave us an opportunity to contemplate the beauty of Ha Long Bay in brilliant sunshine.

Arriving in Cat Ba, we chose Hung Long hotel because the hotel had a nice view of the sea. After some times for relaxing, we went on a boat to Lan Ha Bay. During time on the boat, a chef instructed us to make some simple desserts. It was so interesting that I was happy although I could not make any dish. Lan Ha was a breath-taking bay with blue water, spotless white sand, and superb mountain ranges surrounding. We excitedly sailed kayaks, a kind of narrow boat with a double bladed paddle, to visit some small islands nearby.

Lan Ha Bay

After having fun with sailing and swimming, we moved to Monkey Island Cat Ba. And it was the first time I had experienced contemplating the sunset on the sea. What a spectacular scene! The sun was like a ball of fire, which was swallowed slowly by the darkness. The light glimmered over the horizon, and then it limped off. We had dinner on the deck of the boat. Almost all dishes were seafood. The flavor of seafood there was different from that of restaurants in cities we had eaten before. It was saltier but fresher. There were many kinds of seafood as well, from shrimp, crab, and jellyfish, to many fishes species I did not know their names. Enjoying seafood and watching the sunset would be an unforgettable memory in my life. The night on Cat Ba was quite bustling but after 11 pm, the island returned to its original calm. The coastal city fell asleep deeply among whispering waves.

Monkey Island

In the next morning, the tour guide took us to visit Cat Ba National Park. The atmosphere there in the morning was extremely cool and fresh. We energetically climbed “Ngu Lam” peak. Getting to the peak, enjoying brisk wind blowing in my face and contemplating mountainous scenery were memorable experiences. On the way back to our hotel, we visited Cat Hai Island, also cycled round the foothill.

After three days travelling on Cat Ba Island and visiting Ha Long Bay, we bade farewell to the island. Finishing the trip, I definitely miss a land of strange-shaped mountains, clean blue sea and funny naughty monkeys. I will have a come back this beautiful island in future. For sure!

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Vietnam Airline tips on early ticket booking

Early booking ticket is a useful advice of Vietnam Airline for passengers. It is the fact that people can gain a lot of benefits thanks for purchasing tickets early, especially on special occasion of Lunar New Year.

Firstly, it is clear that if you buy tickets early, your seat is 100 % guaranteed. This may help you avoid a lot of inconveniences such as standing in a very long line to wait for buying tickets, losing a lot of time and effort or insufficient preparation for the trip. You will see that this advice of VN Airlines is very valuable!

Online Air Ticket booking

The second thing is the ticket charge and ticket refund in accordance with the regulations of different airlinessuch as Jetstar, Vietjet Air, Air Mekong and Vietnam Airlines. In case of any annoying complications, if you book your ticket early, you will have time to calmly and efficiently solve all the problems.

Thirdly, you will have to pay chargeable airfare in accordance with the airlines rules without losing too much fee.

Vietnam Airlines Tips

Finally, many priorities are applicable for early booking. For instance, you will receive the best price offered by the travel companies, corporations, small businesses and large corporations located abroad for their large number bookings. Vietnam Airlines also launches a lot of attractive promotional program for honored customers booking tickets early, especially on peak season of tourism. Pursing ticket on time will help you save a lot of money and still enjoy great experiences on Vietnam Airlines flights.

Currently, Vietnam Airlines has begun selling tickets for journey from the South to the North of Vietnamin Lunar New year 2014. You should look at your calendar to specify the period of your festival vacationto have your own plan for booking tickets. Please pay attention to updated information to book your suitable ticket as soon as possible.

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Halong Bay exciting kayaking experience

Experiencing Halong Bay tours with tourist groups from many countries around the world, such as America, Australia, France, Spain, and Sweden.Lets depart to enjoy the journey of discovering Halong Bay though exciting experience with boat kayaking!

Gazing away scenery of mountains blended with deep blue ofsea water, enjoying the breezing blowing windsoncool space of someboat, all will release your tiredness and stress of busy living pace. It is marvelous to sit on the deck, enjoy some cool fruit juice and be fully immersed in breathtaking natural space in your Halong Bay Cruise. But the most exciting experience will be kayaking.

Kayaking

This is an attractive activity whenthe boat stops at a fishing village, visitors are free to kayak or swim in waves of blue water. Wondrous beauty of nature through unique images of thousands of limestone islands and caves in Ha Long Bay has enchanted many visitors. And the best way to contemplate them is boat kayaking because floating on large sea by yourselves, you will deeply realize the spectacular and impressive beauty of Mother Nature.

Activities

 Under specific guidance of instructors, kayakingis attractive without any difficulties. Each boat can carry 2 passengers. There are many types of kayaking boats that are all are made of composite plastic, molded rubber or inflatable boat with oars. The islands such as Luon Cave, Three Peaches, Ba Ham, Dau Be, and Grass Cave are alleasy to discover while kayaking. Also, kayakingacross unnamed islands, you have chances to directly see the beauty of coral reefs, the tiny fish swimmingand even see them dancing around other interesting scenery under the sea.

Especially when joining this Ha Long Bay tour overnight, tourists can enjoy totally quiet atmosphere of the sea at night. Ending experience,you can go back to your yacht and your mind is full of excitement, happiness and even inconsolable regret.

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Danang resort to paradise Vinpearl Luxury

Vinpearl Luxury Danang is worth to rank top in destinations which tourists has voted when speding their relaxation in Danang resort. Called paradise by almost wonders of nature seems to convergence here. Overlooking the vast ocean, with its backs resting on the majestic Mable Mountain range, Vinpearl Luxury Danang is the ideal holiday destination for any tourists.

paradise vinpearl luxury

Once entering this paradise, tourists can recognize the perfect mixture between the contemporary architecture with the charming classical feature of hotel Indochina. It is a distinction from the other Danang resorts. The hotel which ranked 5-star class consists of 200 luxurious rooms, amenities, along with a professional staff and attentive service.
Vinpearl Luxury Danang is a wonderful resort and an ideal stop in any trips in Danang. Coming here, tourists can lie on the white sand beach or the graceful swimming pool, sip a cool cocktail, and hear the waves slapping the fine sand or the sound of pine forests. If preferring movement, tourists can try a few round of large fresh swimming pool or play with blue waves. Even stronger and more active, tourists should take part in playing volleyball on the beach, boating or conquering the waves to explore the beauty of Danang city.

Ocean front villa

Tourists can also choose particularly luxury villas which are overlooking to the sea until the untouched green space. The combination between Champa architecture and classical French architecture in Danang resorts actually brings fresh feeling to the tourists. Additionally, swimming pool, garden and elegant terrace also bring perfect beauty for the villas.
Moreover, all of the customer care services from the airport transfers, accommodation, health care and beauty to entertainment are served by the professional staffs. Unlike other resort in Danang, tourists can also sunbathe in main swimming pool, watch the sunrise every morning, join in lantern festival every full moons night or enjoy the taste of excellent cuisine at the restaurant in Vinpearl. Just a few feet down from the restaurant, the swimming pool, spa, sports and entertainment sector surely attracts visitors with the modern and luxury system- where tourists could hardly experience in other Da Nang resorts

Main Ocean View Pool by night

In particular, tourists from here can easily visit the worlds cultural heritage has been recognized by UNESCO, namely My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An old town and Hue Citadel.
It is for sure that once setting foot on resorts in Danang in general, Vinpearl Luxury Danang in particular, tourists will not be able to forget the glamour and splendor life of this the paradise in the earth".
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Vietnam Airlines flights to Phu Quoc

Dubbed as the Pearl Island, Phu Quoc is the largest island of Vietnam, located in the Gulf of Thailand, Kien Giang province. For a long time, Phu Quoc has become the famous destination in Vietnam and the entire world. Not only is the beautiful island, but Phu Quoc also contains the mysterious things attracting the curiosity of any tourists. To meet the traveling demand of tourists, Vietnam Airlines official launched many flights to Phu Quoc from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho.

Vietnam Airlines Flights

Phu Quoc international airport is located in the Phu Quoc town. The airport ranks the sixth in airports of Vietnam. It has flight routes to and from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho. Currently, some international airlines in Southeast Asia, Russia, Europe are investigating to open some linking routes from Phu Quoc international airport to Russia, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia and the countries in Northeast Asia. The flight route between Hanoi-Phu Quoc is the most common route. Each day, there are two Vietnam Airlines flights to Phu Quoc airport.
The peak season of tourism in Phu Quoc starts from November to February of the next year. This is the most beautiful time in Phu QUoc with the sparkling golden sunshine, the balmy weather and the clear blue sea water. Tourists can also come to Phu Quoc in the early May or late October when Phu Quoc starts to welcome the rain.

Phu Quoc Island

Traveling to Phu Quoc, in addition to immersing into the cool water, freely sunbathing on the white sandy beaches, VN Airlines tourists can experience the exciting recreational activities as fishing squid at night, exploring the Dinh Cau night market, diving, discovering the virgin forests
When the night falls, the whole Phu Quoc Island becomes quiet, but at the offshore, the life of the fishermen is still bustling with shimmering lights as a bustling city. It's time to experience the interesting relaxing moments with night squid fishing activity. It is interesting when tourists can fish squids for themselves hunting the preys under the sea or fish out swordfishes, blue bone fishes floating on the sea. And it will be greater when tourists can enjoy dishes prepared directly from their spoils.

Phu Quoc Beach

In addition, Dinh Cau Night Market is a shopping, dining centre and sightseeing spot for tourists as well as locals. The night market is located in the center of Duong Dong town. Visiting the night market, tourists can freely buy and enjoy fresh seafood in all kinds. Every night, Dinh Cau night market appeals hundreds of tourists with the reasonable price and friendly behavior of sellers.
One activity that cannot be missed in Phu Quoc is the diving activity to contemplate colorful coral reefs. An Thoi archipelago in the south, Hon Mong Tay, Hon Doi Moi and Hon Thay Boi in the northern island are the ideal place for tourists to explore the world's ocean.
In addition to beautiful beaches, the pristine forest is also the unique feature contributing Phu Quoc Island to become the ideal destination in the travel of tourists. Tourists can book a tour to explore the northern island or Ecological Reserve in Da Ngon stream and Ganh Dau. If tourists are adventurous, love to explore pristine forest, they can hire a local tour guide who will help them to find the way as well as answer questions during their discovery journey.
Air Vietnam advises that tourists should book Vietnam Airlines tickets as soon as possible to get the cheap tickets and suitable schedule and many attractive incentives.
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Nha Trang cuisine and my experience in Lousiane Brewhouse

Nha Trang is an attractive city for cuisine-exploring lover. Nha Trang Cuisine is the perfect mixture of Vietnam and Western cuisine. Lousiane Brewhouse is an ideal restaurant for tourists to enjoy western foods in Nha Trang.

 

Western food in Lousiana Brewhouse

 

I have a great love for food. When traveling to any destination, the thing I’m interested in the most is cuisine there. One of places that leave me deep impression is Nha Trang. Nha Trang is well known for not only seafood specialties but also for luxury restaurant serving different culinary styles. And in my last trip to Nha Trang, I was lucky to experience the Western culture in Nha Trang cuisine.
Nha Trang might be considered a global city with a wide variety of restaurants serving all kinds of food, namely, Italian, French, Spanish, American, Canadian, Japanese, Switzerland, Chinese and Korean. Popular restaurants in Nha Trang were The Square, Texas BBQ, Feast, Lousiane Brewhouse, Toastina, Beach, Hanabusa, La Taverna, Baraco, Tarantino, Good morning Vietnam, Grill House, Le petit, Bistro, Stream N’Spice and so on.

Beer in Lousiana Brewhouse

My friend took me to Lousiana Brewhouse, a restaurant on the spotless white sand of Nha Trang beach. In possession of a large area enough for hundreds of tourist, luxury swimming pool and a nice view, that restaurant was a favored address of both tourists and local people. Another interesting thing there was that the restaurant also opened classes teaching water sports, beauty services, and massage. The restaurant’s menu was full of Asian and European dishes. To try both, we ordered “basic” dishes of each cuisine: Salad Nicoise of French (salad, eggs, tuna and anchovies), German sausages (sausages and mashed potatoes), Italian Pepperoni pizza (sausage and fromage Mozarella), fried Vietnam rice with pepper, and Australian diced beef. General speaking, each dish was delicious in its own way. My friend loved Salad Nicoise the most. In my opinion, it was a little greasy and I was not interested in tuna much. For me, the most delicious food was Vietnamese fried rice. Although the cost for a meal like that was rather expensive, my friend and I totally agreed that it was deserved to spend money. In warm golden light, we happily enjoyed our great dinner and contemplated the beauty of the beach in night.

Japanese food in Lousiana Brewhouse

In particular, my friend and I tried 4 different beers including Lousiane Pilsener, Dark Lager, Witbier and Red Ale. Lousiana Pilsener had golden yellow and floral scent; Dark Lager had mysterious black and chocolate flavor; Witbier’s flavor was similar to that of orange combined with cilantro; and Red Ale impressed me with passionate red-brown and fruity flavor.

 Lousiane Brewhouse could be regarded as a miniature example of globalization. Decoration there was the perfect combination of the Eastern and the Western culture. My friend recommended that the restaurant was an ideal place to relieve stress when needed. Sitting alone surfing the Net, enjoying a cup of filter coffee and contemplating wonderful blue sea may be the best way to relax in such busy working life.

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Red Flamboyant Festival 2014 launches in Hai Phong

Red Flamboyant Festival 2014, an annual organized event will take place in three days (9 – 11 May) in Hai Phong city. “Cat Ba in color of Red Flamboyant”, the highlight of festival will be held on the evening of 10th May at Opera House Square.

Red Flamboyant

 

Red Flamboyant Festival - a new tourism product in Hai Phong city attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. Each year with a new and unique theme brings tourists indescribable emotions. Through last 2 festivals with “Sparkling Red Haiphong” in 2012 and “Red River Civilization” in 2013, Haiphong Red Flamboyant Festival has left much beautiful impression in both residents and tourists. Hai Phong is constantly transforming itself to build an image of a friendly and hospitable city. This year Red Flamboyant Festival 2014 continues to be held with the theme “Cat Ba in color of Red Flamboyant” taking place from 9- 11 May in Hai Phong city. Many excellent activities have been preparing and implementing to create attractions and the spread; simultaneously, turn the festival into the real citizen's festival.

Beautiful actresses in Red Flamboyant Festival

Red Flamboyant Festival 2014 will be specially organized 3 in 1. Along with the main festival, the City will also celebrate reception ceremony on special national monument ranking Certificate - Cat Ba scenic spot, and 59 year of Hai Phong City Liberation Day ceremony in 13th May. On this occasion, Hai Phong city will also host a number of sideline activities to win UNESCO’s recognition in the process of the nomination for Cat Ba to become a World Natural Heritage site in 2014. According to Mr. Doan Duy Linh - Director of Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the festival program will insists of Carnival, the opening ceremony, the reception ceremony on special national monument Certificate of Cat Ba archipelago scenic spot and excellent art performance programs. Besides, the festival includes more than 10 cultural, art, economic events promising to create the most ever- vibrant, attractive and practical performances.

Performance in Red Flamboyant Festival

Particularly, the highlight of this year's festival program is “Cat Ba in color of Red Flamboyant” night. With many diverse and spectacular activities, the program will take place on the evening of 10th May at Opera House Square and be a live television program on Vietnam Television and Hai Phong Radio and Television. The script expected in “Cat Ba in color of red flamboyant” insists of 3 mainly attractive sections: Hai Phong brightly Red Flamboyant, the celebration and excellence art programs. In particular, art program is expected to include four chapters: Red Flamboyant, a fire-flower memory, Cat Ba – a love, and immense earth and estuary.
Many magnificent cultural and artistic activities are also held during the festival, such as Red River Delta culinary introducing festival, Dragon Dance competition final on citywide Red Flamboyant Cup, water puppetry performances and exchanges of folk songs... at Tam Bac Lake, “ao dai” (long-dresses) festival, Red Flamboyant fashion week, showroom on displaying tourist sites and tourism products of the city, Hai Phong - Bach Long Vy tour opening, and marvelous Concert program at the Opera House...

Image of Red Flamboyant Festival in 2012

In the previous year, Hai Phong tourism had welcomed and served over 5 million tourist arrivals, up by 11.2 % over the same period of 2012. Red Flamboyant Festival 2014 entitled “Cat Ba in color of red flamboyant” promises to bring many pleasant surprises for tourists in coming May.
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