Vietnam offers an intoxicating mix of natural wonders and cultural intricacy; a beautifully diverse hub of Southeast Asia that’s characterized by adventure, bursting with flavour and rooted in a dramatic history. From the bustling hubbub of modern cities, where ancient pagodas rub shoulders with neon bars and skyscrapers; through misty highlands clad in rice terraces, where buffalo wade alongside farmers in conical hats; to golden beaches and towering karst formations, sprinkled over the emerald waters of the South China Sea; Vietnam truly has it all.
Destination: Vietnam
Destination digest: Vietnam news in brief There’s plenty of good news coming out of Vietnam at the moment. Here are a few stories making the headlines: Vietnam Intensifies Tourism Promotions The law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners […]
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Covid-19 Situation Report: Vietnam
Vietnam recently eased re-entry protocols for foreign workers and overseas Vietnamese, in a sign that’s being hailed as a precursor to a more general reopening in the months ahead. Ostensibly designed to smoothen the return of citizens in time for […]
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Viking Saigon: Ready to Set Sail in 2021
Viking Cruises have announced they will launch a new ship, named Viking Saigon, in time for next summer. Part of the already popular Magnificent Mekong cruise tour, the new vessel will sail between Kampong Cham in Cambodia and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Scheduled to make its maiden voyage on 30th August 2021, the Viking Saigon […]
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Anantara Resorts Unveil Stay with Peace of Mind Programme
With Vietnam lifting its travel restrictions earlier this month, many hotels and resorts are taking additional steps to ensure the safety of returning guests. One such hotel group is Anantara, who have made special arrangements to ensure that visitors’ safety is taken care of, without compromising […]
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International Flights Return to Vietnam
Vietnam continues to ease travel restrictions, with flights from selected destination returning this month. According to the latest meeting of the Mekong Tourism Advisory Group, flights from Taiwan, Guangzhou in China, Tokyo in Japan, and Seoul in South Korea will all resume operations in […]
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Coming Soon: Pullman Phu Quoc
From 1st August, 2020, the white sands of Long Beach (Bai Truong) on the western shores of Phu Quoc island will welcome Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort; a luxury upscale property, offering twin rooms and spacious family suites in a spectacular location. Pullman’s new flagship resort is situated just 10 minutes’ drive from the airport, on a 150-metre stretch of tropical island […]
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