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28/08/2012

Vietnam wins second prize in National Geographic Traveller Photo Contest

The work titled “My Balloon” by Vo Anh Kiet depicting a group of H’mong children playing with their balloons on a foggy day in Moc Chau won second prize in the National Geographic Traveller Photo Contest 2012.

During this year’s contest, photographers sent their works under the four themes of Travel Portraits, Outdoor Scenes, Sense of Place and Spontaneous Moments.

The organising board of the contest selected 11 outstanding pictures from more than 12,000 entries by 6,615 talented photographers in 152 countries around the globe. These photos represented beautiful moments of the life and experience of each photographer.

The first prize was awarded for Cedrin Houin's photo which depicted the daily life of a nomadic family in a remote area in Afghanistan. The third price went to Andrea Guarneri for a photo depicting an Easter parade in Tripani, Sicily.

The organising board awarded nine honourable prizes for nine other entries and one prize by the audience.

Source: CPV

28/08/2012

Hanoi, Hoi An among best Asian destinations

(August 23, 2012) Hanoi and Hoi An continue to be named among the top ten destinations in Asia this year by Hong Kong-based travel and trade journal, Smart Travel Asia. According to an online poll conducted by the magazine, regarded as a leading authority on the regional travel industry, Hanoi remains in sixth position, as recorded last year, while Hoi An is rated seventh.

Bali island in Indonesia ranks first, followed by Phuket in Thailand and Hong Kong.

The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the title helps the capital city’s tourism sector promote its image and position in the eyes of domestic and international friends.

The magazine’s representative presented the title to the department in Hanoi on Aug. 22.

Source: Vietnam+

25/05/2012

8- INDOCHINA SAILS

Indochina Sails was built in Vietnam with local wooden materials by skillful artisans. Interiors made of aromatic wood bring about the fascination for the cruises. Each cruise of Indochina Sails fleet features well-appointed cabins with marble bathrooms. In addition, the cruises also own private restaurant and bars on open deck. On board restaurant can seat up to 40 guests with big windows, where visitors can view magnificent Halong Bay when enjoying Vietnamese cuisine.

http://www.halongbaytour.com/deluxe/indochina-sails

Pamper yourself on your next vacation on Halong Indochina Sails with a visit to Halong Bay & a full service spa and relax on cabin-style wooden Vietnamese.Each cruise of Indochina Sails fleet features well-appointed cabins with marble bathroom. In addition, the cruises also own private restaurant an...

25/05/2012

7- HALONG VIOLET

Launched on November 2009, the newest five star junk - the Halong Violet is fitted out in the 1930's Indochine style. It owns beautiful bedrooms of 43m2 each, which was designed as a palace. Halong Violet is an ideal destination for couples, who are enjoying their honeymoon or weeding anniversaries of families.
The cruise features a boutique dinning room, library & lounge, Spa & Gym and 6 individually themed cabins with marble bathroom, whirlpool bath & balcony. Cooking classes in the afternoon and taichi lessons in the morning will make your vacation more memorable.

http://www.halongbaytour.com/luxery/violet-cruise

Launched on November 2009, the newest five-star junk-The Violet cruise is fitted out in the 1930′s Indochine style. It owns beautiful bedrooms of 43m2 each, which was designed as a palace. Halong Violet cruise is an ideal destination for couples, who are enjoying their honeymoon or wedding anniversa...

25/05/2012

6- HUONG HAI JUNKS

With a team that has six to fifteen years of experience, Huong Hai Junks offer guests perfect vacations. The fleet includes 9 woodens cruises - 2 built in traditional Vietnamese style, 6 of a royal Chinese design and 1 European with sails. With 5-9 cabins each cruise, Huong Hai Junks is the biggest fleet, which provide dinner in caves such as C**k Cave, Fairy Cave or Titov beach...for groups.

http://www.halongbaytour.com/superior-cruise/huong-hai-junk

Cabins All of our cabins are designed and fitted to international standards, featuring a rich wooden decor, with large windows from which to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay. All cabins are well equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and hot water, and other faciliti...

25/05/2012

5- AU CO CRUISE

The Au Co fleet, designed by the French architect, Anne Drouse, and operated on the Gulf of Tonkin, consists of two five-stars vessels with 32 spacious cabins and suite each, a large dining room with terrace view, semi-covered bar, open air spa. The vessels combine state of the art safety standards and innovative Oriental Design, providing luxury and dedication in every detail.

Each ship has 32 spacious cabins of minimum 20 squares meters each. It also boasts private balconies and well-equipped bathrooms. Besides viewing the magnificent Halong Bay, guests also have chance to take part in many interesting activities such as kayak, bicycle ridingm visiting national forests, historical sites, touring Lan Ha Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Cat Ba Island.

http://www.halongbaytour.com/luxery/au-cruise

The Au Co cruise fleet, designed by the French architect, Anne Drouse, and operated on the Gulf of Tonkin, consists of two five-star vessels with 32 spacious cabins and suite each, a large dining room with terrace view, semi – covered bar, open air spa. The vessels combine state of the art safety st...

25/05/2012

4- GLORY CRUISE

Four-star Glory cruises, built in Oriental style, feature 14 cabins, a big sea-view restaurant and two bars. Most of the modern and luxurious amenities were made by skillful artisans.

http://www.halongbaytour.com/superior-cruise/glory-cruise

Glory Cruises are modern and tastefully designed boats, the boats feature spacious, well-appointed cabins and suites with large en-suite bathrooms, large sundecks with comfortable lounging furniture and elegant dining rooms and bars. Glory Cruise were designed and fitted to international standards w...

25/05/2012

3- BHAYA CLASSIC CRUISES

Built in Oriental style with contemporary luxury, two five-star Bhaya Classic cruises in Halong Bay were designed by skillful French architects. Each cruise has three brown and white floors with private spas, which are harmoniously built with Vietnamese massage therapies and aromatic spices. Restaurants on the third floor of the crusies offer five-star services with professional cooks. Apart from contemplating the beautiful landscape, you can also have a chance to tour around famous attractions in the bay and join in many exciting entertaining programs.

http://www.halongbaytour.com/deluxe/bhaya-cruise-2

Halong Bhaya Cruise Charm & Luxury’ is the concept of Bhaya, the newest luxury cruise in Halong Bay with 03 Classic vessels, each offers 20 luxury cabins and suites accommodating a maximum 40 passengers for an amazing cruise.

25/05/2012

2 - EMERAUDE CLASSIC CRUISE

Started in Halong Bay in 2003, Emeraude cruise is the symbol of luxurious,gentle and perfect services. The cruise will take you back to the past with memories of the Roques and their fleet in Halong Bay in 1910. Built as an ancient cruise operated by steam with classic French interiors, Emeraude features three floors with 37 opulent cabins, which can hold up 74 guests with perfect services as a five-star hotel on the sea, including massage, taking up taichi in the morning an a cooking class...In addition, visitors will also have a chance to enjoy a wide selection of Eurasian food and seafood buffet.

http://www.halongbaytour.com/deluxe/emeraude-cruise

Be transported back to the old times, charm and luxury of Indochina’s Emeraude Classic Cruises, with all the comforts and personal service you could possibly wish for. You will have wonderful moments in beautiful Halong Bay. Emeraude cruise is the symbol of luxurious, gentle and perfect services. Th...

25/05/2012

29 Best Cruises in Halong Bay

Immerse in pristine beauty of charming Halong Bay.

Halong Bay always enchants visitors with many different tones of experiences. Once visiting Halong, you will not miss a trip floating on the water to contemplate wonderful beauty of nature, explore the life of local people in fishing villages and immerse in romantic nights on the bay. We would like to introduce a list of the most luxurious cruises among 100 vessels operated in Halong Bay:

1 - PARADISE LUXURY
Paradise Luxury is one of the most luxurious cruises in Halong. It is built in ancient designs and equipped with modern amenities. This luxury cruise promises to bring about fascination and comfort for visitors to remain their memorable moments while indulging in the mysterious beauty of Halong Bay. Apart from the cafe and restaurant of Paradise Luxury,which are favorite destination of many visitors, the spa, whirlpool bath, sauna and massage also offer unforgetable experiences.

http://www.halongbaytour.com/luxery/paradise-cruise

Paradise Cruise is one of the most luxurious cruises in Halong. It is built in ancien designs and equipped with modern amenities. This luxury cruise promises to bring about fascination and comfort for visitors to remain their memorable moments while indulging in the mysterious beauty of Halong Bay. ...