Six Senses Con Dao - The best resort in Con Dao Islands

Six Senses Con Dao, the first 5 star resort in the archipelago islands, is reached by daily flights, of just 45 minutes, from Ho Chi Minh City. Six Senses Con Dao presents elegantly designed modern accommodations and offers generous personal space with lush tropical mangrove vegetation and breathtaking views. Six Senses Con Dao is an “awesome place to get away from the busy life.”

There are 50 spacious villas, each have their own private infinity pool and unobstructed views of the East Vietnam Sea. Styles range from single-level to duplex and offer one, three and four bedrooms, with indoor-outdoor bathrooms.

Phu Bai Airport in Thua Thien – Hue to close for renovation

Phu Bai Airport in Thua Thien – Hue to close for renovation

The Airport Corporation of Vietnam has announced that the Phu Bai International Airport in Thua Thien – Hue, Vietnam, will be closed for 8 months for reparation.

According to the announcement, Phu Bai Airport will be close from 20/3/2013 to 20/11/2012. During this time, passengers who want to approach Hue City can dock at Da Nang International Airport in the nearby Da Nang City, which is located 90 kilometers away.

The Thua Thien Hue People’s Committee has instructed the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to inform tourism companies of the plan. The provincial Department of Transportation will have to make a plan to carry passengers between Da Nang and Thua Thien Hue.

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What and where to eat in Con Dao?

What and where to eat in Con Dao? The choice of dining and cafes are likely to increase dramatically over the next few years or even months. And the number of tourists travel to Con Dao Island remarkably raises. But, Con Dao's range of places to eat and drink is limited.

So what to eat in Con Dao? 

Currently, there are actually a few restaurants with a menu in English. However, if you are a fan of traditional Vietnamese cuisine such as Pho and Hot Pots, you will not be disappointed in the trip to Con Dao. In addition, there are a lot of fresh fish and seafood available.

Seafood are served at the resort Six Senses Con Dao

Highlights of Hue Ancient Capital in Vietnam

Highlights of Hue Ancient Capital in Vietnam - Hue is famous for its historic monuments, which had been recognized as one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. About 700km south from the capital of Hanoi, 1,100km north from Ho Chi Minh City, Hue is located in central Vietnam and on the bank of Huong River (Perfume River). Between 1802 and 1945, it was the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty.

Hue has tropical monsoon climate. From March to August is the dry season with very high temperatures of 35 - 40°C. It is truly scorching and uncomfortable. The rainy season is between August and January. A flood season is from October onwards. The average temperature during rainy season is 20°C, sometimes as low as 9°C. The spring is short and lasts from January to the end of February.

Trekking Fansipan Mount

Preparing for conquering the Fansipan Mount

Fansipan is the highest mountain peak in Vietnam as well as in Indochina (including Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). Situated in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Lao Cai province, about 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township, Fansipan is called “The roof of Indochina” with the the height of 3,143 meters. Fansipan is more and more attractive to tourists who like jungle trek and active adventure travel. The fascinating beauty of azalea flowers forest, bamboo forest, pine-trees forest and the gigantic landscape here make the tourists feel like they are lost in legendary world.

However, it is not easy to conquer the Fansipan Peak. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Here are some tips and advices for you if you really want to trek to this peak:

NOTE: People who have had a history of hypertension, heart disease, blood vessel catastrophe should not take part in the tour.

Hanoi Attractions - What to See in Hanoi Vietnam

What to see in Hanoi

With over 1,000-year history and diverse cultural traditions, Hanoi is one of the most popular destinations for all those who travel to Vietnam. Hanoi is also the second largest city in Vietnam as well as the biggest center of culture and education with many historical monuments, famous landscapes, theaters, museums, craft villages… of the country. One of the loveliest features to this city is its many lakes and parks. These provide many beautiful locations to rest in between venturing out in the capital's streets.

Taxis are the best way to travel long distances in Hanoi. But it is quite easy to get around the city on foot or on cyclo. If you are wondering where to see in Hanoi, here are some suggestions for you:

The Con Dao Islands

The Con Dao Islands – One of Top 20 Mysterious Islands in the World

Renowned travel magazine Travel And Leisure has named Vietnam Con Dao on the list of Top 20 islands contain many mysteries in the world. Con Dao Island was also voted as one of best ten islands of the world for a romantic holiday in 2011 by another famous travel magazine - Lonely Planet.

The Con Dao Islands (also known as Poulo Condore) is in southeastern Vietnam (Ba Ria Vung Tau Province) and around 250 kilometers, or a 45-minute flight, from Ho Chi Minh City. It is well-known for its nice beaches shaded with green trees, fresh air, deep-blue waters, and primitive forests. Con Dao comprises 16 beautiful islands and islets with a total area of ​​76 square kilometers.

Da Lat in the South of Vietnam

Da Lat Romantic City

Located on Lam Vien (Langbiang Plateau) high lands, part of the greater Central high lands of Vietnam, Da Lat is 1475m above sea level and is 305 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat attracts all visitors by its amazing French architecture, green pine trees, beautiful sceneries and historical monuments as well as cool climate most of the year. Therefore, Da Lat is considered as“little Paris in tropical zone” (Le Petit Paris).  For a long time, Da Lat has been one of the most famous tourist cities of Vietnam and a romantic city for honeymoon holiday in the country.