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Special promotion at The Nam Hai hotel (Hoi An)

The Nam Hai features 60 beautiful villas and 40 Pool villas and each occupies its own section of landscaped gardens and boats views of the South China Sea and nearby Cham island. From April 01 to September 30, 2008, the Nam Hai offers the following special promotion packages

For 1 bedroom Villa type - 2007 rate applied

Pay 2 stay 2 : complimentary either 2-way airport transfer or one treatment of 60min Vietnamese massage per villa per stay

Pay 3 stay 4 plus complimentary either 2-way airport transfer or one treatment of 60min Vietnamese massage per villa per stay

For 1 bedroom POOL Villa type - 2008 rates applied

Pay 2 stay 3 : inclusive of daily Club Benefits (see below for details)

Pay 3 stay 4 inclusive of daily Club Benefits (see below for details) plus complimentary one treatment of 60min Vietnamese massage per villa per stay

Club Benefits:

Return airport limousine transfer

Check-in at the Reception or in the villa

Personal butler

Complimentary in room mini bar offering selection of drinks and snacks

Daily afternoon tea within the villa

Complimentary cocktails and snacks served daily within the villa

Complimentary laundry service (excluding dry cleaning)

Limousine service to Hoi An Town and Da Nang City

Please contact your Travel Consultant for further information

Balloons over Bagan launching Inle Lake – Burma

During December 2008, Balloons over Bagan will be launching a series of exclusive and intimate balloon safaris in beautiful Shan State. Each safari will host a maximum of 8 clients on a private adventure tour over 4 days in style and comfort. The journey will focus on Inle Lake and Pindaya offering two varied and unique balloon experiences. Inle Lake and the surrounding area is at its most beautiful in December with excellent visibility, vibrant colors and stunning terrain sometimes reminiscent of Provence in Spring time. At all times, guests will be hosted by their English Pilot, as well as a knowledgeable local guide. In the traditions of true luxury adventure travel, clients will stay in the finest accommodation and be catered for throughout with full board and complimentary house drinks.

A luxury cruise in Halong bay- Halong Jasmine

We are pleased to introduce latest star in Halong Bay: The Halong Jasmine Junk, our newest four star junk is already setting the standards for services and amenities on the bay. Fitted out in the 1930's Indochine style, the Halong Jasmine is featuring 22 spacious cabins, a restaurant, lounge and two special Jasmine Suites with their own jacuzzi & balcony for uninterrupted views of the bay. For more information please don’t hesitate visit www.cruisehalong.com

Experience a culinary tour with Master Chef Didier Corlou
What an interesting culinary tour with an ex- chef of the Sofitel Metropole hotel for 14 years and also the author of five books on typical Vietnamese cuisine - Mr. Didier Corlou! Stroll around the market with the Master Chef to enjoy the sights, smells and flavors of the local ingredients. After doing the food-buy, go to the open home-style kitchen at his restaurant -La Verticale, it’s time to concoct your own culinary creation under his guidance. Opportunity to interact with him about his life stories, his passion to the nation cuisine as well as his own created ‘fish sauce’. Taste banana flower salad, spring roll and your other favorite dishes.

The Museum of Anthropology in Hanoi

The Museum of Anthropology located inside the University of Social Sciences & Humanities, Vietnam National University, opened on 19^th November 2005. The exhibits were displayed on 2 floors of 80m2 each, and collected by Teachers & students of History Faculty from the 1960s, the Museum open to help students’ researches & studies. The exhibits are mostly archeology now as history subject is combining of archeology, sociology & anthropology, including ancient Vietnam culture, profession villages…

As the Museum is located inside the University on the way to Ha Dong Silk Village, Chuong Village & Perfume Pagoda, we can combine the trip by calling at this destination or spending half day trip: Visit Museum in around 1.5 hours, interact with Museum Director, archeologist, researchers…Go around the university to see the students’ lecture hall, campus, memorial room, meeting with University leaders, learn about the University history.

Home hosted meal in an Ancient home in Hoi An

This is an Ancient home in the Old quarter of Hoian dating back 13^th century under Tran Dynasty. The home has experienced thought the ups and down time but it remains its history and charm. It is now own by Hoian family and having a lunch in this home will be the special experience sharing the knowledge of Hoian in the old times.

An new boutique fine dining cultural venue in Hue , central Vietnam, Ancient Hue

Located in the cultural romantic garden village, Phu Mong, Ancient Hue has an area of 2800 square meters and it has 5 Ancient Hue homes . Visiting the place is to understand more abut Hue traditional homes and its architecture dating back the nineteenth century together with fine dining experience in this complex. The venue offers fine dining Royal cuisine and you can participate in Hue cooking class with Royal cuisine. Ancient Hue is scheduled to have soft opening on July 14, 2007. For further information, please visit www.Ancienthue.com.vn

Exploring night market in Dalat city
Visiting Dalat, the city of mist and pine trees, tourists should be sure to experience the pleasure of visiting Dalat’s night market. Dalat city is small, the city streets are not dense and market activities happen only in Hoa Binh Zone at Dalat market. That is why the Dalat Night Market contributes to the beauty of Dalat’s cultural features.
The night market is located in the Hoa Binh Zone, in the area around Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Le Dai Hanh Street and Tang Bat Ho Street, within walking distance of many restaurants. On weekends walkers can stroll to the market on a pedestrian walkway that was opened in Dalat on November 2003. Tourists should note that all vehicles are forbidden on this walkway between 7pm to 10 pm.

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