Hoi An Ancient Town of Vietnam has recently been voted as one of the 10 ideal cities to visit in Asia by U.S. online travel resource Smarter Travel. The US site says, "A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An Ancient Town remains a trading port, just as it was from the 15th to 19th centuries as it thrived in the spice trade." "The fact that it's so well-preserved attracts foreigners who come to see the poster child for traditional Southeast Asian ports. "One-time merchant homes represent Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese styles and are now a mix of antique shops, eateries, and galleries." Hoi An is ranked ninth in the list of Smarter Travel. The others include Beijing, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, Siem Reap and Taipei. Source: hoian.gov.vn/VNATranslated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Hoi An listed among 10 best cities in Asia
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Park Hyatt named best hotel in Asia
Park Hyatt named best hotel in Asia By Pham Le in HCMC Park Hyatt Saigon has been voted "World's Best Hotel in Asia" in the 13th Annual World's Best Awards Readers' Survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, the American travel and lifestyle magazine. "Our goal is to continue to raise the bar in service excellence and further develop Vietnam as a luxury travel destination catering to the discerning traveler," Golden said. Readers of Travel + Leisure annually select their favorite providers of travel facilities around the world, naming the very best in travel, from hotels, spas, airlines and cruise liners to cities and islands. Last year, Park Hyatt Saigon was voted "Best Hotel in HCMC" for the third consecutive year by DestinAsian magazine, Asia's leading luxury travel and lifestyle publication. The hotel and also been awarded "Best Luxury Hotel" by the TripAdvisor travel community and "Best Business Hotel in HCMC" by Business Traveler Asia Pacific magazine in its annual Readers' Choice … [Read more...] about Park Hyatt named best hotel in Asia
Three Vietnamese hotels among 34 best ones in Asia
Hyatt Regency Danang, Park Hyatt Saigon and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi have been listed among 34 best hotels in Asia by Business Insider. Guests can choose between rooms, private villas, or residences on the secluded location and go for a relaxing massage and see breathtaking views of the area’s mountains and the ocean. Rooms start at around US$260 per night. Rooms are divided between two wings: the Metropole Wing offers mahogany furnishings and plush Vietnamese silks while the Opera Wing sits opposite of the Opera House and includes black and white neoclassical decor. Plus, whether you’re in the mood for French cuisine, Vietnamese gastronomy, or Italian wine, you’ll find all three at the hotel. Rooms start at US$288 per night. Zing/VOV … [Read more...] about Three Vietnamese hotels among 34 best ones in Asia
Five Vietnamese eateries among 101 best restaurants in Asia
Five Vietnamese eateries among 101 best restaurants in Asia Derek Milroy By Derek Milroy in HCMC Four HCMC restaurants have been included in the list of the 101 best restaurants in Asia by the much-respected Daily Meal. The Palace Hotel’s Lemongrass heads the city eateries in 21st place. Next up is Quan An Ngon HCMC (28) and there is Hoi An HCMC (71) and Mandarine HCMC (95). Both are owned by Oriental Saigon located in Binh Thanh District. The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort’s signature French restaurant La Maison 1888 also makes the list in 58th place. The recently-released list also includes restaurants from Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau. Lemongrass is located at 56-66 Nguyen Hue St, District 1. Phone: (84-8) 3829 2860 - (84-8) 3827 9342, email: [email protected], [email protected], website: http://www.palacesaigon.com/dining.html. Ngon Restaurant is at 160 … [Read more...] about Five Vietnamese eateries among 101 best restaurants in Asia
Hanoi, most beautiful city in Asia, must be preserved
Hanoi Times - An exhibition of old postcards of Hanoi-Hue-Saigon held at Sofitel Metropole Hotel in Hanoi this March is being praised by many specialists and visitors because it has been organized by a French man who loves Vietnamese culture, Gilles Cretallaz, the hotel's General Director. It has taken time and effort to collect these old postcards, hasn't it? The exhibition took place form March 21-28 at Sofitel Metropole Hotel with 74 old postcards about Hanoi, Hue and Saigon in the early 20th century. The exhibition was described by historian Duong Trung Quoc as "very valuable, rich in cultural and historical values". When I took over the General Directorship of Sofitel Metropole in 2005 I took over some old postcards in the hotel's strongbox and I wanted to do something to help international friends know more about Vietnamese culture, especially the best hotel in the Far East in the 20th century. Luckily, when they heard about our plan, the National Library presented us with some … [Read more...] about Hanoi, most beautiful city in Asia, must be preserved