Perfect beaches for a relaxing break in northern Vietnam

Perfect beaches for a relaxing break in northern Vietnam

On the scorching hot days of summer, there is nothing more relaxing than a dip in the cool sea. Here are 9 ideal beaches for visitors to beat the summer heat.
Con Dao beach among top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia

Con Dao beach among top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia

Dat Tham beach on Con Dao island has been listed as one of the top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia by the UK’s The Independent newspaper.
Cua Dai Beach – second call for Hoi An tourists

Cua Dai Beach – second call for Hoi An tourists

Hoi An is not only charming due to its old houses and sparkling colorful lanterns, it is also endowed with the stunning Cua Dai Beach which is about 4 kilometers from downtown Hoi An ancient town.
Ho Tram Strip accelerates investment

Ho Tram Strip accelerates investment

Canada-backed Asian Coast Development Limited last week started construction of the second tower of the MGM Grand Ho Tram Beach at its $4.2 billion Ho Tram Strip project.
Hoi An projects could wash away

Hoi An projects could wash away

A group of luxury resort properties on the world heritage Hoi An’s Cua Dai beach are under dire threat from accelerating erosion of oceanfront land.
Cua Dai treasure is heaven on earth

Cua Dai treasure is heaven on earth

The best thing about Vietnam is its beaches which are mostly untouched unlike its Thai rivals which are swamped by tourists on a daily basis.
Sam Son offers relaxing break from city grind

Sam Son offers relaxing break from city grind

Sandals in my hands, I wade in the waters of Sam Son Beach, under the sparkling stars.
Nothing compares  to natural beauty

Nothing compares to natural beauty

Imagine no shopping malls, no pubs, no bustling streets, no noise, no smoke, only the beauty of nature, tranquil landscapes, fresh air, a sea breeze and the sound of the sea… this is the poetic charm of Wild Beach Resort & Spa, a true haven for all city folk itching to escape the heat, humidity and hubbub of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Wild beauty by the  deep blue sea

Wild beauty by the deep blue sea

Duc Hanh talks to Dong Son Lam, general manager of Wild Beach Resort & Spa Nha Trang, about setting up a luxurious property in a remote destination in Khanh Hoa province
Cua Lo Beach – an attractive destination for tourists

Cua Lo Beach – an attractive destination for tourists

Located in the central province of Nghe An about 18km from Vinh city, Cua Lo beach is one of the most popular destinations for both local and foreign tourists, especially during the summer.
Attractive summer beaches in Vietnam

Attractive summer beaches in Vietnam 1

Many beaches in Vietnam are mentioned in Forbers’ and CNN Go’s lists of the most beautiful beaches in the region, including An Bang, Sao (Star), Bai Lu and Quan Lan.
Danang’s Day in the Sun

Danang’s Day in the Sun 1

On my first pass through Central Vietnam in 1992, I bicycled from Hoi An to Danang on a sandy coastal track that couldn’t properly be called a road.
Vietnam resort ranks 1st on top ten hideaways

Vietnam resort ranks 1st on top ten hideaways

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay resort in Vietnam’s central Nha Trang City has topped a list of ten romantic beach retreats released by boutique hotel collection Mr & Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com).
Beach hotel to wake up sleepy Cua Lo

Beach hotel to wake up sleepy Cua Lo

A BEACH hotel project in Nghe An province, the hometown of the late president Ho Chi Minh, is expected to receive an investment licence in a matter of days, according to local authorities.