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Tours fully booked for holiday

April 20, 2018 | 11:26

People in the capital have made preparations for the upcoming four-day (from April 28 - May 1) holiday celebrating the Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1) ..

Top 5 island idylls in Kien Giang

April 01, 2018 | 20:30

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang attracts a huge number of visitors in summer, thanks to its tropical paradise islands with long stretches of sandy beach. Here is the list of the top 5 must-visit islands in the province.

Pristine Hon Seo Island: ideal destination for explorers

April 15, 2013 | 08:52

As a beautiful uninhabited island, Hon Seo Island in Binh Dinh province is an ideal destination for those who want to explore the sea and island, see colourful pebbles on the beach, cross large rocks, take a dive, go fishing, and enjoy freshly-caught seafood.

Exploring the pristine Hon Seo Island

April 10, 2013 | 09:20

As a beautiful uninhabited island, Hon Seo (Binh Dinh province) is an ideal destination for those who want to explore the sea and island, see colourful pebbles on the beach, cross large rocks, take a dive, go fishing, and enjoy freshly-caught seafood.

Taiwan 'proud' of Oscar winner Ang Lee

February 26, 2013 | 09:19

Taiwan basked in reflected glory Monday after film-maker Ang Lee won the best director Oscar for fantasy epic "Life of Pi", shot on the diplomatically isolated island where he was born.

Pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin awaits to be explored

October 31, 2012 | 09:58

Cat Ba Island generous natural bounties await to be tapped. From Binh wharf in Haiphong city, visitors can reach Cat Ba Island quickly by speedboat, covering the route in only 35 minutes. Those who prefer to enjoy the spacious sea can choose to spend to hours to go by a ferry.

Phu Quoc scraps delayed projects

October 02, 2012 | 09:13

Southern Kien Giang Provincial People’s Committee has swung the axe at scores of delayed investment projects on Phu Quoc island.

Co To Island

September 13, 2012 | 08:24

What impresses visitors most about Co To Island is its beautiful, wild beaches with smooth white sand, a unique ancient stone ground and friendly islanders, so it is no surprise it has become a popular tourist destination.

The ten best destinations in Vietnam

July 07, 2012 | 09:10

Globalgrasshopper, a popular site for international tourists, has listed the top ten must-see destinations in Vietnam.

Phu Quoc island a paradise of pearls, sunsets and surprises

June 08, 2012 | 14:44

Though I had heard much about the unique beauty of Phu Quoc, I could not help being amazed at its nature and specialities during my recent holiday to the largest island in Viet Nam.

Don’t miss Mun Island off Nha Trang

June 05, 2012 | 09:12

Though it is 10km offshore the central resort town of Nha Trang, Mun Island is one of the must-see destinations for local and international tourists.

A great Phu Quoc weekend

April 11, 2012 | 10:06

t is a fifty minute flight from HCMC to Phu Quoc and, therefore, a great favorite with expats wanting to get away for the weekend and for the more astute traveler.