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Ha Long Bay, 170 km from Hanoi, blends earth, sea and sky into one of the world’s most iconic beauty spots. Cat Ba, the biggest of a mini archipelago of 366 islands, typifies the breathtaking rock relief and bizarre rock formations of the Ha Long World National Heritage Reserve: 2,000 large and small islands with cliffs towering a sheer 50-100 m from the shallow sea. Photo by: Fulco
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The Con Dao Archipelago lies 180 km south of Vung Tau, exposed in the South China Sea. Its isolation makes it unsurprising that Con Son, its main island, was a penal colony until 1975.  Today the small town that has developed round the remains of the penal colony is friendly and attractive. The group has evergreen trees and cool sea breezes. Dolphins jumping and playing round the boat when you visit Con Dao’s smaller islands. Photo by: Cmicblog
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Ha Long Bay is one of the world’s greatest scenes of natural beauty. Turquoise waters, gigantic limestone outcrops, echoing caves and secluded bays. The great number of tourists who visit Vietnam (around 90%) will end up at Halong Bay, a huge stretch of coastline containing nearly 2′000 islands of varying size. Surrounding many of the islands are floating villages – small communities of locals who have probably never lived on solid ground.
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Situated in the heart of Lam Son Square in Ho chi Minh, the Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel, one of the most reputed 5 stars Hotels in Vietnam. The hotel is within walking distance of cultural and historical sites, Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon and Ben Thanh Market.
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Children jumping in Cai Lay!Going downstream the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam affords a kind of eye-level communion, whcih you can't get on a bus or train.
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Today in Vietnam golf is becoming more popular. One of the greatest golf club there is the Dalat Palace, which sits in the heart of the small old city at 5,000 feet above sea level. There are a dozen clubs or courses and as many as 30 more are being planned.
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Located directly on the beach on 26 000 square meters of tropical gardens overlooking the sea in Nha trang, Ana Mandara reminiscent of an old Vietnamese village and furnished with native woods and rattan, The Six Senses spa with designer outdoor massage areas at seaside, excellent service, fine cuisine and a host of activities, means that there’s something for everyone, combine to make this one of Vietnam’s top resorts. From the moment you step foot in this your “home away from home” a truly unforgettable sense of warmth can be felt from the welcome alone. The name means “beautiful home for the guests” in the Cham language and though it comes with a price tag, the hospitality and kindness extended here is quite sincere. The delicate blend of graceful architecture and gracious service, peaceful atmosphere and captivating scenery, Ana Mandara offers a unique experience in simplicity, serenity and refinement. Relaxing on the white sandy beach, listening to the lapping of the waves will soon make any worries disappear.

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