Saigontourist launches tour to Singapore for Formula 1
Saigontourist Travel Service Company has just launched a new package tour to Singapore offering tourists the chance to watch the Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix 2009 that will take place in the island country this weekend.
Enjoying Mekong Delta tide-water specialty
In September and October, or so called tide-water season in the Mekong Delta, linh fish, a specialty of the Mekong Delta, make their annual appearance on the rivers where they…
Vespa tour arranged for foreign tourists
Saigontourist Travel Service Co. on Wednesday arranged a special tour for 25 foreign tourists from Tetra Pak Company to explore attractions in the city on old-fashioned Vespa scooters.
Vietnam Airlines offers an airfare discount of 60-70%
Vietnam Airlines has offered an airfare discount of 60-70% on all flights from October 1, 2009 to January 3, 2010, said Nguyen Thi Minh Yen, Director of the Vietnam Airlines office in the Southern region on September 16.
Honeymoon tour to Phu Quoc Island
Honeymoons are known as a time for romance and stunning beaches are often suggested as ideal places for this special voyage. Therefore, tours operators are always offering honeymoon tours together with attractive services which are luring more and more local and foreign tourists.
Victoria Chau Doc waves travelers to ox racing
Victoria Chau Doc Hotel will present the fun-filled “Ox Race Day” during the region’s annual Khmer Dolta Festival from September 17-19.
Traveling in the autumn season   (Sep 13, 2009)
Traveling in the autumn season
With a series of tours for the autumn, Ben Thanh Tourist wants to promote destinations in the North for southern people who may not know about the beauty of the fall. The tour operator has recommended Hanoi and Sapa as suitable areas for visitors.
Five-star hotels offer half price for Vietnamese guests
Three more five-star hotels have joined a week-old special program of discounting room rates by around 50% for Vietnamese guests to attract Vietnamese people to stay in high-end hotels, bringing the number of hotels in the program to nine.
Lower fares for early-booked train tickets
From September 15 to December 15, passengers who buy the Hanoi-HCMC train tickets will enjoy fare reduction of up to 20% per a ticket. The price for return tickets will be slashed by 20% for both ways.
Hainan-Hanoi direct flight route to open late this month
The direct flight route that links China’s Hainan Province and the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi will be launched on September 27, a local daily reported.
Cruising in an ancient city   (Sep 07, 2009)
Cruising in an ancient city
Visiting Hoi An ancient city, tourists can get lost in a city that shimmers with thousands of colorful lanterns along streets studded with old pagodas, temples and restaurants serving traditional Vietnamese dishes. The best option is a cruise down the Thu Bon River to contemplate the splendid scenery while enjoying local specialties.
Visiting Hanoi’s Old Quarter by tramcar
The authorities of Hoan Kiem District have submitted to the Hanoi People’s Committee a project to provide tours of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake by tramcar.
Where to go on Vietnam National Day
Vietnam’s National Day is coming, so travel agencies are offering attractive tours to ensure tourists an unforgettable holiday on September 2. Saigontourist is organizing interesting tours accompanied with many attractive promotion programs, promising to take tourists to splendid destinations with good services at attractive prices.
Vietnam Airlines launches web check-in service
The national-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched on August 26 a web check-in service for its domestic flights departing from Noi Bai, Da Nang and Tan Son Nhat airports.
Destinations for National Day   (Aug 25, 2009)
Destinations for National Day
On the occasion of National Day, September 2, Ben Thanh Tourist is offering two clusters of tours, both short and long, to meet the demand of those who do not have much time to be away from home, as the holiday falls on a Wednesday, but want a reward for months of hard labor.
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