Vietnam Luxury Holiday From North To South

We have designed this cultural journey for people keen to experience the diversity of Vietnam but with limited time to spare. We take you to discover the very best of Vietnam has to offer in 11 days. You discover 4 World Heritages listed Sites, the magnificent Halong Bay in Tonkin Gulf, the historical and cultural depth of Hoi An the enigmatic Cham Towers in My Son, and the ancient Capital Hue. This trip starts from colonial Hanoi and ends in vibrant Saigon – Ho Chi Minh city.

In charming Hanoi, dine in one of the French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Shop at fashionable boutiques and galleries featuring traditional and contemporary artists. Explore the fascinating maze of 36 streets in the Old Quarter. Venturing outside the city, cruise along dramatic limestone islands in Halong Bay.

Farther south, Hue, the former Imperial capital that is a quiet city renowned for the magnificent architecture of its citadel, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples, built under the Nguyen dynasty on the banks of the Perfume River. In the UNESCO-designated river town of Hoi An, tour centuries-old merchant houses, visit busy silk and fish markets.

In Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), Vietnam ’s dynamic commercial center, explore colorful produce markets, or perhaps stop in a designer shop to order a haute couture ao dai. Take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch an unusual, eclectic religious ceremony at the main temple of Cao Daism, a unique fusion of world religions. On another day trip, tour the narrow canals of the Mekong Delta to see a traditional side of Vietnamese life.

* This tour can also be taken in reverse, visiting HCMC first, concluding in Hanoi .

Day 1 Arrive Hanoi (D)

Upon arrival at Hanoi ’s Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Welcome dinner at local restaurant followed by evening water puppet performance. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 Hanoi ’s tangible and intangible heritage (B/L/-)

Vietnam ’s artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , ride a cyclo to dinner.

Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Enjoy people-watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city’s myriad galleries. Also visit Hanoi ’s main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature .

Overnight in Hanoi .

Day 3 Hanoi – Halong Bay Natural Worl Heritage – Hanoi (B,L,-)

Upon meetingt you at your hotel at 8:00 am, we drive to Halong City, approximately 3 hours away. Once at Halong City you will board our private boat for a four-hour cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area. As we cruise, our boat staff will serve a sumptuous local seafood lunct. After 4 hours, we cruise back to the harbor and return you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi .

Day 4 Hanoi – Hue World Heritage (B/-/D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival at Phu Bai Airport , You will be transfered directly to your hotel. This afternoon we embark on a tour of Hue City including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City , the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba market. Tonight you enjoy the fine cuisine of Hue in the Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant.

Overnight in Hue

Day 5 Hue World Heritage (B/L/-)

Rising up in the ancient land, breakfast in hotel, we board on a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River . This time we head out for the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today.

The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Setting in the converge of rivers, and gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. From here we will cruise further to the ornate Minh Mang’s tomb. We will enjoy lunch at local restaurant before getting out the Dragon boat for driving to Khai dinh’s stomb.

Overnight in Hue .

Day 6 Hue – My Son – Hoian World Heritages (B/L/-)

We will travel over the Hai Van pass, stop in Danang for a visit to the Cham Museum, Visit Ruines at My Son Holy Land. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam.

The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. This site is a Must-See for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam . Once in Hoi An, we will check into our hotel and have some free time to explore.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7 Ancient Town Hoian (B/L/-)

From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes.

Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Following the tour there will be free time to shop or relax.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8 Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/-)

Transfer and flight to HCMC for two nights. Afternoon, private tour of Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace , the Opera House and Hotel de Ville.

If desired, also visit the powerful War Remnants Museum . Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street , the city’s main shopping boulevard with fashionable boutiques and accessories designed by up-and-coming Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares.

Overnight in HCMC.

Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L/-)

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam . It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three crops of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The Delta area marks the end of a 4,500 km journey made by the Mekong River after having traveled through six countries. Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of canals and channels.

Boating along these canals and visiting the floating markets always proves to be a fascinating and rewarding experience for all visitors.

Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where you will board a private boat to go through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where guests are treated to a delicious lunch in a bonsai garden in the heart of the Mekong , complete with succulent tropical fruits. We also visit the snake farm Dong Tam that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and enjoy a bonsai garden in Trung Luong before heading back to HCMC.

Overnight in HCMC.

Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B/-/D)

Half-day private excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens.

Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War must have been like. Afternoon free at leisure in town.

Overnight in HCMC.

Day 11 Depart Vietnam (B/-/-)

There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time until transfer to airport for your onward flight.

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Make money online using craigslist

The Craigslist phenomenon has swept the nation, giving people all around the US the means to buy and sell items without paying the listing fees for sites like eBay or Amazon.com. In fact, you can use Craigslist to make money in many different ways. Can you learn how to make money online from Craigslist? The answer is “yes.” How does Craigslist help you make money? What can you do to get money through this online avenue?

1) Sell Your Junk to Make Money: No matter what junk you have cluttering up your home, chances are, someone out there wants it and will pay for it. You can use the free classified service to list almost anything, from old washers and dryers to clothing, pots and pans and collectibles. Not only can you make money by selling your old, unwanted items on Craigslist, but also you can clean out your home and storage buildings, gaining some much-needed space and more living areas.

2) Sell Your Services to Make Money: Are you a virtual assistant? Do you offer business services? Can you write excellent advertising copy? Do you have experience as a graphic designer? No matter what type of skill you might have, you can make money with them online. Craigslist does an excellent job of putting together those who need skills and those who have the skills, resulting in a beneficial arrangement for both people. You can get money for your services, no matter what type of services you might offer.

3) Wholesaling can Make you Big Money: Do you have a membership with a wholesaler that you’ve used on eBay or through Amazon? If so, you can make money through Craigslist, as well. You can make money selling housewares, clothing, jewelry – anything that consumers want to buy. In addition, because Craigslist does not charge service fees for their ads, you can make money without spending money! This helps you get the money coming in that you need, without increasing your expenditures by a tremendous amount.

Exercise Caution

However, because Craigslist is free, numerous frauds have come to call the website home. Be careful when you decided to use Craigslist to make money online; while you can make money rapidly, it is easy to be taken in by hucksters. Does this mean that the website shouldn’t be used to get money? Absolutely not – you can make great money with this option. Simply use caution and common sense and you will be able to make money, increase your income and find financial independence.

Impromptu Holiday In New York!

New York – New York, It’s A Wonderful Town! A holiday in a town that a lot of people haven’t experienced, by any definition, to the fullest, can be exhilarating, active, exciting, very pleasant and romantic. The “Big Apple,” the “City That Never Sleeps” – New York is a city of superlatives: America’s biggest; its most exciting; its business and cultural capitals; the nation’s trendsetter. The city seems to pull in the best and the brightest from every corner of the country.

In my humble opinion, this town has taken a bad rap based on the news that used to come by all forms of media 10 to 15 years ago. What some may consider the negative aspects of a city with a population of around 10,000,000 people, the attendant crime, that affects residents and visiters alike, has seen a continued dramatic reduction from 1993 to 2004 which has continued for the most recent 5 years, resulting from, in part, from a concerted effort from local authorities. A cleaner, brighter, safer New York is attracting people from around the world who are coming to enjoy the city. The city is in Renaissance and can offer a holiday of attractions to explore such as history, commerce, and world politics to say nothing of the tourist interests and nightlife that sizzles. But let me not get ahead of myself. Here is a brief outline of why the city of New York is a must see-experience.

 

Lodging and Hotels

Need a New York City hotel? Want to be in the heart of the action? A holidy hotel in the city, within walking distance of Grand Central Station, Times Square, The Financial District, Rockefeller Center, the Theatere District or world class shopping, is available to you based on the hotel rating and price range of your choice. From The Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue to Wolcott Hotel near Madison Square Gardens, a vast array of hotel rating, price and location are in the mix. Hotel reviews are readily available based on all criteria to help you find the perfect place to rest after a day in New York.

 

Restaurants

Dining is an integral part of any holiday and certainly New York isn’t any different. This city has a fantastic abundance of choices when it comes to restaurants. With the endless options that you have, making a choice on your current whim may be a difficult decision. From a corner bistro, a trendy club or a hotel dining room, the eclectic tastes and abundant variety of New York cuisine are close to your location wherever you may wish to stay.

 

Broadway Shows and Concerts

When the city of New York is mentioned, we could think of many things. Certainly, in today’s financial climate, Wall Street may jump into your head, possibly NATO maybe the Statue of Liberty or even the New York Yankees. Any one of these could be your first thought. Well my first thoughts go to the broadway shows and the concerts that are available in hugh variety. Names the likes of Madonna, Cher, Justin Timberlake, Chicago, Bob Dylan and Elton John frequent New York to play concerts and Broadway shows such as Momma Mia, The Lion King, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, Jersey Boys, Shrek the Musical , South Pacific and Hair all currently are running in New York. If you prefer classical music, the New York Philharmonic, Boston City Orchertra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra come to New York to perform. Whether you enjoy alternative rock, jazz, techno, heavy metal or country, you can find it here in this city. Compliment your holiday, trip or night out with your choice of the smorgasborg of musical entertainment that is your for the listening in New York.

 

Attractions

Things to see and experience abound in New York, the Empire State Building, NBC Studio, The Museum of Modern Art, City Lights Twilight Cruise, Madison Square Garden, Lady Liberty Cruise and even a New York Helicopter Tour. Walking tours and bus tours expand your ability to see this city and the sights that are a part of the New York trip or holiday. Days can be filled with such enjoyable activities.

 

Shopping and Nightlife

New York City is a shopping mecca, offering designer fashion, style , quality and choice hard to find anywhere in the world. Whether you are looking to add flair to your wardrobe or pick up the perfect gift, New York is the place to start. Plan a stroll down Fifth Avenue to find the finest quality, drop downtown for great deals, hit the chic boutiques of West Village. Whether you’re looking to buy the latest fashions, great souvenirs or just plan a walk through, New York City’s department stores are like no other. Check out these great stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney’s New York, Stella McCartney, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., and Bloomingdale’s which offer everything from fashions to housewares, and cosmetics. Some stores actually will put your name on a list of people to notify when a sale is being planned. Whoever decided that nightlife had to be confined to the darker hours of the day wasn’t using their imagination. No matter what your nightlife style is – laid-back neighborhood watering hole, swanky lounge, high octane dance club, old-fashioned Irish pub, posh pool hall, dive-y music club, sophisticated piano bar – New York’s sheer variety is astounding. Add in all the Broadway and off-Broadway shows, art gallery receptions, free public concerts, and impromptu sidewalk entertainers, and you have a full 24-7 schedule of goings-on. Even the “regular” bars and clubs usually stay open until 3 or 4am. Let your hair down, have fun, and don’t be afraid to call for a cab home.

This city, New York, is thriving, active, exciting, vibrant and teems with things to see and do. A 3 or 4 day stay will pass very quickly and you will return home refreshed and wanting to go back at your next opportunity. The “Big Apple,” the “City That Never Sleeps” will be waiting for you.

If you have any questions or want further information, please go to my web site http://www.tpiworldwide.com/BrucePickettTPI/ and send me an email with your thoughts.

 

Luxury Travel Vietnam To Launch a New Pure Luxury Tour with Optional Extension To Cambodia

Luxury Travel Vietnam To Launch a New Pure Luxury Tour with Optional Extension To Cambodia

 

Voted Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam for The Guide Awards 2009 and Luxury Travel To Launch a New Pure Luxury Tour with Optional Extension To Cambodia

 

To celebrate “the Year’s Best” of tourism products and services in the tourism and hospitality sector in Vietnam with The Guide Awards 2009. With award winning service, The Luxury Travel Company has just launched a new pure luxury tour “ Vietnam’s Heritage and Cultural Tour 12 days” with optional extension to Wonder of Angkor Temples, Cambodia.

 

The Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) is Vietnam ’s first luxury tour company and full travel service agency. Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers.

 

Start in colonial and charming Hanoi, Vietnam’s tangible and intangible heritage. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , ride a cyclo to dinner, and watch a performance of at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

 

Full day city tour Hanoi . Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city’s many galleries. Also visit Hanoi ’s main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam Ethnology Museum . Dine in French colonial villas converted into upscale gourmet restaurants.

 

Next, guests take a 2 day trip to Halong City with one night on Deluxe Cruise on the famous Halong Bay Natural World Heritage where thousands of limestone rock sculptures jut dramatically from the sea and numerous grottoes have created an ephemeral, fantastic landscape.

 

Next, fly to Hue , the former Imperial capital that is a quiet city renowned for the magnificent architecture of its citadel, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples, built under the Nguyen dynasty on the banks of the Perfume River . 

 

Enjoy a Royal banquet dinner in this former Imperial Capital to enrich your experience in Hue, one of five World Cultural Heritages of Vietnam .

 

Drive to Danang via the Hai Van pass to see the My Son World Cultural Heritage. Visit atmospheric Hoi An a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and riverfront port town crammed with historic homes, tiny museums, cafes, and bustling silk and fish markets.

Fly from Danang to HCMC (formerly Saigon ), the country’s commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace , the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. If desired, also visit the powerful War Remnants Museum .

 

Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street (guests can come to talk and chat with Luxury Travel Representative http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/main_en.htm  as Luxury Travel, Saigon Branch Office is located in this street), the city’s most upscale shopping boulevard with boutiques selling clothes and accessories by new Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares.

 

Take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch an unusual, eclectic religious ceremony at the main temple of Cao Dai, a unique fusion of world religions alternatively, spend the day cruising the narrow canals of the Mekong Delta on charming sampan.

 

“Visit the most highlights of Vietnam, explore four of five World Heritage Listed Sites of Vietnam, savor best typical cuisines of three regions. This trip is designed to discover the very best of Vietnam in term of culture, sightseeing, discovery, comfort and style, this special 12 day tour combining local charm and luxuries from North to South Vietnam which is so unique, special for a life time experience” says Hung Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Company.

 

Tour prices start from USD $3.438 net per-person double rates, this includes accommodation costs at deluxe rooms at luxury properties, nearly all meals, regional flights, private transfers, private pick up and drop off service. The tour can be booked at last minute, and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules. Guests can make an extension to the marvelous Angkor Temples, Cambodia.

 

Guests are also free to request helicopter tour, restaurant reservations, meetings with artists, cooking instructors and designers, shopping recommendations, spa reservations, tours with special-interest lecturers, and exclusive access to local activities and cultural events.

 

Order this unique tour package and travel to Vietnam before 31 Sep 2009 with the company secret code lux4lux, a full payment by master, Visa or American Express Cards guests get 5% discount and 1 Extra night FREE OF CHARGE at Sofitel Metropole Hanoi and a complimentary Vietnam visa pick up on arrival.

 

Check it out at http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/GE/special_offers.htm