Vietnam Among Top 30 Solo Destinations
US News & World Report has listed Vietnam as one of the 30 best solo travel destinations alongside its neighbours Singapore and Thailand. The media outlet also lists Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi among the country’s top attractions. Vietnam is described as offering solo vacationers “a safe destination with friendly locals and outstanding cuisine.” […]
New 1-Day Excursion to Thach That
Embark on a day full of sightseeing and activities in Thach That, a rural destination just a short distance from the city centre of Hanoi. Upon arrival, disembark at a local resort and head off to enjoy a leisurely bicycle tour. First visit Tay Phuong Pagoda, an ancient Buddhist pagoda with architecture and mosaics dating […]
New Guide to Halong Bay: How to Choose the Best Cruise
Halong Bay is a destination of choice for many travellers to Vietnam as well as a popular cruise port. Many cruises, including overnight, luxury, day and half day cruises depart from this scenic beach town daily. To help travellers sort through the best that Halong Bay has to offer, Diethelm Travel Vietnam has produced a […]
Anantara Quy Nhon Villas to Open Doors 15 November
Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, a new 26-villa luxury resort set in a secluded bay in south central Vietnam, will officially open 15 November. Promising to bring luxury beach holidays to new heights, all the villas boast private infinity-style pools and in-villa butler services. The resort itself will bring new dining concepts at Sea.Fire.Salt as well […]
New Facilities at Anantara Hoi An Now Available
Anantara Hoi An has recently opened its newly-renovated swimming pool and two new F&B outlets designed to offers guests staying in the charming town even more to discover. For instance, set along the picturesque Thu Bon River, one of the new dining-cum-gallery venues, Art Space, features an innovative East-West menu highlighting locally caught seafood and […]
Sky Tower Revealed at InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
Designed by Australian Ashley Sutton (of Bangkok bar fame), the rooftop level of Sky Tower is now home to InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort’s sky bar, INK 360. The highest bar on the island, INK 360 offers unmatched sunset views, an extensive Champagne list, house-made infused spirits and liqueurs, and entertaining mixology demonstrations. Sky […]
Vingroup Launches Four New Vinpearl Hotels
Vinpearl Joint Stock Company has officially launched four international-standard 5-star Vinpearl Hotels in Hue, Quang Binh, Thanh Hoa and Lang Son, bringing the total number of Vietnam Vinpearl properties up to 27. Towering over the city skylines, these properties speak to the prestige of the growing hotel brand. Vinpearl Hotel Hue is a modern V-shaped, […]
Sapa’s First 5-Star International Hotel to Open in December
Hôtel de la Coupole Sapa – MGallery by Sofitel will open in December according to the hotel’s management group, AccorHotels. The boutique hotel is a Bill Bensley masterpiece whose design fuses local culture, French history, and the ambience of Sapa into a vibrant modern property. Boasting incomparable views of the Sapa valley and its famed […]
3-day tour of Mogok, city of rubies and sapphires
Mogok is one of Myanmar’s most mystical places. Not only is it home to gem mines and a glittering town that reflects the bounty of these precious stones, it is also a place of untouched nature and fascinating ethnic culture. The town itself is nicknamed the ‘ruby land’ as a nod to the gems it […]
extended day tour to villages around Loikaw
In addition to Diethelm Travel Myanmar’s primary Loikaw programme, there are a few more options to explore tribal villages hidden in the landscape of these scenic hills. Discover the intricate fabric of cultures that tie these settlements together on your visits, learning about their ways of life, their rituals, arts, crafts, music traditions and more. […]