The Organizing Committee for Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on December 15 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) for “Study for conservation and restoration of marine environment in Vietnam” and “Study on climate vulnerable coastal areas in Vietnam”.
Six Senses Resorts & Spas on Monday inaugurated what is the only five-star resort on Con Dao Islands, about 230 km southeast of HCMC.
Just off the rocky shore of Nui Chua National Park in the central province of Ninh Thuan is a fossilized coral reef that is millions of years old. The sharp edged reef that looks like a large black barge from a distance is a popular attraction for visitors.
The Asian Development Bank last week approved loans and grants worth US$69 million to Cambodia, Laos, and Viet Nam for a community-based initiative to protect more than 1.9 million ha of threatened forests where 170,000 mostly poor people live.
Visitors to the northern town of Sapa at this time will be welcomed by the enthralling sight of the cherry blossoms blooming early this year. After some chilly days with the temperature dropping down to 5 degrees centigrade, the flowers, which came from Japan, are now sparkling under the warm sunlight. The sight has caught the eyes of visitors as well as local people to come and snap some photos.
Ice and snow covered the tourism resort of Mau Son mountain in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son in the early morning of Dec. 16 as outdoor temperature in this area plunged to minus 0.8 degree Celsius.
An international yacht festival will take place in the central province of Binh Thuan, from Jan. 15-18, 2011, Ngo Minh Chinh, director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on Dec. 20.
The ancient town of Hoi An charms visitors with its old, graceful houses, peaceful streets and traditional culture. Visitors to the ancient town can now have a thrilling experience at a local fishing village through a fishing tour provided by Hoi An Eco Tour Company.
Visitors to a state-run bird sanctuary aimed at preserving wildlife in the Mekong Delta can enjoy nature up close as well as sample in storks and other rare birds which could be directly sourced in-house.
It may be chilly in the northern hemisphere as the Christmas holidays approach, so a lot of people are dreaming of hot and sunny beach holidays. For those with the time and money, online travel advice website Expedia.com.au (www.expedia.com.au) reveals its Top 10 best beach destinations. Reuters has not endorsed this list: