Posts Tagged ‘ The Beach ’

Worshipping guardian of the sea 

January 3, 2012
Worshipping guardian of the sea 

People prepare to bury a beached whale in Quang Nam Province in October 2010.   The Bac beach in central Vietnam has become a cemetery for more than 500 beached whales. Traditionally, the whale is seen as a holy protector by local fishermen. The beach in Quang Nam Province, which boasts the UNESCO heritage site [...]

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Seaside delights 

October 9, 2011
Seaside delights 

  Lang Co Beach impresses tourists with white sands, clear blue waters, mountain ranges stretching to the seashore, and a peaceful fishing community Long stretches of beach, white sand, plenty of sunshine – these and other visual and sensual treats are on offer in abundance at the picturesque seaside destination of Lang Co Bay in [...]

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A natural destination 

September 24, 2011
A natural destination 

Designed by Nick Faldo, Ocean Dunes Golf Course in Phan Thiet is among favorite natural destinations for golf lovers. There are more and more golf courses in Vietnam, but not many keep the natural charms of their surroundings. The Ocean Dunes Golf Club, however, boasts a natural landscape with a lake, lotus ponds, sea views, [...]

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Thought I’d never leave 

August 13, 2011
Thought I’d never leave 

  Checking into Allezboo at Mui Ne is easy. But you might be reluctant to check out. The beachside swimming pool and restaurant at Allezboo Beach Resort & Spa in Mui Ne You can see Allezboo Beach Resort & Spa from a distance as your motorbike curls around the last sand dune-flanked turns leading out [...]

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Island in the sun 

July 30, 2011
Island in the sun 

  Chong Beach, one of the white-sand, pristine beaches on Cu Lao Cham Island Blue. A never-ending expanse of intense blue as the sky and the sea met and merged into each other. For about 15 kilometers – that we covered in 20 minutes by a speed boat from the Cua Dai Quay – this [...]

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Philippines launches eco-friendly nuclear tourism 

June 28, 2011
Philippines launches eco-friendly nuclear tourism 

A man paddles his wooden boat nearby the Bataan Nuclear Power plant in Morong town. In a fresh but ambiguous take on ecotourism, travelers in the Philippines can visit a remote turtle sanctuary and then venture into the heart of a nearby nuclear power plant. If tourists feel too weary to make the three-hour bus [...]

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Be clean and come clean 

June 23, 2011
Be clean and come clean 

People gather to watch a paraglider at Hon Mot, Nha Trang Town, the central province of Khanh Hoa. The mere mention of Nha Trang these days rouses ire and complaints about the ubiquitous trash sullying the reputation of this gorgeous beach town. It is hard to imagine it was once voted among the world’s best [...]

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Sea Festival returns to Nha Trang 

June 2, 2011
Sea Festival returns to Nha Trang 

A sign welcoming guests to the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2011 The biennial Sea Festival will return to the seaside town of Nha Trang, starting on June 11. The festival activities will include a whale-worship event, a bird’s nest fest, food and wine tastings, a street carnival and beach volleyball tournaments. The five-day event will [...]

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Natural therapy on Nha Trang isles 

March 25, 2011
Natural therapy on Nha Trang isles 

  The beach at Hon Noi (Noi Isle) is one of the clearest and most beautiful beaches of Nha Trang Bay Nha Trang Bay’s well-known beaches are so popular that it is easy to overlook other attractions that the town offers off its coast. We were able to make a few discoveries during our last [...]

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Unspoiled beaches 

February 7, 2011
Unspoiled beaches 

With its white sands, crystal blue waters, and lush vegetation, Doc Let Beach attracts both local and international tourists. Gone are the days when Nha Trang was a sleepy little beach town. In the last decade, this central coastal town has developed into an international tourist destination, complete with the hustle of trade and bustle [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...