Despite being made of old containers, the rooms there do not make the guests feel the heat or roughness thanks to its heat-proof design and surrounding rows of trees. — VNA/VNS Photo Võ Dung Viet Nam News There is an unusual place people can stay at near the Phong Nha Kẻ Bàng Cave. It is a place that offers accommodation in old containers. It’s called the Why Not Hostel. The property it is on also has beautiful gardens. by Võ Thị Dung If you want to try some new and unusual accommodations while travelling, spending a night at a hostel made from discarded containers might be the choice for you. Why Not Hostel is the first lodging facility of this kind in the central province of Quảng Bình, home to the world-famous natural heritage site Phong Nha Kẻ Bàng Cave. With unique design and decorations as well as an environmentally friendly atmosphere, the hostel has become a favourite choice of accommodation … [Read more...] about Hostel with a difference
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Saigon-Ninh Chu Hotel and Resort: a perfect accommodation venue
Traveler's Guide Saigon-Ninh Chu Hotel and Resort: a perfect accommodation venue Anh Dat Friday, Oct 6, 2017,14:31 (GMT+7) Saigon-Ninh Chu Hotel and Resort: a perfect accommodation venueAnh Dat Saigon-Ninh Chu Hotel & Resort is seen facing Ninh Chu Beach - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONTOURIST The four-star Saigon-Ninh Chu Hotel and Resort in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan under the umbrella of Saigontourist Holding Company is touted as an exotic destination for tourists’ accommodation with a wide range of services to serve local and international guests. As part of the tourism triangle Phan Rang-Nha Trang-Dalat, Ninh Thuan arouses curiosity of holiday-goers and nature enthusiasts with its pristine beauty featuring splendid sand dunes and boasting the legendary culture of Champa. Located by the fascinating and breathtaking Ninh Chu Beach, one of the most popular tourist spots in the central province of Ninh … [Read more...] about Saigon-Ninh Chu Hotel and Resort: a perfect accommodation venue
Dusit International officially enters Vietnam with first resort
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, made its debut in Vietnam today with the opening of Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort on Phu Quoc Island—Vietnam’s largest island. Ribbon-cutting ceremony The modern twist on a contemporary 4-star resort lifestyle, charming Vietnamese culture, and the rich heritage of Thai hospitality blends nicely to create an unforgettable stay. The resort features 108 elegantly designed rooms, ranging from 32sq.m Deluxe Rooms to 90sq.m Suites—most of them with superb ocean views overlooking Bai Truong Beach. Operating under Dusit’s upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand, the new four-star resort is centrally located on the island’s west coast overlooking the stunning Bai Truong Beach, a 20-plus kilometre stretch of sand also known as Long Beach. Phu Quoc International Airport and Duong To town centre are only a short drive away. “Beside service and food … [Read more...] about Dusit International officially enters Vietnam with first resort
Six hotels in Asia with spooky reputations – and the stories behind them
A scene from the Thai horror film Shutter. Not recommended for late-night viewing when travelling alone. (Photo source: Shutter) Hotels are an integral component of travel. A perfectly wonderful vacation could be ruined by a stay at a fleabag bed-and-breakfast with fraudulently gorgeous photos on its website. Sometimes, traffic from the street through non-doubled-glazed windows keeps you up at night. And other times, the thing keeping you up used to have a pulse and is now going bump, bump, bump in the night right there in your room. We’ve all heard about supposedly “haunted” hotels. Stories of lights switching on by themselves, an uneasy feeling of being watched, footsteps that stop at the bed, blink-and-you-miss sightings along the corridor... Basically, enough material for a Thai horror movie or two. Some of us, who are sceptics, shrug off these tall tales as nonsense. Others are habitually superstitious, knocking on every hotel room door before stepping in. And … [Read more...] about Six hotels in Asia with spooky reputations – and the stories behind them
6 hotels in Asia with spooky reputations – and the stories behind them
A scene from the Thai horror film Shutter. Not recommended for late-night viewing when travelling alone. (Photo source: Shutter) Hotels are an integral component of travel. A perfectly wonderful vacation could be ruined by a stay at a fleabag bed-and-breakfast with fraudulently gorgeous photos on its website. Sometimes, traffic from the street through non-doubled-glazed windows keeps you up at night. And other times, the thing keeping you up used to have a pulse and is now going bump, bump, bump in the night right there in your room. We’ve all heard about supposedly “haunted” hotels. Stories of lights switching on by themselves, an uneasy feeling of being watched, footsteps that stop at the bed, blink-and-you-miss sightings along the corridor... Basically, enough material for a Thai horror movie or two. Some of us, who are sceptics, shrug off these tall tales as nonsense. Others are habitually superstitious, knocking on every hotel room door before stepping in. And … [Read more...] about 6 hotels in Asia with spooky reputations – and the stories behind them