By Tuong Vi in HCMC Mango Bay Resort by Ong Lang Beach on Phu Quoc Island will offer a summer promotion from May 3 to September 30 for the special program called Summer at the Bay. For the sake of environment protection and to commune with nature, televisions and telephones are not available. Instead, gardens and forest provide a relaxing summer vacation by the beach. For more information or to make a reservation, call 84 903 382 207 or email [email protected] … [Read more...] about Mango Bay Resort offers summer discounts
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Killing Phu Quoc Island
How gross economic pursuits are plundering one of Vietnam’s most precious resources. Last month, visitors to the Mango Bay Resort on Phu Quoc Island lounged on a pristine beach dotted with tropical plants. Rivulets of fresh water carried the previous night’s rain into the sea from a lush hillside dotted with airy cabins built without televisions or air-conditioners. In the waves below, rice sacks, plastic bags and crisp packets bobbed up and down while Mango Bay’s ground crew patrolled the sand. An employee at the eco-resort attributed the detritus to recent storms, a new riverfront market and tour boats that periodically anchor off shore and dump their garbage overboard. “All of the trash is from Vietnam,” he said, adding that on bad days, the entire staff drop what they’re doing to comb the shore. The resort cleans its beach a minimum of twice a day. The effort, he said, pays off when tourists booked into other hotels turn up desperate for a … [Read more...] about Killing Phu Quoc Island
Fairy-tale island wedding
Inspired by the dream we all have of living on the beach, Mango Bay (www.mangobayphuquoc.com), a green resort of understated elegance spreading along one stunning kilometre of Phu Quoc coastline, has taken a step further to realize the dreams of having our beach nuptials on a secluded island. 'Si tu veux savoir combien je t'aime, compte les vagues' as the French say (romantic accent included), a wedding on the beach is where young couples dream of taking their vows. With that in mind, the bride and groom who get married at Mango Bay will have a stunning backdrop of the ocean, crystal clear turquoise water with waves gently lapping onto the shore while saying 'I do'. The fairy-tale wedding package at Mango Bay includes: - a heavenly wedding ceremony on the beach, complete with rustic bamboo arch adorning with fresh flowers scenting the air. Afterwards, the newlyweds can enjoy their first dance on the beach, their toes in the sand, sea breeze in their hair and romance in the air. … [Read more...] about Fairy-tale island wedding
Mango Bay Cup opens to budding footie stars
Mango Bay Cup opens to budding footie stars By Kieu Giang in HCMC The Mango Bay Phu Quoc Resort is preparing for its fifth annual football tournament for the expatriate community on May 5. This year, eight expatriate teams, divided into two groups, will compete for the title at the island’s An Thu 3 stadium. The registration fee is US$300 per team of ten, including one goalkeeper, six starting players and three substitutes. The fee includes complimentary water and players get a reduced rate of US$10 per person for a special BBQ night. Players’ guests can also join the legendary seafood and steak barbeque for US$20 each. Last year, the final saw the Raiders, which comprised of Saigon ex-pats, defeat the Flippers, who had islanders and expats in their line-up. For the detailed tournament schedule and best room-rate deals email Ronan Le Bihan, the resort’s general manager at [email protected] Mango Bay Resort, which recently featured in a New York Times article, … [Read more...] about Mango Bay Cup opens to budding footie stars
‘Pearl Island’ hosts expat football and fun weekend
A one-day football tournament for eight expat teams and a weekend of fun and relaxation will take place on Phu Quoc - the 'Pearl Island' of Vietnam - in May. Mango Bay Phu Quoc, an eco-friendly resort recently featured on the prestigious British Condé Nast Traveller 2011, will organize the tournament on Saturday, May 7, said general manager Ronan Le Bihan. He described the tournament as a weekend event of fun where those who participate will have more things to do than just playing football together. "We expect that this year our tournament will attract not only those from previous years but also newcomers from the expat community. I see it as one of the best ways to get them to know each other better." The competition will take place for a whole day, with matches in the morning to identify group winners for the afternoon matches. Then its time for a barbeque, or to simply enjoy the beach and watch the sun set on the ocean from the private terrace of each room or … [Read more...] about ‘Pearl Island’ hosts expat football and fun weekend