Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts

Thursday, July 12, 2012

A Taste of Vietnam for Gourmet Lovers

The new Luxury Travel trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam's most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 12, 2012 - The new Luxury Travel trip (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam's most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

Along with exploring new cultures, one of the great joys of travel is the discovery of new cuisine. Those unfamiliar with Vietnamese food are in for a treat, as the national cuisine is flavorful, colorful and extremely healthy.

North: Northern Vietnam has long been influenced by its proximity to China. As the only part of the country that experiences four seasons, many dishes are only available in season. Overall, the food tends to be milder and lighter than that found in the rest of Vietnam.

Central: The pundits claim that central cuisine is the most culturally authentic food in the country. Heavily influenced by the Imperial court cuisine of Hue, the food is generally spicy and well seasoned.

South: Southern cuisine is the most varied of the three. Rich in vegetables, rice and seafood, it has incorporated French, Cambodian and Thai influences into a style that is distinctively its own. It is more heavily seasoned and tropical, spicier and at times sweeter than northern food.

Luxury Travel's “A Taste of Vietnam” trip is designed for the traveler with limited time and an unlimited appetite for a culinary adventure.

The trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam's most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

This culinary odyssey will take travelers from tasting the dishes of the North to the delicacies of Hue, down to the unsurpassed bounty of the Mekong Delta with its cinematic abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Gourmet lovers will experience the tangy flavor of cha ca (charcoal grilled fish), sample Vietnam's signature pho, become acquainted with infinite types of noodles and rice, and try nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce).

“Our ultimate goal is to give our clients a food and wine experience that will last them a lifetime,” said Hung Nguyen, sales and marketing manager of Luxury Travel Company.

Along the way from North to South travelers will delight in a medley of elegant foods prepared to please the eye as well as the palate, including traditional Vietnamese fare and dishes influenced by international cuisine.

The food and tour is well planned, and travelers save precious time by flying or traveling by overnight train. Highlights include the wonders of Ha Long Bay, one of five World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam, as well as shopping and a market visit to the capital city of Hanoi with its alluring Old Quarter.

Enjoy a Royal banquet dinner in this former Imperial Capital to enrich your experience in Hue, one of five World Cultural Heritage sites of Vietnam.

Travelers will also visit the picturesque and artsy port town of Hoi An, a favorite with many travelers, and the ever-vibrant Ho Chi Minh City on the bank of the Saigon River.

This trip is designed to discover the food, culture, sights and style of this unique country, combining local charm and luxuries from North to South Vietnam.


Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Luxury Travel Ltd Highlights Culture, Cuisine and Nature in its Vietnam Tours

The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 10, 2012 - The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

After a full day visit to the charming capital of Hanoi, travelers will take a night train to Lao Cai – a China-Vietnamese border city.

From Lao Cai there will be a short transfer to the hill town of Sapa. After exploring the area, travelers will return to Hanoi and visit Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Officially recognized as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 2012, Halong Bay is a must see on anyone’s itinerary for Vietnam, thanks to its turquoise water and thousands of jagged, limestone islands.

The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between the karst cliffs, which loom like fairytale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves. Still used to for fishing, whole families live on floating villages that are easily visited. Some will even take travelers out on a fishing trip. It was also among Asia’s top five tropical island paradises as selected by CNN.

“The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa are the favorites destinations for all travelers. You will enjoy ending your trip with a relaxing traditional junk trip and take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine as you contemplate what you seen and perhaps plan for a return trip and extended tour” said David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

With all private concierge services: door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services, transportation, deluxe train, a private cabin on the sharing boat cruise, meals, and an English or French speaking tour guide escorted all days, the tour priced at 1150 USD per person for a private party of 2 people for deluxe category and 948 USD for first class – the offer is valid until 30 Sep, 2012.

“Vietnam is a charm of Asia. The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. With its rich history, unique cultures and amazing diversity of both people, landscapes, the Northern Vietnam welcomes travelers looking for a truly authentic experience. On this seven day trip, You discover the best of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay including two World Heritage Listed Sites: Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi and Halong Bay. We take an overnight train trip up to Sapa and trek to hill tribal villages. You will be treated to a luxury night spent on a junk boat. You take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine. This trip is designed to discover the very best of the North Vietnam in term of culture, adventure, sightseeing, discovery, comfort and style, this Vietnam tour is so unique, special for a life time experience.” Said Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

The first luxury tour operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and full travel service agency based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and sales offices in California, Paris, and Melbourne. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.

For Vietnam tour and booking, visit www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120