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May 14, 2017 | Contributor: Eric RosenZipping from city to city on low-cost airlines or high-speed trains has become the norm these days. ... Read More | 
Feb 17, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoIt's been said that luxury travel is more than just about over-the-top accommodations and glittery amenities. And while of course we agree, sometimes, it really is all about the extravagance and showy nature of a hotel that really gets us. ... Read More | 
Aug 11, 2016 | Contributor: Janice NiederThe Magnificent Mekong cruise starts and ends in Vietnam. During the first portion you'll make your way through Cambodia before venturing back through Vietnam. Once in Vietnam, you'll head to the French-conceived, former capital city of Hanoi which is filled with cultural sites, Buddhist temples, pagodas and a lively Old Quarter. ... Read More | 
Sep 23, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoAt Virtuoso Travel Week Conference in Las Vegas in 2015, we learned about the “Hot 10,” countries which have seen the biggest jump in year-over-year bookings. Southeast Asia, as a whole, is an emerging hotspot for travelers, and Vietnam tops the list as having seen a rise in tourism (up 270 percent from last year). This is in part due to more visitors seeking experiential travel rather than just a place to lay on the beach all day long. ... Read More | 
Feb 22, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoMost people are familiar with the traditions and festivities of Chinese New Year. But what some may not realize is that between Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is celebrated on different days and in various ways. This year, Chinese New Year fell on Monday, February 8, but in India they party it up for five days in October. Tibet's celebrations, which begin on February 22, include dough balls that will tell your loved ones (or enemies) exactly how you feel about them. ... Read More | 
Apr 22, 2014 | Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael ReissExperience two exotic countries in one exceptional journey through Uniworld, a luxury river cruise company. Traditional country charm and vibrant city life are seamlessly intertwined on their 15-day tour that includes seven nights on the River Orchid plying the mystical Mekong River. It also includes seven nights in luxury hotels near must-see sights, including UNESCO World Heritage site, Angkor Wat. Most importantly, encounter the culture and meet the gracious and resilient people who make Vietnam and Cambodia their home. ... Read More | 
Jan 9, 2014 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico | 3 CommentsHappy Birthday to Aqua Mekong! This month, luxury cruise line Aqua Expeditions expanded into Asia with the addition of their new Vietnam and Cambodia river cruise. Previously, the brand’s vessels were only in Peru but Founder and CEO, Francesco Galli Zugaro wanted to see his ships reach new waters by 2014. ... Read More | 
Jul 20, 2012 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman | 3 CommentsOnce a quiet fishing village, the stunning stretch of beach along Lang Co Bay in central Vietnam has been transformed into a luxury resort, Banyan Tree Lang Co, due to open November 2012. For the adventure minded traveler, the new Banyan Tree resort is a destination to behold.... Read More | 
Jul 3, 2012 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich | 4 CommentsIndochina Sails, an extension of luxury cruise company Huong Hai Junks, boasts over ten years of experience, bringing guests from all over the world to the beauty of Halong Bay, Vietnam. Featuring tropical weather, guests aboard a cruise through the bay should expect warm, humid weather in the summer and cold, dry weather in the winters.... Read More | 
Apr 24, 2012 | Contributor: Sara Cardoza | 2 CommentsAu Co Gulf of Tonkin is a luxury cruise experience that features the stunning beauty of Vietnam’s coastal terrain. Au Co offers a unique route during the two and three day cruises, allowing guests to witness Halong Bay, the Bays of Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long, and Cat Ba Island. The trip includes multiple excursions and a variety of activities. The ship is built with state-of-the-art technology and design. Measuring at 55.29 meters in length and 10.43 meters in width, the ship has room for 32 roomy cabins, each with a private balcony or terrace.... Read More | 
Apr 6, 2012 | Contributor: Chad Chisholm | 2 CommentsBuilt in 1901, the luxury hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been host to many celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries. The 364 guest rooms are situated in two wings, with 106 rooms in the original Metropole wing and 236 rooms, including 18 suites, in the newer and more contemporary Opera Wing.... Read More | 
Apr 2, 2012 | Contributor: Chad Chisholm | 1 CommentFloating on the gently lapping shores of Hanoi’s West Lake emerges a structure that almost appears from the early morning mist: InterContinental Hanoi Westlake. It is built into the lake itself and contains three restaurants; one being Saigon, a fresh take on Vietnamese food, affording patrons impressive views and equally impressive fare.... Read More | 
Nov 21, 2011 | Contributor: The Daily MealFamilies gather on the 15th day of the eighth lunar cycle to celebrate the autumn harvest. The Chinese reunite with family for a large three-day feast featuring mooncakes sweet cakes filled... Read More | 
Nov 21, 2011 | Contributor: The Daily MealThe day of grace and gluttony we know as Thanksgiving is more than just the big meal before Black Friday. It has rather noble origins. When our pioneering forefathers arrived on American shores, they left the Mayflower in a tragic state. Throughout the winter at sea they suffered from exposure, scurvy, and outbreaks of contagious diseases. When only half of the original crew made it to the New World, an Abenaki Indian greeted them in their native tongue of English. Days later, he returned with Squanto, a member of the Pawtuxet tribe, who was sold into slavery to an English sea captain.... Read More | 
Jul 22, 2011 | Contributor: Susan KimeOver the years, many travel writers have insisted a major reason we travel is to find some degree of happiness, by leaving familiarity and the comfortable status quo behind, moving into a more seductive territory of risk and reward.
I have always felt there was something more to this rationale - and it's this: with the most memorable forms of travel, those that involve both education and delight of the senses, a great travel experience offers a type of connectedness with past, present, and future.... Read More |
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