Frenchman falls for VN coffee
In the 1930s, the Morère family introduced and started to plant coffee in the highlands of the central province of Lâm Đồng, a region renowned for yielding some of the best quality coffee in the world. Coffee, one of Việt Nam’s worldwide renowned specialties, was introduced to the country in 1875 by the French during
Read MoreLong Bien Bridge – the iconic French construction in...
Paul Doumer Bridge: Oil on Canvas, An artwork of Pham Luc. Works on the bridge began in 1899 and when completed, in 1903, it was named after Paul Doumer, the French Governor General of Indochina. Visitors walking through the bridge could still see a metal plate attached to the truss which reads “1899 -1902 ~
Read MoreBest Boutique Cruise Line in Asia
Embark on a journey back in time to Vietnam in 1930s with Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan Cat Ba Archipelago boutique lifestyle cruise in Lan Ha Bay in Cat Ba Archipelago. Combining the classical charm of French Indochina with a sense of timeless chic that only the Lux Cruises Group can provide, the cruise is as
Read MoreVietnam has one of world’s most beautiful coastal towns:...
Cua Van Floating Village, in UNESCO world heritage site Ha Long Bay, has been named one of 16 most beautiful coastal towns by readers of U.S. magazine Travel+Leisure. “This little village is completely composed of floating homes,” Travel+Leisure wrote. “About 700 people, traditionally fishermen, live in anchored houseboats, with kids attending a floating school.” Located
Read MoreCruising back in time
As incomes have continually increased around Vietnam over recent years, cruises have become more familiar among many Vietnamese travellers. But not many know that cruises were first introduced in Vietnam in the early 20th century. Nearby the dock of the Heritage Binh Chuan Cruise is a statue of late businessman Bach Thai Buoi, who was
Read MoreVietnam’s Based Lux Travel DMC Has Been Nominated for...
For the second time, Lux Travel Dmc (a member of Lux Group) has been nominated under the ‘Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company’ category at the World Travel Awards 2023. (Hanoi 14 March 2023) After a rigorous selection procedure, Lux Travel Dmc emerged with a nomination for 5 categories: Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company 2023, Asia’s
Read MoreLux Group To Launch Two Mega Yachts to Celebrate...
Lux Group Is Developing A Fleet Of Two Luxury Vessels. The official unveiling should be sometime in 2025. “The Lux Yacht Collection represents the next chapter of our long history of industry-leading innovation, and a milestone moment for our company as we continue to capitalize on new opportunities.” says Lux Group Founder and CEO Pham
Read MoreVIETNAMESE MARTIAL ARTS – VOVINAM
First of all I would like to say thank you very much for waking up early to join us as we are proud to introduce you our martial art, Vovinam, which is now practiced in 40 countries. It is as famous as Judo, Karate or Taekwondo of Japanese. In our country, people continue to practice
Read MoreSailing the Coastline of Vietnam
Added two cruises under Emperor Cruises Brand for Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, Lux Cruises Group Is Developing A Fleet Of Two Luxury Vessels and Attending ITB Berlin 2023. The marine tourism sector, which is a top priority of the country’s sea economy Master Plan 2030-45, has been struggling to attract investment in cruise harbours
Read MoreLUX GROUP TO LAUNCH “WOW VIETNAM” AT ITB BERLIN...
Vietnam now has world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture. Blessed with geographical location, climate, and natural resources, Vietnam has shown plenty of potential for developing tourism. With more than 3,000 km of coastline covering green forests and majestic landscapes, this nation also
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