Swimming
The wonderful clear waters of Halong Bay provide excellent opportunities for people wishing to do have fun whilst enjoying one of the many Halong Bay luxury cruises. The bay itself is an astonighing...
View ArticleBai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long Bay is a beautiful bay of the Gulf of Tonkin, in the northeastern Vietnam. It belongs to the territory of Quang Ninh Province and about 200 kilometers far from Hanoi, the capital city of...
View ArticleHalong Bay
Brief synthesis HaLong Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, within Quang Ninh Province, in the northeast of Vietnam, is165 km from the capital of Ha Noi. Covering an area of 43,400 ha and including over...
View ArticleLan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay is situated on an expanse of calm water in the east of Cat Ba Island and share the border with Halong Bay. It’s a beautiful bay of the Gulf of Tonkin with many distinctive features. Lan Ha...
View ArticleFour days that will last forever in my memory
There are many places on earth that I have seen on TV or in movies and thought, “Wow, that looks amazing, I’ll have to see it.” Some many famous places around the world are known to everyone. Who...
View ArticleTwo fabulous weeks in Vietnam
I visited Vietnam for the first time this year and booked a two week tour with Halong Travel. I am not normally one for organized tours but was keen, not to miss out on the good stuff. I had been...
View ArticleWhat a holiday in Vietnam!
My wife and I have become somewhat fanatical about Southeast Asia. We first came here in 2001 when we visited Thailand. We have been back every year since and it just gets better and better. Every time...
View ArticleCat Ba Island, one of my favorite places on Earth
It seems like everyone who visits Halong Bay is completely blown away by the place, and fair enough they should be. Its scenic beauty matches anything on the planet, certainly anything I have seen, and...
View ArticleAll Aboard the good ship Pelican
If you have ever wonder what it would be like to take a top hotel with you when you travel, you simply have to try the Pelican Cruise Halong offered by Halong Luxury travel. I knew that Halong Bay...
View ArticleThe Red River Delta never disappoints
In the north of Vietnam close to Hanoi lies the Red River Delta. This amazing flood plain is the largest rice growing area in the entire country. It is scenically just wonderful, with streams, rivers...
View ArticleWhether a short trip or a week for singles or groups, Halong is unbeatable
Halong Bay is of course the paradise bay in the north of Vietnam that has become the mecca for worshippers of nature’s beauty. This 660 square mile UNESCO Heritage Site is a place of outstanding...
View ArticleWin a Premium Cruise ticket for 2 to Halong Bay
Halong Bay Halong Bay resembles a geographic work of art, made by stone, water and sky. While exploring the bay, you feel lost in a legendary world of stone limestone islands and a blue green palette....
View ArticleHalong Tours: Which is Right for You?
When you first start looking at the various tours and cruises of Halong Bay, you may be overwhelmed by all of the choices you have. There are several cruises and tours available, and you can easily...
View ArticleOne glorious week in Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hoi An (Part 1)
I recently went on a week’s break. I had some friends coming over from England. They had been backpacking around Asia for about six weeks prior to getting to Vietnam, so I arranged to meet up with them...
View ArticleOne glorious week in Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hoi An (Part 2)
I awoke quite excited really, this was the day that we all were off to Halong Bay. Our bus collected us from the hotel at around 8.00am. We met up at breakfast and enjoyed the usual Vietnamese coffee,...
View ArticleOne glorious week in Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hoi An (Part 3)
When the time came to move on to Hoi An, we tried desperately to get an early flight to Danang, but unfortunately they were very busy. So we ended up being booked on a lunchtime flight. A bit of a...
View ArticleAgoda Rates Halong Bay in List of Top 8 Destinations
Yet another accolade for Halong Bay, the wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northeastern Vietnam, simply cannot stop collecting awards and accolades. This time it comes in the form of recognition...
View ArticleCat Ba National Park and its mysterious Hospital Cave
On the winding road leading north from Cat Ba town to Cat Ba National Park lie the remnants of a hospital unlike any other in the world. The hospital can not be seen from either the ground or the air...
View ArticleDawn in Halong Bay: Exquisite!
Halong Bay Cruise Halong Bay is of course rightly recognised as one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is a huge area covering some six hundred square miles. The limestone karst islands have...
View ArticleThe Wonderful Wildlife of Halong Bay
Halong Bay in the north east of Vietnam has become synonymous with scenic beauty and geographical magnificence. This six hundred square mile paradise is quite simply one of the most beautiful places on...
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