Vietnam

[MrTheROCK]

hanoi charming hotel. cheap n good.

take their shuttle van... only 30,000 dongs. when reach the hanoi, u can either walk to ur hotel if u know the route or take mah linh cab.

 

[evets]

hi.. can i ask, are there any casinos in Ho Chi Minh city? thanks..

i think there are casinos aroundis most major 5 stars hotels in hcmc

stayed at new world recently, just next door is a small casino.....u can even wear slippers in compared to singapore one..lol

bring US dollars if u are gambling...

 

[tazy_tazy]

WTS: 2 Nights stay in INTERCONTINENTAL westlake Hanoi

Hi All,

I got a gift entitlement for a 2 nights stay in Deluxe westlake view room including breakfast for 2 persons at Intercontinental Hanoi westlake. The date of expiry is 30 September 2010.

The above is selling for $450. Usual booking price via website is US$219 per night.

If you are interested, please kindly PM me or sms me at 97488416. Thank you

 

[genie47]

I can see that interest has picked up for Vietnam. A tip for all. Take the train from Hanoi to HCMC. As our man on Seat 61 says, it is crazy not to. Great way to tour the country.

http://www.seat61.com/Vietnam.htm

Fly into Hanoi, enjoy sights, then take the train down south. Stop over at Hue and Danang. Visit Hoi An and then finally make the final leg down to HCMC for the flight back.

 

[MrTheROCK]

nw got direct budget flights to danang....

 

[Techadd]

i think there are casinos aroundis most major 5 stars hotels in hcmc

stayed at new world recently, just next door is a small casino.....u can even wear slippers in compared to singapore one..lol

bring US dollars if u are gambling...

not around but within the hotel premises..thats the current Vietnam Rule for casino (small games room operation liscense) for major cities

 

[Alberta]

Going Hanoi next week, any hotel to intro for 3 pax?

Also what is the best transport to take to travel from airport to hotel?

Try Serenity Hotel. Affordable and great service! They can arrange transport (taxi) to pick you up from the airport.

 

[freonx]

hanoi charming hotel. cheap n good.

take their shuttle van... only 30,000 dongs. when reach the hanoi, u can either walk to ur hotel if u know the route or take mah linh cab.

I stayed in Hanoi Charming Hotel too! Not too bad!

Had free airport transfer as I stayed 3 nights there.

 

[MrTheROCK]

I stayed in Hanoi Charming Hotel too! Not too bad!

Had free airport transfer as I stayed 3 nights there.

me too as i stayed more than 3 nights also. hee hee

as for going back to airport, i wanna save the usd15 taxi fee..so i take the shuttle van....much cheaper

 

[Techadd]

Saigon Hotel Accomodation Update -

Elios Hotel (District 1, 3 Star)

SIN68.00 per room nite nett (Single/Double occupant),

Riverside Hotel (District 1, 3 Star)

SIN62.00 per room nite nett (Single/Double occupant),

Tan Hai Long I Hotel (District 1, 3 Star)

SIN68.00 per room nite nett (Single/Double occupant),


Tan My Dinh 2 Hotel (District 1, 3 Star) Currently renamed to Sapphire Hotel

SIN68.00 per room nite nett (Single/Double occupant)

Room rate is inclusive of buffet breakfast for 02 occupants, free usage of wifi throughout the stay.

Pm me if anyone is interested

 

[BlackCube]

Guys, read through the whole of 176 pages, gathered some info and now some questions to ask.

1. I'm planning to visit HCMC at end July 10. Not really a good period to visit is it? Raining season?

Will be going total of 4pax, thus, taking cab around should be much easier. Heading for a 4D3N stay in HCMC.

2. I have 2 timing option and not sure which one is better. Also planning to visit 1/2 places like Cu Chi Tunnel, Vung Tau.

1. Reach HCMC @ around 9am. leave HCMC @ 1730hrs.
D1 - Arrival + Cu Chi Tunnel
D2 - Vung Tau
D3 - HCMC
D4 - HCMC
2. Reach HCMC @ 2pm and leave HCMC @ 9pm.
D1 - Arrival + HCMC
D2 - Cu Chi Tunnel + HCMC
D3 - Vung Tau
D4 - HCMC

Still unsure which one to take on.

3. How far away is Mekong Delta from HCMC?

4. Will be on a budget trip thus, will look for places to stay in the backpackers area when arrive. Anything to take note when looking for places?

5. Other than Jolly spa, any places good for massage?

Thanks for any replies!

 

[whitebiox]

Hi all,

How far from hanoi city to Halong bay? i mean the duration needed, is it possible to cover halong bay in 2 days?

 

[freonx]

Hi all,

How far from hanoi city to Halong bay? i mean the duration needed, is it possible to cover halong bay in 2 days?

Cant remember the exact duration but from my hotel to the boat its around 3.5hrs.

2Days 1Night is enough IMO.

 

[jokerpoker81]

Hi all,

How far from hanoi city to Halong bay? i mean the duration needed, is it possible to cover halong bay in 2 days?

Use sinhtourist itinery as guide, 1 day also can cover. 3d2n also have.

Ho Chi Minh - Dalat - Nha Trang
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2204843


Sapa - Hanoi - Halong Bay

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2589220





PDF guides

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=be52bda9876f74ca61d4646c62b381cb4b4910aabd0713810ac99885da44e881

 

[whitebiox]

Thanks for the info

 

[juuzbe]

Guys, read through the whole of 176 pages, gathered some info and now some questions to ask.

1. I'm planning to visit HCMC at end July 10. Not really a good period to visit is it? Raining season?

Will be going total of 4pax, thus, taking cab around should be much easier. Heading for a 4D3N stay in HCMC.

2. I have 2 timing option and not sure which one is better. Also planning to visit 1/2 places like Cu Chi Tunnel, Vung Tau.

1. Reach HCMC @ around 9am. leave HCMC @ 1730hrs.
D1 - Arrival + Cu Chi Tunnel
D2 - Vung Tau
D3 - HCMC
D4 - HCMC
2. Reach HCMC @ 2pm and leave HCMC @ 9pm.
D1 - Arrival + HCMC
D2 - Cu Chi Tunnel + HCMC
D3 - Vung Tau
D4 - HCMC

Still unsure which one to take on.

3. How far away is Mekong Delta from HCMC?

4. Will be on a budget trip thus, will look for places to stay in the backpackers area when arrive. Anything to take note when looking for places?

5. Other than Jolly spa, any places good for massage?

Thanks for any replies!

Hi, I've intention to go HCMC end July also.... Probably 30 Jul or 31July... When is yours? Not sure if it's a good time to travel. Is my first time there too.

 

[juuzbe]

Hi bros and sisters,
As this is my 1st time to HCMC, will need some advice from you.

1) Which hotel to recommend?
2) Is it convenient to get from HCMC to Hanoi? What mode is recommended and how long is the journey?

Appreciate your kind advice, thank you in advance.

 

[XiaoZen]

just booked jetstar "friend for free" promotion to HCMC! at $85.5 return! in Nov.. woohoo...

poke poke administrator. vietnam deserve her own sub forum liao!

 

[BlackCube]

Hi, I've intention to go HCMC end July also.... Probably 30 Jul or 31July... When is yours? Not sure if it's a good time to travel. Is my first time there too.

I will be going on 28th July to 1st Aug. I only afraid if kanna the raining period.

 

[juuzbe]

I will be going on 28th July to 1st Aug. I only afraid if kanna the raining period.

Probably I will be booking 31 July (but left night flight only ) and returning on 5 Aug. Hearing you mention about rainy season, me also scare liao... Can't find another pair to make up 4 pax.