Promotions and news in HCMC and beyond…
Cool Summer
Choosing Dalat as a destination for your summer vacation is an idea worth considering because Dalat Edensee, a luxury resort in the pine city, has just launched a promotional program named Huong Mua He. With prices ranging from VND5,490,000 for two people, those staying three days and two nights are eligible for free additional services.
After a tiring day walking, you can relax at La Roseraie Spa with two gift vouchers included in the package, including Swedish relaxation massage, Vietnam traditional massage, massage Thai style, Revival Aromatherapy treatment, special herbs or hot stone therapy. The promotion package also includes a romantic dinner for two at the VIP restaurant every night. If you wish to stay longer, it’s just VND1,990,000 per additional night for two people. Huong Mua He is valid from May 5 to August 25, 2014.
In celebration of its third year anniversary, Dalat Edensee is offering a special discount of 10 percent and a gift to all customers who book this package in May. For more info, contact Dalat Edensee at (0633) 831515 or email info@dalatedensee.com.
Poolside BBQ Buffet
Pullman’s Danang Beach Resort’s Azure Beach Lounge offers in this whole month of May a poolside BBQ buffet every Wednesday and Friday from 5:30pm for VND525,000, including liquid nitrogen ice cream and two beers/soft drinks per person. Selection includes a variety of barbeque specialties such as beef, chicken and seafood. The poolside BBQ buffet offers a romantic setting for dining, with its scenic gardens, sparkling blue waters, and mesmerizing views over the east Sea.
For more info, call (0511) 3958888.
BBQ and Beer
Quan Ut Ụt, located at 168 Vo Van Kiet, D1, is Saigon’s newest restaurant with specialties including American BBQ favorites, cashew-smoked pork ribs and burgers alongside fresh draft and imported beer. Open daily from 4pm till midnight.
For further info, visit www.quanutut.com or call 0914 4500.
Event Planner
Centerpiece is a new independent event planning company run by expats that leverages the vibrant social scene in Ho Chi Minh City. What makes Centerpiece stand out from other event planning companies is the attention to detail, transforming an ordinary party into a unique event. They can organize a party of any shape or size, from a corporate event to a private party, to the wedding of your dreams.
For further info, visit www.centerpiece-vn.com.
New Fashion Label
RB&K (www.rbkandco.com) was born in 2014. The collection « Fragrance » was created from experiences and observations Rebecca Bargas, founder and fashion designer of RB&K, had while working with various luxury labels like Chloé or Kenzo. RB&K grew up in the crossroads of Europe and Southeast Asia, describing itself as cultural chic with the perfect mix of Asian spices and the traditions of Europe to create simple, elegance fashion. The brand bills itself as “a new generation of creative fashion wear with the flavor of new fragrance.”
Mother’s Day Promo
This Mother’s Day, show your love and pamper your mother with a variety of indulgences at InterContinental Asiana Saigon (corner of Hai Ba Trung & Le Duan, D1). If you would like to offer her a culinary trip around the world, Market 39 restaurant offers a feast of market fresh staples at the buffet. Dishes include seafood, gourmet salads, international delicacies, a live carving station and desserts.
Mother’s Day Brunch is priced at VND1,599,000++ per person including free flow of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, cocktails, house wine, beer and soft drinks. Buffet dinner is priced at VND1,098,000++ per person including free flow of house wine, beer and soft drinks.
Trattoria style Basilico restaurant also offers a dinner buffet with menu especially for this occasion for VND999,000++ per person including free flow of draught beer, soft drinks and one glass of white/red wine.
Discover Hoi An
Explore the great heritage of Hoi An and discover authentic Vietnamese cuisine and hospitality at Boutique Hoi An Resort with their special Discover Hoi An package. The package is priced at VND6,340,000 nett including tax and service charge for two persons for two nights in a Superior room with daily breakfast.
The package is valid from May 1 to October 31, 2014, and includes round trip airport transfers, Vietnamese set lunch or dinner at Le Café Restaurant per person per stay, daily shuttle bus service to Hoi An’s Old Town, free wireless internet in the room and throughout the resort, welcome cocktail at Le Salon per person per stay, free bike rental, 15 percent discount on all spa treatments, 15 percent discount on F&B at the resort’s outlet only. Additional night charges (with daily breakfast) are as the internet rates subject to availability. Upgrade to next category room will be charged at VND700,000 per room per night.
For more info, call (84) 0510 3939 111 or visit www.boutiquehoianresort.com.
Holiday Package
Amiana, the new 5-star luxury beach resort in Nha Trang, has just launched the Amazing Amiana Summer Holiday Package special for VND1,890,000++ per person per night (twin-share) in Deluxe Room or VND3,780,000++ a Deluxe Room per night inclusive of buffet breakfast. Valid from now until August 29, the package also includes a complimentary indoor game for children and swimming lessons for children from eight years old.
Discount 10-20 percent for sport activities at resort, minibar, spa service. Additional benefits for long stay include complimentary airport transfer and one dinner for stays from two nights, add on 15 mins spa rituals including sauna, steam and Japanese hot pool for stays from three nights. Add a further 10-20 percent off on long stay packages from four to seven nights or more.
Children under 12 years old sharing with extra bed at VND420,000++ child/ night including breakfast. Third adult or children above 12 years old sharing with extra bed at VnD735,000++ person/night including breakfast. Special rate for upgrade to ocean Front Villa at VND1,050,000++ per room/night.
For reservations, call 58 355 3333 or visit www.amiana.com.vn.
A Book For Cause
Lean In Like a Queen: 17 Lessons from the Last Queen of Vietnam’s Daring Negotiations written by Kim Do is for all women – and men – who want to avoid common mistakes and increase their success in their own negotiations, whether at work, in business, or in their personal life. The book is available as a Kindle edition at Amazon. com. Profits from this book will be given to women-empowering charities in Vietnam, millions of whom are “leaning in” everyday to survive basic problems including poverty, lack of education, and domestic violence.
Born in Saigon, author Kim Do is a Vietnamese-American. Having practiced international and corporate law for nearly 20 years, she has lost jobs and fortunes in more than one financial crisis, and nearly gave up the corporate ladder recently to take a quiet early retirement. Yet she was inspired by Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In to forge ahead and achieve a senior position at a top global bank’s Vietnam office, as well as to complete the research and writing of this book (her first).
Cruising Vietnam
Cruise line brand Princess Cruises will be sailing to Vietnam for a new season of cruise trips and offering a wide array of itineraries. The Sapphire Princess will stop at Ba Ria Vung Tau (Phu My) and Nha Trang. Princess Cruises will be introducing the Sapphire Princess to Southeast Asia for a four-month season from November 2014 to February 2015. The itinerary includes a seven-day Vietnam and Thailand trip including Ba Ria Vung Tau (Phu My) and an 11-day Southeast Asia trip in which the Sapphire Princess will visit Ba Ria Vung Tau (Phu My) and Nha Trang.
Highlights of offerings include the line’s signature innovations such as its popular “Movies Under the Stars” pool-side theater and The Sanctuary, an exclusive top-deck retreat. The 116,000-ton Sapphire Princess carries 2670 passengers and features more than 200 suites and mini-suites with private balconies, lotus Spa, Sterling Steakhouse, Sabatini’s trattoria, wine bar, patisserie, pizzeria, boutiques, and Internet café among other amenities.
Princess Cruises’ Southeast Asia itineraries will offer more destinations than on any other cruise line, stopping at seven countries and 16 ports in Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Brunei. Cruise lengths will range from three to 11 days, providing passengers with a wide array of vacation experiences.
Visit www.princess.com for more info.
WeSave
With WeSave discover new things to eat, drink and do at preferential prices. it is a portal for daily deals, but is very different from what you might have experienced so far. You no longer have to wait for a voucher delivery, because they value your time. They provide the merchant and let you choose the service yourself. You benefit from a real discount while they do their best, so that their merchants treat you like a regular customer. With every purchase you receive loyalty credits which you can use to enjoy more. Merchants are their product; therefore they will always try to bring you exclusive, quality merchants with high discounts.
Visit www.wesave.vn for more info.