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fancy a break in VIETNAM? Zacalu Zoo is your one stop shop for unique and organic clothing, accessories and educational toys • • • • • • • Kids Ladies Childrens Baby Shoes Toys Online www.zacaluzoo.com.au 2/96A Marine Pde Kingsliff NSW 2487 P. 02 6674 2420 Bring in this ad & receive 20% off Shop online in the comfort of your own home or host a Home Shopping Party and invite some friends to pop around for a Funky Giftware fun afternoon of retail therapy, wine and & Accessories www.todayisagift.com.au nibbles PH: 0401-842507 [email protected] FREE LOCAL DELIVERY MOBILE EFTPOS Holding an event or fundraiser? Today Is A Gift will donate 15% of sales made at the event. Please phone Vicki. Kyms Home Based Family Day Care LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE, CARING AND QUALIFIED LADY TO LOOK AFTER YOUR PRINCE OR PRINCESS????? Day and Night Care Available ONE FREE DAY TRIAL Phone Kym on 0411 028185 registered Carer with New Train Government Subsidy • Life Path Consultation • Photo Readings • Readings by Mail • Medical Intuitive • Psychic Counselling • Gift Vouchers Available Ph - 02 6677 7517 • Mob - 0408 677 515 [email protected] www.handsofdestiny.com 2 While many remember the tumultuous days of the Vietnam war and the political and social unrest it caused in this country - the Vietnam of today has become a tourist destination for countless Australians and nationalities from around the world. Since the socialist government opened the country to tourism in 1995, western companies have raced to set up headquarters in the political capital Ha Noi, as well as the commercial capital Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Sai Gon). From the hustle and bustle of HCMC, to the beauty of the limestone monoliths in Ha Long Bay - the country has plenty to offer. Main destinations on the “tourist route” are Sapa, Ha Noi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang and Hoi An, Nha Trang, Da Lat and for the Vietnam war connection - Nui Dat, Long Tan and Vung Tau. Accommodations range from inexpensive to luxury, but at prices unheard of in this country - and nearly every hotel has free WI-FI!!! Food is cheap and delicious and the local markets are a haven for those in search of fresh produce. Getting around within the country can be done with low-cost flights, limited rail travel (mainly HCMC to Ha Noi) and comfortable air-conditioned buses. Even touring with private guide and driver is affordable for many tourists. Vietnam is reached in about 9 hours with connection flights via Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or non-stop Sydney. The “Visa on Arrival” facilitates entry, can be set up by your Travel Agent. ATM’s abound in the country and a supply of US$1 notes is helpful for tipping. Nearly everyone involved in tourism and hospitality speaks English. For more information on airfares, accommodation and sightseeing packages, contact Travel Direct of Kingscliff on (02) 6674-2577. Both Trevor and Helen at the office have travelled extensively in Vietnam. > COFFEE SHOP GOSS > KINGSCLIFF > JUNE 2013