VIETNAM CITIES & EXPERIENCES
from £ 45 per person per night from £ 149 per person per night
AIRA BOUTIQUE HANOI HOTEL & SPA
4★ Hanoi
Nestled in a charming tree-lined street merely steps from the quaint Old Quarter , this welcoming hotel provides an excellent city base . After a day of discovering Hanoi ’ s highlights , you ’ ll welcome a refreshing dip in the infinity pool , which is found on the 7th floor so you can soak up the views whilst you swim . Equally impressive views await you from Essence Restaurant , along with elegant cuisine , and at the Sky Bar & Lounge why not treat yourself to a crafted cocktail as you relax and watch the sunset .
Features : 60 rooms • restaurant • bakery & coffee shop • bar • swimming pool • spa
• gym • free WiFi
Accommodation : In balcony deluxe rooms with shower , mini bar , safe and standing balcony .
Room upgrades : Larger balcony junior suites with city view from £ 4 • balcony love suites from £ 11
• spacious balcony Aira suites from £ 26 which also have a bath • balcony pool view suites from £ 26 .
Meals : Breakfast .
Private transfers : 40 minutes from Hanoi airport
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking room discount up to 5 %: On selected dates May-Sep 25 .
SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI
5★ Hanoi
This legendary award-winning property is perfectly placed mere steps from Hanoi ’ s culturally rich Old Quarter so you couldn ’ t want for a better location . Blending colonial heritage with neo-classical luxury , along with a dash of modernity , the Sofitel warmly welcomes you with romantic elegance and an inviting ambience . Opt to stay in the historic Metropole Wing or newer Opera Wing , treat yourself at the enticing restaurants or , pop into the spa for some well-deserved pampering .
Features : 364 rooms • 3 restaurants • 3 bars
• swimming pool • gym • sauna • jacuzzi
• massage • spa • free WiFi
Accommodation : In Opera Wing premium rooms with bath / shower , mini bar and safe .
Room upgrades : Luxury Metropole Wing rooms from £ 51 • grand premium rooms from £ 93 , which include access to the Club Lounge for breakfast , high tea & evening cocktails
• prestige suites from £ 289 , with club benefits , and a separate small living room .
Meals : Breakfast .
Private transfers : 45 minutes from Hanoi airport .
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking 10 % room discount : On selected dates Sep 23-Mar 26 . from £ 349 one way
THE VIETAGE RAILWAY CARRIAGE
Hoi An to Quy Nhon or Nha Trang to Quy Nhon
Two elegant 12-guest carriages provide luxury journeys in Vietnam . One links historic Hoi An to the unhurried coastline of Quy Nhon on a six hour journey that immerses travellers in the romance of rails , and the other is a five hour experience between Nha Trang and Quy Nhon . Each Vietage carriage has six spacious booths with two comfortable window seats , ensuring everyone on board has the chance to take in scenes of rural villages , farmers in their fields with water buffaloes and fishermen casting their nets - none of which you would see from 35,000 feet in the air ! Savour inspired gastronomy , raise a glass at the bar , perhaps retreat to a quiet nook for a soothing head and shoulder massage , or simply relax and admire the changing landscapes as they amble by .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily * ( excluding select national holidays and subject to change ). Hoi An to Quy Nhon departs Da Nang Railway Station at 8am arriving into Quy Nhon at 2.03pm , while for Nha Trang to Quy Nhon the departure time is 2pm and arrival time is 6.29pm . Both journeys available in reverse , please ask for details .
Meals : Hoi An to Quy Nhon includes a three course gourmet lunch while Nha Trang to Quy Nhon includes an afternoon set tea with local caviar . Both also include snacks and selected free flow wines , cocktails , mocktails , soft drinks , and tea & coffee .
Tour price : The price shown includes private transfers to and from the stations , seats in a private booth , meals and drinks as shown and 15 minute head & shoulder massage .
PREMIER PLUS
20 % combination room & Vietage discount : Aug 24- Mar 26 if you combine a stay at Anantara Hoi An ( see page 145 ), Anantara Quy Nhon Villas ( see page 147 ) and The Vietage . visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
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