TRAVELLIVE MAGAZINE Travellive 01-2016 | Page 28

HANOI PROSPERITY YU SHENG This Tet Festival, take part in an auspicious and ancient Vietnamese tradition. Family, friends and business associates are invited to celebrate the New Year together and toss Yu Sheng, a traditional dish eaten during Tet. Yu Sheng combines fresh salmon and various shredded vegetables, sauces and condiments for a prosperous Lunar New Year. Local people believe that when tossing Yu Sheng that the higher the toss, the greater the fortune and success in the coming year. Yu Sheng is available from January 15th 2016 to February 22nd 2016 in 3 different sizes: Prosperous (2-4 persons): VND 420,000++, Bountiful (4-6 persons): VND 610,000++, and Auspicious (8-10 persons): VND 880,000++ (MAY MAN CUISINE - FORTUNA HANOI HOTEL *Tel: 04 3831 3333 Ext: 6461 *Website: fortuna.vn) HANOI LUCKY NEW YEAR PARTY HOTELS & RESORTS F HANOI CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR AT METROPOLE TET MARKET rom 4pm to 8pm during three days January 29th - 31st 2016, visitors will have a chance to discover and experience local Vietnamese culture at traditional Tet market hold by Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Visit a stall to learn to make banh chung, stop for a warm bowl of pho, ask for cau doi (couplets) or join various competitions such as making banh chung, making Vietnamese salad or drawing contest to receive meaningful gifts from the hotel. Moreover, Tet Gala Diner with the menu prepared by head chef Nguyen Thanh Van will be a great meal for you and your family to end the old year. (HOTEL SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI *15 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) HANOI A NEW LOOK FOR LAKEVIEW LOUNGE The recently refurbished, Lakeview Lounge has returned with a new look, with its own signature blend of modern and classical styles. The 28 TRAVELLIVE latest offering from Lakeview Lounge is music performances by Ubec Harmony Band and artists from the Philippines every evening from Wednesday to Saturday. Lakeview Lounge boasts one of the best lake views in Hanoi and is decorated in a gentle and elegant style. Opening hours: 5:30pm to 1:00 am. (LAKEVIEW LOUNGE *18th Floor, Hanoi Daewoo Hotel *360 Kim Ma Str., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi *Tel: 04 3831 5000 - Ext: 3045) Oven D'or invites its customers to enjoy a delightful buffet party and a glass of welcoming champagne to help see in the New Year in style. Your New Year's celebration will be more memorable if you spend time with your family and friends tasting scrumptious dishes such as foie gras, Nha Trang lobster, Sapa salmon, oyster and Australian beef. Price of lunch/ dinner buffet on January 1st 2016 is VND1,300,000++/ person, including unlimited beer, soft drinks and 1 glass of Mumm champagne). (D'OR OVEN RESTAURANT *Level 2, Sheraton Hanoi Hotel *Website: www. sheratonhanoi.com/ovendor) PHU QUOC RELAX AND DISCOVER THE PEARL ISLAND Thanh Kieu Beach Resort is the No.1 resort for nature-lovers on Phu Quoc Island. Here you can experience the tranquility of waves, the sounds and flavors of the sea, the rustling of the trees in our vast tropical gardens, mingling with a variety of floral scents. Bungalows are eco-friendly, designed using natural materials and traditional architecture with red bricks, wooden ceilings and tiled roofs. At the resort, you can enjoy many water sports such as scuba diving and snorkeling, or rent a bicycle to explore the island and relax with soothing massages. (THANH KIEU BEACH RESORT *100C / 14 Tran Hung Dao Str., Duong Dong, Phu Quoc *Tel: 077 3848 394 *Website: thanhkieuresort.com)