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A Relaxing Stay at Salinda Resort

Posted on May 5, 2015 by

I love resorts and hotels. Anything that will keep me from doing household chores and have someone else do everything for me, am all for it! 😛 We have been fortunate to visit Phu Quoc for the second time and … Continue reading →

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Phu Quoc: Pearls, Pepper, and Pristine Beaches

Posted on April 29, 2015 by

Phu Quoc left its indelible mark on me on our first visit in 2011. The memories of the rustic feel of the province, the fresh seafood, and the warmth of its people make me want to go back. And luckily, … Continue reading →

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Checking out Phu Quoc International Airport

Posted on April 29, 2015 by

It’s been 4 years since we last visited Phu Quoc and visiting it this past weekend, we were very much surprised of the changes that has taken place — especially the Phu Quoc now International Airport! The international terminal opened in … Continue reading →

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Ho Chi Minh City – Gateway to Fab Holidays

Posted on August 28, 2014 by

Done with the Ho Chi Minh City tour? Visited the Cu Chi Tunnels already? Posed in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral? Cried in the War Remnants Museum? Rode the cyclo? Already immersed yourself in the street culture of Saigon? … Continue reading →

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Night Market @ Phu Quoc

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

One of the highlights of our stay in Phu Quoc was going to the Night Market — well at least for me. 🙂  Night Market = Shopping.  Enough said. But we were pleasantly surprised that the Night Market (4:30 PM … Continue reading →

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Sao Beach

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

As I said in this post, I think Sao Beach is the best beach I’ve been to so far.  But I made a mistake in my count.  I’ve been to 5 beaches already: Long Hai Beach (Vung Tau), Mui Ne … Continue reading →

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Beach Club Resort

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

We thought it would be a perfect opportunity to relax outside Saigon during the four-day weekend, especially with my brother visiting — but it seemed that everyone else had the same thing in mind.  It was not easy getting plane … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Phu Quoc

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

On our 2nd day in Phu Quoc, we went for a walk along Long Beach and checked out the other resorts.  When we reached the farthest one, there was a small restaurant and souvenir shop selling postcards.  The clincher?  I … Continue reading →

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Hello Phu Quoc!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

We just got back from a 3-day stay in Phu Quoc in Kien Giang Province.  Found in the Gulf of Thailand (South West of Saigon) and 36 minutes away only by plane, Phu Quoc is an island paradise and is … Continue reading →

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Don’t you think it’s time to hit the beach?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

I think the surf and sand are calling me.  And with the coming holidays (Nope.  Not the Holy Week!), even hubby is itching to get away from Saigon. On April 30, Vietnam shall be celebrating the Liberation Day or Reunification … Continue reading →

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