Hanoi Daewoo offers buffet discount with swimming

The Hanoi Daewoo hotel is offering a promotion combining a buffet meal with the use of the Vietnamese capital's longest swimming pool.

Customers can get a 10 percent discount and the use of the pool by booking for three to 30 guests at the Café Promenade of the hotel at 360 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District.

The Swim & Dine lunch buffet costs VND465,000 (US$22) a person, and dinner VND591,000.

A swimming ticket at the hotel costs VND275,000.

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Vietnam recognizes nine sea and island records

Halong Bay

The Vietnam Book of Records Saturday announced nine records involving the country’s sea and islands on the occasion of the Vietnam Sea and Island Week (June 1-8).

The recognition was an effort to promote the natural features and products of the nation's seas and islands to local and international visitors, the organization said in a statement.

Tra Co Beach in Quang Ninh Province is recognized as the longest beach, stretching 17 kilometers.

Ha Long Bay is listed as the one with the highest number of islets (1,169) in the country.

Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, located 243 nautical miles from Khanh Hoa Province is recognized as the most remote island.

Tam Giang Cau Hai in Thua Thien Hue Province is the largest lagoon with 21,600 hectares.

Hai Phong City’s Cat Ba has the highest number of islands at 367, while Ca Mau Province’s Hon Khoai is the southernmost island.

Kien Giang Province’s Phu Quoc is the largest island with an area of 561 square kilometers; and Khanh Hoa Province’s Nam Yet is the biggest marine reserve with an area of 35,000 hectares.

Quang Ngai Province’s Ly Son is the most densely populated island with 1,888 people per square kilometer.

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Afternoon tea buffet at Sheraton Saigon

An afternoon tea selection, available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, is awaiting guests at the Lobby Lounge of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. For a limited period, guests can enjoy Vietnamese afternoon tea with free flowing Dilmah teas for VND360,000++ per person.

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Italian flavor at Top of the Town restaurant

The Top of the Town Bar and Restaurant on level 25 of the Windsor Plaza Hotel offers gourmets an elegant selection of authentic Italian dishes and international wines with beautiful views of Saigon’s skyline.

Start with your favorite salads and soups made with fresh ingredients and following traditional recipes. For your main course, taste the authentic flavors of Italian herbs and spices with your favorite pasta varieties and choice meats. The restaurant features a variety of international white and red wines to create the perfect dinner combination.

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. there’s a promotion with buy 1 get 1 free on selected beers, cocktails, wines and more. Windsor VIPCard holders enjoy a 10% discount.

The hotel is located at 18 An Duong Vuong Street, District 5, HCMC.


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Hong Kong chef brings beef specials to New World Saigon

Chinese restaurant Dynasty at the New World Hotel Saigon will present a selection of beef dishes prepared by Hong Kong chef Ho Wing Sang, including Braised US Beef Short Ribs with Lemongrass and Ginger, Wok-fried Beef Tenderloin with Bamboo Shoots or Marinated Beef Tongue with Chinese Herbs.

Apart from a selected a-la-carte menu, guests can enjoy chef Ho’s signature beef dishes, all combined in one elegant seven course set menu priced at VND735,000 per person including a free flow of Chinese tea. The special menu may also be combined with matching wines from Celliers d’Asie for a package price of VND1.1 million per person.

The beef specials are served daily from June 11 to 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.


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Hotel Equatorial offers cozy Champagne Brunch

The five star Hotel Equatorial has launched a Champagne Brunch (Sunday lunch buffet) promotion from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday at Chit Chat Restaurant at 242 Tran Binh Trong Street, District 5.

Diners can enjoy 200 tasty dishes, champagne and many other drinks with a live performance by Jazz band Superbowl Quartet.

In addition to a strong focus of European dishes, the buffet will serve over 20 types of chilled seafood on ice and assorted home-made terrine, and more than 15 types of world-renowned cheese and crudities, traditional European desserts, pastries, cakes and puddings.

There’s a free flow of Jacques Picard champagne, beer, wine and soft drinks. There is also a special Kids Zone with outdoor swimming pool access included in the Champagne Brunch. If diners enjoy the brunch on their birthday, they will be presented with a lovely birthday cake when booking seats at least two days in advance.

Tickets for adults are priced at VND880,000++ while children from 6 to 12 years can enjoy half price with kids under 6 dining for free.


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Lion runs promotion for 10th anniversary

The Lion Restaurant in District 1 is running a promotion offering 30% discount on German draft beer for diners to mark its 10th birthday until Sunday. The restaurant offers a dinner buffet on Friday featuring over 40 Western and Asian cuisines and numerous grilled treats for guests to choose from at the barbecue station with a free flow of soft drinks, draft beers and mineral water. The buffet which is priced at VND250,000++ per adult and VND150,000++ per child is available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Those who buy ten tickets will get one free. For bookings, call 08 3823 8514.

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