TRAVELLIVE 06-2017
Dear Readers, In this special “Family Holidays” issue, Travellive will tell you of a father and mother who left their busy lives to take their young daughter on a whirlwind journey across Vietnam. The family saw the mountains, the sea, and everything in between as they traveled from the easternmost point of the country—the Dai Lanh headland, to the southernmost—the Ca Mau headland. They enjoyed sites, tastes, and experiences from all of Vietnam’s different regions. Their romantic story can inspire other parents who want to share their love of traveling with their children. What about you? If you dream of showing your young ones the world through travel, make these dreams come true! The experiences shared in the article “A Family Trip Across Vietnam” offer advice on how to make your family trip successful. Families of outdoor enthusiasts have a wide range of vacation destination options this summer season. Perhaps you’ll try glamping, which embellishes the traditional rustic camping experience with modern comforts and conveniences. Or maybe you’ll broaden your children’s worldview by showing them the lively animated worlds of Asia’s internationally leading amusement parks. We wish you and your family a holiday full of energy and joy as you journey forth to explore your own promised lands. Editorial board
Dear Readers,
In this special “Family Holidays” issue, Travellive will tell you of a father and mother who left their busy lives to take their young daughter on a whirlwind journey across Vietnam. The family saw the mountains, the sea, and everything in between as they traveled from the easternmost point of the country—the Dai Lanh headland, to the southernmost—the Ca Mau headland. They enjoyed sites, tastes, and experiences from all of Vietnam’s different regions.
Their romantic story can inspire other parents who want to share their love of traveling with their children. What about you? If you dream of showing your young ones the world through travel, make these dreams come true! The experiences shared in the article “A Family Trip Across Vietnam” offer advice on how to make your family trip successful.
Families of outdoor enthusiasts have a wide range of vacation destination options this summer season. Perhaps you’ll try glamping, which embellishes the traditional rustic camping experience with modern comforts and conveniences. Or maybe you’ll broaden your children’s worldview by showing them the lively animated worlds of Asia’s internationally leading amusement parks.
We wish you and your family a holiday full of energy and joy as you journey forth to explore your own promised lands.
Editorial board
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Vung Lam, a part of Xuan Dai Bay<br />
their culture with a love for the water. The<br />
Vinh Xuan Dai festival, held annually from<br />
the fourth to the sixth day of the lunar<br />
month, contains activities like a dragon<br />
boat race, a fishing competition, a netweaving<br />
competition, swimming, rowing<br />
bottle-shaped baskets, tuong (classic<br />
opera), and a ceremony welcoming whales<br />
to the area.<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION:<br />
- Itinerary: Fly with Vietjet Air from Ho Chi Minh City /<br />
Hanoi to Tuy Hoa Airport (in Tuy Hoa) or Phu Cat Airport<br />
in Quy Nhon. Then drive 50 km to Song Cau by car. Song<br />
Cau is halfway between Tuy Hoa and Quy Nhon.<br />
- Natural sights: Xuan Dai Bay is the most famous attraction<br />
in Song Cau. In 2011, the bay was recognized as a national<br />
beautiful site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.<br />
Tourists heading for Tuy An from Song Cau can visit O Loan<br />
Lagoon, a charming site in Phu Yen. Tourists also have the<br />
opportunity to enjoy blood cockles, which are considered<br />
the tastiest clams in Vietnam.<br />
- Specialties: There are many coconut farms in Song<br />
Cau, making it a vacation highlight to try special coconut<br />
dishes. These include su se cake, porridge with coconut<br />
milk, chicken simmered with coconut milk, steamed<br />
glutinous rice with coconut, dry preserved coconut, or<br />
fried coconut worms.<br />
Song Cau is an ideal<br />
destination for those who<br />
want to relax on a quiet,<br />
peaceful beach.<br />
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