VietNam and Cruises Explores Northern Europe With Sail

Europe’s West Coast Odyssey – explore the dramatic coastline between Lisbon, Portugal to London, England, with soaring chalk-white cliffs, sweeping white sand beaches, and the towering turrets of Mont. St. Michel. On this eight-day cruise guests can experience the scenic wonders of Normandy and the natural beauty of Brittany with stops at Vigo, Spain; A Coruna, Spain; Brest, France; Saint-Malo, France; and Cherbourg, France.

In Vietnam, ha long cruises - Ha Long Bay - world wonders, stunning beauty, natural charm of captivating.

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Gaelic Explorers – from the castles of Edinburgh, Scotland to the pubs of Dublin, Ireland, guests can journey through the hills and highlands on this seven-day sailing. In the land of good scotch and great golf, guests will visit Peterhead, Scotland; Invergordon, Scotland; Stromness, Scotland; Portrush, Ireland; and Isle of Man, United Kingdom.  And now in Vietnam also have a place for you to discover no less competitive as:in Sapa _ Sapa trekking tours. This voyage, as part of Windstar’s Signature Sailings, offers an exclusive golf and land tour add-on package, Legendary Links, where guests can play five world-famous courses across Scotland and Ireland.

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Best of the Baltic – witness the convergence of Baltic history, traditional culture, and modern architecture, capped by an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia on this eight-day voyage from Stockholm, Sweden. With visits to four magical countries, this voyage stops at Mariehamn, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; Tallinn, Estonia; and Sandhamn, Sweden.

Scandinavian Tapestry – experience the gentle beauty, intriguing culture and beguiling city life of modern Scandinavia. This eleven-day voyage that starts in Edinburgh, Scotland and ends in Stockholm, Sweden visits some of Northern Europe’s most stunning cities including Kristiansand, Norway and the Norwegian Fjords; Oslo, Norway; Marstrand, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark; Warnemunde, Germany; Visby, Sweden; and Sandhamn, Sweden.

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In addition, in Vietnam tourist attractions in southern Vietnam: with Mekong delta tours to Mekong Delta discovery and integration with human-friendly hospitality.

The Northern Europe voyages feature a variety of new shore excursions in 2013. For those looking for an epicurean adventure, there’s plenty to taste from a truffle making workshop in Tallinn, Estonia to traditional afternoon tea at Caerhays Castle in Falmouth, England. Guests can experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures such as kayaking in the Aland Archipelago in Mariehamn, Finland or racing the Isle of Man TT Course in a specially designed three-seater trike.

The central and southern beaches and halong cruise

Winter weather will not stop you come to the new land, but on the contrary, Ha long cruises will bring new and exciting experiences.
Winter tourism is increasingly popular and many families as well as young people interested. Especially recently, as New Year's holiday, the Lunar New Year tend to last longer get people to pay attention to the travel plans early. The airlines, tourist resorts and hotels also offer more promotional packages for the winter holiday for our country.

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The domestic tourist destination loved by many people:

The reason is many destinations chosen by the way is quite convenient, warm, blue sea and professional travel services over the northern resorts.
Da Nang is usually popular destinations whether it is summer or winter. Charming city on the banks of the Han River visitors by green space clean, beautiful beaches, mountains, forests, rich cuisine and good service quality. More in winter, the temperature in Da Nang quite pleasant, bit se chilly, warm enough for northern tourists and bring new experience for visitors to the South.

In addition, prices in Da Nang is a major advantage. With only 500,000, you can easily find a medium double room quite comfortable and clean near the Han River or My Khe beach. At this point, you should not miss the cheap delicious food, local specialties, which is famous throughout all regions of the country such as rice paper book pork, calves burned wish, com nieu goby, bun cha fish, jellyfish mannequin, noodle seasoning sauce, raw fish is in the, old fish dishes, rice paper dam, Quang noodles ...

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Ba Na Mountain of God, where is known as the "Road to the first scene."But perhaps what makes visitors come here once always want to return to the friendly service and attitude of the people became professional, whether taxi driver, who sell seafood coast or staff Hotel. Will not be unsettled situation makes you uncomfortable.
Located on Central Heritage Road, from here you can move easy access to popular tourist attractions such as Hue, My Son, Hoi An or near city destinations such as Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountain, Non Nuoc pagoda, eco-tourism Bana, Son Tra Peninsula, Hai Van Pass, Cham Sculpture Museum ...

Nha Trang Bay is considered one of the world's most beautiful, own romantic blue beach, close to Tran Phu road, home to many hotels, restaurants serving tourists day and night. Nha Trang before often in summer destination of domestic tourists and foreign tourists winter, but recently, this distinction has gradually boundaries erased. Nha Trang has a warm sunny climate all year round, if you are planning to travel in this time until the end of winter, the choice is still "safe" because now Nha Trang is the end of the rainy season. Monthly mean temperature of 12 to February about 23-24 degrees, pretty cool and pleasant.

Aquarium Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang.However, the beach here is quite steep, families with small children accompanying note to ensure the safety of their water play. At this point, you should choose to rent motorcycles at the hotel to micro vu freely, without any restraints on the time to explore the city in its own way.
Entertainment and sightseeing spots you can not miss the resort in Nha Trang like she Ponagar Tower, Institute of Oceanography, Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Vinpearl Land ... far more than you can choose the island of Hon Tre, Hon Tam, mineral springs Thap Ba hot, Doc Let resort ...

NhaTrang beaches - Ha long cruises

Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City 125 km and takes around 2 hours drive from Saigon so many visitors from this choice of location for a short holiday on the occasion of New Year. In addition to the scenic capital has long been familiar as the statue of Christ the arms, lamp lighthouse on Little Mountain, visitors should try to explore the beautiful beaches but little known as Vong Nguyet beach, Chi Linh beach or beach Counterfeit Hill.

Halong cruise - Vung Tau beautiful as a Korean film scene.The beach is not far from the city center but the ball almost no tourists, pristine scenery, long beach,, poetic white sand. This is not a bad choice for couples who want to have unique wedding photos, abusive

Mekong tours and the famous island

Travel Mekong tours to the island will be a pleasant experience for those who want to temporarily away from the noisy, bustling life stress in the city, go to the land of peace, the slow pace to enjoy life. In recent years, with direct flights to Con Dao or Phu Quoc tourism increased significantly.

Phu Quoc Island in VietNam - Mekong delta tours

However, from January 10 to February is the time sea in Con Dao, the number of tourists coming down significantly. Therefore, the optimal choice for those who love to enjoy life, "Outlying Islands" in this season's Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) is known as the Jade Island, where pristine beaches, fine white sand stretches. When you arrive here, visitors not only the opportunity to explore the beauty of the virgin forests, vast sea immense eye, admire the coral reefs, but also have the opportunity to learn the process of making fish sauce, pearls in the shed for years.

Long Beach, Phu Quoc Island.You can choose to media here, by air (takes about 2h30 from Hanoi, 1 hour from Ho Chi Minh City) or speedboat Ha Tien - Phu Quoc or Rach Gia - Phu Quoc. Recently, Vietnam Airlines launched direct flights Hanoi - Phu Quoc, creating opportunities for tourists capital planning your trip Dao Ngoc easy, especially for the Lunar New Year holiday is approaching.

The sights you should visit true: farms pearls, Phu Quoc prison with the evidence of the war, Sao beach, beach cream (pretty wild, scenic, cheap and known for grilled fish delicious), streams Painting, Ham Ninh, national parks, beaches Long, oil Ganh.

The climate here is always mild, year-round cool, the average temperature of about 24-27 degrees, divided into two distinct rainy sun. From September 11 to October 4 lunar year is the dry season in Phu Quoc time should the restaurant, the hotel is always crowded, even overloaded.

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Mekong delta tours is also something you should not ignore the many dishes made from fresh seafood such as shrimp pot noodles, certified fish sauce, rice crab, sour SA technology, indigo mushroom soup and other dishes heart pot noodles seafood, crab noodle, bread soup spring mackerel, crab ball soup cake, dried noodles, seafood ...

Sapa tours to the cold climate in Vietnam

The trip to the resort recent cold country get more people interested, especially the southern tourists, like a time to enjoy the cold north, specialty tasting mountain and waiting for the opportunity see firsthand the snow falling between tropical country to the city of Dalat flowers cool.

Sapa - Sapa tours is a name not unfamiliar to tourists in the hot sweltering summer days. However, in the winter, especially when snow and ice, where also welcome an amount not less, to see firsthand the wonderful natural phenomenon and romance.

City in the fog - Sapa tours

Sapa trekking tours, the city in the mist.During this period, the temperature in Sapa very low, especially in the early morning and at night, so you should prepare enough clothes to keep the body warm. Southern tourists, not used to the cold can buy compact heat pads, take with you to ensure the health of the whole trip.

Arriving in Sapa, if not enjoy the specialties of the mountains, the result is a shortcoming. "Sorghum fine" here not to mention pigs steal armpit - strong and sweet, baked goods like eggs, heart, stomach, purple sweet potato, nuts, baked ... or other types of temperate vegetables such as chayote, cauliflower, kohlrabi, all kinds of "geese" good well known as garlic geese, geese improve ...

When you leave, you should bring some souvenirs are weaving products, crafts and fine art by ethnic brought to sell. However, there are several recommendations that you should not buy the male tobacco sold by mainly Chinese map, unknown and harmful effects, moreover, the price is quite high.
Mau Son, Lang Son often attract tourists to the very low temperature, minus 2-3 degrees, the ice appears. These mountains run east-west, located in the northeastern province of Lang Son, Lang Son city 30 km away to the east, adjacent to the border of Vietnam and China.

Mau Son - paradise for people who love to explore - Sapa trekking tours

The young people really loved the to Mau Son of days with snow. (Photo: VNA)Most customers come here in the winter is usually people fascinated Leaders, the young, those who desire to explore, good health or couples who want to witness the natural phenomenon romantic and rare in Vietnam . But families of the elderly and young children, you should consider carefully before selecting a destination rather "obstacles" as Mau Son.

As you move up the mountain, if you have a personal car is the best, not just a motorcycle can incline is the start of the journey. Along the way up the mother - Model Mountain, the majestic scenery and, therefore, you should bring a camera to flash expensive moments.

In addition, the the scenic northern mountains in winter for Leaders also Moc Chau, Ha Giang, Lai Chau and Tam Dao ... The short day trip at the right season dreams, flowering plum, cherry "sexy" many young love photography or couples who want to have unique wedding photos.
Dalat is known as the city of flowers, misty city, the city of love or pine city, despite the name, Dalat always strangely attractive destination for tourists from everywhere. It is a natural preference for fresh air, scenery, poetic, romantic, where the gathering of thousands of flowers blooming.

DaLat city ​​of flowers - Sapa tours

Carpets tulips in Dalat golf course.Convergence is the weather of four seasons in one day, to Dalat this season, either the South or North, you will not be so "shocked" by the sudden weather change when put foot down fly. In particular, from January 11 to April is the dry season in the annual Da Lat so you can enjoy your travel plans for destinations around the city that are less concerned about the weather. Flowers will bloom everywhere and flower festivals are usually held at this point.

Destinations familiar and famous long that you should visit: Xuan Huong Lake, Dalat Flower Park, Valley of Love, the top of Lang Bian Plateau, Truc Lam, churches chicken ... If you do not have much time and want a relaxed and romantic vacation, guests can visit the park flowers or flower bed City Centre with lots of flowers created by the skillful hands of artisans , are blooming this season.

Mekong tours and Floating market in Cai Rang

The people of south Vietnam are often very proud of the richness and vastness of this land. Mekong tours - when referring to the rice fields in this area, they often say, "co bay thang canh", meaning the land is so large that the cranes can stretch their wings as they fly. Today, the region is one of Vietnam's highest producer of rice crops, vegetables and fruits.

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Mekong delta tours pick up at your hotel, leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind as the scenery is gradually replaced with rice paddies and rural villages on your drive to My Tho. Board a boat to Ben Tre where you will visit the impressive islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix the lush gardens and fruit orchards of a local family

 Floating market in Cai Rang - mekong delta tours

Early in the morning, take a boat to visit the colorful Cai Rang floating market. Here, larger sized boats anchor and create lanes that smaller boats weave in and out of. The main items sold here are fruit and vegetables and each boat has a long upright pole at its bow from which samples of the goods for sale are hung. The waterway becomes a maze of hundreds of boats packed with mango, bananas, papaya, pineapple, and even floating pho vendors. Along the way with mekong delta tours

Sapa trekking tours

This five days hard trekking trip offers a chance to explore the most stunning area of Sapa district which is under protection of Hoang Lien Son nature reserve. Sapa trekking tours with you trekking from 6 to 7 hours every day you will follow foot paths up and down mountains, through forest, terraced rice paddies, crossing river and water streams by suspension bridges… from village to village of different ethnic minorities including H’mong, Zao, Tay, Xa Pho,.. paying visit to local homes, witnessing daily life activities and especially village home staying will bring the interesting insight of local life.

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Sapa tours spend an hour walking to explore Ban Ho, a large village of the Tay peoples who live on spacious wooden houses built on stilts and very well organized before ascending uphill to Nam Toong village of the Red Zao. The trail of this part is really steep but the higher you reach to, the more stunning scenery will open in your sight. The village locates on the top of a hill and almost isolated and the houses are rudimentary but the peoples are very welcoming.

After Nam Toong, the trail winds its way up and down hill slopes for an hour to Nam Ken and My Son, the two small villages of the Xa Pho ethnic whose population is only about 4000 in Vietnam. Most of the Xa Pho are still living the most primitive way basing on forest gathering, hunting and practicing slash and burn agriculture. Every family here built a small house on stilts away form their living house to avoid catching fire for store their food and valuable property. You will stay overnight in this village. 

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Sapa tours via Silver Waterfall to the highest pass in Vietnam - Tram Ton Pass located at 2100m above the sea level. Visit Silver Waterfall before reaching the pass. Spend your time enjoying marvelous nature and then start the strenuous trek to the peak. After roughly 8 hours through the primitive rain jungles, many small streams and bamboo forests… we reach to the top of a mountain at 2,200m where our camp will be set for staying overnight. Make tents, prepare for dinner and spend the first night in the mountain.
This is the 1st night for travelers, guide and porters to seat friendly close to each others beside the fire to enjoy the tasty moment that all have once in the life of experience.

Trekking in Sapa

Climbing pioneer Sapa trekking tours scaled some of the world’s biggest peaks “because they’re there.” But with so many mountains and so little time, how does a climber know where to start?

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We’ve taken some of the guesswork out of picking the perfect peak, so whether you’re the next Sir Edmund Hillary or more of a mountain man wannabe, you can focus on reaching the summit.

Mt. Fansipan at 3143m, and on the border with China, is Vietnam's highest mountain. It is only 9km from Sapa town but it takes at least three days to get to the peak and back. Sapa, at an elevation of 1600m, has been described as "Not easily reached... Sees few tourists... Unbelievable mountain scenery... Still retains many French cultural and architectural influences...

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Has been under the control of at least four countries over the centuries... Unlike other Vietnamese hill towns, different ethnicities cohabitate peacefully here." The region around Sapa is indeed home to various colorful ethnic minorities, wearing traditional attire. The climb is rough, wet and cold, but the views are rewarding.

Sapa tours - The top is accessible year-round to anyone who is in good shape. As there are no mountain huts on the way, we will be camping. No ropes or technical climbing skills are needed, just endurance and plenty of energy. The equipment and food will be carried by our porters. Trekking time is 5 - 8 hours per day.

Halong cruise and the most popular travel destinations

Talk about staying power. Around since 1889, the Eiffel Tower is still the hottest cultural icon in the world.

The year 2012 was a hot one for travel, what with a record breaking 1 billion people journeying outside their borders.

Besides the Vietnamese tourism is not inferior as Ha Long Bay was recognized UNNESCO World Heritage, halong cruise, each year millions of people flock here to visit and admire the beauty of nature's virtual period.

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So what were the most popular travel destinations of the year? More specifically, which attractions did people most often visit?

Based on the nearly 10 million travel stories and virtual "postcards" shared on Facebook by its user, social travel website Gogobot has released a list of top destinations and attractions for the year.

Paris topped the destination list, followed by Las Vegas, San Francisco and Barcelona.

The most popular tourist sites featured in Gogobot's users' postcards were the Eiffel Tower in Paris; the Colosseum in Rome; Central Park in New York; Gardens by the Bay in Singapore; and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

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Invite you to come to Vietnam with many tourist attractions, the fresh and new as: sapa trekking tours hiking  in sapa or mekong delta tours on a western river, here with good food - cheap

Halong cruise _ Seabourn Legend Calls on Statia In December

The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) has announced the upcoming visit of the Seabourn Legend cruise ship. And you should also know that Halong cruise is the ideal entertainment yacht.The vessel is scheduled to enter Statia’s harbor on December 30, 2012.

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The Seabourn Legend visits the most popular and attractive destinations worldwide. The ship sails to landmark cities, where larger vessels cannot follow and is small enough to dock at Hidden Gems such as Statia. Approximately 211 passengers thus far are expected on this trip. It is expected that these folks will disembark to explore what the petite island has to offer.

In preparation for the approaching of the vessel, the STDF are busy doing the necessary plans to ensure everything is in place. A number of local vendors have been contacted to be at the newly constructed Dingy Dock. At the Dock there will be Gingerbread houses set in place sell, sweet mouth, art & craft, jewelry, all locally made and hand crafted.

“We have been working on this for quite a while now”, said Mr. Charles Lindo, Director of Tourism. “We hope that this first visit will open the doors for many to follow.”

The island of St. Eustatius is known as The Caribbean’s hidden treasure and was categorized in the Top 8 Caribbean towns in the world by Lonely Planet. On October 19, St. Eustatius was named “The Caribbean Shangri-La” by the Washington Post.

We always hope ha long cruises is a great destination to your.

Mekong tours in Vietnam

Conceived as the traditional rice-barges that fill the Mekong waterways, Le Cochinchine is an elegant and delightful river boat that promises a peaceful and highly comfortable journey along the many canals of the Mekong delta tours. All dressed-up in shiny wood, it perfectly fits in the amazing surrounding landscapes one takes pleasure in contemplating while lazing on the upper deck.

Thanks to a utterly caring crew, travelers will enjoy a high quality personalised service. On board Le Cochinchine, time seems to have stopped to transport travelers to a magical world.

Mekong delta tours - Great Itinerary for 2012 Winter Holidays

Why spend your winter holidays bundled up inside when you can be exploring some of the most wildly beautiful terrain in the world? Mekong delta tours are great destination for you, or sapa trekking tours a model of fascinating tourist attractions.

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Great Safaris has designed a special escape for the holidays this year – a 10-day tour through South Africa’s Makalali Game Reserve and the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town.

Travelers start one of South Africa’s greatest wildlife refuges for five days of superb game viewing. Daily game drives and walking safaris in the Makalali Game Reserve will feature lions, leopards, elephant, buffalo, zebra, cheetah, giraffe and kudu. Dining at Makalali is a culinary adventure, combining regional African cuisine with the multitude of cooking styles left behind by centuries of exploration on this great continent. Guests enjoy dinner in the bush or the legendary ‘boma dinner’ under the stars. Other options include the indoor-outdoor dining area where safari-goers can enjoy family style dining with fellow travelers.

After the safaris at Makalali, guests will head to Cape Town. In Cape Town travelers will be treated to a city tour, including the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a truly breathtaking view of the city. Explore the area on a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula. If travelers are looking for an extra indulgence, they can arrange an optional outing to savor the grapes of the famous Winelands. While guests are busy soaking in the sites during the day, they will be sure to relax and get well-rested at the Townhouse Hotel. A premier luxury hotel situated in the center of the city, the Townhouse Hotel has 106 luxurious rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Top off the holiday in Cape Town with a celebration champagne lunch at a Waterfront restaurant.

Great Safaris’ 10-day Holiday December Special in South Africa starts on the December 19, 2012 upon arrival in Johannesburg. Land cost starts at $1,999 per person based on double occupancy. The package is fully commissionable to travel agents.

In Vietnam, at ha long cruises are wonders of the world is not it wonderful destination.

HaLong Bay - Grace Bay Introduces 5th Night Free Winter Travel Offer

The Sands at Grace Bay has announced a “5th night free” promotion which is valid on a select studio and suite room categories, for stays of four consecutive nights or longer between January 2nd through February 15, 2013.

Besides, Halong Bay is one of the scenic spots, tourist spots in the world's most magical landscape, dreaming ....

Halong cruises launched this Emeraude on Dec 16, 2003, the first ever luxury cruise ship designed as a direct inspiration from the past and built in Vietnam. Holiday-makers on Emeraude will cruise around scenic, memorable and beautiful Halong Bay.

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The resort was named one of the top 30 hotels in the Caribbean and the Atlantic by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. It is situated on the world-famous Grace Bay Beach and provides guests free access to complimentary watersports equipment; free bicycles for island exploration; poolside Happy Hour; and complimentary beach and poolside lounge chairs, towels, and Palapa beach shades.The resort also boasts three free-form swimming pools adorned by a cascading waterfall and a Jacuzzi, an indoor fitness center, lit tennis courts, Spa Tropique treatment rooms, and the island’s legendary beachfront Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar. New at the resort this winter are enhanced and remodeled bathrooms in all studios and suites as well as a heated swimming pool.

The Sands at Grace Bay’s 5th Night FREE promotion is valid for new bookings made on the following five room categories, for stays started and completed between January 2nd through February 15, 2013: Studio Oceanview, 1 Bedroom Gardenview, 1 Bedroom Oceanview, 1 Bedroom Oceanfront, and 2 Bedroom Gardenview Suites. Use promo code – 5NF2013 when booking.

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Halong cruise and UNWTO Welcomes the World’s One-Billionth Tourist

A British tourist visiting Madrid, Spain on December 13 has been revealed as the symbolic face of the one billion international tourists travelling in 2012. Besides, should travel in Vietnam is also very attractive and also behold his natural world, such as: Halong Bay - halong cruise, ...

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Each year, millions of people have to ha long cruises sightseeing and entertainment after the months of work fatigue.
And, Wellcome to Sapa trekking tours if you want to feel the cold of winter in Vietnam.

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The tourist was welcomed by the Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism of Spain, José Manuel Soria, UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, and the Mayor of Madrid, Ana Botella, at an event in Madrid’s Museo del Prado, held to celebrate a record one billion international tourists in 2012.

The event, part of the UNWTO One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities campaign, recalled how tourism can create billions of opportunities for growth and development around the world (Madrid, Spain, 13 December 2012).

The celebration was held in Madrid’s Museo del Prado, the city’s most visited tourism attraction, in the presence of UNWTO representatives and Spanish tourism and private sector officials, as well as many of the museum’s daily visitors from around the world. As it is impossible to know exactly where the one-billionth tourist arrived, many countries celebrated the occasion by also welcoming tourists arriving on December 13.

Minister José Manuel Soria noted that Spain was expected to reach a record 58 million international tourist arrivals in 2012, alongside an increase in tourist receipts. The Minister recalled Spain’s intention to increase and retain its large number of tourists who visit the country to experience its diverse tourism attractions.

The event was held as part of the UNWTO campaign, One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities, calling on tourists to make a difference when traveling abroad and recalling the positive impact that even the smallest actions can have if multiplied by one billion.

Mekong delta tours in Vietnam

Our trips open for daily departure are classic overnight trips across the Delta over two nights, which takes you to visit a village and rice fields, and fruit sampling in the afternoon, and to a floating market or handicraft village in the morning. Mekong tours, the itinerary is very green and varied and offers a good insight of life along the Mekong.