Family Holiday in Singapore

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Singapore is one place where you can be sure the whole family will have fun. From exciting theme parks and spectacular zoos to sunny beaches and beautiful botanical gardens, you'll find lots of things to occupy your kids - and yourself, too.
Singapore is sunny all year round, so anytime's a good time to bring your family on a trip here. If your visit coincides with the Arts Festival, you'll find special activities for kids - or the Great Singapore Sale - which often lasts for the whole month of June, and has department stores and shops all over the island giving great discounts. Christmas, when the whole stretch of Orchard Road is strewn with fairy lights, is also an excellent time to bring the kids.

Where to Go

The Singapore Zoological Gardens and Jurong Bird Park also feature animals in their natural surroundings. These are ideal places to introduce your children to wildlife, and even to have a picnic. The night safari, zoo and bird park hold regular daily shows featuring seals, boa constrictors or parrots doing clever and amusing stunts. If you're game for it, you can also arrange for your family to have breakfast with the friendly orangutan of the Singapore Zoo.

Where to Eat

Some of the best restaurants to bring a family to are: Harry Ramsdens, which serves fish and chips; California Pizza Kitchen; Billy Bombers; The Rainforest Café; Planet Hollywood; Crystal Jade Restaurant, which dishes up dim sum and Chinese food; Sanur, which specialises in Indonesian food, and the Satay Club at Clarke Quay.

Accommodation in Vietnam

Ana Mandara Villas Dalat, Dalat Set in the rural highlands of Dalat, Ana Mandara Villas is a collection of 17 fully restored French colonial villas from the 1920s and 30s when the French used the former... » More

Dalat Palace Sofitel, Dalat This beautifully maintained grand French colonial lakeside hotel was built in 1922 in the heart of Dalat, and is set on a hill in a private 5-hectare park. It has fantast... » More

Halong Ginger, Halong Discover the splendours of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Ginger, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length, ... » More

Halong Jasmine, Halong Discover the splendours of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Jasmine, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length,... » More

Indochina Sails, Halong Discover the splendours of Halong Bay aboard Indochina Sails, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. All 15 cabins have large windows so that the... » More

The Princess Junk, Halong The most luxurious way of seeing the sites of Halong, The Princess Junks are the only one cabin deluxe boats that operate in the Bay. From the moment you step on board, t... » More

Hanoi Hilton Opera, Hanoi This 4 star business hotel has possibly one of the best locations in Hanoi overlooking the Opera House and provides good value for money especially when compared to neigh... » More

Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake, Hanoi This retreat a mere 10 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, is built entirely over the waters of the West Lake and adjacent to the city's oldest religious foundat... » More

Maison D'Hanoi, Hanoi Opened in 2008, this charming boutique hotel is superbly located in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, and 5 minutes walk from Hoam Kiem Lake. Its 55 comfortable rooms are... » More

The Sofitel Metropole, Hanoi Built in 1901, the Metropole is one of Hanoi's treasures. This is where invading, liberating or civil armies created their HQs and raised their flags. Also, where the fir... » More

Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) The Caravelle is located mere metres from The Opera House in Lam Son Square, many of the rooms have views of this French Colonial landmark. The original hotel was built i... » More

Park Hyatt, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Park Hyatt is the best hotel in Saigon and has an ideal location overlooking the Opera House, close to the chicest shops and places of interest. The bold exterior echoes ... » More

RV Pandaw Cruises, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Pandaw Mekong Cruises: The RV Mekong Pandaw, RV Tonlé Pandaw and the RV Orient Pandaw are replicas of colonial era river steamers with ultra shallow hulls, allowing ac... » More

The Continental, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Originally built as a hotel in 1880, The Continental has always been somewhere to watch Saigon go by from. The hotel is a little rough around the edges however its locati... » More

The Jayavarman - Heritage Lines, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Founded in 2008, Heritage Lines will launch their luxury boutique cruise boat, in early 2010. Inspired by the golden age of cruise liners, the Jayavarman marries avant-ga... » More

The Majestic, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Originally opened in 1925 the Majestic is the Grand Dame of the colonial hotels in Saigon. Overlooking the Saigon River with some of the best shopping in the city just r... » More

Life Resort, Hoi An Located along the scenic Thu Bon River, the Life Heritage Resort is a short stroll from ancient Hoi An, amongst sand beaches, overlooking a quiet bay and two tranquil isl... » More

Nam Hai, Hoi An Set along a 1km stretch of the infamous China Beach, the Nam Hai's villas benefit from beautiful views of the South China Sea and nearby Cham Islands. Each of the 100 vil... » More

Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa, Hoi An This cheerful and relaxed 105 roomed hotel is located 10 minutes drive from Hoi An on a private beach of fine, golden sand. All of the large rooms have a balcony or terra... » More

Vinh Hung's Merchant's House, Hoi An This unique property in the heart of Hoi An offers something quite different from many of the luxury resorts outside the town. One of the most evocative places to stay in... » More

La Residence Hotel & Spa, Hue This former governor's residence has been converted into a stunning hotel in a prime position on the banks of the Perfume River. Most of the 122 rooms and suites have vie... » More

Pilgrimage Village, Hue One of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Pilgrimage Village is located in a small village about 4 km from Hue, surrounded by tranquil gardens. The hotel is built ... » More

Saigon Morin, Hue Built in 1901 by the French, the Saigon Morin Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Vietnam. Lovingly restored to its century-old glory, the hotel exudes an old world char... » More

Victoria Can Tho Hotel, Mekong Delta Located out of the main town of Can Tho, this hotel is a quiet retreat on the banks of the Hau Rivers set in exotic gardens. The simply designed colonial style hotel has ... » More

Victoria Chau Doc Resort, Mekong Delta Located deep in the Mekong Delta, close to the Cambodia border, Chau Doc is a fascinating riverside town with a mixture of Cham and Khmer cultures. The Victoria hotel is ... » More

Evason Anamandara Nha Trang, Nha Trang This well loved hotel has gained an excellent reputation through years of consistent great service, good food and friendly staff. With the best location in Nha Trang, it ... » More

Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay, Nha Trang Accessible only by boat, the site of the Evason Hideaway on dramatic Ninh Van Bay is stunning and takes full advantage of its unique setting. The impressive rock formatio... » More

Cham Villas, Phan Thiet Cham Villas is an intimate boutique hotel located in immaculate gardens on a private beach. Each of the 16 comfortable villas and bungalows has a private terrace with day... » More

Victoria Phan Thiet, Phan Thiet The Victoria Phan Thiet is situated in exotic gardens on a vast, palm fringed, private white sand beach on the South China Sea. All 59 cosy, thatched bungalows are spacio... » More

Le Veranda, Phu Quoc Housed in a colonial style mansion, La Veranda Resort & Spa is located on the southern end of the very long Duong Dong Beach. Designed to reflect the ambiance of a coloni... » More

Mango Bay, Phu Quoc Spread along 700 metres of secluded beach, the simple eco resort of Mango Bay has 31 rooms and bungalows built from 60 year old timber and natural materials. All bungalow... » More

Cha Pa Garden Boutique Hotel and Spa, Sapa Cha Pa Garden Boutique Hotel & Spa is a family run hotel, situated in a fully refurbished colonial villa in the centre of Sapa. With just 4 rooms, the hotel is able to of... » More

Famous tourism in Viet Nam

Top Destinations

	Hanoi City: Vietnam's small and pleasant capital lies at the heart of the northern Red River Delta, and is a city of lakes, leafy boulevards and open parks with a French colonial feel. Hanoi was founded in 1010, and became the centre of government for the Indochina Union under French rule in 1888. In 1954 it became the official capital of independent Vietnam. Today ancient crumbling buildings dating from the 11th century lie scattered among grand French colonial residences, while shrines and monuments to Vietnam's first president, Ho Chi Minh, sit in the shadow of modern high-rise buildings. The streets of the Old Quarter preserve age-old customs, where trade takes one back half a century, and temples, pagodas and monuments reflect the historic character of Vietnam. Hanoi is fast becoming one of the most enticing and interesting cities in Asia. As a cultural centre there are traditional water puppet shows, and music and dance performances. It is also a good base for excursions to the beautiful Halong Bay, or into the Hoang Lien Mountains inhabited by several hill tribes.
	Hoi An was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and a visit to this old-world gem is a sure cultural highlight of any tour in Vietnam. The quaint riverside town of Hoi An was an important port town and one of the major trading centres in South East Asia during the 16th and 17th centuries. The cultural influences of the Japanese and Chinese merchants are still evident today in the town's architecture, with the famous Japanese Covered Bridge and the distinctly Chinese atmosphere of the Old Quarter part of its unique character. Lining the narrow streets are two storey Chinese shops with charming wooden facades and tiled roofs, merchants' homes, Assembly Halls and temples that preserve its ancient character. On the 15th day of every lunar month the ancient character of this sleepy town takes on fairytale propotions as porches, streets and windows are lit by the glow of colored lanterns, a practice reminiscent of the old days and aimed at retaining the ancient spirit of the past.
	Dalat - The Highlands around Dalat is where we specialize and base our activities. Dalat is a quiet town in the south central highlands of Vietnam, about 300 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, and is set in a landscape dotted with lakes and blanketed with pine forested hills and jungle covered valleys. It was first established as a hill station by the French, and many of the fabulous villas they built are still here. The cool climate, clean air and escape from the heat and congestion of Saigon provide the perfect setting for the adventure sports we love to do. At an altitude of between 1,500 and 2,000 meters the cool, hilly terrain is fantastic for mountain biking, trekking, canyoning, kayaking, rappelling and rock climbing.
	Phan Thiet (Mui Ne) - Located in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province, has long been considered the "Hawaii" of Vietnam. It boasts shady roads under coconut trees, a beautiful beach and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea. The typical scenery of Mui Ne lies in the moving lines of golden sand caused by the wind and when they are seen from afar they look like moving waves. The scenery looks more fascinating at dawn, when young Cham girls in green dresses go to work. Mui Ne is an ideal place for rest and relaxation. Away from the beach, the key attraction of Mui Ne are its sand dunes, of which there are three sets which can easily be visited from Mui Ne. Best visited in the late afternoon when the light is sublime, you can also catch the sunset from above Mui Ne village which, with its bevy of fishing boats, is particularly scenic.
	Ho Chi Minh City: Once romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City is still called Saigon by almost everyone who lives there. It is a modern city by Asian standards and has only been under firm Vietnamese control for a little more than 200 years. The city's character remains essentially French with wide boulevards, colonial villas, and a lively café society but also resolutely Asian. It has more of a cosmopolitan feel than Hanoi, although much of the old French colonial city is vanishing beneath the rapidly rising skyline and the sheer weight of recent history. Combined with this vivacious street life, the city's French influences have bred a charm all their own. But it is the people even more than the city that you will remember most. The Mekong Delta is the southern rice bowl of Vietnam. The Mekong River, one of the famous river of the world, is known to the Vietnamese as Song Cuu Long (River of the Nine Dragons). The Mekong originates high in the Tibetan plateau, flowing through China, between Myanmar (Burma) and Laos, along the Lao-Thai border and through Cambodia and Vietnam. The Mekong splits into two main branches in Phnom penh, the lower river cross Chau Doc, Long Xuen and Can Tho and flows to the sea, the upper river splits into several branches at Vinh Long and empties into the sea at six points. Half of the delta region is fully covered with rice fields. The region is dotted with small villages and towns and several large centres like Can Tho, My Tho, Rach Gia, Chau Doc and Ca Mau. There are many Khmer temples and relics dating from previous centuries. This is an area of endless paddy fields and mangrove swamps, small villages and communities and, along the coast, deserted beaches. Special features include Vinh Long with the most charming hotel in the Mekong Delta, Chau Doc and the temple hill, Ha Tien with the best beach in Vietnam and Soc Trang and Tra Vinh with their Khmer temples.

Halal food products represent future for Thailand's manufacturers

Thailand's Central Islamic Committee said that halal food products, or those complying with Islamic rules, could dominate an $80 billion world market within one year, if the government and private sector worked together to boost exports, reported Bangkok newspaper Business Day.

Islamic committee Halal Activity Chairman Phaisal Phromyong is said to view the market as a promising one, recognising the financial help from the government for the development of food production systems as an important benefit.

Phaisal said: "Several educational institutions have already launched development and training programmes for halal foods." He added that Thai Halal food currently accounts for less than four per cent of the world market because the country is not prepared to compete in international markets and because of fierce competition from giant food producers like China, which is also interested in the multi-billion dollar industry.

"Malaysia is not considered a major rival since it currently uses raw materials from Thailand," Phaisal noted.

Phaisal also claimed that given full support from the government, Thailand could become the world's biggest Halal food exporter by 2004.

However, deputy director general of the Export Promotion Department Songchai Saisawatevaree said that Thai Halal food exports were worth $ 6.3 billion last year, a small sector of the $80 billion market.

According to Songchai, the major markets for Thai Halal foods are Singapore (for re-export), Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. "The new potential export market is Africa which has the world's second largest Muslim population after Asia," he said.

There are currently more than 600 local Halal food manufacturers in the application process for a Halal seal of approval from the Central Islamic Committee. Thirty per cent of them are new companies.

The Islamic committee has also appointed 250 Halal food inspectors to inspect the food processing plants that have already been granted the Halal approval in order to ensure that these plants comply with the Islamic food law.

New World City Hotel

Halal Food Bangkok(Muslim Hotel and Restaurant Thailand)

Welcome to New World City Hotel, the hotel for both business and leisure travelers.Our friendly atmosphere is evident the moment you arrive.The friendly and courteous staff is always ready to greet you with a smile and Sawadee, Thai custom for a warm welcome.

Situated in a quiet location, the New World City Hotel located in the heart of Bangkok.The hotel provide its guests with 171 modern, bright, well appointed en-suite bedrooms : 3 Suites, 54 Deluxe, and 114 Superior. All rooms have windows and balconies, private bathrooms with hot & cold showers, telephone with IDD, color TV with satellite, in-room safety deposit box, mini bar and refrigerator.Our Suites and Deluxe rooms also offer hairdryer and bath room scale. A broadband Internet connection can be set up for all room types.

Sara Halal Restaurant and our 24 Hrs Room Service offer Thai, European, and variety of Asian cuisine. Cafe' de Canal, an outlet among greenery area and lots of trees that make your drinks and snacks become very relaxing. Fitness Centre and hi-speed internet will make your stay even more pleasant.Our conference and meeting rooms will help your business become a successful one.

Thailand Halal Food Everywhere....

* * * * * * * * * BANG SAN THAI CUISINE is 100% Halal food. We are the original Thai Halal restaurant in the Bay Area! Our soy sauce, fish sauce, and other cooking sauces are made in Thailand and they are certified Halal! Contrary to popular misconceptions Coconut Milk and Coconut Oil are 'healthy' fats. READ BELOW! (SOME FACTS AND INFORMATION ON COCONUT MILK AND COCONUT OIL...) Our food is traditionally cooked Thai food. The difference is the meats Halal certified meat meets strict health requirements. The meat is raised in a humane environment, and does not contain any chemicals (steroids, hormones, etc). It is slaughtered by hand, and contains less adrenals than machine slaughtered meat. There is also a health inspector present at the time of slaughter to ensure no sick animals are passed through. The animals have not been fed any meat or meat by-products (cause of many meat orientated diseases). YOU CAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE! We hand select all our produce at various markets to ensure our food is the freshest possible. and use only the finest ingredients we can find. YOU CAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE! Ameena (Pin) Khan, owner and chef, has had 16 years experience cooking in the Bay Area since coming from Thailand. She prepares all sauces personally from only the freshest of ingredients. Vegetarians: Bang San is proud to also present a 100% vegan vegetarian menu (at our O'Farrell location). We do not use fish sauce, oyster sauce, etc in our vegetarian dishes. We can substitute most of our meat dishes with imitation beef, chicken, or fish.