Da Nang

The five-star Crowne Plaza Hotel in Danang is ready for business with opening specials from just USD124 per night. The quoted price is for a Superior Room and includes internet access and breakfast for two people. Premier Rooms start from USD141 and Ocean View Rooms from USD166.  A 5% service charge and 10% local taxes are additional. Opening rates are available through January 31, 2012.

The Gold Coast Hotel in the seaside town of Danang is offering big discounts for online bookings. Rates start from USD30 for a Superior Room, USD36 for a Deluxe Room, and USD59 for a Suite inclusive of buffet breakfast and wireless internet access. A service charge of 5% and 10% local taxes are additional. Promotional rates are accurate for stays through November 30, 2011.

Getting off the beaten track in Vietnam is easy and affordable with Air Mekong. This domestic airline offers 30 flights per day from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to hill station hideaways and unspoiled islands across the country. One-way fares start from just VND555,000 (USD27) from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat and VND2,300,000 (USD112) from Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island. Taxes and surcharges are additional.

Jetstar Airways has a new pricing system and now offers all day, every day low fares to 7 destinations within Vietnam. Fly from Danang to Hanoi for VND490,000 (USD23), Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City for VND950,000 (USD46), Nha Trang to Hanoi for VND1,025,000 (USD59), and many more. Prices are for the flight only and taxes and airline surcharges are additional.

The Furama Resort Danang is offering special prices on multi-night stays until August 31, 2011. The 4 day / 3 night “Check Out Danang Beach”  package costs USD101 per person per night and includes a Garden View Room, buffet breakfast, airport transfers, one dinner, a bottle of wine, internet access, and full facility use. Additional packages are available for longer stays.

Vietnam Airlines has announced their 36th domestic service - Haiphong to Danang. With effect from April 28, 2011, this route will be flown five times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. One-way fares start from VND600,000 (USD30) plus taxes and surcharges. Haiphong is located on the northern coast and is a convenient starting point for tours of Halong Bay.

Vietnam Airlines is offering great prices on fares from Hanoi to destinations across the country. One-way economy fares start from VND860,000 (USD41) to Da Lat or Ho Chi Minh City, VND500,000 (USD24) to Da Nang, VND980,000 (USD47) to Hue, and VND1,550,000 (USD74) to Nha Trang. Fares do not include taxes or surcharges. This promotion is available until December 31, 2011.

Experience the best of central Vietnam with a new package from the Gold Coast Hotel that combines a relaxing beach holiday in Da Nang and a historical tour of nearby Hue. This 4 day / 3 night package costs USD199 and includes 2 nights in Da Nang, 1 night in Hue, transportation, and activities in each city. It is available until February 28, 2011.

With added frequencies and ultra-low fares, Jetstar is quickly becoming the preferred airline for affordable air travel within Vietnam. Starting December 21, 2010, Jetstar will fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue twice daily with fares from VND415,000 (USD22). Other “Hot Fares” from Ho Chi Minh City include Hanoi for VND845,000 (USD43) and Danang for VND415,000 (USD22).

Until December 21, 2010, the Furama Resort Danang is offering special rates on multi-day room packages. A 3 day/2 night package starts at USD185 per person and a 5 day/4 night package starts at USD323 per person.  All packages include accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily buffet breakfast, in-room internet access and round-trip airport transfers.