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Vietnam’s Hoi An counts cost of popularity as mass tourism threatens to overwhelm ancient town

Controversial private projects, increase in tourist boat trips near ecologically important mangrove forests have upset conservationists in Hoi An.

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Sea, serenity and spas: why Bermuda is the epitome of wellness

Set in the Sargasso Sea, the archipelago is surrounded by reefs and shipwrecks that make exploring underwater a real thrill and even novice snorkelers will find plenty to enjoy. Protected from waves ...

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Vietnam travel review: The best places to stay and best things to do on a family trip to Vietnam

Almost 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War, the country has become a prime tourist destination Maria Boyle explores the best places to stay and things to see and do on a family journey.

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UNESCO recognises Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago as world natural heritage

UNESCO has recognised Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago in Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighboring Hai Phong city as a world natural heritage. The UN’s cultural organisation ...

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