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February 2020
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Saffron Travel News Grand Getaways to South East Asia Your Travel Wish Lists Hotel & Restaurant Of The Month Kyet Thar Ohn Nyot Sipyan
Saffron Travel is a boutique travel agency providing a full range of tourism
services to in-bound visitors and travellers to South East Asia.
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NEWS 01
FITUR 2020
Dear partners, friends and clients,
We would like to thank all of you who came to meet us at the FITUR
trade show in Madrid. It was such a great occasion to get together with
so many people from around the world who share the same passion to
provide travelers with unique and memorable journeys.
We wish you all huge success as you return from FITUR Madrid 2020.
Once again, our sincerest gratitude,
Saffron Travel Team
See latest travel news on our
website:
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ITB 2020 - Meet Saffron Travel At ITB
Only a few days left until ITB Berlin 2020. Visit us in Hall 26C, Booth
321 and do not hesitate to contact us to make an appointment in
advance at the following addresses:
- marketing@saffrontravel.net
- long@saffrontravel.net
We wish you a successful ITB!
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Bamboo Airways Set To Launch Hanoi -
Melbourne Direct Flights
Bamboo Airways is proposing a plan to operate direct flights between
Hanoi and Melbourne by the second quarter of 2020 and promises to
launch more services to other Australian destinations in future.
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NEWS Bamboo Airways Launched Praha –
Hanoi Direct Flights And Set To Launch
Hanoi - Melbourne Direct Flights
Bamboo Airways launched its direct flights between Praha and
Hanoi starting from March 29, 2020. The flights operate on
Wednesday and Sunday; tickets are now available to buy.
The airline is also proposing a plan to operate direct flights between
Hanoi and Melbourne by the second quarter of 2020 and promises to
launch more services to other Australian destinations in future.
See latest travel news on our
website:
www.saffrontravel.net
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Air New Zealand Launches New Route
Air New Zealand has opened a new route between Vietnam and
Christchurch, with a transit in Singapore. There are five flights a
week operated by Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The flights run
5 times per week until 22nd February 2020.
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Zannier Hotels To Open Bai San Ho In
Vietnam
Zannier Hotels plans to open its beachfront resort Bai San Ho in
Vietnam in summer 2020. The resort will be situated in Phu Yen, in
a largely untouched destination with stunning beaches and
landscape. Bai San Ho will feature 71 villas, 46 of which will come
with their own private pools. Images: Internet
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Bagan’s Airport Gets Ready For International Flights
The government is preparing Bagan’s Nyaung-U airport for international
flights. This will make it easier for travelers to include Myanmar as part of
a visit to other South East Asian destinations such as Vietnam, Laos, and
Cambodia.
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Coronavirus Situation In Vietnam Source: Nick Fox / shutterstock
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website: We would like to update the Coronavirus situation in Vietnam as below.
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- The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam suspended all flights to and from
mainland China which has been hit by the Coronavirus and minimizes the
number of flights from / to Maucau, Hongkong, and Taiwan.
- Vietnamese government is well aware of the situation and has been
taking serious action to prevent the virus from spreading, such as: setting
up medical checking system at all international airport; following up
strictly all cases coming from China or having a transit at airport in China
to ensure everything is under control.
- Vietnam will temporarily stop granting tourist visas to Chinese nationals
from epidemic-hit areas except emergency cases.
Following WHO official statistics, there is no death confirmed in Vietnam.
The Committee of WHO also does not recommend any travel or trade
restriction based on the current information available.
While the virus is an alert to the public health, the risk to most people
outside China remains very low. The situation in Vietnam now is under
control and at this stage Vietnam is still a safe destination. Saffron Travel is
closely monitoring the situation and will try our best to protect and ensure
our clients’ safety.
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NEW TOURS Whether you are thinking about a romantic getaway on a tropical beach,
or an adventure with your family members, Saffron Travel are pleased to
introduce to you to 2 of our favourite itineraries for your trips to South
East Asia.
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Cruising Lower & Upper Mekong River
Source: Tri Le
New tours recommended by
The Mekong River is one of the great rivers of the world and connects
Saffron Travel many cultures and civilisations in South East Asia. A along the lower
Mekong River includes Vietnam & Cambodia where travellers can take
a closer look at remarkable aspects of local life and culture that cannot
be accessed by car.
With a greater focus on nature, cruising along the upper Mekong River
in Laos at a leisurely pace offers a blissful experience of the ‘unhurried’
life with stunning backdrops and friendly interactions with local people.
Mekong vessels vary in style from charming Indochina design to all
inclusive modern luxury.
To request a detailed itinerary, please feel free to reach our team any
time at info@saffrontravel.net
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Exotic Journey Through Vietnam, Laos,
Cambodia, and Myanmar
For any traveller who is interested in light adventure, culture and
culinary arts, this tour won’t disappoint you. One of the main reasons
visitors are drawn to South East Asia is because of the richness,
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diversity and the quality of its cuisine and culture. The tour starts in
Yangon - the former capital city of Myanmar, continues on to ancient
New tours recommended by Bagan & dream-like Inle Lake with its numerous surrounding villages
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inhabited mainly by fishing communities and farmers.
The second country of the trip is Vietnam from Hanoi down to Hue &
Hoi An, then to buzzing Saigon from where travellers take a direct
flight to Siem Reap (Cambodia) to explore the incredible temples of
Angkor. And finally, discover the temples and waterfalls of Luang
Prabang in Laos.
Along this comprehensive trip, we include experiences to make your
journey more special such as: a magical experience in a hot air balloon
overlooking the stunning vista of Bagan; an overnight stay on a
boutique junk cruising amongst the magnificent karst landscape of
Lan Ha Bay ; a cooking class with a local chef in Hoi An where visitors
can learn to make delicious Vietnamese specialities; a visit to a
wonderful jungle sanctuary for retired elephants where you can feed
and bathe these wonderful animals in a nearby river; and of course a
trip the Angkor temples accompanied by an extremely knowledgeable
archaeologist.
Be sure to set aside enough time to explore the charming boutiques,
delicious restaurants, lively street markets and buzzing nightlife.
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DESTINATIONS
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Oudomxay, Laos’ Lush & Mountainous Province
Located in the fertile rainforest, Oudomxay is in Northern Laos. It is
home to over 500 villages with mountain peaks offering panoramic
views across beautiful rural terrain, dotted with ancient temples and
few visitors. Formed by many villages at an important intersection
between Vietnam and China, Oudomxay has a unique multicultural
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atmosphere. The most popular ethnic group here is the Khmu.
Saffron Travel tours across South
East Asia Oudomxay offers some of the best hiking in Laos providing a chance
to witness authentic village life. Most of the people still wear their
traditional Khmu clothes and are happy to invite you for an overnight
stay and a home cooked meal. Surrounded by rice paddy fields and
ringed by mountains, this area is home to one of the most untouched
and beautiful pristine forests in the region. It is an ideal place for
capturing not only the gorgeous natural landscape, but also the
charming Khmu people and their unique culture.
Images: Internet
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Con Dao National Park, A Pearl In The Sea
Con Dao National Park is situated in the Con Dao archipelago. Just a
one-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon, it is best known for its
diverse ecosystem and crystal clear waters. Many colourful species of
coral, endemic flora and fauna, marine turtles (Green turtles and
Hawkbill turtles), dolphins and endangered Dugong are all found
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here.
Saffron Travel tours across South
East Asia The most beautiful time to visit the park falls between March and
November. Take a two-hour trek through thick forests and
mangroves, past the hilltop stream to Bamboo Lagoon for a stunning
view. One of the most memorable experiences is to see turtles giving
birth. Marine turtles lay about 100 eggs at a time, usually in
mid-August. 40 to 60 days later the eggs hatch and the struggle to
survive begins for hundreds of baby turtles.
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FEATURES
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Hotel Of The Month: Mia Saigon - Luxury
Boutique Hotel
Situated on the banks of the Saigon River and only 20 minutes from the
centre of the city, Mia Saigon is a new resort offering a relaxed and open
riverside atmosphere. You can reach the hotel by car but it’s more fun to
Source: Tri Le arrive by boat, which can be arranged as per request. The hotel features
52 rooms and suites with balconies overlooking the river, or the pool.
Hotel and Restaurant of the The design combines the nostalgia and elegance of French Indochine
month recommended by Saffron
Travel. with modern luxury. In addition, Mia Saigon provides professional
wellness packages from healthy organic food, a well-equipped gym and
secluded spa and salon.
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Restaurant Of The Month: Spoons Siem Reap
Conveniently located in the city centre, Spoons is a lovely dining space
for travellers to enjoy authentic Cambodian cuisine while contributing
to the personal and educational development of less fortunate
Cambodian young adults. The restaurant showcases a delicious array of
Cambodian cuisine from street food favourites to classic home style
dishes.
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FOOD CORNER Coconut Chicken Curry
A dash of coconut cream added at the end of cooking gives this curry a lovely
creamy smoothness, seasoned with a little fish sauce and a generous squeeze
of lemon juice.
Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric - 100ml peanut oil
- ½ teaspoon salt - 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce - 1 lemon grass stalk, crushed
- 8 chicken thighs, skinned & boned - 4 large tomatoes, chopped
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- 2 medium onions, quartered - 4 tablespoon coconut cream
- 3 garlic cloves - 150ml water
Kyet Thar Ohn Nyot Sipyan - 3 dried whole chilies, soaked in hot water - Small handful of fresh coriander
Preparation:
- Put the ground turmeric, salt and fish sauce in a bowl. Add the chicken and
stir to coat with the marinade. Leave for 30 minutes while you make the
onion paste.
- Using a pestle and mortar, pound the onions, garlic and dried chillies to form
a coarse paste or chop everything very finely. Heat the oil in saucepan and
cook the onion paste over a moderate heat for 15-20 minutes until
caramelized. Keep moving the paste in the pan so it does not burn. Add the
shrimp paste and stir through the mixture.
- Put the chicken, lemon grass, tomatoes and water in a pan. Bring to the boil
then reduce the heat. Simmer for 25-35 minutes or until the sauce has
reduced and the chicken in tender. Add the coconut cream and leave to
simmer a further 5 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander just before serving.
• Serves: 4
• Cooking time: 45-60 minutes
• Eat with:
- Coconut rice
- Pickled cucumber
- Sour white radish soup
Recipe by Tin Cho Chaw in Hsaba – Burmese Cook Book
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