TRAVEL: Aussie experts top tips, relaxing in Vietnam villa and world’s best restaurants

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vu, this is your NEWS.com.au Travel Newsletter for Wednesday, 02 May 12 Travel hot shots Deals of the Week Aussie experts reveal their favourite spots Down Under Relaxing at An Lam Villas Vietnam A BUTLER and an Aussie chef welcome Mike O'Connor on a tranquil Vietnamese island only accessible by boat.  + more travel hot shots Latest travel news Aussie restaurants named among world's best FIND out which Aussie restaurant made it to a list of the world's best, with menus of pine needles and hay rating well. Escape photo competition finalists, week 11 VOTE for your favourite holiday snap in the latest round of finalists in Escape's 2012 photographic competition. Is it OK to give to beggars while abroad? DOC Holiday looks at whether you should give to beggars while overseas and other ethical dilemmas travellers face. Australians all at sea over cruise holidays RECORD surge in cruising holidays shows more Aussie travellers are ditching planes in favour of the high seas. + more travel news   Sydney to Hanoi, from $879 on Thai Airways Melbourne to Hanoi, from $1037 on Vietnam Airlines Brisbane to Hanoi, from $908 on Virgin Australia Adelaide to Hanoi, from $971 on Malaysia Airlines Perth to Hanoi, from $695 on Malaysia Airlines + more offers Best cruise deals of the week from Escape Five of the best travel deals from Escape Travel Challenge: Health retreats from Escape + more offers Campaign to lure tourists to the US launched HOW do you sell Times Square and the Grand Canyon? The US has launched its first-ever tourism campaign. Family-friendly holiday in Chiang Mai NOT too crowded, not too hot, Chiang Mai is just right for a holiday with young children, Carla Adams writes. Top 10 Asian Holidays The great rise of China as tourist destination Sense of wellbeing in Six Senses, Thailand Aussie love affair with Asia grows The two sides of Bali Hong Kong's flavoursome taste Boutique break in stylish Sri Lanka Siem Reap in two days Diving into the snow in Japan Bhutan's serene old-world charms Off the beaten track in Mongolia Advertisement Special Promotions Need a holiday? Need ideas? Holiday ideas for you and the family, from cruises to beach & adventure holidays. Go wild! Have an adventure! All the latest adventure travel news and ideas Explore the world Find stories, Lonely Planet guides, photos and maps for 270+ destinations Feedback? Tell us what you think - if you have a comment or suggestion about our Travel site, we'd love to hear from you. Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. To unsubscribe from the NEWS.com.au Travel newsletter click here Help | Contact Us | Advertise with Us | Job Opportunities | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Copyright 2012 News Limited. All times AEST (GMT +10:00).