Hanoi, Vietnam -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/29/2009 -- Along with exploring new cultures, one of the great joys of travel is the discovery of new cuisines. Those unfamiliar with Vietnamese food are in for a treat, as the national cuisine is flavorful, colorful and extremely healthy.

This trip “Culinary Delights Of Vietnam 12 days” is designed for the traveler with limited time and an unlimited appetite for a culinary adventure from Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. One-of-a-kind gourmet experiences that only insiders can deliver.

It features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam's most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land. (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com )

The culinary odyssey journey will take travelers from tasting the dishes of the North to the delicacies of Hue, down to the unsurpassed bounty of the Mekong Delta with its cinematic abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Gourmet lovers will experience the tangy flavor of cha ca (charcoal grilled fish), sample Vietnam's signature pho, become acquainted with infinite types of noodles and rice, and try nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce).

“Our ultimate goal is to give our clients the excellent food and wine experience that will last them a lifetime” said Hung Nguyen, sales and marketing manager of Luxury Travel Company. (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com )

Along the way from North to South travelers will delight in a medley of elegant foods prepared to please the eye as well as the palate, including traditional Vietnamese fare and dishes influenced by international cuisines.

This food and tour is well planned, and travelers save precious time by flying or traveling by overnight train. Highlights include the wonders of Ha Long Bay, one of five World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam, as well as shopping, market visit in the capital city of Hanoi with its alluring Old Quarter.

Enjoy a Royal banquet dinner in this former Imperial Capital to enrich your experience in Hue, one of five World Cultural Heritages of Vietnam.

Travelers will also visit Hue, the Imperial City of the 18th and 19th centuries, the picturesque and artsy port town of Hoi An, a favorite with many travelers, and the ever-vibrant Ho Chi Minh City on the bank of Saigon River.

“Discover the most highlights of Vietnam, explore four of five World Heritage Listed Sites of Vietnam, savor best typical cuisines of three regions. This trip is designed to discover food, culture, sightseeing, discovery, comfort and style of the country, combining local charm and luxuries from North to South Vietnam which is so unique, special for once in a life time experience. If you group of 9 people, the 10th guest is invited to join this gourmet odyssey with plux4lux code”

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