So, what is halal tourism anyway? The word “halal” is Arabic and means ‘permissible for Muslims’. The term is typically used for food but often covers all activities of daily life in accordance with Islamic law. But what makes halal tourism differ from the rest? Many Muslims desire to experience different cultures and environments while on holiday, without contradicting their faith. Although there are different ways they exercise their re- ligion and gradations in how strict they are with it, many Muslims will prefer to go destinations which have ‘halal tourism’ options. The rapid growth of the halal tourism industry not only results in the appearance of ‘Muslim-friendly’ or halal- friendly hotels, but also of specialised travel agencies and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) who offer halal holiday packages. Concepts of halal tourism Halal tourism is aligned with Islamic law and traditions Halal tourism lifestyle requirements include: 1. Easy access to halal food 2. Dedicated facilities for men and women 3. Family-friendly environment and entertainment 4. Prayer timings and mosques (qibla direction and prayer rugs) DISCOVER VIETNAM Vietnam is a country of natural beauty and charming cultures. It offers a unique blend of the East and West with plenty of sights, sounds and smells. As a tourist, you will find many exciting possibilities to match your individual preferences. Vietnam offers great outdoor activities and sports. Beach lovers will not be disappointed. With long stretches of sublime coastlines, exotic beach retreats are assured. VIETNAM MAP KEY DESTINATIONS in VIETNAM HUE HANOI HALONG BAY HOI AN MEKONG DELTA PHAN THIET HO CHI MINH CITY SA PA Cho Lon-A Photogenic Experience VIETNAM Vietnam - Saigon Join a professional photographer on a guided tour through TOURS the streets and narrow alleyways of Cho Lon, one Saigon’s most photogenic areas. Visit the Thien Hau Pagoda, with hundreds of smoking incense sticks, the Pagoda offers excellent opportunities for photos. Explore small hidden alleys and capture the lively local street life. Hoi An on a Vespa Paradise Cruises on Halong Bay Vietnam - Hoi An Vietnam - Halong Bay Take an electric scooter tour and discover the charm of Hoi Relax in style amidst the breathtaking karsts of Halong Bay An and the surrounding countryside in a sustainable, and on a Paradise cruise. With four categories of vessels to select eco-friendly way. Drive through the countryside to experience from, each with five star accommodations and service, there are first-hand the beauty of the rice paddies, monkey bridges and options to suit all tastes and requirements. Each boat features grazing buffalos. This picturesque area offers abundant photo a stylish restaurant and bar, along with a wide range of onboard opportunities. experiences. HALAL HOTELS & RESTAURANTS IN HALAL HOTELS SAIGON HANOI IETNAM • Equatorial Hotel • Sunway Hotel • Sheraton Saigon • Sheraton Hotel • Renaissance Hotel • Sofitel Legend Metropole • Nikko Saigon • Cosiana Hotel • Sabah Saigon Hotel DANANG HOI AN • Novotel Danang • Palm Garden Resort & Spa Premier Han River • Golden Sand Resort & Spa • Furama • Hotel Royal Hoi An, • Hyatt Regency Danang MGallery by Sofitel Resort & Spa HALAL RESTAURANTS SAIGON HANOI • Chit Chat Café (inside Equa- • Allante torial Hotel) • Oven Dor • Sheraton Saigon (function • Spices Garden/Angelina/Le room) Beaulieu • Renaissance Hotel (function • D’Lion room • Dalcheeni • Hotel Nikko Saigon (function • Tandoor room) • Indian Palace • De Lengkuas (inside Sabah • Namaste Saigon Hotel) • Khazaana HUE DANANG • Shiva - Shakti • Novotel Danang Premier Han River HOI AN • Furama • Palm Garden Resort & Spa • Hyatt Regency Danang • Golden Sand Resort & Spa Resort & Spa • Hotel Royal Hoi An, MGallery by Sofitel DISCOVER CAMBODIA The majesty of Angkor Wat, fishermen casting nets along the Tonle Sap, the bustling river front promenade at Sisowath Quay, tragedy at the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng, a flash of colourful silk, tribesmen in remote Rattanakiri, the haunting beauty of Bokor National Park, stretches of white sandy beach... all this is Cambodia! CAMBODIA MAP Preah Vihear LAOS Anlong Veng THAILAND Trepeang Kreul Banlung Poipet Sisophon Steung Treng Siem Reap Battambang Kampong Thom Kratie Pursat Sen Monorom Kampong Chhnang Snoul Skuon Kampong Cham Koh Kong Prey Veng PHNOM PENH VIETNAM Svay Rieng Takeo Kampot Kampong Som Kep (Sihanoukville) KEY DESTINATIONS in CAMBODIA BATTAMBANG KEP PHNOM PENH SIEM REAP KOH RONG KAMPOT SIHANOUKVILLE BANLUNG Sunrise at Pre Rup with Breakfast CAMBODIA at Srah Srang Cambodia - Siem Reap Instead of visiting the overcrowded sites, head away from TOURS the masses of tourists and visit the lesser-known and more intimate temples on display in Angkor. Wake up early while still dark outside and make your way to a quieter temple, enjoying the peaceful and haunting beauty. Start the day watching the spectacular sunrise. After photographing the colours of the rising sun, head to a private picnic spot. Sit outside overlooking the 13th-century reservoir and royal bathing pool of Srah Srang. Breathe in the morning air as you enjoy a delicious picnic style breakfast followed by a relaxing foot massage. Art Insider & Cruise Jungle Trek & Beach Cambodia - Battambang Cambodia - Kep In Cambodia, Battambang is known for its vibrant arts scene Discover the laid-back charm and natural beauty of and is home to a thriving community of artists. The city was Cambodia’s coast and the Kep National Park on this once considered to be Cambodia’s artistic hub, but the scene excursion which combines a jungle trek with a relaxing was completely destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime. afternoon on the beach. Visit the Crab Market and sample It’s undergoing a renaissance now though, and new galleries some of Kep’s famous seafood, then trek into Kep National and art spaces are springing up all over the city. Park to outlook points and take in sweeping vistas of nearby Kampot, the islands and Vietnam. Then, board a local boat to Rabbit Island and stroll along its lovely beaches and through small fishing villages, or just relax on the beach. For an overnight stay in understated luxury, HALAL HOTELS & RESTAURANTS IN HALAL HOTELS PHNOM PENH SIEM REAP CAMBODI • Le Grand Palais Boutique • Le Meridien Angkor Hotel Hotel • Terrasse des Elephants Boutique Hotel HALAL RESTAURANTS PHNOM PENH KAMPONG SOM • Flavours of India • Taj Mahal • East Indian Curry Restaurant • Kamasutra • Mount Everest Restaurant • Shiva Shakti Restaurant SIEM REAP • Curry Walla • Maharajah Restaurant • The Indian Restaurant • Taj Mahal Siem Reap • Namaste (Taste of India) DISCOVER MYANMAR More than any other Asian country, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has preserved its cultures and traditions. Myanmar is a deeply religious Buddhist country and is well known by travellers for its abundance of sights and sounds, interesting cultures, diversity of nature and most of all for its charming and friendly people. A kind of magic shrouds the whole land with its tropical plains, the Himalayan highlands, teak-filled jungle and the Irrawaddy River. MYANMAR MAP KEY DESTINATIONS in MYANMAR KYAIKHTO MANDALAY YANGON BAGAN INLE LAKE NGAPALI MERGUI PYIN OO LWIN Stylish Sailing Adventure MYANMAR Myanmar - Mergui Archipelago Tucked away in Myanmar’s remote south, the Mergui TOURS Archipelago hosts 800 remote islands, pristine white beaches and indigenous tribes. Enjoy this beautiful and unspoiled paradise, still very much off the tourist trail, in style on a cruise aboard a sailing yacht. Mount Victoria Trekking Walking Tour of Old Yangon Myanmar - Chin State Myanmar - Yangon This journey offers rich cultural immersion and adventurous Yangon boasts glittering temples, excellent examples of trekking into an area of the country where few have ventured. colonial-era architecture, a lively street scene and friendly On this trekking expedition into the mountainous Chin State locals. Start the walk in Chinatown and see the fresh in western Myanmar, you’ll stay in bungalows in local villages, markets, teeming with activity in the mornings. Stop at a local get to know the fascinating Chin tribes and gain insight into shop and see how flat rice noodles and rice flour pancakes their daily lives. The friendly Chin are perhaps most famous are made. Stroll to the Indian Quarter, passing Hindu temples, for the intricately designed tattoos adorning the faces of the a Jewish synagogue and the famous Bogyoke Aung San women. (Scott’s Market). Continue the journey via trishaw, viewing colonial-style buildings before capping off the experience with a drink at the historic Strand Hotel. HALAL HOTELS & RESTAURANTS IN HALAL HOTELS MYANM R YANGON MANDALAY • Sule Shangri - la • Hotel By The Red Canal • Park Royal Yangon • Savoy Hotel • Sedona Yangon Naypyitaw • Kempinski Naypyitaw • Park Royal Naypyitaw HALAL RESTAURANTS YANGON MANDALAY • Indian Tadka • Indian Tadka • Padonmar • Marie Minn • Pan Cherry BAGAN NYAUNG SHWE • The Moon • Everest Nepali INLE • Golden Kite DISCOVER THAILAND Thailand has something to offer everyone: tropical beaches, forested mountains, sleepy villages, and bustling cities. All this, along with the renowned hospitality of its people, makes the ‘Land of Smiles’ a country to which you will want to return time and time again. THAILAND MAP KEY DESTINATIONS in THAILAND KRABI CHIANG MAI BANGKOK PHUKET AYUTTHAYA CHIANG RAI KOH SAMUI/PHI PHI HUA HIN Bangkok by Train, Boat, THAILAND Foot & Tuk Tuk Thailand - Bangkok TOURS Join a city safari through some of Bangkok’s