Mekong Delta region rated among top ten destinations in 2012

Lonely Planet , the largest travel guide book, has rated the�Mekong Delta�region among the �Best-Value Destinations for 2012 (destinations where your dollar gets you even further!)�.

The rating is expected to help promote the region's image to international visitors around the world.��
Here is what Lonely Planet got to write about the destination: "Vietnam�is always good value, but you can now skip the package trips arranged in Ho Chi Minh City that tread the same worn-out routes. It�s become easier, more rewarding�and just as cheap to go on DIY multiday adventures to destinations like Ben Tre, Chau Doc and the floating markets of Vinh Long, and some less-seen ones like Ha Tien or Tra Vinh. Go by air-conditioned bus or hire moto-taxis as you go; the latter know ferry crossings on roads not on any map. Boat trips go for US$5 to US$10, while most guesthouses run US$10 to US$25."

Source: dtinews�
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