Finally, I have received an official letter from MAS

confirming on my sponsored tickets to HANOI!!

As you may be aware, I have made an appeal to MAS to change my winning ticket from South Africa to Hanoi Vietnam. Well, initially, I tried to change to Hong Kong or Taiwan or Beijing, but at the end, MAS only allowed me to choose any Asean destinations, and based on the map, I guess Hanoi yang paling hujunggg sekali... and yerp, instead of one winning ticket, I managed to change to three tickets!! :)

and so, anyone have visited to Hanoi before?? 

Wanna share or recommend, the list below will be updated by me from time to time for my own records and reference.. :)

1. any hotels? - yes, it is on our own account, MAS only sponsor flight tickets

For my own records:-

a. http://www.timehotel.com.vn - Free Internet Access, Deluxe USD40, new hotel, near to tourist attraction

b. http://hueholidayhotel.com - Free Internet Access, Free Airport Transfer, Standard Room USD18

c. http://www.hanoicozyhotel.com - Free Internet Access, near to tourist attraction, Standard Room USD30

d. http://a-emhotelhanoi.com - Superior Room USD50 (not inclusive with 20% disc. valid until 31 Dec 10), near to the tourist attraction, Free internet access

e. http://giabaohotels.com - Superior Room USD52, near to the tourist attraction, Free Internet Access

Question: which one will you choose?

2. Kids attraction?

a. Water puppets - book early!!

3. Public transport? 

4. shopping area?

5. tourist attraction?

a. Halong Bay

b. Old Quarter

c. Sapa

6. is it November or December the best month to visit there?

Ok, I know Mr. Google is always there to help, but changing stories is totally different kan..

Thanking you in advance !!!