Costa Rica: Vietnam - one of world’s safest destinations for travellers

VietNamNet - Vietnam - one of world’s safest destinations for travellers: "VietNamNet Bridge – Belgium's prestigious DeMorgen newspaper has run an article saying Vietnam is one of the three safest destinations for tourists, together with Costa Rica and Ireland.

The paper recommended that foreign visitors, particularly women, should come to the Southeast Asian nation. This is of particular interest to Belgium where lone women travellers account for close to 10 percent of travellers every year.

Susan Cortell from the Gusty Women Travel Tour recalled 'In Vietnam, I not only felt safe but also received a cordial welcome, especially in Hanoi and old town Hoi An. I want to return to the country, at least for shopping as things aren't too expensive there.'

In 2005, Vietnam was also ranked by the US-based renowned Aon Corporation as one of the safest tourism destinations."

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