Consider Vietnam for your next vacation. 

It’s a country blessed with astounding scenery and a plethora of sites that bring the old together with the new.  It’s the place to discover impressive culinary traditions and delight in a vibrant culture.

As the weather changes from region to region, you’ll have to decide when you wish to travel.  The north is characterized by cold winters while other areas are warm year round.  To avoid monsoons the ideal months to visit are April, May and October.  Or opt for Christmas when it’s the busiest and one of the most fun times in the year.      

If your journey begins with Hanoi, you’ll be a witness to more than one thousand years of history and a strong French colonial influence.  It’s best to join a guided tour to see the impressive One Pillar Pagoda built in 1049, the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. 

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, will show you contradictions between a Vietnam of the 1800s and the one of today.  View the Saigon Opera House and the Jade Emperor Pagoda filled with interesting statues.  Explore Chinatown and stroll through the Ben Thanh Market.  If time allows attend a musical concert and hear original sounds that date back to the Mongolian invasion.  

Appreciate the beauty of the land at Mui Ne & Phan Thiet with endless  beaches, luscious forests, a harbor dotted with ancient buildings and an array of temples. 

Vietnam is also home to outstanding resorts offering all sorts of amenities and comforts.  Cat Ba Island in the Da Nang is on the list of top favorites. 

Among the moderate to inexpensive choices for lodging you’ll find the Sofitel Metropole or the Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake.  Other more luxurious spots include the Metropole Saigon and the Grand Hotel in the same city.     

And to discover unique flavors, you’ll want to savor every possible Vietnamese delicacy.  After all, there are over five hundred dishes prepared with tasty spices and a wide selection of herbs.  

When in the mood for shopping, you’ll find day and evening markets with vendors specializing in silks, colorful textiles, bamboo handbags, carpets and ceramics. 

Don’t hesitate.  Visit Asia and discover the marvels of Vietnam.