Vietnam is the perfect holiday destination in so many ways. Whatever you like to do, you will find it in Vietnam: from the fabulous northern destinations of Halong Bay and Sapa, to the cultural experiences in Hue; from the gorgeous central beaches of Hoi An, Nha Trang, to high class gambling and world class golf at the Ho Tram Strip; from the magical Mekong Delta to the beauty of Phu Quoc. Yes, Vietnam offers visitors one of the greatest ranges of travel experiences available, anywhere.
Best times to travel to Vietnam from a weather perspective are probably the months of December to April. Whilst the weather does vary from north to south, these months are when the country enjoys cooler, drier periods. If you like it hot then travel in May June and July and you will get hotter temperatures but also heavy monsoon rains at times. The rains though can be quite refreshing. For a more detailed weather outlook, click here.
Financially, Vietnam is a very inexpensive place to spend time. Of course, if you so wish, there are 5 star hotels and high class restaurants, where it is easy to rack up a bill. However, you can have just as much fun eating in a beach-side, seafood restaurant on Phu Quoc and staying in either cheap and cheerful hotels as in Hoi An or even a homestay with ethnic people in Sapa. The currency, will confuse you at first. There are more zeros on the banknotes than you will be used to. Having to fork out VND35,000 for a beer in city centre Saigon, sounds a lot, but when you do the conversion and discover that it’s $1.50, you realize that this is a cheap country. A quick approximation for converting to dollars is to remove 4 zeros and half it.
As for best destinations in Vietnam, this is difficult as there are so many. The cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh will provide you with all that you love about great Asian cities; temples, architectural wonders, great food and hotels, and excellent night time entertainment. The beaches on Phu Quoc and along the Central Region of the country are truly magnificent; with their white sand and clear blue water. Halong Bay is of special interest and one of the most beautiful places on earth. Sapa offers trekkers and climbers magnificent experiences. The Mekong Delta has to be one of the most interesting places on earth and again is full of natural beauty; The Cai Rang Floating market is a must see here. Hue has its Citadel of Ancient Monuments from which to get your cultural fix and Hoi An is quite simply one of the prettiest towns on the planet.
There are also many different ways to enjoy your time here. If you wish, you can simply book an organised tour with one of the top travel companies here. From then on your every move is planned and you have nothing to worry about. The advantages are that you generally get to all the main places of interest, the disadvantages are that you miss out on some of the small things that make holidays unique. Going it alone, speaking to people who live here is more likely to throw up marvelous surprises. There are also many tour companies in the major tourist destinations where you can book a few days tour to wherever you wish.
Whatever you decide to do you are guaranteed to have the time of your life in this fascinating travel destination, that is, Vietnam!
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