Vietnam is as varied in its culture and cuisine as in its landscapes and topography. Tuck into stuffed Bahn Mi against the bustling backdrop of Ho Chi Minh City; slurp on steaming bowls of Cao Lau among the vibrant lanterns of Hoi An’s Ancient Town; and master your chopstick skills while sampling Hanoi’s speciality dish of Bun Cha. Flavourful, fresh and filling, Vietnam’s cuisine promises to punctuate your trip with memorable foodie moments and fuel your exploration of this compelling country.
2nd October 2024 - Vietnam Food & Drink
Hanoi is a delight for the senses; a charming cacophony of buzzing scooters, fragrant street food, peeling colonial architecture and colourful culture. If you only have time for one day in Vietnam’s capital, here’s how we’d spend 24 hours in Hanoi – from museum-hopping through the city’s complex history to a culinary tour of the best bun cha in town. Breakfast Get your morning exercise Hanoi-style on the shores of West Lake.
14th September 2023 - Vietnam 24 Hours In
As Vietnam’s largest city, it’s no surprise that Ho Chi Minh City boasts an abundance of cultural and historical highlights. With a population of nine million and a whopping seven million motorbikes (yes, you read that right), the city is bursting with activity in every nook and cranny. It’s an utter delight for the senses. There’s no shortage of food to be tasted, history to be learnt and city views to drool over – it would take a lifetime to run out of things to do in Ho Chi Minh City.
12th September 2023 - Vietnam Travel Inspiration
Vietnam is a feast for the senses. Staggering natural landscapes are interweaved with bustling towns and cities, while motorbike horns and grunting water buffalo harmonise in the cacophonous soundscape. Every sense is ignited on a trip here, but taste is where Vietnam really hits the spot. Vietnamese cuisine is an explosion of flavour that takes you on a journey from North to South and into Vietnam’s French Colonial past.
10th November 2022 - Vietnam Food & Drink
The landscapes in Vietnam are renowned for their beauty. From rice-terraced mountains and lush tropical jungles to palm-fringed beaches and idyllic islands, there’s a lot to love about this long (and slightly skinny) land. It’s a country that’s unapologetically Vietnamese and while its journey has not always been a positive one, it’s continuing to acknowledge and grow (much like the lush vegetation) from its tumultuous past.
5th August 2022 - Vietnam The Natural World
Halong Jasmine Launched in late 2007, the Halong Jasmine is all about attention to detail and quality of design. The design is 1930s Indochine-style wooden décor and there is immaculate styling throughout the 24 air-conditioned bedrooms, restaurant, bars and public areas. Guests can throw a party on the terrace, enjoy an intimate candle-lit dinner in the Jasmine restaurant, or just relax and unwind in the Jasmine Spa.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
Park Hyatt Saigon The Park Hyatt Saigon is colonial in style with marble halls and high ceilings, and the ultimate place to stay in Ho Chi Minh City. The spacious bedrooms have white marble baths, private terraces and panoramic views over the city, tropical gardens or the swimming pool. For those looking to pamper themselves and rejuvenate, the Xuan Spa with a steam room, whirlpool bath, private treatment rooms and fitness studio sits next to a large swimming pool in a beautifully landscaped tropical garden, and offers therapeutic massages.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
Four Seasons Nam Hai As well as a stretch of private sandy beach, facilities at the Four Seasons Nam Hai include three swimming pools, tennis, badminton and basketball courts, and a health club with a gym, steam room and sauna. Accommodation consists of one-bedroom villas, which open onto private gardens with outdoor showers, and pool villas of varying sizes, each of which has a private swimming pool.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
Park Hyatt Saigon The Park Hyatt Saigon is colonial in style with marble halls and high ceilings, and the ultimate place to stay in Ho Chi Minh City. The spacious bedrooms have white marble baths, private terraces and panoramic views over the city, tropical gardens or the swimming pool. For those looking to pamper themselves and rejuvenate, the Xuan Spa with a steam room, whirlpool bath, private treatment rooms and fitness studio sits next to a large swimming pool in a beautifully landscaped tropical garden, and offers therapeutic massages.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
Four Seasons Nam Hai As well as a stretch of private sandy beach, facilities at the Four Seasons Nam Hai include three swimming pools, tennis, badminton and basketball courts, and a health club with a gym, steam room and sauna. Accommodation consists of one-bedroom villas, which open onto private gardens with outdoor showers, and pool villas of varying sizes, each of which has a private swimming pool.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
Victoria Sapa Resort Originally a hill station settled by the French in the 1920's, Sapa lies at 1,650 metres above sea level in the Hoang Lien Mountains of north-western Vietnam and enjoys a cooler climate than most of the country. Surrounded by magnificent scenery, including views of nearby Mount Fansipan, Indochina's highest peak, the resort is built in the style of a mountain chalet and all rooms have private balconies.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
Chen Sea The Chen Sea Resort & Spa is located a short drive north of Phu Quoc's main town, Duong Dong, meaning guests can enjoy the serenity of an unspoilt stretch of beach, without being in complete isolation. The resort has just 36 rooms in total, with a collection of Seaview and Beachfront Villas, all offering ocean views. These villas are spacious and modern, with private terraces and outdoor bathtubs.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
Evason Ana Mandara The Evason Ana Mandara is on a private stretch of white sand near the Tran Phu Boulevard in Nha Trang, the coastal capital of the Khanh Hoa province. This luxury beach resort consists of 74 elegant rooms and suites within 17 splendid villas, all with their own private terraces and with views over the tropical gardens that encircle the resort or over Nha Trang Bay itself. Dining is at the main Pavilion restaurant or the more relaxed pool bar.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
The best pho, by far... There may be a few outrageously expensive hotels and helicopter trips in and amongst our favourite 80 things from around the world, but at the same time there are plenty of free, or nearly free - entries. Bar the plane ticket to get there, of course. Next up is a foodstuff that should never set you back more than a dollar, but which is one of the great sensory experiences. A soupcon of French gastro know-how It's generally acknowledged that the combination of Indochinese ingredients and flare for food with a pinch of French colonial gastro know-how has created,
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Food & Drink
Bassac River Cruisers The traditional, wooden-built river cruisers Bassac I or Bassac II depart from Can Tho or Cai Be for overnight cruises, navigating some of the many river channels and canals that bisect the delta. Bassac I is an 80ft boat, based on a rice barge, and sleeps up to 12 passengers in six comfortable cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom. She has an open-air restaurant area, a galley that provides good Vietnamese food, a bar and a partly shaded upper deck for sunbathing or watching the scenery drift by.
28th June 2021 - Vietnam Hotels
Unlike Thailand, Vietnam is a destination not famed for its beaches, but the country offers many often-overlooked beach possibilities that provide an ideal link between two regions. Our specialist consultants offer you their selection of the best beaches in Vietnam. The rice paddies and high peaks of Ha Giang , the pagodas and rivers of the centre, the verdant Mekong delta: from north to south, the natural and cultural riches of Vietnam and its effervescent cities could almost make you forget that this country also has nearly 2000 miles of coast!
6th November 2019 - Vietnam Beaches & Islands
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