We have been to Thailand about 10 times now and are looking for a change.I know absoulutely nothing about Vietnam apart from the reports particularly Fionas that I have read on this forum.
When we go away we do like to do a fair bit of relaxing beach pool etc particularly my OH.
However I would not want to travel all that way and not see at least some of Ho Chi Minh city the tunnels and Mekong delta.We would then like to relax at a beach resort.
Any tips most welcome
Papa
Sorry forgot to add our time restrictions.We will have a maximum of 16 days including flights.
Papa
Papa
as you've read my limited experience of Vietnam I can't help any more I'm afraid. When were you thinking of going though as that may make a difference as to what folks recommend?
If you are looking to do the beach part in 'our' summer then the weather is better in Nha Trang or maybe Hoi An, they become monsoonal in Nov - Jan so in those months I would pick Phan thiet or Mui Ne.
Kuoni do a really good Indochina brochure as do travel 2 , you can download them online I believe.
Kuoni do a really good Indochina brochure as do travel 2 , you can download them online I believe.
Of course I should have said our dates will be the beginning of October should we decide to go.
Papa
Papa
I was in HCMC and the Mekong Delta around the second week of October about 5 years ago and we had torrential rain for a few hours most days.
Yes looking at the weather stats October does seem to have heavy rain.However we usually go to Thailand around September October and although you do get heavy rain you also get a lot of nice weather.
I suppose the weather would have a real bearing on trips etc.
Papa
I suppose the weather would have a real bearing on trips etc.
Papa
The rain didn't spoil the holiday though it was very heavy at times, I still managed to see pretty much of everything.. but I didn't spend time at the beach which could be pretty dismal if the weather isn't good.
I did enjoy Vietnam and would like to return someday to see the north of the country.
I did enjoy Vietnam and would like to return someday to see the north of the country.
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