The capital of Lam Dong Province, the town of Dalat is a five-hour private car journey from Ho Chi Minh City. Situated at 1500 meters above sea level, Dalat rests on the Laing Biang Plateau in the southern tip of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. The region has abundant agriculture, growing mushrooms, tomatoes, strawberries, coffee, tea and [...]

Only a half hour drive south of the city of Danang lies the charming village of Hoi An. Sitting on the banks of the Thu Bon River, it is only a few minutes from the white sandy beaches of coastal Vietnam. As you stroll the streets of Hoi An, it will seem as if you [...]

Capital of the Thua Thien province in central Vietnam, the city of Hue sits peacefully along the banks of the Song Huong River, also known as the Perfume River, located almost exactly halfway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. An area of strategic military and ancient significance, the city has a robust community devoted [...]

The peaceful city of Nha Trang is a wonderful destination for guests seeking a unique get-away-from-it-all break from the world. The city has an abundance of pristine beaches and crystal clear waters. Nha Trang Bay is noted as one of the world’s top 25 waterways, and its white sand beaches, gorgeous islands and lovely fishing [...]

Sapa began life as a hilltop retreat for French colonists desperate to escape the searing heat of the Vietnamese plains. They chose the lofty cool of Fansipan’s surrounds, and it’s easy to see why- the humidity of Hanoi peels away as you ascend the mountain peaks skirted with sculptured, emerald-green rice terraces. Sapa and its [...]