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Hi guys, got my folks meeting me in Vietnam in August. I've never been, despite my 5 years here in PP. Anyway, they're planning on Hanoi, Halong bay and Hoi An. They've got a few quid to spend, therefore, would really appreciate recommendations on hotels, beaches and great restaurants in those areas. Thank you.
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Hoi An: most of the good beaches have disappeared due to erosion. A very good Hotel is the Victoria Hoi An (disclaimer: I worked for the company). Avoid weekends if at all possible. A plethora of great restaurants.

Ha Long: I cannot really recommend it anymore (I was in charge of our boats there and was a very frequent visitor). The place is garbage strewn and there are way too many boats following the same itinerary. A circus! Go to the "dry" Ha Long Bay instead.

Hanoi: best hotel would be the Sofitel Metropole. Pricey, but great. Again, too many good restaurants to shake a stick at.
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P.S.: Hanoi and Halong will be stinking hot in August.
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Some guy named Bill Gates was in Central Viêt Nam earlier this month. Perhaps you can fillow in his footsteps:

Bill Gates visits Da Nang, Hoi An
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/places/bil ... 18536.html

Bill Gates and girlfriend enjoy tea on Da Nang mountain peak
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/bil ... 20027.html
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Good advice, thanks guys.
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Hoi An is great. Had a good stay at Hotel California and tore it up at Jimmy's beach club on the local An Bang beach village ... Da Nang is also a great place ... Ba Na Hills cable car ride is amazing ... but if you can get them to Da Lat region in the central highlands ... amazing place IMHO ... Saigon is one of my top fav big cities ... Hanoi ... never been. Have fun!
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Fridaywithmateo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:01 am
... Saigon is one of my top fav big cities ...

What impresses you most about Saigon? :mulled:
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sigmoid wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:23 am
Fridaywithmateo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:01 am
... Saigon is one of my top fav big cities ...

What impresses you most about Saigon? :mulled:
The city is always vibing ... similar to a Tokyo, New York, LA, Bangkok ... but the food, music, history, culture ... nothing like Saigon ... despite it's flaws ... Saigon has a great personality, me thinks.
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