Vietnam is a country that has absorbed and combined many of the influences of its past and present - Confucian morals, colonial French-inspired architecture and Far Eastern temples, French-style pate and baguettes sitting alongside delicious noodle and rice dishes, contemporary art inspired by old masters such Chagall and Picasso, hill tribes in traditional dress and city dwellers in jeans.
Its rich scenery is just as varied - the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south; coastal rice paddies juxtaposed to sublime beaches; spectacular river deltas and forests; the rock formations, sea cliffs and the grottoes of Halong Bay; the World Heritage town of Hoi An and the colonial elegance of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi; deserted beaches like Mui Ne or the livelier but no less beautiful resorts further north in Nha Trang.
If you prefer more commercial pursuits, then how about getting expert Vietnamese tailors to run you up a whole new wardrobe in Hoi An. Our resorts also offer stunning spa and sports facilities so you will never be bored.
Vietnam is rapidly opening up to the outside world but it will always retain its traditional charm and rare beauty.
