Changoverandout Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 My wife and I have been to neither so looking for advice. It's my wife's birthday on Oct 20, my 90 day Non O visa run on 24th and fancy a change - ie beach, diff't people, wine and food. Would appreciate some 'non lavish' suggestions for a 5-7 day break. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Well if you like old ruins then Angkor Wat is hard to beat but you may not want to stay there for a week. We went last year and 3 to 4 days is plenty to see everything unless you're really into that type of thing. We went to Vietnam in March for 10 days. Hung around HCMC for a few days then up to Nha Trang. Both trips were rather inexpensive but that would change if you prefer 5 star type hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclist Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 For Beach I would suggest Nha Trang in Vietnam. It's been a few years since I've been there but in my opinion it's got a great beach and great night life too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Nah Trang is a very pleasant beach resort....tons of good hotels at bargain prices....the sailing club bar/restaurant/entertainment is probably the most upscale spot on the beach but even it is very affordable for food and beverage and very nicely done....beer is good and very cheap all over Vietnam....if you like to walk nah trang has some really good beachside sidewalks that stretch for miles.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Saigon and Nha Trang....3 days each I would do....be a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I've read good things about Vung Tau and Mui Ne. Anybody have any comments on them? I believe Mui Ne has lots of kite boarding, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 For Beach I would suggest Nha Trang in Vietnam. It's been a few years since I've been there but in my opinion it's got a great beach and great night life too. I was in Nha Trang in March for several days (my first trip there was in 1969). Great beach and lots to do but be advised the city has been taken over by Russian tourists. I had no complaints but others may. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Recent pics of Nha trang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Last pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stix9 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Whats the most user friendly way to get from HCMC to Nha Trang ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Singapore is a fantastic place to visit for a short break if you can afford it and it does have some very nice beaches if you can drag your wife away from the wonderful shopping malls !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I've never done anything touristy in all my short trips to HCMC, but it does offer plenty of history, and historical sites, it's on the river, it has numerous parks, the usual Western outlets - Starbucks, McDonalds, etc. - and plenty of choice in accommodation. I do intend to take the family for a break, and to see some of the sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 For Beach I would suggest Nha Trang in Vietnam. It's been a few years since I've been there but in my opinion it's got a great beach and great night life too. I was in Nha Trang in March for several days (my first trip there was in 1969). Great beach and lots to do but be advised the city has been taken over by Russian tourists. I had no complaints but others may. '... the city has been taken over by Russian tourists.' Vietnam's answer to Pattaya, then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucjoker Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 difficult to get from HCMC to Na Trang only 1 flight /day always full booked so prepare well in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpazzi Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hoi An (about 30 minutes south of Da Nang) might be a place you'd like. I really enjoyed it when I was there earlier this year. The beaches are very nice - legitimate to think about surfing here. The beach road traffic was very relaxed and the area is more into bicycling than anywhere else I've been in Asia. Tours are available to places like Mi Lai and My Son. There's a lantern festival if you happen to be there for a full moon. I simply loved the food there. Your wife may enjoy taking a cooking class if you go. Hue, about (2 hours north of Hoi An) would be another area worth looking into for its historical ruins. Don't think there is much access to beaches there though. -tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duvidl Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Whats the most user friendly way to get from HCMC to Nha Trang ? . Try Vietnam Airlines: http://www.vietnamairlines.com/wps/portal/vn/welcome/ Edited August 1, 2014 by Duvidl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALFREDO Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Why only Vietnam, or Cambodia to choose from? Was never in Vietnam, neither Siem Reap, but with woman could look it, (was a year in Sihanoukville living + visits to Phnom Penh) . After that, a flight down and an inexpensive holiday in Sihanoukville. http://www.kos.aero/en/flight-info/flight-search#anchor TIME ORIGIN WEEKDAY AIRCRAFT TYPE FLIGHT TYPE FLIGHT NUMBER AIRLINES 14:00 SIEM REAP -2-4-67 AT7 PASSENGER K6131 Edited August 1, 2014 by ALFREDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 http://www.travelfish.org/transport/vietnam/south_central_vietnam/khanh_hoa/nha_trang/all get lower beds in a 4 berth soft sleeper Saigon to Nah Trang is not so bad....buy ticket early and get the soft sleeper even though it is daytime as much much more private and comfortable than a normal seat......about 7 hours ride leave early am arrive nah trang early afternoon...unlike thai trains the beds are in a fixed position 24 hours a day so you can lie back and look out the window even in daytime...overall pretty comfy way to travel.... most all of the taxis I used in nah trang used meters no problems no hassles...however if you arrive via train best to walk a few hundred meters away from train station and avoid taxi touts at the station.....taxi fares are cheap in nah trang..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changoverandout Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Seems Nha Trang is the favoured place, is it better to fly to Hanoi or HoChi Min? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Seems Nha Trang is the favoured place, is it better to fly to Hanoi or HoChi Min? Better to fly to HCMC....people should remember that in the north from November onwards can be chilly....Hoi An at Xmas was 16C and rained a lot for example. HCMC is hot all year round. Edited August 2, 2014 by smokie36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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