Vietnam

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Me and a mate are planning to have a 2 week trip to Vietnam.

Obviously we would like to find a nice resort or two with nice hotels / bars / beaches etc. (Too old for backpacking and hostels)

But would also like to do a bit of the 'old' Vietnam. A bit of history and culture, and also anything to do with the Vietnam war would also be of interest.

Don't mind doing a bit of walking, boat trips etc. but don't really want to spend days in clapped out minibuses.

Can anybody suggest any areas that might cover some or all of these wants / needs.

Also are either of the capitals Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi particularly worth visiting or better avoided ?

Any help or suggestions much appreciated.

[SBQuattro]

Thanks guys this is all great info !!

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whoami said:

What's the weather like at the moment?

Good question.

Talking of the weather, we are looking at going in late Sept or early Oct. What kind of weather can we expect this time of year ?