We love the Indochina Sails. The staff is very professional. The food served is very good. The itinerary is suible for everyone, old or young. However, to have quiter cruise, we recommend small junk boats.

Advantages: Somewhere very special
Disadvantages: none that I can think of

The legend: Ha Long Bay - means "Bay of the Descending Dragon" in the Vietnamese language. The local folk tale says that dragons descended from heaven to help locals who were under attack by spitting jewels and jade to the sea, forming a natural fortress ... Read review

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you have made this place sound so good...nice pics...Great review.. by majeedkazi

Lovely review and pictures and oooh I could, I really could. Thanks. J. by headcase44

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Advantages: Still maintains a lot of its original character
Disadvantages: very busy and chaotic traffic

Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam and is situated in the North of the country. We did a tour of Vietnam from North to south summer 2007 with a company I found on the internet. www.selectiveasia.com and I dealt with a man called Nick who was extremely ... Read review

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Great Review... by majeedkazi

Not sure about here as a holiday, but enjoyed the review.. thanks. J. by headcase44

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Advantages: Quaint, cheap tailors, fabulous food
Disadvantages: none

A bit of history: In 1999, the old town was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, whose buildings display a unique blend of local and foreign influences. Be ... Read review

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Thanks for letting me know about the rewrite and for taking my comments so constructively. Happy to rerate. Duncan by torr

Why are you trying to suck that huge water melon through that tiny straw !!! LOL I will never happen LOL Good review. Thanks. J. by headcase44

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Better than Nha Trang
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Advantages: N/A
Disadvantages: Ugly underbelly behind slick PR

Before you visit the puppet theatre, consider what forces tug the strings of those darling, dancing puppets. After meeting the theatre director and requesting photographs for a Hanoi magazine article I am writing, I did not receive them. So I returned ... Read review

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Hello and welcome to Ciao. Your review will need a lot more info for you to get higher ratings. Try having a look at other peoples reviews on the same subject to give you an idea of what sort of info people are looking for. xx by daylehall

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The magical Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
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Advantages: Halong Bay in Vietnam
Disadvantages: Good for sightseeing

Halong Bay The must see place Halong Bay is one of the world's natural wonders, and is the most beautiful tourist destination of Vietnam. Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along ... Read review

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hi and welcome to ciao by wingnut888

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Advantages: A noisy family is (usually) a happy family
Disadvantages: A good nights sleep can be hard to find

I was inspired to write this by a wonderful review (in fact reviews) Mitsudan has recently written about Japanese customs. Just as he is clearly passionate about Japan so I guess I am about Vietnam (though you will probably not believe me in places). I fe ... Read review

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Wonderful review, v. interesting to compare to the UK and other Asian countries Lovely pic too =] K x by kambing

Exceptional review Andrew! and highly interesting. You have a lovely family :-) Electra. by Morning_Becomes_Electra

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the most beautiful place on earth
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Unforgettable country being worth the detour
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Advantages: beautiful scenery and atmostphere
Disadvantages: need some local people as a guide

...go on a bit fast, Dalat is completely different .Peaceful, romantic is what Dalat actually is. = How to?? and the weather= Located in Lamdong province, Dalat is just a ... Read review

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Good review with some great photos. Am the only person who did not like Dalat I wonder? It is my least favourite place in a great country. by andrewfleminguk

Great review and wonderful pictures. Rita x x by sottovoce82

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A Ski resort without the Snow
by joncr

Dalat a French zeste in Vietnam
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As its name, you don't have to go around Hanoi and 36 old streets to try out every single special food. In little Hanoi, you have it all- the Vietnam/ Hanoi's traditional foods such as some kind of special cake ,some dessert like banh duc , banh troi, banh chay...You really should go there if you have always wanted to enjoy the the antique Hanoi atmosphere!

Advantages: breathtaking landscape
Disadvantages: quite hard to get there

...apart from Hanoi-the capital, Sapa, Halong bay is another worth visiting address. How to get there Located near Vietnam's north coast.The nearest city called Halong ( just the same name). If you were in Hanoi, it j ... Read review

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A good review and love experiencing caves etc... etc.... not very keen on fresh fish but all the same seems a lovely place - lynsey x by HotBlonde

LOve the review :D, Craig :p by Craigshadow12

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Halong Bay Vietnam, A must see destination
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Advantages: Very beautiful
Disadvantages: Can be busy

Hoan Kiem lake is at the centre of Hanoi and a focus point of the city. It is easy to get to and doesn't cost a penny to visit. The lake isn't too large and doesn't take too long to walk around. The lake is central to the locals as well as the tourists ... Read review

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Hi there, sorry for the low rating but your review did not tell me much, try writing the review as if someone is seeing it for the first time- I love good holiday reviews, when they have loads of information and descriptions they can make you feel like you are really there - great fun - Anyway, if you add more description and feelings for the place - drop me a line in my guest book and I will take another look - also have a look around at other holiday and hotel reviews to see what I mean - good luck - lyn x by arnoldhenryrufus

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Advantages: The theatre lets you have an insight into Vietnamese culture
Disadvantages: None

I visited the Puppet Theatre on my first trip to Hanoi and to Vietnam as a whole. The theatre is located on the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake which is a beautiful setting. Inside the theatre is small and makes you feel like you are really involved. The perfo ... Read review

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Hi, welcome to Ciao. I'm fascinated by Vietnam and would love to go there - If you want to add a bit more detail to your review let me know, Jo by weenawoo

welcome to ciao, good start. charlotte :-) by Charlotte987

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Strings attached
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Advantages: Its like china 25 years+ ago but with better food
Disadvantages: You stand out like a sore thumb

I spend 4 weeks in Vietnam, on a guided tour and I have say it was a fantastic experience. I use the analogy to china becuase it helps you get it into perspective. China now has modern cities with sky rises ... Vietnam doesn't yet. The locals still set ... Read review

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I would love to visit here, Helen by helencbradshaw

Hi and a warm welcome to ciao. Some good info there in your first, well-written review, although a little short. I hope you enjoy the ciao experience, as I do. Ray by ray52

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the most beautiful place on earth
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Unforgettable country being worth the detour
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Advantages: It's a peaceful city with many beautiful sceneries
Disadvantages: there are not so many places for entertaining

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam (in the Southest Asia). It is located in the north of the country and has the population of more than 3 million people. Hanoi is almost 1000 years old (995 years old actually). The city is beautiful and people here are ver ... Read review

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I rather liked this. by ICEYSCREAM

a very interesting review. sounds like a great place to go! paula x by Pmshack99

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Advantages: very beautifull landscape
Disadvantages: often Mist

The bay of Along will be my last article concerning Vietnam.. Geography and history: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Situated in the north Vietnam to the mouth of the red stream, along bay is the sought after place to Vie ... Read review

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Crops up a lot in climbing media: beautiful place. by greenierexyboy

Those photos look really nice, can't say it's somewhere I'd go though really, Lucie xxx by Lucie_S1984

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