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Vietnam — Vietnam only recently emerged from its war-heavy past but has quickly shot up to the top of Southeast Asian itineraries. Its newfound popularity is hardly surprising; this ancient land is an unparalleled feast for the senses, boasting an incredible array of natural wonders and cultural sights; a vibrant 4000-year history; a melting pot of 83 million people, including 54 ethnic groups; and superbly flavorful cuisine – all in a country that's roughly the size of Italy. Vietnam's brash metropolises of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) reveal the pulse of a country in flux, with the age-old and the brand-new intertwining at every step. The countryside holds more laid-back attractions like floating markets along the Mekong Delta, historic river towns like Hoi An, and limestone isles in Halong Bay.

Why Go

For bustling colonial cities, outstanding scenery, and historical sites commemorating the recent and turbulent history.

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What's New in Vietnam

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Sleep, Eat & See on the Cheap

January 14, 2013 by Elissa Richard

Fast-paced, frenetic, and altogether fascinating, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), rewards intrepid travelers with a dizzying glimpse of Vietnam’s ... Read More »

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Top 10 Little-Known Dream Islands

December 11, 2012 by ShermansTravel Editorial Staff

Everyone loves a little slice of island paradise! Unfortunately, that's the problem with an island beach vacation – you're often forced to share your stretch of ... Read More »

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Enticing Hotel Tours Showcase Amazing Art, Haunted History, and More

June 20, 2012 by Liz Webber

Some hotels are merely a place to rest your head at night, but others hold fascinating tales of wartime refuges, remarkable wildlife, valuable art, and ghostly ... Read More »

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Top 10 Riverboat Cruises

April 10, 2012 by ShermansTravel Editorial Staff

Travelers looking to know the soul of a destination need not look further than its lifeline – the flowing waters of its river, from which nourishment, trade, ... Read More »

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What's The Best Street Food You Ever Ate? Tell Us To Win!

March 13, 2012 by Paul Eisenberg

Lonely Planet has come out with a new guide to the world’s best street food – and, it’s a cookbook! My weak “Twilight Zone” joke aside, ... Read More »

Vietnam Advice

Laura_motta

“See if your airline allows for extended layovers so that you can include an additional destination in your trip without booking separate flights.”

Laura Motta Director, Deals Publishing

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