| Vietnam is becoming a very popular travel | | | | town to town with out a reservation and always |
| destination. People have put Vietnam on their | | | | find suitable lodging. |
| itinerary for 2 main reasons: Vietnam travel is a | | | | As mentioned earlier the scenery is fabulous - |
| great bargain for the budget minded tourist and | | | | misty mountains to lush green rice paddies to |
| when they arrive in Vietnam they are greeted by | | | | sunny beaches. Vietnam is home to 5 UNESCO |
| great hosts. | | | | World Heritage Sites, including Halong Bay. Bring 2 |
| Airfares to Vietnam are bargains if you shop. You | | | | cameras - you'll probably wear one out. |
| can be in Ho Chi Minh City (known as Saigon to | | | | I have saved the best for last. The Vietnamese |
| the Vietnamese in the south) from the west | | | | cuisine is awesome. Most restaurants still get their |
| coast of the United States in less than 19 hours | | | | daily fares fresh from the local market. Fresh |
| and this includes a 1 ½ hour layover. | | | | herbs, spices, vegetables and local meat make for |
| Domestic transportation is cheap! An open tour | | | | great meals. Seafood and chicken dishes are |
| bus ticket from Saigon to Hanoi costs less than | | | | specialties, together with those made from pork |
| $30.00 and your get to see some of the greatest | | | | and beef. Vietnamese food is light and flavorful at |
| scenery imaginable. Don't want to take the bus? | | | | the same time. Oriental and a bit of French |
| Comfortable trains and fast planes are available. A | | | | influence create the right mixture for the |
| two hour flight from Saigon to Hanoi is about | | | | Western palate. |
| $100.00. | | | | Don't hesitate to put Vietnam in your travel plans. |
| Tourist hotels are cheap and inviting. The staffs | | | | You won't be sorry. And you won't forget. |
| are helpful and courteous. You can travel from | | | | |