Fact file

GETTING THERE

Air New Zealand now offers a seasonal non-stop service from Auckland to Ho Chi Minh City flying three times a week from June to October, with one-way fares starting from $764. For more information, visit airnewzealand.co.nz.

STAYING THERE

The Park Hyatt Saigon is in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, with spacious and welcoming rooms (plus Square One restaurant, which specialises in authentic Vietnamese dishes) from $374 a night. See saigon.park.hyatt.com for details.