Light a lantern in Hoi An & send it down the river
As night falls and loved ones send their colourful lanterns down the Thu Bon River, while row after row of brightly lit Chinese lanterns sway in the breeze, this charming town transforms into one of the most enchanting places on earth. Walking around Hoi An old town at night, as the smell of delicious street food wafts across the river, is about as good as life gets. But if you want to step up the romance, take a bottle of wine and set off on a sunset cruise. For the ultimate romantic gesture, release a paper lantern and make a wish with your beloved. We stayed in Hoi An’s most romantic hotel, the La Siesta Resort and Spa, with its one modern and one traditional wing. For a truly out-of-body-experience, make sure you have a couples hot stone massage at the spa. The staff will organise activities, be it a cooking class, designing a new leather jacket together (Hoi An is renowned for its tailoring) or escaping to nearby quiet beaches. You’re a scooter or bicycle ride away from it all.