If You Go:

Where to eat:

Hanoi: The Movenpick Hotel Hanoi serves an outstanding seafood buffet on Friday nights for $ 40 dollars per person, pricey by Vietnamese standards, but included all the French wine we could drink. Hoi Ann: We had an excellent meal at “Streets”, one of several restaurants in Vietnam that help street children learn the restaurant business.

Where to stay:

Hanoi: Movenpick Hotel Hanoi: an attractive 4- star, centrally located, $ 130 dollars per night Hue: Thanh Noi Hotel: a decent 3- star, swimming pool, breakfast buffet, located across the street from the Imperial Palace, $ 36 dollars per night Hoi Ann: Hoi Ann Glory: 4- star, convenient location, friendly service, breakfast buffet, $ 46 dollars per night Siem Reap: Borei, Angkor Resort and Spa: 4 ½ - star, excellent service, breakfast buffet, swimming pool, airport shuttle, $ 60 dollars per night Ho Chi Minh City: Riverside Renaissance Hotel: rooftop pool with stunning city views, breakfast buffet, $ 120 dollars per night