NORTH & CENTRAL VIETNAM
Vietnam is not a place that can or should be explored on a single trip alone, which is why we have picked the culturally rich North and Central Vietnam as the ideal Eid getaway for those looking to explore the pages of history. One of our favourite places is the ancient city of Hoi An, nestled amid a plethora of canals amid the French Colonial and Chinese architecture. Days spent exploring its history is only coupled with evenings spent wandering through its busy riverside food market. Rent a bike and cycle down country roads for the simple life. Capital Hanoi is another city bursting with a cultural cocktail of Chinese, French and Southeast Asian influences. Must Try: Hanoi is also the starting point for the Halong Bay tour. If time permits, do book yourself into a cruise aboard a Vietnamese junk. Although, we prefer the Bai Tu Long Bay cruise, which takes you further afield into the Unesco Heritage Park, with days spent kayaking and evenings spent dining in hidden caves. Details: Over Eid week, Emirates, which flies direct to Hanoi, is priced at Dh2,595.