Travel in Vietnam
Vietnam has become an increasingly popular tourist
destination, drawing visitors of every ilk. The
adventurous can bike through the Mekong Delta,
kayak in Ha Long Bay, or trek up Mt. Fansipan.
For the budget-conscious backpacking trips along
majestic waterways and through lush jungles offer
up Vietnam's natural beauty for as little as five
dollars a day. Even American veterans of the Vietnam
War are returning in droves, eager for closure
and a new perspective on the country that is forever
burned in their psyches.
In addition to more traditional vacation packages,
companies like Global Spectrum of Falls Church,
Virginia, offer special tours that take veterans
and their families to areas of former military
operations. Tour participants can retrace their
experiences and see how the country has evolved
since the end of the Indochina conflict. Visitors
can also combine a vacation with philanthropy
and sign up for volunteer opportunities ranging
from one to five days. Programs in areas like
education, health and welfare and community development
allow travelers to experience the beauty of Vietnam
while giving back to the Vietnamese people.
Vietnam has something for everyone: the excitement
of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) or Hanoi,
Vietnam's capital, which still retains a 19th-century,
French-colonial charm; breath-taking scenery and
adventure in the mountains or rest and relaxation
at the seaside.
For more on travel and tourism in Vietnam, including
information on obtaining a visa, visit:
Ann Tours
http://www.anntours.com
Global Spectrum
http://www.asianpassages.com
Vietnamese Embassy
http://www.vietnamembassy-usa.org
Vietnamese Tourism Government Offices
http://www.vietnamtourism.org
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