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Family trip to Danang or HoiAn?

Replies: 11 - Last Post: Feb 6, 2013 9:40 PM Last Post By: mooslie

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obylou

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Jan 29, 2013 2:37 AM
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Family trip to Danang or HoiAn?

Our family is planning a trip to Vietnam in August this year. I am going on a 10 day trip with my girlfriends, seeing Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Hoi An and HCMC. Then my husband and 9 year old twins will be meeting me straight after in Vietnam after my trip.

My husband loves to kick back and relax at a beach resort. So my question is, do we go to Danang or Hoi An?
I would love to go to a beach resort that is child friendly and has a kids club, so the kids have fun things to do and they can meet other children.

We would like to be central so we can go out and walk around town and eat at local restaurants or cafes.

I know that staying in Danang or Hoi An is close to local culture sites that we can visit easily, but since neither of us has been to Vietnam yet, we don't know where is the best place to base ourselves for a 7 night stay.

All of your tips and comments are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

mandja

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Jan 29, 2013 2:58 AM
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"We would like to be central so we can go out and walk around town and eat at local restaurants or cafes".
That being the case then Hoi An definitely. Danang is a much bigger city and the resorts are out of town there.

NormC

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Jan 29, 2013 3:46 AM
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An Bang beach in Hoi An could have what you want. I have seen familes there before.

mooslie

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Jan 29, 2013 4:44 AM
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Hoi An is more interesting. Ba Na Hills theme park area may also be worth a visit.

TheRoamingLyon

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Jan 29, 2013 6:42 AM
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Hoi An. Stay in the town and get a taxi to the beach - about $5. That way you can get a hotel with a pool and the kids get the best of both worlds!

mooslie

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Jan 29, 2013 11:05 PM
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I Hoi An beware of touting receptionists who refer tours and tailors. Through them you will pay 40% on top (commission).

alenathai181

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Jan 30, 2013 6:52 AM
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Hoian is recommended and many activities to do with kids

chicos2004

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Feb 5, 2013 5:05 PM
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Thanks

chicos2004

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Feb 5, 2013 5:06 PM
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Thanks for the tips everyone. It looks like we'll head to Hoi An.

mooslie

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Feb 6, 2013 3:21 AM
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Good choice. Beware of touts!

mandja

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Feb 6, 2013 5:23 PM
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"Beware of touts" - this is true in all of India and in fact much of Asia

mooslie

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Feb 6, 2013 9:40 PM
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^ ...and especially Hoi An receptionists. They are the most cunning touts in Asia!
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