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RE: Resort/Accom help for a secluded beach hol in Jul/Aug - thanks

by mooslie 22 May 2012

Phu Quoc is probably your best option, but you should consider Con Dao island. Saigontourist have a mid range option.
RE: Cat Ba or Con Dao?

by butforthesky 16 May 2012

thanks for all your help. An honest question: is Cat Ba overrun with tourist this time of year? I really want a chill place to spend some…
RE: Cat Ba or Con Dao?

by thanhhien 11 May 2012

Phu Quoc island is a good one to have diving. You take flight from Ho Chi Minh or speed boat from Ha Tien or Chau Doc. But only 8 days…
RE: 8 to 10 days from Saigon to Hanoi

by mooslie 11 May 2012

It never ceases to amaze me about tourists coming to Vietnam for 7-8 days covering most of the country and tavelling by bus and train.…
RE: Cat Ba or Con Dao?

by discovery_indochina 11 May 2012

Agree with Bambooboy that 8 days is a lot for either. Spend 3 days Halong - Cat ba with kayaking and rock climbing 5 days in Phu Quoc.…
RE: Cat Ba or Con Dao?

by mooslie 10 May 2012

+" it's not in the same class as Thailand or Indonesia"+ true bam or even Brunei...or Great barrier Reef.
RE: Cat Ba or Con Dao?

by Bambooboy 09 May 2012

8 days is a lot for either. Cat Ba would allow you to see Ha Long Bay and has better accommodation and food options than Con Dao. Mooslie…
RE: Cat Ba or Con Dao?

by mooslie 09 May 2012

You're right Con Dao is the best diving location in Vietnam.
Cat Ba or Con Dao?

by butforthesky 09 May 2012

I've got about 8 days at the end of May and I'm torn between spending it on Cat Ba or Con Dao. I like chilling on the beach, rock climbing,…
RE: Cambodia and Vietnam Scuba Diving

by surfboy 27 April 2012

As above, the diving is far superior in Thaland, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines but your best bet for decent Vietnam diving would…
RE: Itinerary Advice

by mooslie 27 April 2012

snorkeling on Con Dao is good.
RE: Family travelling to Vietnam in July, 2012

by mooslie 26 April 2012

Hanoi Hue Hoi An. Hoi An has a nice beach and is good for families. Nha Trang is basically a nightclub sort of place with beaches full…
RE: Con Dao Islands. Accommodation Suggestions Please?

by chilipepper21 25 April 2012

HI pater - Thanks for your post. I'm going to Mui Ne...the current route I'm on in is Quy Nhon (here now), Nha Trang, Dalat, Mui Ne...I…
RE: Con Dao Islands. Accommodation Suggestions Please?

by pater 25 April 2012

Hi, I would definitely skip Mui Ne, unless you are a resort-type. It is really far and the traffic is heavy, so you should count practica…
RE: Getting the most out of Vietnam for my honeymoon

by mooslie 25 April 2012

Your best option would be Hanoi , Hoi An and Con Dao. Nha Trang has very little culture or romance. Victoria resort in Hoi An is on the…
RE: Itinerary Advice

by mooslie 25 April 2012

You would be better off giving Nha trang a miss , as you will see on this forum many negative reviews of diving there. Con Dao is the…
RE: Con Dao Islands. Accommodation Suggestions Please?

by mooslie 25 April 2012

+Con Dao is a great place to visit though and the Saigon Con Dao is not so bad but it has no beach+ OP don't throw out the baby with the…
RE: Con Dao Islands. Accommodation Suggestions Please?

by chilipepper21 25 April 2012

Thanks Chaps. Yes, already have Mui Ne locked in....just looking for a week between Mui Ne & HCMC. BBB - I'll look into Saigon Con Dao…
RE: Con Dao Islands. Accommodation Suggestions Please?

by Bambooboy 25 April 2012

Only place between SGN and MN is Vung Tau and it's pretty rubbish. Why not go to Mui Ne? Con Dao is a great place to visit though and…
RE: Con Dao Islands. Accommodation Suggestions Please?

by chilipepper21 25 April 2012

Hmmm. Ok. Thanks for that. Maybe you can suggest a destination for 4-5 days between Mui Ne and HCMC then?? Beach would be good, but…
RE: Con Dao Islands. Accommodation Suggestions Please?

by Bambooboy 25 April 2012

Unfortunately the reviews are correct, the hotels on Con Dao cater mostly to Vietnamese and consequently suck.
RE: Flights from HCMC to Con Dao Island

by darlenes42 23 April 2012

Thanks guys! @NormC yes we have arranged for a 3 month visa even though only staying for a little over one month. Just wondering, why…
RE: Getting the most out of Vietnam for my honeymoon

by bauxuage 23 April 2012

Hanoi - Da Lat - Saigon - Con Dao - Saigon. Skip Nha Trang as "franko35" said. But near NT is Jungle Beach. It seems to be worth of visit.…
Getting the most out of Vietnam for my honeymoon

by tinabrighton 23 April 2012

Hi, I’m hoping there are some seasoned travellers who are able to help me. I’m planning my honeymoon and having terrible problems fi…
RE: Vietnam - exciting places to travel to??

by mooslie 18 April 2012

Con Dao is different. Ninh Binh is amazing. But as Norm and bam posted let your fingers have a bit of exercise with Hongha's Sticky thread…