How to Plan the Perfect Vietnam Honeymoon - Tips on Planning the Honeymoon of Your Dreams in Vietnam

 Blessed with stunning beach towns and a cultural heritage to match, Vietnam is a dream honeymoon destination for couples the world over. As one of the most affordable holiday hotspots in Asia, a couple's getaway in Vietnam is also ideal for newlyweds on a budget. From deciding when to travel to signing up for the right kind of adventure, here are some tips for organising the ultimate honeymoon in captivating Vietnam.

Image via Anantara Quy Nhon Villas 

 1. Select Your Base

The first step in planning a honeymoon in Vietnam is deciding which areas of the country you wish to experience as a couple. Unless there are two weeks or more at your disposal, it is nearly impossible to cover the entire country during a single trip so it is crucial to narrow down your destinations. Couples looking to spend their honeymoon in a beach capital can head to Hoi An or Quy Nhon while those who wish to spend time in the cultural heartlands of the country can stay in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Other romantic destinations in Vietnam include Halong, Sa Pa, and Hue while Dalat and the Central Coast are just as inviting.

 2. Timing is Crucial

The best timing for the honeymoon will also differ depending on your final destination, so those who are heading to the nation's capital, Ho Chi Minh city, will find the best weather from May to November while those heading to the beaches of Hoi An should travel between May and July when the weather is sunny and ideal for water-bound activities. The period from October to April is perfect for those heading to Halong Bay while Hanoi is picture-postcard idyllic in October and November. The months between December and March are when Dalat is at its finest while Sa Pa is fantastic from March to April and then again from October to November.

 3. Sign Up for Activities

Honeymooners must also make an activity plan for the duration of the trip as there's plenty to do and experience even if one is based in the plush honeymoon suite at Anantara Quy Nhon Villas or any other resort base. Those who are staying in Hoi An, or Quy Nhon, can not only sign up for snorkelling and diving expeditions but also look for tour operators providing jet ski or kayaking tours around the coast. Couples should also seriously look into the spa facilities close to their hotel as Vietnam is a spa retreat hotspot for the masses and offer superb couples massage sessions and healing therapies. Couples with a love of natural surroundings can also explore hiking trails and cycling locations near their base.

 4. Explore Tour Options

Whether newlyweds are staying at a resort that's a hub for destination weddings in Quy Nhon or elsewhere, no trip to Vietnam would be complete without discovering its rich cultural heritage. Explore sightseeing tour packages that not only cover famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi but also the many ancient temples and other attractions closer to your honeymoon location.

5. Pencil in a Shopping Spree

Vietnam is a budget shopper's dream come true and couples can pick up neat little souvenirs of their first holiday together as a married couple by hitting the local markets. Depending on the destinations on your honeymoon vacation, do your homework with regards to the retail outlets in close proximity so you and your spouse can also enjoy a shopping spree.

 6. Note down Dining Hubs

Vietnamese cuisine is one of the world's most underrated culinary schools and every Vietnam vacation hub boasts its own selection of top restaurants and romantic dining establishments. Do some digging and find locations where you can plan a candle-lit dinner for two or local eateries where traditional dishes or special delicacies are on offer.