beaches near saigon
Sep 29, 2013, 7:59 pm
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beaches near saigon
can anyone give advice on best beaches near saigon for around 4-5nights over new years with kids.?
i hear mui ne is very nice but was wondering about going south to vung tau as it is closer-but i hear not such a nice beach
thanks!
i hear mui ne is very nice but was wondering about going south to vung tau as it is closer-but i hear not such a nice beach
thanks!
Sep 29, 2013, 8:54 pm
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Sep 30, 2013, 12:49 am
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Sep 30, 2013, 9:48 am
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Overnight train to Nha Trang 
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I did not care for Mui Ne. The beach wasn't that great, and it was mostly filled with Russian people (not many locals). It's very windy (hence all the kite surfing), the waves were big, and the beach wasn't very big. I'm glad I visited Mui Ne, but I do not intend to go back.
^I did not care for Mui Ne. The beach wasn't that great, and it was mostly filled with Russian people (not many locals). It's very windy (hence all the kite surfing), the waves were big, and the beach wasn't very big. I'm glad I visited Mui Ne, but I do not intend to go back.
Oct 1, 2013, 4:52 pm
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You could also take the Hydrofoil to Vung Tau (90 minutes), then local taxi or car service 45 minutes north to Ho Tram. Several nice resorts there, including the brand new Grand Ho Tram Strip.
http://www.thegrandhotramstrip.com/
http://www.thegrandhotramstrip.com/
Oct 3, 2013, 3:38 am
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There have been too many incidents with the hydrofoil in the past year that I would think twice about that option. I'm openminded and adventurous but when travelling with kids and family members, the headaches and safety concern outtrumped all.