“Ho Chi Minh City is very affordable for the fall months, so your travel dollars go a long way,” according to the publication.
Christie Hudson, head of US public relations for Expedia, noted that she found several five-star hotels in September and October starting at roughly US$50 a night.
Generally warm throughout the year, fall typically marks the end of the rainy season as temperatures start to cool, thereby making it a pleasant time to visit the southern city’s landmarks such as the Cu Chi Tunnels, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market, she said.
According to metasearch site Kayak, Ho Chi Minh City has seen a 46% increase in searches in comparison to 2019, while Expedia reported a staggering 630% growth in searches from last fall.
The other six destinations to make the list include London in the UK, Punta Cana in Dominica, New York in the US, Munich in Germany, Albania, and Barbados.
Con Dao island named Asia’s paradise sea: CNN
NDO/VNA – Boasting crystal turquoise sea and a placid atmosphere, Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been named by the US Cable News Network (CNN) as one of Asia’s paradise seas.
Ho Chi Minh City tourism strives to become spearhead economic sector
NDO—The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee held a conference on March 8 to disseminate and implement the Politburo’s resolution on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Lonely Planet names Con Dao among best destinations in Asia
NDO – Travel website Lonely Planet has named Vietnam’s Con Dao Islands as one of the top ten places to visit in the next 12 months.
Ho Chi Minh City launches programme on stimulating tourism
NDO – The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism launched a programme on stimulating tourism in December and 2019, promising to bring fresh experiences for visitors travelling to the city.
