Vietnam has its sights set on the booming wellness industry.

Vietnam’s new wellness resorts luring spa lovers to its shores

It’s clear that wellness has come a long way in Vietnam since my first visit more than 20 years ago. Back then,even massages were viewed with suspicion.

  • byUte Junker
Halong Bay,Vietnam ... dreamlike.

Even after 20 years,this Vietnamese drawcard’s beauty hasn’t faded

The karsts that dot the waters of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay have seen many changes,but their stark beauty is not diminished.

  • byJane Richards
Asia’s newest cruise boat plies the Mekong from Vietnam to Cambodia.
★★★★½
Ship reviews

Ship review:If space is a priority,then this Mekong cruise is for you

The new,spacious Serenity should be the cruiser of choice for anyone planning a trip down the Mekong.

  • byPenny Watson
Absence of baggage lockers above middle rows gives an airy,spacious feel.
★★★★1/2
Airline reviews

Airline review:It’s no Rolls-Royce,but this business class is good value

A surprise design feature in this business class cabin gives it a particularly spacious and airy feeling.

  • byJane Richards
This Anantara masterpiece combines renaissance,baroque,Gothic and art nouveau influences.

Traveller Awards:The 10 winners for best style and design

From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp,to a sexy Italian high-speed train,this is the list for design aficionados.

  • byTraveller team
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Still one of the most magical places you can visit … Hobbiton.

Traveller Awards:The top spots for those who just want to have fun

Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart,these experiences around the world will let you forget any seriousness and enjoy yourself.

  • byTraveller team
Cha Ca and its various accompaniments in Hanoi.

You can’t leave northern Vietnam without trying this absolute treat

This dish has its origins with a business selling grilled fish not only to make money,but also to provide a secret meeting place in central Hanoi for fighters battling colonial powers.

  • byBen Groundwater
The area is a magnet for wellness resorts.

New resort adds to Vietnam’s up-and-coming holiday hotspot

Once a military site,Cam Ranh Bay has been transformed into a haven for wellness resorts.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Saigon at night – e-visa mistakes may not be the applicant’s.

Australian travellers fall foul of Vietnam e-visa issue

Recent letters to Traveller suggest a surprising number of readers are running foul of Vietnam’s e-visa system. But who is at fault?

  • byMichael Gebicki
Organised chaos … Hanoi,Vietnam.

In Hanoi,eating this one dish is compulsory

If Hanoi delivers one all-encompassing food lesson it’s this – you must go with a bowl of this steaming,spicy goodness,even on a supremely sticky night.

  • byJane Richards