Vietnam is getting to be more of a popular travel destination for families. There are quite a few travel services oriented to family travel, to honeymooners, to senior travelers and to kids. In fact, most popular and must-see tourist attractions in Vietnam do offer services to families on holidays.
Da Lat with elevation of 1475m above sea level, located on the plateau of Lang Biang, was first discovered by the French and was turned into the premier escape destination for the French colonialists.
Phu Quoc Island include several offshore islands in southern Vietnam most of which are ringed with several pristine and white sandy beaches. The islands, which once were used to imprison Vietnamese patriots, are now chosen to be the prison by several luxury travelers who love sensational getaway beach holidays.
Con Dao Islands include several offshore islands in southern Vietnam most of which are ringed with several pristine and white sandy beaches. The islands, which once were used to imprison Vietnamese patriots, are now chosen to be the prison by several luxury travelers who love sensational getaway beach holidays.
Vung Tau is an extremely popular beach city for the wealthy travelers from Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon). There is a wide range of activities you can do here: city tour of ancient French legacy, fishing communities, old battlefield tours...
Mui Ne is for long has been nicknamed the kingdom of finest luxury beach resorts in Vietnam. The once sleepy fishing village with over a dozen kilometers of sandy beaches offer to the discerning visitors great beach vacations, desert explorations, and relaxing cycling experiences amid the fishing communities.
Nha Trang is for long among the most famed beach destinations in Vietnam. For some time the city had been flooded by tourists from Russia and China which kept away the luxury travelers from the west.
Quy Nhon is certainly among the best beach destinations in Vietnam though it has been overshadowed by Nha Trang and Da Nang. The city possesses white sand beaches which stretch for several kilometers with offshore islands offering underwater adventures to discover the colorful coral reefs.
The Battle of Ia Drang in November 1965 was the first major encounter between the People Army of North Vietnam (PAVN or North Vietnamese Army – NVA) and the US Army during the Vietnam War.
1/ US Troops’ Arrival in Vietnam in 1965
On March 8th, 1965 the fist US combat troops arrived in Da Nang and Vung Tau South Vietnam. In Da Nang, it was the 3rd Battalions of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB). The ground deployment of US combat troops in South Vietnam heralded their direct engagements in the battlefields and their leading role in major military operations. The role of the troops of South Vietnam Republic turned to mostly pacification operations in the countryside.
The Context of the battle
In an effort to block Viet Minh’s movements between the mountainous Northwest and the Red River Delta, the French deployed its forces in Hoa Binh in 1951. The Viet Minh commanders found this a great opportunity for causing high casualties to the French. Both sides chose Hoa Binh as the battlefield for their military operations in the dry season of 1951-1952 which is known as the Battle of Hoa Binh or the Hoa Binh Campaign by the Viet Minh.
Dien Bien Phu is the name of the capital city of Dien Bien Province in the far Northwest of Vietnam. Dien Bien Phu is the name of a decisive battle which led to the departure of the French colonialists from the land once called Indochina. In our guide, you can learn more about the Dien Bien Phu City as well as the Dien Bien Phu Battle which helped to change the course of the world’s history.
