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Hoi An Highlights Update 2010

Christmas is around the corner - just in time to check out some edgy new fashions in the old town! Hoi An Shopping >>

Here's the Full Moon Festival dates for 2010 >>

Check out these lovely rental properties in Hoi An >>

Photography tours with an expat who takes you to the BEST locations. Early bird gets the worm! Meet Etienne >>

Cooking Classes are a perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon in Hoi An. Check out Hoi An's best classes >>

Are you superstitious?  A Hoi An expat recounts a haunting but very real episode which reveals the mystical side of Hoi An >>

Central Vietnam Fun In & Around Hoi An

Cu Lao Cham travel guide Diving and camping adventure travel by Cham Island Diving CenterCham Island Diving
Similar to Thailand 30 years ago. Tourist info & lots of beach photos: Cu Lao Cham >>
This may be the adventure travel experience you've been looking for: Dive & Camp >>
Cham beach party: full moon dates, beach party dates & travel bookings. Party on >>

Hoas Place China Beach Vietnam is the best backpacker spot in VietnamHangin' with Hoa at the base of Marble Mountain
Once you meet Hoa, you'll never forget. Stop for lunch or stay over on China Beach >> 1/2 day adventure next to China Beach. Vietnamese history, culture & Buns of steel >>
Philippe Lesprit's pro photo inside the big cave at Marble Mountain. Awesome shot >>

Shopping in Hoi An is easy and fun but make sure to shop around before you buyShop til you drop!
Hoi An is known for it's many shops all in walking distance. Here's what not to miss >>
A guide to having tailored clothes made in Hoi An. This is a 'must read' guide >>
Mannys, peddys, new dos & massages, from $$$ to very affordable. It's your choice >>

La Plage Beach Bar on the Local BeachLa Plage Beach Bar is now open on Ang Banh beach. La Plage takes a refreshing approach to business in Hoi An. They are wheel chair accessible, child-friendly, wi-fi enabled, offer free yoga and movie nights for the locals and visitors. Definitely a great spot to spend the day on the China Sea and getting to know Viet culture >>

Hoi An Motorbike Adventures caters to the daring traveller who would like to experience the remote areas surrounding Hoi An. You can drive yourself or by a licensed driver. A must for anyone with a real sense of adventure but remember your safety is ultimately your responsibility. Visit their website to find out more >>

Central Vietnam beaches

One big beach runs 40km from the Bon estuary near Hoi An, to Monkey mountain past Da Nang. Sections of this beach are named: Cua Dai beach, Ang Bahn beach, Ha Mi beach & China beach >>

Ranked by Forbes magazine: "among the world's most luxurious beaches", China Beach is home to the most expensive beach resort in Vietnam! Compare price & location of Hoi An Beach resorts >>

Hoa's Place is rated by many customers as the best backpacker accommodation in Central Vietnam! Located on China beach, 1km from the base of Marble Mountain. Budget beach accommodation >>

2010 featured friendly website: Vietnamtravel.org is a great website that covers all of Vietnam with lots of useful info on Saigon in a similar style to mine.

Focus on Hoi An Ancient town >>