Revisiting the landmarks of Marguerite Duras' Saigon, we then move on to Hanoi, the personification of modern Indochine Romance. Based at the well-preserved, iconic Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, take in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake and its delightful cuisine.

Sail around the wonders of Halong Bay in the comforts of a luxury junk boat. The karsts of Halong Bay, forever associated imprinted in mainstream consciousness through Catherine Deneuve's Indochine, will form one of the most lasting impressions of your trip to Vietnam.

One of the culminations of the trip is in Sapa, accessible through an overnight train ride. Your visit is timed to coincide with the Love Market, where local Hmong youths congregate to express their admiration for the boy or girl of their fancy.