With a stunning history of colonial imperialism
and a once powerful monarchy, Vietnam has long been
a site of contest between traditional culture and
modern values. The richness of her history and
cultural
instricacies coupled with a breathtaking
geographical landscape has made Vietnam one of the
most popular travel destinations of today;
calling to mind bustling markets and tropical rice
fields at the foot of
majestic mountain terrain. However, beneath this
compelling third-world milieu, Vietnam is fast
becoming a serious contender of the luxury travel
set, exuding exclusivity beyond popular imagination.
Honeymooners can immerse themselves in a land
abundant in luxurious activities, from world-class
spas and resorts to hilltop villas, nestled on the
famous Nha Trang mountain range, overlooking the
south China Sea.
Vietnam is also well known for its powerful mythical
love stories which have endured the changing
centuries. Be enraptured by the tale of faithful
Princess Lieu Hanh, who gave up immortality to
remain with her husband, while the fabled beauty of
Princess d'Annam secured her father a bountiful
piece of powerful Saigon. Such tales of romance have
captured the popular imagination, while
superstitious beliefs and mysticisms still dictate
many customs in modern Vietnam. Honeymooners who
choose Vietnam as their
destination will immerse themselves in a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity fueled by romantic
desires and the absolute belief in the emotional
power of restorative love.
Kick off your romantic interlude by taking 'The
Lover's' Tour in Vietnam, tracing the significant
landmarks earmarking the affair of a 15-year-old
French girl and her wealthy 27-year-old Chinese
lover in French-controlled Vietnam. Enjoy lavish
afternoons on the pristine beaches of Nha Trang,
whiling away hours together under the Vietnamese
sun. At night, lay to
rest in the unique water villas accessible only by
wooden boats, guaranteeing nights of utmost romance
and privacy.
In the highlands of Dalat, enjoy the privilege of
inhabiting one of the 17 French Colonial villas,
boasting historical structures erected in the 1920s.
Allow yourselves to allude your surroundings to
war-time romance epics, and be borne away by the
beauty and passion of Vietnam.
Known as the capital of romance in Indochina, the
spirit of Vietnam is imbued with a sense of
fatalistic, forbidden, war-time love. Allow
yourselves to be lulled into this sense of divine
slumber and experience
honeymoon radiance to its fullest.
Photos courtesy of Princess D'Annam,
Hajar Ali and Mai Chau Lodge.
An initiation itinerary for first timers to
Bhutan. Itinerary can be tweaked to suit
photographers, with trip being led by the
photographer behind the first coffee table book
on Bhutan.
Combining Marrakech with
the rtanzaniace and luxury
of camping in the
Sahara- marrying
exoticism with isolation
whilst based in the most
seductive hotels in a
country known for its
high standards of
hospitality.
A rustic luxury safari-
combining nights in star
beds in Northern Kenya,
a retro-chic camp in the
Masai Mara and nights
under the stars on a
luxury dhow in Lamu.
