Author(s): Luxe City Guides

Travel

Think it s all tin hats and Jane Fonda? Think again. This enchanting Viet-French colonial gem is busting with atmosphere, architecture, art, history, great food (don t worry, we avoid the Fido diners...) and fabulous shopping. Want to find one of the finest contemporary art galleries in Asia, or visit the world famous Vietnamese artists in their own studios with your own personal guide? Tired of the tour groups? Let LUXE show you the places we love off the beaten track for superb Viet cuisine and cosmo cocktails. Fancy a dreamy sail up to exquisite Halong Bay on the paddle-steaming epitome of luxury and style? Searching for the latest stunning lacquer design or even want to commission your own? Want a whole slew of beautiful silver, horn, textiles and garments, or prefer to customise or design your own handbags and accessories? Consider it done. Go on, get in bed with the Reds.