Vietnam Public Holidays 2026: The Travel Agent’s Complete Calendar
Every official Vietnam Public Holidays 2026 — the exact dates, what closes, when prices spike, and how far ahead to book. Plus the answer clients keep asking: is Vietnam closed for Easter? Ask a client when they want to visit Vietnam and they’ll give you a month. What they won’t tell you — because they […]
Hai Phong: Vietnam’s Booming Port City — and the Gateway to Cat Ba
Most international visitors treat Hai Phong as a place to pass through — a name on the road between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. That, for a travel agent, is precisely the opportunity. Vietnam’s third-largest city is quietly becoming one of the most dynamic places in the country: a booming industrial port posting double-digit growth, […]
Hoi An Lantern Festival 2026: Dates & the Hidden Meaning Behind the Lights
Once a month, on the eve of the full moon, the ancient town of Hoi An does something almost no other destination in the world will do: it switches off its electric lights for Hoi An Lantern Festival. For two or three hours, the 500-year-old streets glow with nothing but silk lanterns and candle-floats drifting […]
Beyond Tet: 5 Hyper-Local Ethnic Minority Festivals to Experience in 2026
If you ask anyone about the best time to visit Vietnam, you will almost always hear one word: Tet. The Lunar New Year is undeniably magical, with the streets awash in yellow apricot blossoms and the smell of incense hanging in the air. But here is a little secret for the seasoned traveler: if you […]
Midnight in Hanoi: Your Ultimate Guide to Late-Night Food, Culture, and Entertainment
Most travel guides will tell you to wake up early to experience the magic of Vietnam’s capital. But what happens when the sun goes down, the scooters (mostly) clear out, and the city lights take over? Experiencing midnight in Hanoi is like stepping into a completely different world. The daytime hustle melts into a vibrant, […]
Ho Chi Minh Trail and The DMZ: Selling Vietnam’s Most Powerful Historical Journey
Some trips leave clients with a tan. Some leave them with a collection of photographs. And some — the rarer kind — leave them with a completely different understanding of a country and its people. VietOne’s Ho Chi Minh Trail and DMZ tour is that third kind of trip. This is an 11-day expedition that […]
Hoi An Ancient Town: Complete Agent Guide to Planning the Perfect Visit
Hoi An just made it official. In 2026, Time Out magazine named it one of the Top 51 most beautiful destinations in the world. And in 2025, it ranked 6th on the Top 25 most beautiful cities in the world list — ahead of Kyoto, Ubud and Bangkok. For travel agents selling Vietnam, this is […]
The Son Doong Gold Rush: How a 60 Minutes Feature Just Made Vietnam’s Hidden Caves the Hottest Adventure Ticket on Earth
The world’s largest Son Doong cave just went mainstream. Here is why that is your biggest sales opportunity of 2026. What Makes Son Doong Cave the Ultimate ‘Bucket List’ Sell Son Doong is not a cave. It is a self-contained world. At over five kilometers long and tall enough to fit a 40-story building inside […]
From Bia Hơi to Double IPAs: Navigating Vietnam’s Exploding Craft Beer Scene
Picture this: You are sitting on a tiny plastic stool on a vibrant street corner in Hanoi. Motorbikes weave past you, the air is thick with the smell of grilling pork, and in your hand is an ice-cold glass of Bia Hơi. For decades, this 50-cent, freshly brewed, ultra-light lager has been the undisputed king of Vietnamese drinking […]
Beyond Pho: The Ultimate Guide to Ho Chi Minh City’s High-End Global Dining Scene
When you book a ticket to Vietnam, you probably dream of steaming bowls of pho, crispy banh mi, and sizzling street-side delicacies. You wouldn’t be wrong—the local food is legendary. But here is the best-kept secret: the rapid rise of elite Ho Chi Minh City international restaurants is turning the city into one of the most exciting, cosmopolitan food […]