1 Relax on golden sands and get a dose of sunshine and surf.

2 Enjoy the many beach bars and restaurants serving only the freshest seafood.

3 Clear blue seas dotted with offshore islands offer excellent opportunities for diving, fishing and snorkelling.

4 In Nha Trang get down and dirty - try the true pleasure of mud baths warmed by natural hot springs.

5 Also in Nha Trang, visit the massive Buddha statue and cluster of Cham towers built between the 7th and 12th centuries.

6 Hire a bike, and discover at your own pace the delights of these coastal retreats.

7 Golf is popular in Phan Thiet, with a wide choice of international standard courses.

8 Shop at local markets - and don’t forget to bargain! Have some clothes tailor-made from local silks, or try the snake wine!

9 Visit the Marble Mountains - the Mountains of the Five Elements. These are located around 12 kilometres west of Danang.

10 Enjoy a cooking class - Vietnam is becoming a country that people travel to for the food - particularly in areas specialising in their fresh seafood.