This will be my first trip to asia. I have 10 days and will arrive in saigon. I'd like to see temples and nice beaches. I can either stay in vietnam or considering going to ko samui..

Are there ferries/flights that to from saigon to ko samui?

Thanks so much!

In August

To get to Koh Samui from HCMC will require a flight to Bangkok, then a flight (rather expensive) from bangkok to Koh Samui. There are beaches in VN. Why not stay there?

with only 10 days, i would plan to spend the whole time in vietnam...they have good beaches too...

Thanks so much for your responses. I'm going to stay in Vietnam!!! Very excited.

Not sure what your budget is, but if you will already be in Vietnam I highly recommend the Evason Hideaway at Nha Trang....it was really great, with private pool villas right on a gorgeous totally seculded beach. Best rates I found were on vietnamstay.com
I would also recommend finding time during your 10 days for a stop in Hanoi...a really charming city.