I'd like your wonderful advice please!<BR><BR>My sister and her girl friend are planning a two week trip from 17 May.<BR><BR>Their choices right now are Cuba, Vietnam or South Africa.<BR><BR>They are looking for somewhere not too expensive.<BR><BR>They want to arrive, have hotel booked for first few days and then go free.<BR><BR>They'd like to know about weather etc in different areas of the country at this time of year. Also whether it will be very crowded.<BR><BR>They'd also like ideas for itinerary and tips on what to include.<BR><BR>Thnks for all you can give me on Vietnam to pass on to them.

I found Vietnam to be fascinating and friendly and involving (and very cheap, to boot, if you kept your wits about you...)<BR><BR>I think May is really hot--more excuse to drink the luscious lemon juice--but even though I much prefer Iceland's climate I adjusted to the heat pretty quickly; flowing clothes and sandals helped here, too.<BR><BR>If you'd like to email me at [email protected], I can send you my trip report; I went from North to South with some time in the central part, and only regretted that I didn't have time for Sapa, which I am sure they would enjoy and which is supposed to be much cooler!

Thanks Amy, email on the way.<BR>Kavey

Sis and friend now decided on Cuba but thank you for your advice and input, as do I.<BR><BR>Thank you,<BR>Kavey

Kavey, hi!<BR><BR>You're quite welcome...I envy your sister her trip to Cuba; someday perhaps I shall be able to get there. Tell her from me to have a great time. (sigh--my next trip isn't until July)<BR><BR>In the meantime, if anyone else wants a long and way too detailed account of Vietnam, just send an email. ([email protected]) If you do, let me know if you want it in Mac or MSWord format.