We are so excited to travel to Thailand and Vietnam in November 2024!

Start your morning with a visit from the outside to Ba Dinh square, center of the Ho Chi Minh complex (including the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh museum, the One-Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace). Located about 2 kilometers to the west of Sword Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum holds special meaning for Vietnamese and inside the Soviet-inspired building, there lies the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh - often known as “the father of the nation”, who passed away in 1969. After that, continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu in Vietnamese), situated in the place once known as the first university of Vietnam. Built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the university was first opened for princes and mandarins exclusively. Inside, you will find 82 of the original 116 stelae engraving the names of the winners from doctorate competitions. Outside, with its ancient courtyards, altars and roofs, Van Mieu is a very fine example of Vietnamese architecture.

A cruise exploring both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, Orchid Classic remains a timeless inspiration thanks to its classic Indochine architecture combined with all-wooden interiors. We will be enjoy lunch while we cruise and visit Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Savor a fusion dinner made with the freshest ingredients in a sophisticated space with elegant French neoclassical style and traditional oriental touches.

Relax in this modern restaurant, where large windows offer pool views and Vietnamese artwork decorating the walls. Try healthy and organic a la carte menu featuring Asian cuisine and Western specialties together with some great French dishes that reflect a recent period of Vietnam's heritage.

Enjoy the exclusive, romantic experience with a table for two, a gourmet menu, and a private butler, Reserved for privacy, lined with candles, and framed by the gorgeous nature, few settings compete with this level of romance.

Experience the beauty of Thai culture on this half-day Bangkok temples tour that showcases some of the city’s most impressive landmarks. See a massive solid gold Buddha at Wat Tramit and marvel at delicate marble carvings at Wat Benchamabophit. Then follow your guide to the birthplace of traditional healing, Wat Pho, and learn about some of the age-old practices still used today.

Cooking class for two in Chiang Mai - includes visiting and tasting herbs in an organic kitchen garden / organic farm; a market tour; and learning how to cook five traditional Thai dishes.

The half day tour offers the unique opportunity to meet elephants and learn about their history, behavior as well as the ethics of elephant care in Thailand. During this tour, we will also get to observe how the elephants spend their morning in their natural habitat and experience the ethical ways to care for these majestic creatures.

Hike to Wat Pha Lat, the hidden forest temple on Doi Suthep. This secret temple is a beautiful haven of peace, in a garden with beautiful statues. Then visit Doi Suthep Temple, the Buddhist temple draped in gold, one of northern Thailand's most sacred temples. Enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the mountain over the city.

A small-group, full-day excursion, where we'll head away from the crowds and island hop to secluded coves and inlets, stopping to snorkel the area’s best reefs. Includes a fresh Vietnamese lunch before speeding off for more adventures.

Learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food during this fun cooking class activity. Before heading to the kitchen, we’ll tour Hoi An’s fresh produce market to select the ingredients we’ll cook with. Then, we set sail up the river in a bamboo basket boat and try fishing for crabs the Vietnamese way. In the kitchen, we'll enjoy a two-hour cooking class and enjoying traditional Vietnamese dishes.

A relaxing couples' massage at the Avana Retreat's Orchid Spa in Mai Chau overlooking the tropical forest.

We will be collecting good wishes with an After the Tone audio guestbook at our wedding! We'd love to be able to turn our voicemails into a custom vinyl record, to listen to and enjoy for years to come.

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