It was challenging to organise this holiday, getting the weather right to travel north to south, varying expectations from family members and family logistics with people coming in from New Zealand, London and other parts of the UK. Harry helped put the program together, making key recommendations and final adjustments to account for family members needing to depart early. Once in Hanoi we were met by our guide who helped with local information and advice. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring Hanoi at night and eating at local stalls. The Water Puppets were entertaining and worthwhile. Halong Bay was both beautiful and an opportunity for us as a family to relax with a water fight while kayaking. The transfer to Hue was delayed due to a typhoon and flooding in Hue, but our guide handled all the rebooking and the next day we arrived to a mildly flooded Hue. The wet weather did not dampen our new guides enthusiasm and soon we were being shown the stunning Citadel and majestic Tomb of Emperor Ming Mang. The following day we drove from Hue to Hoi An via the Hai An pass, a long but interesting journey in which we learnt more about Vietnamese history and cultural diversity from our encyclopaedic guide. Hoi An provided relaxation on the beach but also allowed us to explore the countryside on bikes, the most abiding memories are however the cooking class where we tried to emulate the skills on display every evening in the local market. After 4 days in Hoi An a transfer to Ho Chi Min took us to an ever more modern city with hustle and bustle. The following day saw a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels and a deeper understanding of recent Vietnamese history. The highlight of Ho Chi Min was however without doubt the Vespa tour. Being in the middle of traffic and slithering eel like through a forest of motorbikes to stop off at different points and explore the city, was a truly memorable experience. On then to the Mekong delta, again a long transfer by minibus supplemented by useful points along the way explain local agriculture. Roadside food was a revelation and far from the western expectation. The Mekong itself is impressive and the floating market fascinating. Throughout the holiday we were accompanied by knowledgeable and helpful guides, the food was as anticipated exceptional and the people welcoming. This was voted unanimously as the best holiday yet and Wayfairer contributed substantially with their organising and skill to achieving this.