In addition to reviewing a Gohagan-chartered cruise with Ponant’s Le Lapérouse, we anonymously investigated three new hotels in Vietnam. During our stays, we took this video ourselves.

Hearing good things about the not-quite-discovered region just south of Quy Nhon, we tried out Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho, a beachfront resort rich in character that’s ideal for both relaxation and fascinating culturally focused excursions.

The newest luxury hotel addition in Vietnam’s capital, the over-the-top art deco Capella Hanoi, offers competition to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, located just across the street.