Vietnam
Flight time: 11 hours and 50 minutes (direct)
Time difference: 7 hours ahead of the UK 
Average daily temperature in May: 23ºC
Hanoi, is a fascinating blend of East and West, combining traditional Vietnam with a French flair. It is largely unscathed from the decades of war and is now going through a building boom, making it a rapidly developing city in Southeast Asia. Consistently ranked among the world's top 10 destinations by many travel magazines, the city and its surrounding region get more visitors every day and is the perfect destination for the PPG Trade Elite Incentive.
The land of descending dragons – recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. For many, the seascape of Ha Long Bay is synonymous with Vietnam. Ha Long Bay owns a complex of limestone islands located within the Gulf of Tonkin, Quang Ninh province, which is about 170km from Hanoi.
Cruises sail emerald green waters among thousands of rugged islands and islets, stopping at spectacular caves through which visitors can wander, viewing impressive, centuries-old formations. Ha Long Bay's mystical beauty has made it a bucket list attraction within the country, but it's still possible to find secluded corners to call your own
Hotels
5* Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
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The Sofitel Legend Metropole is a French colonial gem: grand and imposing and set on an enormous corner plot. The hotel is a short distance from the Opera House in the 19th-century French centre. It is a five minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and 10 minutes from the bars, restaurants and bustle of old, Vietnamese Hanoi. This is a hotel fit for presidents and film stars. Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard spent their honeymoon here. Mitterand, Chirac and Catherine Deneuve are former guests.
Built in 1901, the hotel provides guests with fantastic service and facilities in a colonial and neoclassical setting. The property is divided between two wings, the recently refurbished Opera Wing, and the more historic and charming Metropole Wing. There is a huge choice of bar and restaurant options dotted inside and out, each serving up a differing taste of local and international cuisine.
The travel time from the airport is 45 minutes.
5* Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake​
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Hanoi’s most iconic luxury lakeside hotel Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake is an iconic hotel in the heart of the vibrant district of Tay Ho, offering luxurious guest rooms. The district is a mix of residential and business, with plenty of upscale boutiques and stylish restaurants. And it’s just a 10-minute drive from the Old Quarter.
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The hotel was designed to resemble an open lotus flower. The main building boasts a striking, sky-high atrium, where the focal point is an enormous crystal chandelier. The look is contemporary but with a sense of place in colours, textures and materials, and references to Vietnamese culture, such as the decorative mini cyclos in the rooms.
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Experience multi-award-winning dining at Saigon restaurant or capture a magnificent sunset at Hanoi's only overwater bar, Sunset Bar. The hotel is minutes away from the city’s most alluring attractions, while at the same time offering a peaceful escape in a beautiful and iconic lakeside setting. The hotel amenities include a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. It also features three restaurants and bars, 24 hour room service, concierge services, and shops.
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The travel time from the airport is 40 minutes
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