Hoi An

Lanterns, tailors, and a riverside old town that's stayed intact. Hoi An is UNESCO charm—yellow walls, street food, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you slow down.

Wander by day; lanterns light up at night. Get something made at a tailor; eat cao lầu and bánh mì. Cycle to the beach or the rice paddies. Best February–April when it's dry and not too hot.