[sonick]

Bumping this up, as I'll be going to Hanoi/DaNang in late November.

Thinking 3 nights Hanoi, 1-2 nights on a Ha Long Bay cruise (or surrounding less busy area, e.g Bai tu long bay), and then 4 nights Da Nang.

I have been to Da Nang before when we did southern VN, returning for some beach R&R. But haven't been to Hanoi.

Looking for suggestions on:
- Decent areas/hotels to stay at in Hanoi
- Restaurants/attractions to see in Hanoi
- Cruise companies for Bai Tu Long or Lan Ha Bay
- Beach resort/villa in Da Nang or Hoi An

We are past the age of budget travel, so am looking for mid-range/higher end hotels in Hanoi (~$200 cdn/nt) as well as higher-end resort in Da Nang/Hoi An (~$350 cdn/nt).

Thanks!