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Con Dao is also home to the dugong. This endangered animal can even be seen in the main Con Son Bay on occasions. The best time to spot the 'Little Mermaid' is in December and January.

The islands are not really set up for mass tourism yet. The local authorities have ambitious development plans for Con Dao, and a Six Senses hideaway is currently under construction, but part of the station and bicyles de rigueur, this is rural Vietnam at its truest. Put on your hiking boots and set across Con Dao National Park, passing derelict colonial buildings and deserted fruit plantations. You might be lucky enough to spot a Con Dao Monkey or a Black Squirrel, both of which are endemic to the island.

To see what the future might have in store for Con Dao, you need only visit the island of Phu Quoc. This erstwhile island hideaway has in Ho Chi Minh City. Tourism has been benefited from the island's relatively infertile land as over 70 percent of the island is protected as part of the Phu Quoc National Park.

When visiting the country of Vietnam, you are sure to find activities to suit nearly any whim that you might have. If you have a large number of days to spend your Vietnam Holidays here, then you can do a little bit of everything. History and culture abound here, from ancient roots to modern arts. The rustic countryside provides a perfect escape from city life, and there are natural wonders galore which you can explore and enjoy. Given it's ocean side location, there are also lush white-sand beaches on which to relax and enjoy the best of Southeast Asia's tropical vacations.

There are mountains; there are forests; there are beaches; and there are rustic, quaint fishing villages. The island has a wonderful mix of five-star resorts and family-run bungalow-style vacations. Tourism has increased significantly in recent years but has not yet overrun the island, so it still has an authentic feel that so many visitors to Vietnam crave.

Phu Quoc Island isn't the only beach holiday to be had in Vietnam. There are many others to consider. Another major beach destination for Vietnam Holidays is Mui Ne Beach. This beach has a great reputation among surfers. Although it's been heavily commercially developed, it still has a laid-back surfer vibe that attracts many people; not to mention, it boasts great surfing during the months of August through December.

One of the biggest natural draws in Vietnam, and a wonderful place to spend time exploring during your Vietnam Holidays, is Halong Bay. Located in the northern part of the country, the bay is home to several tiny islands full of beaches and grottoes. These are amazing sites to explore by kayak; others prefer spelunking through some of the caves to see the treasures that nature has hidden below the surface. While visiting, you can also hike through the Cat Ba National Park for even more of a taste of Vietnam's outdoor adventures.

So here it is - our top ten Vietnam travel experiences ranging from the Mekong Delta to exotic Phu Quoc Island. If you're already booked a Vietnam trip, this should get you really excited, but if you're still in the process of building your Vietnam holiday, these are the absolute must-sees.