Vietnam is a term that carries a certain connotation in American culture given the Vietnam War. Given this fact, you might be surprised to learn many honeymoon there.

Vietnam is a country of beauty where mountains, green rice paddies and blue rivers make up a beautiful and exotic local. This Indochinese country is a perfect destination for travelers that want to have a different sort of honeymoon trip from the typical Caribbean island getaways or cruises.

Vietnam is the most populous of the Southeast Asian countries with over 85 million people calling this country home. In the mid 19th century, France colonized Vietnam adding a touch of their culture to the already rich heritage of this country. During World War II, Japanese forces invaded Vietnam and France lost its hold on the country. The Vietnam War during the 1970's brought strife to the country as well as other nations around the world. Unbeknown to most Americans, the United States has resumed positive relations with Vietnam as of 1994. For adventurous couples, this has made Vietnam a hot honeymoon destination.

An example of the various Vietnam honeymoon options starts in Vietnam's capital city of Hanoi. Here, tourists can see Ho Chi Minh's home and grave, as well as many pagodas, cultural sites and museums. Continuing on into the Tonkenese Alps, newlyweds get a glimpse of the area that was once a destination resort for French ambassadors and is now the home of some of Vietnam's ethnic minorities. Other highlights of a tour of Vietnam include stops at local markets, such as in Sa Pa, and the thousands of limestone islands located in Ha Long Bay. If you just want to lie around all day, this is the spot.

The highlight of your trip may be the time spent in Ho Chi Minh City, a large metropolis within the country. Here, you can take a look at the Jade Emperor Pagoda, the various cafs and shopping areas as well as some French colonial items, which include the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Old Saigon Post Office. You'll also see the Mekong Delta, which is Vietnam's largest rice producing area and delta region, where the famous Unicorn Island is located.

While on your trip to Vietnam, you will be sure to feel the romance and mystery of observing a different land and culture than you are used to. Tours of Vietnam are priced affordably at around $1500 per person for a 14 day tour with meals and stay included.