{"id":187255,"date":"2023-09-23T00:28:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T00:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=187255"},"modified":"2023-09-23T00:28:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T00:28:28","slug":"the-exotic-beach-town-crowned-cheapest-destination-for-brits-with-1-60-beers-and-white-sands-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/travel\/the-exotic-beach-town-crowned-cheapest-destination-for-brits-with-1-60-beers-and-white-sands-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The exotic beach town crowned &#x27;cheapest destination&#x27; for Brits &#8211; with \u00a31.60 beers and white sands | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A BEACH town popular with British travellers has been named one of the cheapest long-haul destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does it have cheap booze, but it also has amazing beaches to visit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/women-visiting-old-city-hoi-846204461.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NINTCHDBPICT000846204474.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/locals-tourists-enjoying-tropical-climate-846208726.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Hoi An, in Vietnam, is a beach town half up the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Post Office&#x27;s Long Haul Holiday Report 2023 found that the Vietnamese beach town was the cheapest destination for Brits.<\/p>\n<p>A drop in local prices and the falling value of its currency, the dong, have combined to bring costs down by 19.2 per cent since last autumn.<\/p>\n<p>Looking at the cost of 10 common items and activities such as bottles of water, suncream and booze, Hoi An came out on top with an average of \u00a352.66.<\/p>\n<h2><span>Read more on holiday hotsptos<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/gmg4e6-family-arriving-hotel-room-304269737.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Booking.com launches sale with rooms from \u00a314pp at popular holiday hotspots<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/press-handout-debbie-skyme-la-598623128.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>&#8216;Laid-back beauty&#8217; holiday hotspot in Spain with autumn sun &#038; amazing views<\/h3>\n<p>This also included some of the cheapest booze on the list, with a bottle of beer just \u00a31.60. <\/p>\n<p>Glasses of wine are \u00a32.85 on average while a three-course meal for two, including a bottle of wine, was just \u00a334.03.<\/p>\n<p>It&#x27;s not just affordable but is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being a preserved Southeast Asian trading port dating back to the 15th century.<\/p>\n<p>Tourists can spot French architecture, with many influences and even French-speaking locals.<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in News Travel<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TM-comp-Ibiza-Beach-1.jpg\"><\/picture><span>RAVE ON <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How to do a mum-friendly, girly Ibiza weekend with top clubs &#038; flights for just \u00a318<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24087473-1695387518604.jpg\"><\/picture><span>QUEUE WHAT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Travel chaos as holidaymakers at UK airports forced to wait in long queues<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24083051-1695380679774.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SANDS GOOD <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Little-known resort with water &#8216;bluer than the Maldives&#8217; &#8211; it&#8217;s closer &#038; cheaper<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sun-travel-817927797.jpg\"><\/picture><span>PARK IT UP <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Best UK theme park in 2023 revealed &#8211; with 40 rides &#038; plans for new waterpark<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NINTCHDBPICT000846208642.jpg\"><span>6<\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span>The town is known not just for beaches, but also the UNESCO Heritage sites<\/span><span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/vietnam-hoi-beach-846208688.jpg\"><span>6<\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span>To get there, you will need to fly to Hanoi<\/span><span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><p>According to CNN, it is also the &quot;banh mi&quot; capital of the world which is a Vietnamese sandwich.<\/p>\n<p>And many tourists visit the town which is known for its cheap tailoring, where you can buy affordable suits and dresses.<\/p>\n<p>But you can also head straight to the beach, with beautiful white sand.<\/p>\n<p>Cua Dai Beach is a popular seaside to visit, while An Bang Beach has restaurants and bars, but remains relatively unspoilt.<\/p>\n<p>But if travelling with the kids, there is also the VinWonders waterpark which opened in 2020 with pools, slides and rides.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to get to Hoi An is to fly from the UK to Da Nang, with Hoi An around an hour&#x27;s drive.<\/p>\n<p>Flights are around \u00a3600 return with stopovers in Singapore or Hanoi, and take around 16 hours.<\/p>\n<p>But hotels are also cheap while out there with 5* hotels from \u00a354 a night.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures remain above 30C all year round, with Vietnam seven hours ahead.<\/p>\n<h2><span>READ MORE SUN STORIES<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TB_COMP_MATT.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Matt Hancock PUNCHED in face by footie star in first episode of Celeb SAS<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24076898-1695323009643.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>MAFS UK\u2019s Laura was on another HUGE reality show before E4 programme<\/h3>\n<p>Brits don&#x27;t need a visa for holidays 45 days or less but your passport will need to have at least six months left on arrival.<\/p>\n<p>Vietnam is also strict on damaged passports, so there must be no wear and tear.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/guest-cools-off-swimming-pool-846204263.jpg\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/travel\/24025834\/beach-town-long-haul-holiday-booze-sand-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A BEACH town popular with British travellers has been named one of the cheapest long-haul destinations. 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