The calendar has now flipped to December, which means every day that goes by gets colder and colder.

Travelers may find themselves constantly daydreaming of sunny escapes this time of year. Of course, you can always embrace the snow and go on an epic ski trip, but many of us find ourselves wanting to pack sunscreen and swimwear instead.

While many of us choose to stay close to home by going to Mexico or the Caribbean for a sun-drenched vacay, another sunny destination across the globe is gaining lots of attention heading into the new year.

Weather-wise, the best time to visit is between October and February, boasting over 20 sunny days per month.

Grab your passport and get ready to go to one of Asia’s trendiest destinations for 2024!

Welcome To Hồ Tràm, Vietnam

Vietnam is back and better than ever. As one of the trendiest countries, travelers have been having a blast exploring this stunning country throughout 2023.

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Travelers may think they covered the map here, but Hồ Tràm has slipped through the cracks for many in the Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province.

The good news is the secret is coming out, and there are big plans for 2024. In fact, it’s safe to say it will be spotlighted as one of the trendiest destinations in Asia as this region is rapidly developing.

This beautiful beach town under an hour from the city of Vũng Tàu is brimming with natural beauty from the lush green hills to the crystal blue ocean.

You will find yourself wondering, “where has this place been all my life?!”.

A Trio Of Grand Resorts

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Hồ Tràm (let’s go with “Ho Tram” from here on out) is home to a variety of top-notch resorts that will rock your socks off.

Specifically, The Grand Ho TramMeliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, and Angsana Ho Tram are all equally worthy of making your beachside base and have announced they’re ready to embrace an influx of tourists with open arms.

These luxe accommodations are a lavish choice for the ultimate globetrotter’s beach getaway, where you will get first dibs on a location that is set to soar in popularity.

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This is the fastest-growing development area in Vietnam, where resorts are becoming more plentiful each year, but this trio is some of the most popular, with guests leaving rave reviews.

Surprisingly Endless Entertainment

For such a small beach getaway, one might suspect that you spend endless hours lounging in paradise only to end your day sipping cocktails at the resort.

Sounds like a great day, right? Ho Tram is perfect for doing so, yet offers so much more to stay busy. Southeast Asia is renowned for bustling night markets and Ho Tram has opened their own, along with cultural tours and even MMA fights.

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The nightclub scene is quite underrated as well. Tourists can easily bar-hop around town. During the day, there are ample ways to enjoy the outdoors beyond the beach with riverboat tours, hiking trails, monkey sanctuaries, and the largest hot springs on this side of Vietnam.

The Bluffs golf course is one of the top-rated courses in all of Asia, with jaw-dropping views of throughout 18 holes.

Untouched Beaches…For Now

Reaching Ho Tram will be an adventure worth taking to bear witness to some of Asia’s most unspoiled coastlines.

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Travelers will most likely fly into the capital, Ho Chi Minh City (sometimes referred to as Saigon). From here, it’s a 2-hour trip to paradise.

Even if Ho Tram isn’t your main destination, it’s certainly worthy of a day trip or weekend getaway from Vietnam’s biggest city for a blissful time away from city life.

The coastline from Ho Tram to Vung Tau will blow your mind with picture-perfect views of untouched sand and crystal blue waters.

More resorts are popping up as this area is developing quickly, so enjoy the extra space while it lasts. Whether simply lounging catching rays, renting a kayak or surfing, there may be no better time to visit.

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A few things you need to know before you go: -This place is where locals, especially families from Ho Chi Minh city usually choose to visit as a quick getaway as it’s only 2 hours away -Beside my family’s favorite spot, you can find lots of seafood restaurants around the market -You can go to Ho Tram as a day trip from Ho Chi Minh city, or stay overnight at a hotel here at low price hotels -There are actually fancy golf resorts here if you’re into luxury travel -The more people you go with, the cheaper it’d be. I’d say prepare about $20 per person for food. Cash out and exchange to VND because it’s pretty much cash only here -Do wait a couple days until your stomach get used to the change in food and drinks in Vietnam before you go, just to be safe -You’ll see mostly locals here and a very few foreign travelers -If you have never experienced anything like this before, remember people at local places like this are usually lovely and honest, I personally think it’s worth stepping out of your comfort zone -There are nice beaches here if you want to visit or even swim at Save this if you want to explore Vietnam like locals!!! #visitvietnam #travelvietnam #vietnamtravel #vietnamesefood #foodinvietnam #hotrambeach #hotramvietnam #hotramtrip #seafoodvietnam #vietnamseafood

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Make sure to visit the local seafood market set beachside, where you can rent beach chairs and enjoy a freshly cooked meal straight from the source.

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