About Cruises: Cruising to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

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Cruises Cruises Plan a Cruise Cruise Lines Destinations From Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises Those of us who are baby boomers and were in high school or college during the Vietnam War (called the American War in Vietnam) have strong memories of Vietnam. Today, many of those places whose names we first learned in the 1960's can be visited on a cruise to Southeast Asia and Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City Tour Many of the residents of Ho Chi Minh City still refer to it by its traditional name--Saigon, and the previous name is still emblazoned on most t-shirts for sale. Cruise ships dock near Saigon, and provide various tours of the city and surrounding countryside. The Streets of Saigon The streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) are busy and continually gridlocked with millions of motorbikes. I'll never complain about the "crazy" drivers in Atlanta again! Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam In addition to being an underground pedestrian highway, 6,000 Vietnamese lived, worked, and fought the Americans from the Cu Chi Tunnels during the mid-1960's to 1975. Today, in addition to exploring the area above ground, you can even walk/crawl in the dark through about 165 feet of these old tunnels. Vietnam Travel Log from Crystal Symphony Cruise I sailed Southeast Asia on the luxury ship Crystal Symphony, and the voyage was often filled with sensory overload on many days in port, with too many sights, sounds, and smells to take in all at once. Sailing on this lovely ship was certainly a wonderful way to see this fascinating part of the world. More About Cruises Articles Follow Cruises Ads Viking River Cruises Miami Cruises Vietnam Vacation 2010 Cruises Vietnam Trip Featured Articles A Day in Gibraltar San Juan, Puerto Rico - Caribbean Port of Call Visiting the Falkland Islands on a Cruise Things to See in Bucharest from Danube River Cruise How Do I Get an Upgrade on a Cruise Ship Cabin? Photo of the Week - Kayaking in Alaska from the Mist Cove   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Garrison Cruises Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cruises newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination Planning a European Cruise How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Advertisement