Honeymoon Getaways on a Budget

If you’re in town on a full moon, the Old Quarter’s houses put up colored silk lanterns of all shapes and sizes, creating an otherworldly spectacle that you’ll be glad to share with your new spouse. The Lantern Festival takes place on the 14th of every Chinese lunar month. Hoi An is most easily reached from Hanoi, which in turn is served by a local airline. From Hanoi, take the Livitrans first-class sleeper train all the way to Da Nang, which is... more 

If you’re in town on a full moon, the Old Quarter’s houses put up colored silk lanterns of all shapes and sizes, creating an otherworldly spectacle that you’ll be glad to share with your new spouse. The Lantern Festival takes place on the 14th of every Chinese lunar month. Hoi An is most easily reached from Hanoi, which in turn is served by a local airline. From Hanoi, take the Livitrans first-class sleeper train all the way to Da Nang, which is only an hour away from Hoi An via taxi ($10) or via bus. This writer stayed at Thanh Xuan Hotel in Hoi An; the rooms are good value at about $30 a night. less