Ask any Vietnamese and they will tell you, in the most sincere voice, that the Tet holidays are a quiet time for relaxing with family. But in the days leading up to lunar new year, Ho Chi Minh City is electrified with its own merrymaking.  A week before the official countdown, it looks as if a yellow, red and gold flower farm has exploded downtown. Wives descend in a mass raid on markets, dancing dragons shimmy on pavements, parking lots are transformed into calligraphy art galleries, and y... [More]

At the Caravelle Hotel we’re known for doing our share of sizzle-and-pop, sparkle-and-shine, suit-and-tie events. We’ve got a perpetually interesting guest list on any given week, some truly genius chefs showcase their cuisine in our kitchens, and when we throw a party the whole city knows about it-way in advance.What few people know is that aside from hosting diplomats and American idol winners, the Caravelle also hosts--for a greatly reduced cost--a steady stream of doctors who com... [More]