great trip to Hanoi My Travel Designer Hoa Tran a organized a great short trip to Hanoi and environs after a discussion of my interests and goals. The visa service, greeting and orientation on arrival made the transition into Vietnam easy. I stayed at a great boutique hotel in the Old Quarter so that I could easily walk around this vibrant area as well as walk along the nearby old French colonial streets. She recommended some local restaurants with excellent food in exotic settings and she and my guide Xuon brought me to some of the best coffee places in terms of both atmosphere and genuine local experience. I took my favorite walking shoes, a camera, and took many cell phone photos, including the photogenic food and coffee places. The visit within the city and an excursion to the countryside were well-organized and adjusted so that I experienced exactly what I wanted, including historic Phat Diem and beautiful Ninh Binh. I was sad to leave my hotel and head back for an easy transfer to the airport. I had a well-organized personalized Hanoi tour with an unforgettable local experience and plan to ask Hoa to organize another great trip to Vietnam for next year.