Hoi An on Vietnam’s central coast does not have a distinct tourist season. It is dry from May to October and wet from December to February The months of May & June are especially hot and humid when tourist numbers drop by half. The rainy season can be especially popular. Available all year, the courses run weekly on a Saturday to Saturday basis.

Visas are required to visit Vietnam. For full details visit :www.vietnamembassy.org.uk/consular.html The following vaccinations are recommended: Diphtheria Tetanus Polio Japanese B Encephalitis Typhoid Please consult your GP before departure, for all your health requirements. Avian influenza (bird flu) There have been renewed outbreaks of bird flu amongst poultry throughout Vietnam. There have been a number of human fatalities in this latest outbreak.You should avoid places where you may come into contact with poultry and exercise care when consuming poultry dishes. For latest travel advice check www.fco.gov.uk Dong