Booking.com names Vietnam’s Mui Ne among world’s six cheapest destinations for autumn break

The beach town of Mui Ne along the central coast was the only Vietnamese representative to make the list of the world's six cheapest destinations for an autumn holiday by Dutch-based online travel agency Booking.com.

“Nestled in the south of Vietnam’s eastern coastline, Mui Ne is a string of beach resorts which have fused into one long coastal strip. A popular spot with both backpackers and those seeking a luxury vacation on a budget, it’s also a highly recommended destination for kitesurfing,” the website said.

With ideal wind conditions between October and March, tropical weather all year round and several excellent kitesurfing schools, Mui Ne is a perfect place for an autumn holiday break where travelers can take their own kitesurfing gear and try their hand at this adrenaline-fueled activity or learn from a pro with an introductory lesson at one of the many great-value schools.

Other affordable beach activities include kayaking, jet skiing and surfing.

Early risers can experience Mui Ne’s famous red and white sand dunes on the affordable Mui Ne Sand Dunes Sunrise or Sunset Jeep Tour, opting for the sunrise excursion when the sand lays untouched by the quad biking activities of the day, according to Booking.com.

Booking.com suggested visitors stay at iHome Backpacker Resort, located nearby to the popular Ham Tien beach and Rang market, with a night’s stay costing VND220,000 ($9).

The other five destinations on the list are Cartagene in Colombia, Valencia in Spain, Pigeon Forge in the U.S., and Blackpool in the UK.

The list was based on analysis of reviews from travelers booking rooms at more than 28 million accommodation establishments in 155 countries and territories on Booking.com, with criteria including hotel room, flight and transportation prices, and cuisine.

Mui Ne enjoys a tropical hot climate all year round and is one of the driest places in the country, making it an ideal holiday spot throughout the year.

Once a lesser-known fishing village, Mui Ne has risen to fame as one of Vietnam’s emerging tourist destinations.

Last year, Mui Ne ranked ninth on the list of the world's 100 best beach destinations thanks to cheap hotel rates and sunny weather as compiled by London-based luggage storage company Bounce, which analyzed the world's 250 most popular beach destinations from a variety of travel sources before narrowing the selection down to 100.