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WinterInVietnam.com was created by an international team of travel and retirement experts dedicated to one idea: that your later years should feel like a reward. We curate warm, safe, culturally rich winters in Vietnam for Western retirees who have earned the right to live well.

Our Promise

Personally vetted, all-inclusive long-stay programs.
Partnerships with Vinmec International Hospitals for genuine medical safety.
English-speaking guides and caregivers who treat you like family.
No surprises — clear pricing, no packed schedules, zero stress.

Expat Stories

We will be sharing stories from retirees who now call Vietnam their winter home — how they found their rhythm, the friendships they made, and the moments that made them stay longer than planned. (Stories coming soon — contact us to arrange a chat with one of our community members.)

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Are you a hotel, resort, or service provider in Vietnam? Complete the survey below and our team will be in touch.

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A - PARTNER INFORMATION

Company / property name

Person in charge

Phone / WhatsApp / Zalo

Website / Facebook

Address

Province / city

Type of business

Years in operation

Person in charge of international programs

Can the person in charge communicate in English?

Do you have staff who speak German / French?

Previous experience serving:

European guests

Guests over 60

Stays > 30 days

Stays > 90 days

Retired guests

International groups

Guests needing basic medical support

Guests with mobility limitations

Largest number of guests served at the same time

B - LOCATION

Place / property name

Nearest airport (km / minutes)

Nearest international / good-quality hospital (km)

Nearest clinic (km)

Nearest pharmacy (km)

Nearest supermarket (km)

Nearest local market (km)

Nearest restaurant (km)

Nearest cafe (km)

Nearest beach (km)

City centre (km)

ATM / bank (km)

Park / walking area (km)

Walking distance - Supermarket

Walking distance - Restaurant

Walking distance - Cafe

Walking distance - Pharmacy

Walking distance - Clinic

Walking distance - Market

Walking distance - Park

Walking distance - Beach

Walking distance - Public transport

Walking distance - Bank / ATM

Quietness (1-5)

Safety (1-5)

Air quality (1-5)

Traffic (1-5)

Walkability (1-5)

Close to nature (1-5)

Close to services (1-5)

Suitability for elderly (1-5)

Suitability for European guests (1-5)

C - ACCOMMODATION

Total rooms / units

Rooms available for Winter in Vietnam

Room types available:

Single room

Double room

Studio

1-bedroom apartment

2-bedroom apartment

Villa

Room standard - Bed quality

Room standard - Mattress quality

Room standard - Private bathroom

Room standard - Hot water 24/7

Room standard - Air conditioning

Room standard - Fan

Room standard - Wi-Fi

Room standard - TV

Room standard - Refrigerator

Room standard - Safe box

Room standard - Balcony

Room standard - Kitchenette

Room standard - Washing machine

Room standard - Drying space

Room standard - Lift / elevator

Room standard - Bathroom handrails

Room standard - Shower seat

Room standard - Non-slip floor

D - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELDERLY GUESTS

Are there stairs?

Is there a lift?

Which floor are the rooms on?

Are there ground-floor rooms?

Are there steps at the entrance?

Non-slip bathroom floor?

Handrails / grab bars?

Shower seat?

Distance from room to restaurant

Rest stops with seating along the way?

Emergency support available:

Call taxi

Call ambulance

Call hospital

Call doctor

Translation support

Insurance contact

Family contact

Staff on duty 24/7

Emergency response time (minutes)

E - FOOD

Breakfast available:

Breakfast usual retail price (VND/person/meal)

Breakfast price for Winter in Vietnam (VND/person/meal)

Lunch / dinner available:

Lunch

Dinner

Half board

Full board

Meal voucher

Dietary options for European guests:

Vietnamese food

European food

Vegetarian

Low-spice

Low-salt

Other dietary requirements

F - KITCHEN & LONG-STAY DINING

Facilities available:

Kitchenette in room

Shared kitchen

Restaurant

Refrigerator

Microwave

Washing machine

Supermarket nearby

Local market nearby

Are guests allowed to cook for themselves?

Kitchen usage cost

G - HOUSEKEEPING

Room cleaning frequency (times/week)

Room cleaning price

Bedsheet change frequency (times/week)

Bedsheet change price

Towels frequency (times/week)

Towels price

Laundry (VND/kg)

Drinking water

Toiletries

H - LOCAL LIFE SERVICES

Transportation available:

Airport transfer

Taxi

Private car

Scooter

Bicycle

Local bus

Daily life services:

Laundry

Grocery delivery

Pharmacy delivery

Cleaning

Barber

Hairdresser

Massage

Fitness

Swimming

Yoga

Social activities:

Coffee group

Walking group

Vietnamese class

Cooking class

Local market visit

Cultural activities

Day trips

Volunteer activities

Notes on each service (Available / Partner available / Need external supplier / Not available)

I - HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Can provide / coordinate:

General practitioner

International clinic

Hospital

Pharmacy

Physiotherapy

Dental

Eye care

Emergency transport

Home visit doctor

Nearest good-quality hospital (km)

Nearest international-standard clinic (km)

Average taxi time (minutes)

J - ACTIVITIES

List at least 10 activities within 30-60 km (activity, distance, price per person, can organise)

K - INTERNET & COMMUNICATION

Wi-Fi speed (Mbps)

Wi-Fi in rooms?

Backup internet?

4G / 5G quality:

Can use Zoom / WhatsApp / Skype?

L - SAFETY

CCTV

24/7 reception

Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Emergency exit

First aid kit

Emergency contact

Safe deposit

M - STAFF

Current number of staff

Can be assigned specifically to Winter in Vietnam group

English - Reception (1-5)

English - Restaurant (1-5)

English - Housekeeping (1-5)

English - Management (1-5)

Is there a dedicated manager / coordinator for the group?

N - COSTING (VND / person / month)

Accommodation - Room

Accommodation - Electricity

Accommodation - Water

Accommodation - Internet

Accommodation - Cleaning

Accommodation - Linen

Accommodation - Maintenance

Accommodation - Other

Total accommodation cost

Food - Breakfast

Food - Lunch

Food - Dinner

Food - Drinking water

Food - Coffee / tea

Food - Other

Total food

Local services - Transportation

Local services - Activities

Local services - Laundry

Local services - Fitness

Local services - Other

Total local services

O - 3 PACKAGES

Package A - BASIC (room + internet + cleaning + breakfast + basic support)

Package A price (VND/person/month)

Package B - COMFORT (Basic + selected meals, cleaning, laundry, local transport, weekly activity, local support)

Package B price (VND/person/month)

Package C - PREMIUM (Comfort + better room, more meals, private transport, activities, concierge, priority assistance)

Package C price (VND/person/month)

P - ECONOMIES OF SCALE (VND / person / month)

Price per person / month - 1 guests

Price per person / month - 5 guests

Price per person / month - 10 guests

Price per person / month - 20 guests

Price per person / month - 30 guests

Price per person / month - 50 guests

Q - MINIMUM GUARANTEE

Minimum guests to operate a package

Minimum length of stay (days)

Deposit required?

Deposit amount

Cancellation policy

R - WINTER SEASON

Best months

Acceptable months

Low season

Weather problems

Rainy season

Peak tourist season

Christmas / New Year surcharge?

S - PARTNER INVESTMENT

Bathroom modification

Handrails

Furniture

Kitchen

Internet

Wheelchair access

Safety

Staff training

Other

Total investment (VND)

Expected payback period (months)

T - PARTNER SELF-ASSESSMENT (1 Not ready - 5 Excellent)

Location

Accommodation

Food

Safety

Elderly accessibility

Healthcare access

Transportation

English

Local activities

Long-stay capability

Pricing

Management

Overall score (/60)

U - MANDATORY PHOTOS

Required photos: Exterior, Reception, Typical bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining area, Garden/common area, Street outside, Walking route, Nearest supermarket, Nearest cafe, Nearest clinic/hospital, Beach/park/nature, Local neighbourhood

Link to photo album (Google Drive / Dropbox)

V - DECLARATION

Name of person confirming

Position

Date

The information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge.

I confirm

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