There are five beaches along the Vung Tau peninsula, and residents of Ho Chi Minh City take the short (hour or so) ride on a hydrofoil down the Sai Gon River to the resort town there. The atmosphere is festive; it is a place to escape from the heat and tension of life in Vietnam's biggest city. If you're in the city formerly know to the world as Saigon, a trip to Vung Tau is a must...