Is 3 nights in Ho Chi Minh City, 4 in Phu Quoc and 6 in Da Nang and Hoi An a good first itinerary for a family with young children?

It is a workable plan, with three things to adjust. You use two domestic flights and one big transfer for children aged 6 and 8, which is fine, but protect your time.

• Hot and humid in May. Plan outdoor activities for mornings and keep afternoons for the pool.

• Phu Quoc weather. May starts the wetter season, with more afternoon showers and a few rough-sea days. A shorter stay of 3 or 4 nights is plenty.

• Da Nang and Hoi An. May is a good month, with beach weather. Six nights is generous, and you could trade a night for a day trip such as the Ba Na Hills or Hue.

Consider flying into Da Nang or Hanoi instead of Ho Chi Minh City to avoid backtracking, or do Ho Chi Minh City last so your flight home is simple.

Check your visa too. A UK passport is visa exempt, and other nationalities need an e-visa. Complete the arrival card before landing. See the Vietnam travel guide.