The Hanoitimes - Tired of the same old vacation spots, so broaden your horizons with these five great holiday destinations in Asia. Phu Quoc island in Vietnam's southern Kien Giang province has been ranked third among the new amazing destinations that will surprise you, according to a list released by Around DB, a high-quality community magazine. Phu Quoc islands in Kien Giang province, Vietnam. Around DB advises travelers that if you are tired of the usual beach spots in Thailand or Bali, so turn your view to the blamy island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam. The island’s lush jungles, rugged mountains and many kilometers of protected coastline provide a safe haven its native dugong, alongside plenty of other rich marine life in the surrounding reefs. “Phu Quoc is renowned for its pristine, white, sandy beaches with Sao Beach on the south-eastern coast purportedly the whitest of all. This idyllic island is easily accessed via connections in Bangkok on Cathay Pacific … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc among Asia’s new hot destinations
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La Veranda Phu Quoc wins Best Luxury Boutique Spa Resort Worldwide
La Veranda Phu Quoc wins Best Luxury Boutique Spa Resort WorldwideThe Saigon Times Daily Embraced by tropical gardens on a beautiful stretch of beach, La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc boasts large terraces with sweeping views ideal for honeymoons, spa vacations or family holidays - PHOTO: COURTESY OF LA VERANDA RESORT PHU QUOC HCMC - La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc - MGallery by Sofitel has won the “Best Luxury Boutique Spa Resort Worldwide” at the 2018 Hotel of the Year Awards. The resort also took the No. 18 spot among the Top 100 Resorts Worldwide 2018, a list published during the announcement of winning properties. “Being named as the Best Luxury Boutique Spa Resort Worldwide is a true source of pride for the entire team at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc. It proves that the spa experiences we create and the memorable storytelling we weave for our valuable guests over the past ten years has helped place us as an undisputed market leader in the boutique category,” … [Read more...] about La Veranda Phu Quoc wins Best Luxury Boutique Spa Resort Worldwide
Phu Quoc Island lauded as top destination in Southeast Asia
The beaches and small islands around Phu Quoc are a perfect getaway on the crowded holiday scene these days, it says. Travelers should visit Sao Beach, Long Beach, Truong Beach, Hon Chong Island, Hon Rom Island, Thom Island, and Trung Truc Temple at Ganh Dau Cape, it exhorts. Located on the Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand marine economic corridor, Phu Quoc is dubbed the “pearl” island. Photo for illustration It features a monsoon tropical climate, with two seasons, the dry season from November to April and the rainy season from May to October. The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, allowing visitors to enjoy the island’s beauty at any time of the year. Phu Quoc was once a sleepy area of around 100,000 people. In recent years, however, the 567sq.m island has become a tourist mecca for thousands of visitors from around the world. Located 46km from the mainland, the island can be reached by air from HCM City within one hour and from Hanoi within two … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Island lauded as top destination in Southeast Asia
Hop on Hop off bus tour launched in Phu Quoc
A corner of Sao beach in Phu QuocThe Phu Quoc bus tour service helps tourists to discover the nature, culture, history and local people of the pearl island in a convenient and proactive way. For just VND220,000 for 24 hours, tourists can freely experience 15 destinations in the journey. The interval between buses is around 40 minutes, operating from 08h00 to 19h00 everyday. The modern and hygienic bus system and the quality of professional service are only half the price of car rental. Specifically, the tour carries tourists to famous hot spots in Phu Quoc, such as Sao Beach, Phu Quoc prison, Ho Quoc Pagoda, Ham Ninh fishing village, Tranh spring tourism area, Phu Quoc dog preservation center, Ngoc Hien pearl, Phu Quoc International Airport and more./. BTA … [Read more...] about Hop on Hop off bus tour launched in Phu Quoc
Pacific World names Phu Quoc among best destinations to look out for
The Hanoitimes - Phu Quoc is very famous for pearl farming, fish sauce, pepper and “ruou sim”, a wine made from sim fruit or Rose Myrtle. Phu Quoc, the largest island in southern Vietnam, has been ranked the second among the destinations to look out for, locations that are foreseen to be developing further over the next years and will play a role in the meetings and incentives industry, according to a list released by Pacific World, the leading global destination and event management company. Phu Quoc islands. “The largest island in Vietnam, Phu Quoc, is becoming increasingly popular with the introduction of more domestic connections from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and international flights from Guangzhou and Bangkok. With basic infrastructure in place, Phu Quoc is quickly transforming into an emerging resort island destination”, Pacific World wrote. Sumba, Indonesia tops the list, followed by Phu Quoc, Vietnam, Apulia, Italy, Gangneung, South … [Read more...] about Pacific World names Phu Quoc among best destinations to look out for