Travel+Leisure’s travel experts have recommended 10 affordable and attractive destinations for an ideal tropical vacation, with Phu Quoc ranked among the top 4 ideal tropical getaways.
The island of Phu Quoc, dubbed the Pearl Island, off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang received more than 636,000 tourists in July, showing a recovery, the provincial Tourism Department announced on August 6.
Snorkeling trip, taking the cable car over Hon Thom, and sea walking amidst the colourful coral and schools of fish are among top picks for those who choose Phu Quoc island, off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, as their escape, according to travel guide book Lonely Planet.
Vietravel Airlines has run its inaugural flight connecting Phu Quoc (Vietnam) with Taipei (Taiwan, China), marking a significant step in expanding its international network to major source markets this year.
In the first half of 2024, international flights to Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang increased by 186%, and international visitors rose by 134.8% compared to the same period in 2023. These positive trends underscore the growing appeal of Phu Quoc's tourism sector and its emerging status as a prominent destination.
