
Take a journey to Vietnam with Jess
Experience the secret side of Vietnam
There are exotic islands, marooned in the middle of deep blue seas, where the sand is golden and life is good – and then there’s Phu Quoc. Taking the far-flung beach break to a whole new level of laidback, this tiny island is the size of Singapore and sits parallel to Vietnam’s border with Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. Alongside the obvious (incredible seafood, world-class diving and long, sunshine-filled days), there are two enormous draws: the unspoilt beach that runs almost unbroken around the entire island, and the national park that covers half the interior. Relax on flaxen swathes of sand and swim with dugongs in the mangroves, before heading inland to the wildlife-filled forest. In recent years, and thanks to an international airport, Phu Quoc has become more ‘on the radar’ and if it’s up your street, there are beach bars, alfresco restaurants, and big-name resorts to be found. Happily, however, there are still pockets of seclusion, particularly on the north and western coasts, and the kind of hidden-gem accommodation that beach-clad islands do so well…
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With a pristine beach that runs almost uninterrupted along the coast, the main island of Phu Quoc has a lot to offer. Protected by a national park, its waters are home to islets and eye-catching reefs where you can spot sea turtles, dugongs and plenty more on snorkelling, diving and boating excursions. The island's interiors are lush and green, and the idea of a scenic hike in the presence of waterfalls and fluttering birdlife is more than inviting. Then again, you might prefer to explore its cool, winding rivers by kayak or take in views of the island with a ride on the world's longest cable car route. Get to know the people a little on cycles through remote villages, a pepper farm tour or stroll round Phu Quoc Night Market.
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