The only representative of Vietnam in the top best islands in the world

The Readers' Choice Awards 2023 by the prestigious magazine Condé Nast Traveler , has selected Phu Quoc as one of the best islands of 2023.

On October 3, the world's leading travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CN Traveler) announced this year's Readers' Choice Awards 2023. This is the 26th year the award has been held and is also considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world tourism industry. In the category "Top Islands 2023", Phu Quoc was ranked in the top 10 best islands in Asia. Vietnam's Pearl Island ranked 8th with 88.89 points, surpassing Japan's Okinawa and Ryuku Islands and the Philippines' Siargao. This score was given by global readers, according to their level of satisfaction with the destination. This is the second consecutive year Phu Quoc has been voted into this list and is also the only representative of Vietnam in the top.

The poetic beauty of Sao Beach in Phu Quoc

Among the islands of Vietnam, Phu Quoc has the largest area, famous for its pristine beaches with creamy white sand, mild nature and calm sea, clear water. In 2015, readers of Condé Nast Traveler also voted Sao Beach of Phu Quoc as one of the 10 most pristine and quiet beaches in the world, alongside famous beaches in Fiji, Maldives, Australia... In addition to the natural landscape, the pearl island is also considered one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam due to its many interesting cultural and historical experiences, diverse resort options from budget to super luxury. Many international newspapers consider Phu Quoc a "rising star" due to its rapid changes, increasingly attracting tourists with many entertainment options. One of the destinations that is attracting the world's attention is the newly launched Sunset Town in the south of the island, which is considered by the Korean news agency Yonhap News to be a unique experience of seeing the Mediterranean landscape in a tropical country, while the Australian newspaper Traveller affirms that visitors will be surprised when " exploring every corner of this town".

Sunset Town has Mediterranean colors, highly appreciated by many international newspapers.

Another interesting experience in Phu Quoc is to take the world's longest 3-wire cable car to Hon Thom Island, or watch Asia's leading multimedia show Kiss The Stars . If you want to experience the local culture, you can visit pepper farms or pearl farms, explore Phu Quoc National Park - where the primeval forest meets the sea or Ham Ninh fishing village. In addition, the culinary experience in Phu Quoc is also very unique with dishes such as bun quay or fish sauce, which are considered the best in Vietnam. Not only that, Phu Quoc also owns different and classy resorts that can satisfy the most demanding tourists. Famous names such as JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort, Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, New World Phu Quoc Resort, Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort... are one of the reasons why Yonhap News calls Phu Quoc "Maldives of Vietnam".

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa impresses with the theme of a fictional university from the 19th century

Being selected by CN Traveler for two consecutive years as one of the best islands has affirmed Phu Quoc's position in the world tourism industry. Phu Quoc's recognition on the international tourism map is increasingly widespread. From an island that is still unfamiliar to international tourists, Phu Quoc is quickly catching the eye of the travel community when it is continuously recognized by prestigious newspapers and organizations in the world.

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