Travel + Leisure praises southern Phu Quoc island as 'irresistibly attractive'

Travel Leisure, the leading US travel magazine, has hailed Phu Quoc as a rising star among the world's most beautiful islands, with a superior visa policy. In an article published in late September, “Move Over, Maldives: Vietnam's free- visa Phu Quoc Island is Having a Moment as its Voted Among Best Islands in the World ,” the prestigious US magazine with nearly 5 million global readers called Phu Quoc "the hidden gem of Southeast Asia."

Previously, within the framework of The World's Best Awards 2024 by Travel Leisure, Phu Quoc pearl island surpassed many other "big names" in the region such as Phuket (Thailand), Bali (Indonesia) to become the second most wonderful island in the world, just behind the famous Maldives. Travel Leisure commented that sophisticated travelers from all over the world have long known Phu Quoc as a top destination with breathtaking natural scenery and picturesque beaches. In particular, Phu Quoc's visa exemption policy for all visitors is an important "push", creating favorable conditions for international visitors to stay up to 30 days without worrying about administrative procedures. This is an advantage that not every destination has.

New World Phu Quoc Resort with high quality service.

“Irresistible” - how Travel Leisure describes Phu Quoc “Irresistible” is how Travel Leisure describes Phu Quoc, especially the South Island with the Sun Paradise Land ecosystem. Listing the reasons for this, Travel Leisure editors highly appreciate the beauty of the beaches, luxury resorts and diverse entertainment experiences on the island. The American magazine praised Kem Beach in the South of Phu Quoc Island as a “must-see” destination and a symbol of luxury resort tourism. “ The appeal of this beach goes beyond its natural beauty, being a place for visitors to relax and rejuvenate at the best resorts in the area ,” Travel Leisure commented. Here, visitors can enjoy the peaceful, relaxing natural space and experience high-class resorts such as New World Phu Quoc, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay or Premier Village Phu Quoc in nearby Ong Doi Cape. Phu Quoc’s appeal lies in its “outdoor adventures.” In Phu Quoc, adrenaline is in the air. Visitors can swim, scuba dive, kayak, and explore the island’s rich marine ecosystem.

Kiss of the Sea is the world's largest multi-experience fireworks show.

Not only is Phu Quoc a luxury resort, it also boasts unique and spectacular attractions, worthy of the title "entertainment paradise". One of the most notable shows is Kiss of the Sea at Sunset Town or the iconic Kissing Bridge.

The Kissing Bridge is a symbol of Phu Quoc Island.

Every night, Kiss of the Sea brings a spectacular music and dance performance, combining advanced multimedia technology and brilliant fireworks, creating an unforgettable experience in the journey of discovering Phu Quoc. But if you have not had the opportunity to experience "Kiss of the sea" yet, Travel Leisure advises readers " do not miss the impressive aerial performances, Phu Quoc is the only island that fires fireworks 365 days a year ". Besides fireworks and modern entertainment activities, Phu Quoc is also a great place to explore Vietnamese culture. At the end of the year, waiting for visitors is the Symphony of the Sea show at Cau Hon beach, combining jetski and flyboard performances with Vietnamese cultural elements such as festival drums, lion dances, kite flying, and fireworks. The show combining puppetry and cultural characteristics of 3 regions "Dear Vietnam" will be performed at the A Oi theater with a beautiful sea view. Some other highlights not to be missed are the world's longest three-wire cable car to Hon Thom Island - which will become an entertainment paradise in the future with a series of attractive parade shows, bustling EDM performances. It is impossible not to mention cuisine when talking about Phu Quoc. This island is famous for its fresh seafood dishes such as herring salad, sea urchin, grilled mantis shrimp. This year, Phu Quoc will open a new craft beer factory. In addition, the VUI-Fest Bazaar night market with fashion stalls, jewelry, souvenirs and street food is also a destination not to be missed for those who love shopping and exploring cuisine.

Eschuri Vung Bau 18 hole golf course.

In particular, Phu Quoc is also a paradise for golf lovers with beautiful and challenging golf courses. Designed by the collaboration between Sun Group and the talent of IMG - the world's leading golf course design and management group, the 18-hole Eschuri Vung Bau golf course offers wonderful experiences on a golf course with an area of ​​over 65 hectares. Travel Leisure describes this golf course as not only perfect in design, but also " turns an afternoon of golf into an adventure, taking players from the primeval forest to the coast ". Friendly tourism policy According to Travel Leisure's analysis, in addition to attractive experiences, Phu Quoc Island also gathers many advantages to become a leading tourist destination in the world. First of all, the temperate climate with temperatures always fluctuating around 30 degrees Celsius. But that seems not enough, Phu Quoc is also a suitable choice for all budgets of tourists. From the simple hotels of Sunset Town to the luxurious resorts of Bai Kem, the island attracts everyone from backpackers and Westerners to billionaires and A-list celebrities looking for a “refuge” in a sunny tropical paradise. In addition, one of the important factors that makes Phu Quoc different from the rest of Vietnam’s destinations is its visa-free policy. Global visitors can stay on the island for up to 30 days without a visa. This is a big advantage that helps Phu Quoc compete strongly with other famous destinations in the region. “ With all these amazing advantages and an exciting new award, there is no reason not to experience the magic of Phu Quoc ”, Travel Leisure concluded about Vietnam’s pearl island. Source: https://vtcnews.vn/travel-leisure-ca-ngoi-nam-dao-phu-quoc-hap-dan-khong-the-cuong-lai-ar898647.html