<strong>The next Phuket?:</strong> Before Covid, beautiful Phu Quoc, a 222-square-mile Vietnam island in the Gulf of Thailand, witnessed rapid development and an ever-increasing list of direct flight connections.
The next Phuket?: Before Covid, beautiful Phu Quoc, a 222-square-mile Vietnam island in the Gulf of Thailand, witnessed rapid development and an ever-increasing list of direct flight connections.
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<strong>Beautiful beaches: </strong>Many visitors come for the beautiful beaches -- such as Sao Beach (pictured here), Long Beach and Ong Lang Beach -- but there's much more on this island's travel menu.
Beautiful beaches: Many visitors come for the beautiful beaches -- such as Sao Beach (pictured here), Long Beach and Ong Lang Beach -- but there's much more on this island's travel menu.
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<strong>Trekking:</strong> One of the island's best treks begins at Suoi Tranh Waterfall in the south-central part of the island. A small trail leads up the mountain to a lookout point that offers panoramic views of the green canopies below and the ocean in the distance.
Trekking: One of the island's best treks begins at Suoi Tranh Waterfall in the south-central part of the island. A small trail leads up the mountain to a lookout point that offers panoramic views of the green canopies below and the ocean in the distance.
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<strong>Floating restaurants: </strong>Travelers can kayak through fishing villages or dine on fresh seafood aboard a floating platoon, go squid fishing or visit a pearl farm to see how "Pearl Island" got its nickname.
Floating restaurants: Travelers can kayak through fishing villages or dine on fresh seafood aboard a floating platoon, go squid fishing or visit a pearl farm to see how "Pearl Island" got its nickname.
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<strong>World's best fish sauce: </strong>Fishermen unload anchovies, used to produce nuoc mam (fish sauce), from a fishing boat at a port in southern Phu Quoc.
World's best fish sauce: Fishermen unload anchovies, used to produce nuoc mam (fish sauce), from a fishing boat at a port in southern Phu Quoc.
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<strong>Khai Hoan fish sauce: </strong>Phu Quoc's Khai Hoan factory is said to produce some of the country's best fish sauce. Here's a Khai Hoan boat in action.
Khai Hoan fish sauce: Phu Quoc's Khai Hoan factory is said to produce some of the country's best fish sauce. Here's a Khai Hoan boat in action.
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<strong>Ham Ninh fishing village: </strong>A combination of an outdoor restaurant and seafood market, Ham Ninh fishing village -- set inland from the ocean -- promises an affordable, convivial night out.
Ham Ninh fishing village: A combination of an outdoor restaurant and seafood market, Ham Ninh fishing village -- set inland from the ocean -- promises an affordable, convivial night out.
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<strong>Chuon Chuon: </strong>At Chuon Chuon Bistro & Sky Bar -- the highest restaurant on the island -- you will find refreshing sundowners as well as sweeping views of the jungle, ocean and sky.
Chuon Chuon: At Chuon Chuon Bistro & Sky Bar -- the highest restaurant on the island -- you will find refreshing sundowners as well as sweeping views of the jungle, ocean and sky.
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<strong>Go squid fishing: </strong>Squid fishing is an unforgettable way to spend a night out. Tours leave from various points on the island but they all share a similar itinerary: After the boat chugs away from shore for about 30 minutes, the fishermen stop the engine and turn on a bright light, which hangs out over the water, to attract squid.
Go squid fishing: Squid fishing is an unforgettable way to spend a night out. Tours leave from various points on the island but they all share a similar itinerary: After the boat chugs away from shore for about 30 minutes, the fishermen stop the engine and turn on a bright light, which hangs out over the water, to attract squid.
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<strong>Go kayaking: </strong>On the northern end of Phu Quoc, Cua Can river winds from the sea into the center of the island. The 14-kilometer stretch of water is an ideal place to go kayaking, especially for beginners, thanks to the calm currents and jungle surrounds.
Go kayaking: On the northern end of Phu Quoc, Cua Can river winds from the sea into the center of the island. The 14-kilometer stretch of water is an ideal place to go kayaking, especially for beginners, thanks to the calm currents and jungle surrounds.
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