The latest ranking marks the first time that Travel + Leisure has awarded Asia’s Best Awards for destinations, hotels, resorts, restaurants, and bars according to the votes made by readers between January and April this year.
In line with the rankings, Phu Quoc and Con Dao were named among the Top 10 leading islands in the Southeast Asian region, alongside Phuket of Thailand, Bali of Indonesia, and Palawan of the Philippines.
Most notably, among the Top 10 leading cities in the Southeast Asian region, the nation had three representatives in the list, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.
Elsewhere, Bangkok and Chiang Mai of Thailand were named in the list together with five destinations from different cities and territories.
Itaca offers flavours of the Med in Vietnam
Phu Quoc Island has changed massively over the past seven years, just ask Xavi Pi, one of the three co-founders of Itaca Restaurant & Lounge.
Mekong Delta, southern islands are new domestic tourism hotspots
The Mekong Delta and southern islands like Phu Quoc and Con Dao are dominating domestic tour bookings as COVID-19 cases rise elsewhere in Vietnam.
The pristine beauty of An Thoi
Located in Phu Quoc island district, Kien Giang province, An Thoi archipelago is one of the few islands where nature has retained its pristine beauty.
Grilled sea urchin with spring onions
A great combination of pork fat and tasty sea urchin meat intermingled with the fragrant aroma of spring onions and roasted peanuts, the dish is a delicacy of fishermen in the central coastal region.
EPIZODE will be making an epic return to Vietnam’s island of Phu Quoc
After the huge success of its last edition, EPIZODE, one of the world’s most exciting music and art festivals, will be making an epic return to Vietnam’s island of Phu Quoc for its fourth edition from December 27 2019 to January 7 2020.
