Island Escapes on a Budget: Unveiling the Best Phu Quoc Deals and Discounts When we daydream of our perfect paradise island escape, we are often abruptly halted by thoughts of the cost or other implications standing in our way. However, we are here to tell you that these daydreams are far more within your grasp…
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La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc By Mgallery located on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam is proud to announce its prestigious win at the 2023 World Travel Awards. The resort has been honoured with Asia’s Leading Boutique Resort award, a testament to its commitment to providing exceptional memorable experiences. World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to…
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Relax into the time spent at this blissful wellness resort in Vietnam A spa in Phu Quoc with the widest collection of treatment choices Celebrate exceptional wellness experiences with La Veranda Wellness Resort Phu Quoc
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PHU QUOC AT-A-GLANCE Location / Geography Vietnam’s largest island located in a 22-island archipelago Situated in the Gulf of Thailand, just south of Vietnam and Cambodia coastlines Lined with beaches, both developed and rustic, with a heavily forested interior Easy 50 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Climate Steady, year-round temperatures of 24-34…
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Top 7 Beaches on Phu Quoc Island With 150 km of coastline, there’s sure to be a beach for everyone in idyllic Phu Quoc. Note: The word “bãi” (pronounced: bahy) means “beach” in Vietnamese. Long Beach (Bãi Trường, pronounced “bahy troo-uhng” ) starts just south of the main town of Duong Dong. Stretching approximately 20 km…
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Other than spending gloriously long days on some of Vietnam’s best beaches, Phu Quoc’s interior also has much to be discovered… A Walk in the Park Established in 2001, Phu Quoc’s National Park was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2006 for its diverse collection of flora and fauna, including 208 animal species ranging from…
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Phu Quoc is blessed with relatively constant temperatures between 24-31 Celcius, with an average daytime temperature of 28 Celcius, making the island an ideal year-round beach playground among top Vietnam destinations. Located in a sub-equatorial climate, Phu Quoc has two distinct seasons: dry and wet. The dry season is between November to April with January…
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There are two ways to get to Phu Quoc: by sea and by air. Domestically, flights to Phu Quoc are available from many cities in Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City (45-minute flight), Hanoi, Rach Gia and Can Tho via Vietnam Airlines (the national carrier) and several budget airlines: Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet air and Vasco…
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In addition to the pretty Phu Quoc beaches, a wonderful combination of history, culture, and nature await on the island of Phu Quoc. History buffs will enjoy visiting the French-built “Coconut Prison” in the south of the island, near the port of An Thoi, which also housed political prisoners of the South Vietnamese government in…
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From luxury beach resorts to no-frills guest houses, there’s a bed for every budget on Phu Quoc. Please note that hotels in Phu Quoc tend to be 10-20% more expensive than comparable stays on the mainland. LUXURY La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc – MGallery Designed as a French mansion from the 1920s, this award-winning 5-star…