Photo courtesy of Instagram account linhlaplalaplanh18 Malaysia's World of Buzz newspaper has written about the country's largest island in the southern province of Kien Giang, saying it would one day become one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia. Photo courtesy of Instagram account Chiara Breschi Stunning, pristine beaches The beaches and small islands around Phu Quoc are a perfect getaway on the crowded vacation scene these days. You can visit Sao Beach, Long Beach, Truong Beach, Hon Chong Island, Hon Rom Island, Thom Island, and more. The options are endless. Photo courtesy of Instagram account grishabuben Rich history Not many people know that Phu Quoc’s history is another magnet drawing visitors. Phu Quoc Prison witnessed horrifying scenes of oppression during war time. Ngu Well is also worth a visit. This is where Lord Nguyen Anh found a freshwater source while fleeing from the enemy. He was the founder of the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945), the last … [Read more...] about Malaysian newspaper gushes about Phu Quoc Island
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Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc celebrates opening
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc celebrates openingThe Saigon Times Daily Ranging in size from 45 to 635 square meters, Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc’s array of rooms, suites and villas afford unencumbered views of the sea, gardens, lagoon swimming pool and mountains - PHOTO: COURTESY OF RADISSON BLU RESORT PHU QUOC HCMC - Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc overlooking the northern stretch of Bai Dai, which is Vietnam’s most compelling beach in Phu Quoc, opens its doors today, August 15, as part of an integrated resort on the nation's biggest island. Situated on Phu Quoc Island’s picturesque northwest coast, Vietnam's first Radisson Blu Resort heralds a new era for the Radisson Hotel Group. The resort features 514 rooms, suites and villas, an all-day restaurant, three bars, an executive lounge, immense tropical lagoon swimming pool and kid's club. “Phu Quoc is fast developing a reputation as Vietnam’s answer to Thailand’s Phuket and the beach … [Read more...] about Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc celebrates opening
For a cheap, peach of a beach, Vietnam’s the place
Let’s face it. Most travelers in the world are budget conscious. We make plans well in advance to be able to truly relax on beautiful beaches. So here’s the good news. In its third annual Beach Price Index that breaks down the daily expenses of a beach holiday at 327 beautiful beaches in 90 countries and territories around the world, Vietnam has the top three places. Yes, you got it right. Three of the top cheapest beaches in the world are in Vietnam, not surprising, given the nation’s 3,000km long coastline. Tourists sunbathe at Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong Cua Dai Beach near the famous ancient town of Hoi An came in first on the cheapest list at a daily cost of $15.65, followed by Nha Trang’s City Beach ($16.85), and Long Beach on the southern island of Phu Quoc ($18.67). The rankings, released earlier this month, took into account the price of six popular beach purchases including sunscreen, water, beer, ice-cream, lunch and … [Read more...] about For a cheap, peach of a beach, Vietnam’s the place
Vietnam has most affordable beaches: TravelBird
Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam has most affordable beaches in the world, according to TravelBird, a Netherland-based travel company. TravelBird has released its 2018 Beach Price Index, which breaks down the daily expenses of a seaside holiday at 327 of the most popular beaches in over 90 countries around the globe to reveal which destination offer the best value for money. It looked at the price of six popular beach purchases, including the cost of sunscreen, a bottle of water, a beer, an ice cream, lunch, and facility fee, at each destination. The facility fee covers any potential entrance fee to the beach, in addition to the cost of renting a sun lounger, or a beach chair, and an umbrella for one day. These figures are based on statistics by local tourism agencies and data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). According to the rankings, Vietnam came first for cheapest beach holidays, while the world’s most expensive ones are found in the Pacific region and Italy. Of … [Read more...] about Vietnam has most affordable beaches: TravelBird
Beach resorts eat into forests on Phu Quoc
Beach resorts eat into forests on Phu QuocQuang Chung By Quang Chung - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Investors are making a massive foray into the emerging resort island of Phu Quoc off Kien Giang Province, with more forest and agricultural land replaced by big-ticket resort projects. Investors have already carried out projects worth billions of U.S. dollars on the island. According to a recent report by the island district, investors have pledged more than US$4 billion for a casino project in Bai Dai, over VND10 trillion for a cable car system connecting An Thoi and Hon Thom (Thom Islet), and a resort on the islet, and US$150 million for a zoo in Cua Can. To attract those major investors, the Phu Quoc authority has proposed adjusting the island’s zoning plan by increasing land for tourism by over 2,000 hectares, and reducing agricultural land and protective forests by over 2,000 hectares. In the middle of last June the Government agreed to expand tourism land … [Read more...] about Beach resorts eat into forests on Phu Quoc
Wondering where to visit in Vietnam this January? We have the answers
Sa Pa Home to the roof of Indochina - Mount Fansipan - Sa Pa is at its scenic best during January, when the air is fresh, flowers bloom and even the wildest grass looks beautiful. If you’re interested in reaching the top of Fansipan, treat yourself to a cable ride, and you might be treated to a snowy spectacle. Dien Bien Cherry blossoms adorn Dien Bien during January. The most popular spot to enjoy these flowers is an islet in the middle of Pa Khoang Lake. The calm lake lies in a valley and is surrounded by natural forests, where a 10-minute boat ride offers pastel pink bundles, fresh air and cool breezes. Moc Chau This northern plateau is famous for its flowers all year round, but the white mustard flower reigns as queen in January. Local ethnic people grow white mustard for its essential oils, and the best places to indulge in the vast white fields of mustard flowers are the villages of Ba Phach and Ang. Nghe An Get ready to be overwhelmed by the bright yellow of … [Read more...] about Wondering where to visit in Vietnam this January? We have the answers
PM pushes ahead Phu Quoc tourism island plan
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged local authorities of the southern Kien Giang Province to accelerate a plan to turn Phu Quoc, the largest island of Vietnam, into a big tourism centre. PM Nguyen Tan Dung asked the Ministry of Construction to coordinate with Kien Giang Province to hire foreign experts for the implementation of infrastructure plans. At his working session with Kien Giang authorities on Nov. 22, PM Dung said the master plan to develop the island by 2010 and towards 2020 is going at a slow pace after four years of implementation, thus failing to tap its potentials. He asked the Ministry of Construction to coordinate with Kien Giang Province to hire foreign experts for the implementation of infrastructure plans. Phu Quoc International Airport and An Thoi sea port must be completed on schedule and more international air routes should be opened to the island, the PM said. Regarding power supply, the PM said in the long run, the island will be connected with the … [Read more...] about PM pushes ahead Phu Quoc tourism island plan
Building a ‘brand’ for beaches
Co-ordinated efforts by the Government, local and tourism authorities, and the travel industry are needed to develop a strong brand for Vietnamese coastal tourism, experts have said. "A development strategy for [developing a] brand should be drafted and supported by the Government and tourism associations," Dr Nguyen Van Luu, deputy head of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Training Department, told a seminar in Mui Ne last week. The seminar, on developing coastal tourism, was held under the aegis of the four-day International Sailing festival in Binh Thuan Province which closed on Sunday. Tourism authorities and companies should focus on the country's typical and most attractive features – like safety, friendliness, and hospitality – to create the brand, Luu said. To strengthen that brand, good tourism products should be created. Dr Nguyen Anh Tuan of the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism, in a presentation that was … [Read more...] about Building a ‘brand’ for beaches
Hanoi studies and promotes tourism at Phu Quoc
(Cinet) – Hanoi travel club carried out a program to study and promote tourism at Phu Quoc from May 13th – 15th with an intent to exploit Phu Quoc sea and island tourism which helps visitors enjoy the best tourist products and services. In this promotion, Hanoi travel business had a chance to introduce Phu Quoc sea and island tourism development advocating the National Tourism Year 2011, themed “Sea and Island Tourism” to tourism management agencies of Kien Giang and tourist service supply units at Phu Quoc. The businesses also studied service supply possibilities of restaurants, hotels, resorts, visit places, shopping, ect Phu Quoc. The business group visted Phu Quoc pepper farm to learn about how to do the pepper farm garden; fish sauce trade village to study how to keep and process Phu Quoc famous anchovy fish sauce; Suoi Tranh; Ham Ninh fishing village, an ancient village in the island so far; Su Muon pagoda, an ancient pagoda with … [Read more...] about Hanoi studies and promotes tourism at Phu Quoc
Country to give priority to promote beaches-islands tourism
Development of sea tourism in Vietnam, from now until 2030, was the focus at a conference held in Hanoi on June 16. Vietnam will establish five marine tourism areas by 2020 to compete with other regions such as Ha Long-Cat Ba, Lang Co-Son Tra-Hoi An, Nha Trang-Cam Ranh, Phan Thiet-Mui Ne and Phu Quoc.The tourism industry will focus on investing and exploiting potential tourist areas like Van Don-Co To and Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelago.Vietnam is at an advantage with a long coastline of over 3,200 kms, one million square km of sea, 2,700 small and large islands and hundreds of beautiful beaches and bays. Sea tourism can develop well in places such as Ha Long-Hai Phong-Cat Ba, Hue-Da Nang-Quang Nam, Van Phong-Dai Lanh-Nha Trang, Phan Thiet-Mui Ne, Kien Giang-Phu Quoc and Con Dao-Vung Tau.Sea-island tourism already attracts about 70 percent of international visitors to Vietnam and 50 percent domestic visitors annually, which is 70 percent of the entire turnover in the tourism … [Read more...] about Country to give priority to promote beaches-islands tourism