Phu Quoc Island Rises to Become the World's Second-Best Island
In the selection of the world's best travel destinations, Phu Quoc Island has successfully risen to become the second-best island globally, just behind the Maldives and surpassing Bali, Indonesia. This ranking, released by "Travel + Leisure" on July 19, 2024, was determined based on criteria such as natural experiences, beach quality, local cuisine, cultural elements, and visitor value, with votes from 186,000 global readers. Phu Quoc Island secured the runner-up position with an impressive score of 94.41 points.
Phu Quoc Island, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, attracts countless international visitors with its stunning natural scenery and rich cultural background, particularly from South Korea and Europe. The island boasts 28 varying-sized islands and a magnificent 150-kilometer coastline. Bai Kem and Bai Sao are the most famous beaches, offering different captivating views as the seasons change, leaving visitors enchanted.
New World Phu Quoc Resort is one of the island's star attractions, rated as one of the world's top 100 best hotels due to its unique location and luxurious amenities. The resort features lavish villas, lush tropical gardens, and spectacular sea views, providing visitors with a tranquil paradise. 
While some islands in Southeast Asia have developed rapidly, Phu Quoc Island is renowned for its pristine and tranquil natural landscapes. (Photo / Retrieved from the Internet)
Phu Quoc Island is also the only area in Vietnam where visitors can enjoy visa-free entry, a significant convenience for international tourists wishing to explore this beautiful island. According to Vietnam's Resolution No. 80/NQ-CP, foreign tourists can enter visa-free for up to 30 days, further enhancing the island's tourism appeal.
The island also offers many unique entertainment facilities, such as Sunset Town and the Kiss Bridge, providing rich cultural experiences and making it an ideal vacation destination for many international tourists. Notably, Sunset Town, with an investment of $157.4 million, offers 24-hour non-stop entertainment experiences. Additionally, the Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park's cable car system has become a must-visit attraction for tourists.
In the first half of 2024, Phu Quoc Island welcomed nearly 2,000 international flights, an increase of 186% compared to the same period last year. The opening of new flight routes further demonstrates Phu Quoc Island's popularity in the international tourism market, with experts predicting that the island could receive up to 14.6 million visitors this year.
Phu Quoc Island is not only a rising star in the international tourism market but is also gradually becoming one of Asia's main tourist centers, standing alongside the Maldives and Bali, offering visitors a perfect vacation paradise filled with leisure and entertainment.
