Phu Quoc: The most beautiful island in Asia and top 3 globally

This ranking is part of the Reader's Choice Awards organized annually by the prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler (USA).

This is considered one of the most prestigious rankings in the global travel industry. With a history of over three decades, the Reader's Choice Awards is likened to the “voice of travelers”, serving as a crucial measure of international travel trends and service quality.

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This year, Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam proudly leads the rankings in Asia, with a total score of 95.51/100. The evaluation criteria are based on satisfaction with the destination in terms of service quality, scenery, beach beauty, unique cuisine, and hospitality.

The impressive score also places Vietnam's pearl island in the top 3 globally, following two representatives from the USA, Kiawah and Hilton Head, and surpassing other renowned names such as Maldives (92.31), Maui (93.35), Bali (89.84), and Phuket (84.62).

With a 150km long coastline and a vast national park, Phu Quoc is likened to “a tropical gem” in Southeast Asia.

Not only home to world-class resorts, Phu Quoc also impresses with unique attractions and exciting outdoor adventures. Visitors can swim, dive, kayak, and more.

In 2024, Phu Quoc is also the only destination in Vietnam to make it to this list by Condé Nast Traveler. (Photo: The Week)

In 2024, Phu Quoc is also the only destination in Vietnam to make it to this list by Condé Nast Traveler.

Previously, the World's Best Awards 2024 organized by the renowned travel magazine Travel Leisure also honored Phú Quốc as the second-best island in the world, following Maldives.

Phu Quoc also made it to the list of the 10 most beautiful islands in Asia according to DestinAsian. Additionally, the island has been rated as a top beach destination globally by Lonely Planet—a travel guidebook publisher—and praised by the Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo as a destination that satisfies “all five senses” of visitors.

Launched in 1987 in New York (USA), Condé Nast Traveler is a leading global travel magazine known for its in-depth articles, artistic imagery, and sophisticated perspectives on journeys, culture, cuisine, and lifestyle.

With the slogan “Truth in Travel” (roughly translated: Sự thật trong du lịch), Condé Nast Traveler always emphasizes the authentic experiences of travelers and is considered a top reference for explorers worldwide.

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