Beaches

The pure joy of getting sand on your toes, sun on your skin and saltwater in your hair is never far away when you’re in Vietnam. There are countless beaches to choose from – some well-known, others completely hidden. Vietnam’s islands of Con Dao and Phu Quoc are famous for having the most inviting water and pristine shores. If …

The Unesco Kien Giang biosphere reserve

Before Phu Quoc became the suave, well-groomed ecotourism destination it is today, it was a quiet island of no more than 45,000 people. In just a few decades the island has grown to accommodate nearly 180,000 residents and thriving tourism industry - and yet …

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7 sensational swimming pools in Vietnam

What’s a holiday in Vietnam without long hours by the pool? We can’t think of a better way to spend time than luxuriating on a lounger, sipping coconuts, reading books, and reveling in blue skies, in between refreshing swims, of course! For pool lovers on the…

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5 ways to enjoy Vung Tau as a family

The laid-back beach town of Vũng Tàu does little to advertise itself. Yet local families from Ho Chi Minh City have been coming here for a quick beach break since the 1980s. A smooth two-hour drive will take you out of the city buzz and into the serenity of a…

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5 favourite beach bars in Vietnam

Vietnam’s beaches have great selling points — warm waves, cold coconuts, fresh seafood — but these days there’s another reason to plan an island getaway. A new crop of spectacular beach bars have Vietnam’s coastal destinations (and Instagrammers) in a tizzy. …

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Phu Quoc for nature lovers

In Vietnam, the words ‘Phu Quoc’ are synonymous with sparkling beaches, seafood feasts, and indigo sunsets. Phu Quoc Island and the An Thới Archipelago lure all types, from luxury seekers to young parents to college friends. Despite its popularity, the island…

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Your beach break guide to Con Dao

Out of the 15 islands forming the Côn Đảo archipelago, only Côn Sơn is inhabited, multiplying the potential for sunbathers and snorkellers to enjoy secluded beaches and see colourful coral reefs and fish. Even hikers can enjoy this beach destination by explor…

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