According to CNN, Phu Quoc should be a top contender for anyone dreaming of a beach getaway in Asia this fall. It is just an hour from Ho Chi Minh City / and offers a 30-day visa exemption policy for all foreign passports.
Formerly a prison island during French colonial times, Phu Quoc's photogenic setting and clear waters caught the attention of international resort brands. There's plenty to do aside from lounging and snorkeling. The Phu Quoc Prison museum offers a peek into the island's dark history / while the Phu Quoc National Park and Suoi Tranh Waterfall will spoil nature lovers. This island is famous for its fish sauce, a main ingredient of most Vietnamese dishes.