Phu Quoc’s gleaming white sand beaches have earned it the nickname “Pearl Island” yet the island’s environmental conservation efforts and cultural heritage deserve as much attention as its picturesque sand and surf. Fishing and agriculture remain primary industries, and more than half the laid-back island has been protected by a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2006.
Home to fish sauce, black pepper and pearls, Phu Quoc offers an experience of a beautiful dichotomy of ritzy luxury and simple modesty.