5 best island getaways for Tet

10:02, 07/02/2016

If you're looking for a coveted island holiday getaway to enjoy the beach, scuba diving, fishing, hiking—along with spectacular seafood and traditional Vietnamese cuisine all at an affordable price here are five hot choices.

If you’re looking for a coveted island holiday getaway to enjoy the beach, scuba diving, fishing, hiking—along with spectacular seafood and traditional Vietnamese cuisine all at an affordable price here are five hot choices.

No 1: Hon Nghe Island located in the Kien Hai District of Kien Giang Province
No 1: Hon Nghe Island located in the Kien Hai District of Kien Giang Province

 

It is known for its magnificently untamed wild beauty and seafood delicacies.
It is known for its magnificently untamed wild beauty and seafood delicacies.

 

No 2: The Ba Lua Archipelago in the Kien Luong District of Kien Giang Province is actually comprised of 40 separate islands.
No 2: The Ba Lua Archipelago in the Kien Luong District of Kien Giang Province is actually comprised of 40 separate islands.

 

The Dam Duong, Duoc and Gieng Islands have excellent reputations for their exquisitely beautiful pristine beaches and mouth-watering fish dishes.
The Dam Duong, Duoc and Gieng Islands have excellent reputations for their exquisitely beautiful pristine beaches and mouth-watering fish dishes.

 

No 3: The Hai Tac Archipelago is made up of 16 individual islands. The biggest is Hon Tre Island located near the Tien Hai Commune at Ha Tien District.
No 3: The Hai Tac Archipelago is made up of 16 individual islands. The biggest is Hon Tre Island located near the Tien Hai Commune at Ha Tien District.

 

No 4: The Nam Du Archipelago at Kien Giang Province is actually 21 islands. It takes three hours to travel from the mainland to the archipelago and is the perfect spot for avid scuba divers.
No 4: The Nam Du Archipelago at Kien Giang Province is actually 21 islands. It takes three hours to travel from the mainland to the archipelago and is the perfect spot for avid scuba divers.

 

The fish and seafood is fantastic and very reasonable in price.
The fish and seafood is fantastic and very reasonable in price.

 

No 5: Phu Quoc Island is simply stunning, if you love the beach and nature you’ll probably never want to leave.
No 5: Phu Quoc Island is simply stunning, if you love the beach and nature you’ll probably never want to leave.

 

It’s a superb spot to enjoy bathing, fishing, riding bicycles or just taking a long walk along the beach.
It’s a superb spot to enjoy bathing, fishing, riding bicycles or just taking a long walk along the beach.

(Source: VOV)