Phu Quoc - your dream island You might been to Bali before and end up thinking that's the heaven on Earth . Well , I don't blame you . You might never heard of Phu Quoc . It's a breath-taking beautiful island located in the Gulf of Thailand , a 50 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City . ( Saigon ) Phu Quoc is well known for stunning beaches where you can have your peaceful , relaxing time or go for a variety of exciting activities such as kayaking and scuba-diving . I don't know about you but to me there is three things that matter the most when it comes to travelling : the food , the people I see on the road and last but not least the landscape . Phu Quoc will definitely satisfy your needs . To be honest , I could spend all day wandering around local markets , enjoy the fresh , delicious , cheap seafood here . Being born and raised in a sea-side town myself , I couldn't bring myself to resist the charm of this paradise island . Action speaks louder than words , come and see for yourself , guys !