When paradise is not that "paradise"

Imagining tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Maldives as a dreamlike paradise seen on Instagram, travel journalist Kaza Panzer of tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái reputable travel guide Fodors was completely disillusioned upon arrival. She spent over 0 (around 8 million VND) on a flight from India to Malé, tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái capital of tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Maldives, only to be met with hours of waiting for a boat and arriving at a sparsely populated island with no entertainment. After tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái trip, she reflected: "Paradise, when you are alone, is no longer paradise."

Not only Panzer but many tourists have "woken up" to tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái reality of spending thousands of dollars to visit tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái "lonely paradise" of tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Maldives. tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái high cost, averaging around ,457 (~ 60 million VND) per person for a week, including transportation, accommodation, and meals (excluding airfare), has been a significant deterrent.

Another well-known island paradise, Phuket in Thailand, is famous for its affordability. However, in recent times, visitors have been paying higher accommodation costs that do not match tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái quality of service. On average, a bunk bed in a dormitory-style room (for 8-12 people) costs about per night, sometimes reaching (350,000-750,000 VND) in hostels such as Lub d Phuket Patong. Despite tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái relatively low prices, many accommodations lack updates and improvements, making these rates less appealing to travellers.

An American tourist shared their experience on a travel forum after visiting Phuket: "tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái hotel was fine, but that was about it. I didn’t hate it, but I expected more variety. Additionally, transportation on tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái island was inconvenient and expensive. tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Thai culture that you experience in tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái north was completely absent here." They added, "I live in an expensive city in tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái U.S., so I didn't think Phuket's costs would be an issue. But food prices here are 300% higher than in Bangkok, which is absurd."

World-class quality at a much more affordable price

tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Maldives, Phuket, and Bali are all renowned beach paradises, but rising costs have significantly impacted these destinations. tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái introduction of a tourist tax in Bali and tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái overall price surge in Phuket and tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Maldives have made these places less appealing.

Learning from these predecessors,Phu Quochas gained international favour by developing tourism sustainably. While it was criticized for overcharging in 2021-2022, by 2023-2024, Phu Quoc has significantly improved, with international visitors consistently praising it as one of tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái most reasonably priced destinations.

This is whyTravel + Leisure, in its December 2024 article, highlighted Phu Quoc as a destination offering outstanding value for money, surpassing many other popular tourist spots. "A three-day vacation in Phu Quoc costs less than a three-day weekend in Singapore or Koh Samui (Thailand) and is only one-third to one-fourth tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái cost of other well-known destinations in tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái region," Travel + Leisure noted.

For instance, a night at a standard hotel in Singapore starts at 150 SGD (approximately 2.8 million VND), whereas a similar quality hotel in Phu Quoc costs just 50 SGD (around 950,000 VND), allowing for a luxurious yet budget-friendly vacation.

South Korea’s KBS television network—reporting onPhu Quoc, a top destination for South Korean travelers—conducted a feature in December 2024 comparing Phu Quoc and Jeju, tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái largest tourism islands in South Korea and Vietnam. Korean tourists interviewed praised Phu Quoc, stating that although airfare from Incheon to Phu Quoc was twice tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái price of flights to Jeju, tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái significantly lower costs of accommodation and dining made Phu Quoc a far more attractive choice.

Lee Hyun Suk, a tourist from Busan, appreciated Phu Quoc’s cost-effectiveness. He remarked that while a cup of coffee in Jeju costs nearly 10,000 won (about 180,000 VND), he could have a full meal in Phu Quoc for just 5,000 won (about 90,000 VND). Moreover, beachfront resorts offering private pool villas, such as New World Phu Quoc and Premier Village Phu Quoc, or hotels with nightly fireworks views like La Festa Phu Quoc – Curio Collection by Hilton, provide luxurious experiences at reasonable prices.

According to a Savills Hotels report, tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái average price for luxury hotels in Phu Quoc ranges from 0 to 0 per night. Besides international-standard resorts like JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort and New World Phu Quoc, tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Sunset Town area features budget-friendly mini-hotels and modern-style accommodations ranging from 500,000 to over 1,000,000 VND per night, catering to various traveller needs.

tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái island is also home to bustling seafood markets, vibrant night markets, and rich local delicacies. Thai journalist Thasaneya Ratwong from Nation Story visited Phu Quoc in early 2024 and was highly impressed by its affordability. She noted, "tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái cost of living in Phu Quoc is not high; in fact, food here is even cheaper than in Thailand. tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái seafood prices in Phu Quoc are about half of those in Thailand."

"As you know, Thailand, with Phuket and Pattaya, used to be very popular destinations. However, in my opinion, Phu Quoc is now much better than those places because tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái infrastructure is ready, tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái facilities are new, tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái services are significantly better, and most importantly, tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái people always smile. That is very important," said Mr. Mehmet Kin, Vice President of Crystal Bay Group.

Not only does Phu Quoc offer great affordability, but it is also becoming increasingly attractive compared to other regional destinations, thanks to its world-class experiences and iconic landmarks. tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái world's longest three-wire cable car to Hon Thom Island allows visitors to admire Phu Quoc’s breathtaking scenery from above, an experience unlike any other. Sunset Town, with tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái unique "Kiss Bridge"—praised by CNN—along with nightly fireworks displays in "Kiss of tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Sea" and "Symphony of tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Sea" shows, ensures visitors leave with unforgettable memories.

According to top global travel businesses, with its potential and current momentum, Phu Quoc should be compared to world-class tourism icons like Hawaii and tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái Maldives. "Once infrastructure, roads, and tourist facilities are fully developed, we will witness tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái rise of tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái ‘Hawaii of tỷ lệ kèo nhà cái East,’" said Hong Jung Min, CEO of Hanatour Vietnam, with great optimism.