“What do travelers think of when Vietnam comes to mind? Vast rice fields, bustling streets full of motorbikes, or steaming bowls of pho?” This is the question Travel Off Path - one of the most famous travel information sites in the US - posed to its readers about their perception of Vietnam. “What about a beach destination?” , emphasizes writer Sam Sears of this specialized page, suggesting that beyond the usual traveler imagination, Phu Quoc is the most attractive emerging destination, completely different from the rest of Vietnam.
Spectacular fireworks displays light up Phu Quoc at night
Travel Off Path reported that Phu Quoc is emerging in the US travel community with the name “Asia’s Hawaii”. “The island has beautiful beaches, a family-friendly atmosphere, and hospitable locals”, the American travel site described. Travel Off Path also emphasized that despite being compared to Hawaii, Phu Quoc is much more affordable. “Whatever it is, the world’s longest three-rope cable car or a delicious bowl of pho, Phu Quoc is friendly to every budget”, the American travel site further clarified.
Experience the world's longest, one-of-a-kind 3-wire cable car on Pearl Island
More than just a means of transport, the cable car journey is considered a rare visual experience, where visitors take in the blue of the ocean and the long stretches of islands of the An Thoi archipelago from above.
The specialized page also gave many "winged" compliments to the natural landscape in Phu Quoc, stating that this island possesses the most stunning scenery in Asia. Among them, Travel Off Path called Sao Beach the most beloved beach on Pearl Island with its white sandy shores and beach bars. Separated by a hill is Kem Beach - Sao Beach's "twin brother" with similar advantages of white sand and emerald green waters. This beach was once ranked among the 50 most beautiful beaches on the planet and is home to top resorts in Phu Quoc such as JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort, New World Phu Quoc Resort, Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay…
Kem Beach - Top regional beach in the world 2025 at the recent World Travel Awards
Besides its beautiful nature, unique resort and discovery experiences, one of the factors highly appreciated by Travel Off Path is Phu Quoc's superior visa policy. Tourists worldwide are granted a 30-day visa exemption when visiting Phu Quoc, making Phu Quoc a more accessible destination compared to many other tourist cities in the region.
Along with the favorable visa policy, access to Phu Quoc is also expanding. Travel Off Path reported that a new airline named after the island - Sun Phu Quoc Airways has officially commenced operations and continues to expand its flight network. In the coming time, the airline will surely have more routes as Phu Quoc continues to attract more tourists in 2026.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways - New air connection to Jade Island (Phu Quoc) from 2025
Travel Off Path's comparison of Phu Quoc as the “Hawaii of Asia” is therefore not just a figurative comparison, but reflects how American media is paying much attention to this island, placing Phu Quoc among the rare island destinations capable of balancing scenery, resort experiences, unique experiences, and reasonable costs – factors increasingly valued by international tourists when choosing a destination.
