In the category of the world's top islands, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) is in the top 25. The pearl island is also the only representative of Vietnam in this category.
The criteria for readers to choose the best island in the world will be based on activities, attractions, natural beauty, beaches, cuisine and hospitality of the people on that island.
According to the voting results, Phu Quoc ranked 14th, Ischia Island (Italy) is the best island in the world.
Phu Quoc is a favorite destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.
Travel & Leisure said tourists love Phu Quoc for its fine white sand beaches and delicious food, which is also the reason why the island is on the list.
Besides, according to this magazine, the pearl island is also famous for its fish sauce and pepper production, along with its coral reefs and tropical forests.
The best time to travel to Phu Quoc is from November to April of the following year. During this time, there is little rain, calm seas, gentle waves and warm sunshine, suitable for outdoor activities.
A corner of Hoi An ancient town
In the category of 25 cities voted by most tourists, Hoi An was also ranked 20th. The ancient town is the only representative of Vietnam in the above list.
The 25 best cities were determined based on the following criteria: hotels, restaurants, rich cultural heritage, attractive attractions, hospitality, cuisine as well as Covid-19 prevention, shopping services as well as overall values...
According to the voting results, Hoi An ranked 20th with a score of 88.9221 points, above Cuzo (Peru), Cape Town (South Africa), Charleston (South Carolina, USA), Bangkok (Thailand) and Ljubljana (Slovenia).
The Old Quarter was also in the top 3 of the poll organized by Travel & Leisure in 2020.
In addition to Hoi An in Vietnam, Southeast Asia has 4 cities: Bangkok (ranked 24th, Thailand), Siem Reap (ranked 15th, Cambodia), Chiang Mai (ranked 7th, Thailand), Ubud (ranked 3rd, Indonesia).
Notably, from 8th place in Travel & Leisure magazine's rankings last year, Oaxaca City (Mexico) has become the best city in the world in 2022.
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The World's Best Awards 2022 are organized by Travel & Leisure magazine. The World's Best Awards rankings evaluate many categories such as hotels, resorts, destinations, airlines, airports, etc. based on the voting scale of readers around the world.
