Commenting on Vietnam's pearl island, experts said: "Readers' enthusiasm for Phu Quoc has helped it secure a place on the list (14th). The island is loved for its white sand beaches, delicious food, famous for specialties such as fish sauce, pepper, beautiful coral reefs, and dense tropical forests."
Around May to October every year is the rainy season in Phu Quoc, but this island always attracts tourists all year round thanks to its low cost, delicious food, and beautiful beaches.
This category is part of the annual World's Best Awards. The rankings are based on votes and reviews from readers who are travelers around the world, as well as travel experts. The islands are scored based on the following criteria: entertainment activities, attractions, natural attractions, beaches, food, friendliness and overall value.
Topping the list is Ischia (Italy), with 94.56/100 points, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, an hour ferry ride from Naples. This famous island has attracted more tourists after appearing in Elena Ferrante's novel My Brilliant Friend and was adapted into a film by HBO. It has picturesque villages, hot springs, pristine beaches... The people are rated by tourists as "very kind and helpful". There are many villas for rent here and luxurious five-star hotels.
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25 best islands in the world 2022
Ischia, Italy; Maldives; Bali, Indonesia; Milos, Greece; Fiji Islands; Galápagos Islands, Ecuador; Phuket, Thailand; Dominica; Boracay, Philippines; Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Palawan, Philippines; Paros, Greece; Azores, Portugal; Phu Quoc, Vietnam; Moorea, French Polynesia; Cebu, Philippines; Ibiza, Spain; St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Madeira, Portugal; Maui, USA; Anguilla; Crete, Greece; Mackinac, Michigan, USA; Hawaii Island (Big Island), USA; Kiawah, USA.
