Vietnam's tropical island escape
A forested Gulf-of-Thailand island of white-sand beaches and fish-sauce factories — rapidly upscaling with resorts, a giant cable car, and dreamy sunsets.




Signature local dishes worth seeking out.
Rent a scooter or hire cars; resorts run shuttles.
Head to the quieter north and east coasts to escape the developed southwest strip.
Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.
Dinh Cau night market and beach bars.