While in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc gave a feeling like it was a failed attempt at being a resort island. Either that, or its popularity has not gained traction with the world. There were many charming developments we saw when travelling around. Huge clusters of shopping belts that looked like they were transported from Europe. Yet, they were all deserted. Even VinWonders, the island’s main theme park attraction, hardly had a crowd. That was good for the patrons, we barely needed to queue for any of their rides. The island has a good infrastructure of roads. There are scattered congregations of townships just like how it is on Koh Samui. Traffic was light and there were no crazy masses of motorbikes like in Ho Chi Minh. It was easy to cross the roads without dying. We stayed in Regent Phu Quoc for the first 2 nights. It was so oozing with lavishness that it was beyond all of our expectations. We moved over to InterContinental next door for another 2 nights. Regent was kind enough to send us there in their hotel buggy. InterContinental has a great big kids’ play area. It encompassed the kids’ club, kids pool, playground, water slides and all. Getting around Phu Quoc was easy. Grab was not expensive, available from the airport and everywhere. We visited a nearby night market that’s not overly crowded from Regent. We had to use a complimentary shuttle from a nearby supermarket. Basically, we had to visit the supermarket, and after a short shopping, asked them to send us to the night market. They were totally okay with it. The only airline that flies direct from Bangkok to Phu Quoc used to be VietJet. Now there is AirAsia too. It becomes a lot more cheaper for Thais to get there now. With the seaside resorts in Thailand becoming so expensive after Covid, it can be more worthwhile to just fly over to Phu Quoc for a similar seaside experience.