Phu Quy, 120 kilometers (74 miles) from Phan Thiet resort town in the south-central province of Binh Thuan, is not big or crowded like its better-known counterparts Phu Quoc and Nam Du.
There are no tourist traps or anxious tourists here, which helps the secluded island retain its untouched beauty with long, sandy beaches and turquoise sea.
Phu Quy has been hailed as one of the most beautiful islands in the South China Sea, which Vietnam calls the East Sea, by readers of the U.S. news site CNN. And there are more good reasons to explain why the island is being crowned as the best seaside retreat by young travelers.
If you have this thing for lovely islands but are worried about accommodation, food and transport, here’s an itinerary from seasoned travelers for a three-day trip to Phu Quy for a castaway-esque experience.