The central beach city Da Nang came in second, followed by southern economic hub Ho Chi Minh City that were based on the frequency of searches on its online flight booking service called Google Flights from mid-December 2023 to mid-January 2024.

The southern tip of Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province.

Vietnam's capital Hanoi ranked sixth on the list while the rest was dominated by foreign destinations.

Thailand's Bangkok were fourth and Japan's Tokyo came in fifth.

Sydney (Australia) was seventh, followed by Singapore, Siem Reap (Cambodia) and New York (the U.S.).

Between December and March is always the most ideal time of the year to touch down on Phu Quoc that is famous for its long, sandy beaches and high-end beachside resorts.

The island is also home to a marine sanctuary and a national park popular with trekkers.

Return air tickets from HCMC to Phu Quoc in December cost nearly VND2.3 million (US$94.36) per person while those flying from Hanoi have to pay VND4 million for a return trip.

This month, Phu Quoc Island ranked third in The Travel magazine's list of 17 most budget-friendly tourist islands worldwide while the island was honored by American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best to visit this year.

Google's report also pointed out Vietnamese tourists have showed great interest in Asia-Pacific destinations such as Thailand, Japan, Singapore and Australia.

Vietnamese carriers recently increased the launch of new direct routes to Asian destinations and Australia.

In the first nine months of this year, the number of Vietnamese tourists traveling abroad reached over 3.8 million, up 2.5 times year-on-year.

Phu Quoc National Park: A hidden gem for trekking enthusiasts

When Phu Quoc comes to mind, most people envision beaches and swimming adventures. However, tucked away deep within Phu Quoc National Park lies a different scene, one that sparks the curiosity of travelers.

Attracting a sustainable source of tourists to Phu Quoc

For many years, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province, has been known as the "pearl island", a destination that attracts large numbers of both domestic and foreign tourists. However, visitors to Phu Quoc suddenly dropped sharply during the last big holidays.

First cruise ship arrives in Phu Quoc post-Covid with 2,600 passengers

Italian-flagged cruise ship Costa Serena berthed in Phu Quoc on Sunday with 2,600 foreign tourists, the first international vessel to arrive after Covid.

Phu Quoc eyes 6-month visa waiver to lure overseas tourists

Authorities in the southern province of Kien Giang, home to Phu Quoc, have proposed extending visa-free stay on the island from the current 30 days to six months.

Phu Quoc beach among Asia's best for summer escape

Southeast Asian travel firm Tripzilla has listed Sao Beach off the southern island of Phu Quoc as one of Asia's 15 best beaches for summer vacation.

Source: VnExpress