1 An Thoi Islands

VIETNAM

The diamond-shaped island of Phu Quoc in the far southwestern reaches of Vietnam flew under the tourist radar for years. Today much of its shimmering shores come with a construction site soundtrack and increasing beach traffic. But just off the south coast, a slice of Eden remains. Pack a picnic and hire a boat from Phu Quoc’s port to take you the mesmerising An Thoi Islands, a speckling of 15 isles, secluded coves and colourful coral reefs almost completely devoid of humans.

Fly Vietnam Airlines from Abu Dhabi to Phu Quoc via Bangkok, from about Dh2,900 return.