Phu Quoc Island
For a tiny island Phu Quoc is steeped in history. In the early 17th century, Vietnamese and Chinese immigrants earned their living from sea cucumbers. Later Phu Quoc became a stronghold of Lord Nguyen Anh, later Emperor Gia Long, in his confrontation with Tay Son forces. During the French occupation, rubber and coconut plantations could be found and during the war it was home to 40,000 P.O.W. inmates. Phu Quoc has now been converted into an ideal tourist destination for nature and sea lovers and is an idyllic location to relax and enjoy a seaside holiday.