LookAtVietnam – Sea Star Resort on Tran Hung Dao Street, Phu Quoc District in Kien Giang Province is reminiscent of a tranquil Vietnamese village in an evergreen coconut grove.

Phu Quoc Island.

To extend its success Pham My is planning to offer a new discovery tour of the forest on Ba Keo Mountain, as well as scuba diving and squid fishing tours. Pham My’s family also owns a one-hectare coconut, mango and jackfruit orchard on the mountain. For only US$10 tourists can explore the secrets and primitive beauty of the mountain, which is only 15 minutes away, cooling off in the gentle ocean waves when they return to the resort.

On a trip to Phu Quoc early this month I met Marilyn and Alan, a foreign couple. When I asked them why they chose the Sea Star Resort they explained that it is quite breath taking and fills them with peace and a feeling of total relaxation. “Although I do not think that many Vietnamese people realize how nice their country is, because if they did they would keep it cleaner; there is too much rubbish everywhere,” said the couple.

“The owner should keep the resort small and in keeping with the character of the country and we will stay here again. It is a great place with warm and friendly staff and local people. Our only suggestion is that cushions on the sun beds would make them more comfortable,” added Marilyn.

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