Phu Quoc Island, Viet Nam by Psychedali

RESORT Phu Quoc Island • Viet Nam

RESORT

Enjoy Your Stay! 4 ACCOMODATIONS 10 OUR SECLUDED BEACH 14 RESTAURANTS 18 EDEN RESORT SPA 20 AROUND PHU QUOC ISLAND 24 OCEAN EXPERIENCE 28 ADVENTUROUS IDEAS 32 UNIQUELY PHU QUOC 36 PROMOTIONS 40 TOUR TID-BITS

Accomodations Steps from the sandy shores of its private beach, Eden Resort Phu Quoc offers a tropical getaway on the beautiful Phu Quoc Island. This peaceful garden retreat has free WiFi, an outdoor spa pool and seafood barbecue dinners. Sea breeze and fresh ocean air can be enjoyed from the private balconies of all rooms. Tastefully decorated with wooden furnishings, spacious rooms come with a flat-screen TV, free bottled water and personal safe.

Deluxe Room Located in the cozy and peaceful of Eden main building. This room has balcony overlooking to the landscaped garden or to the sea, bathroom with bathtub and shower, air conditioning with remote control and a writing desk with drawer in each room, satellite television with over 50 live channels IDD, mini bar, safety box in each room, complimentary tea and coffee set and two bottles of mineral water every day.

Suite Room Opened December 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Located in the cozy and peaceful of Eden main building. This room overlooking to the landscaped garden, bathroom with bathtub and shower, air conditioning with remote control and a writing desk with drawer in each room. complimentary tea and coffee set and two bottles of mineral water every day. Please be advised that fishing and snorkeling is Free during your stay. Please book directly at Resort.

P remier Bungalow In separate area, our Premier Bungalows bring unique experience of a true extension of your home design. This room has private terrace overlooking to the landscaped garden or to the sea, bathroom with bathtub and shower, air conditioning with remote control and a writing desk with drawer in each room, 32 inch satellite LCD television with over 50 live channels IDD, mini bar, safety box in each room, complimentary tea and coffee set and two bottles of mineral water every day.

Beach F ront Luxury Bungalos The resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 42 spacious luxury bungalows are elegantly appointed, equipped with wooden floor, featuring 42-inch satellite LCD television with over 50 live channels IDD, mini bar, air conditioning with remote control, ceiling fan, mini bar, private terrace, bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub and shower. Especially, some bungalows have two bedrooms with exceptional design for family accommodation.

Located in the cozy and peaceful of Eden main building. This room has balcony overlooking to the landscaped garden or to the ocean, bathroom with bathtub and shower, air conditioning with remote control and a writing desk with drawer in each room, satellite television with over 50 live channels IDD, mini bar, safety box in each room, complimentary tea and coffee set and two bottles of mineral water every

day. Free wireless internet is offered in all room.

Paradise Awaits Sitting in the Gulf of Thailand, Kieng Giang province, Phu quoc is the largest island of Vietnam. This sunny paradise has the best beaches of Vietnam. In fact, it’s largest beach– aptly called long beach, was voted as being “The Most Cleanest and Beautiful Beach of World” by ABC News. Eden Resort makes your beach experience even more easy going and satisfying with its spectacular ocean views only a few mere steps away from restaurants, bars, and your private room!

A Sunny Paradise awaits... Indeed a happy tropical paradise awaits you outside your doorstep at Eden. Our Resort is seated right in the center of Long Beach, aptly named as it stretches for almost 20km along the southwestern coast of Phu Quoc Island. Rows of coconut palms stand along its entire length. The beach’s yellow sand is backed by a grassy verge, and during the dry season months (November to April) the water is almost completely motionless; a liquid mirror to the sky.

There’s plenty of beach to go around, with countless places to stop for a secluded swim. There’s nothing like the sunrises and sunsets here at Eden on the beach; especially when the weather is sunny and dry, the colours bright and tropical. The sea so calm and unruffled it’s as if the entire Gulf of Thailand is your own private infinity pool.

Serene Views Perfect Flat Horizon Phu Quoc Island offers some of the top private beaches in the world, with is perfectly flat serene horizon, dazzling sunsets, and natural charm. In fact, Phu Quocâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beaches are listed on the 100 best beaches in the world by CNN Summer Travel. Phu Quocâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s characteristic beaches are known for their soft sand, gentle waves and friendly villagers, which is what attracts visitors and tourists to this charming southern province.

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Eat at Eden!

Eat at at Eden! Eden! Eat Eden Resort Phu Quoc features two international restaurants, a beach bar and sleek lounge which are all facing to the ocean. These are ideal venues for beach barbeques, parties, a drink or afternoon brunch. Eden Resort offers the latest contemporary and stylish dining where you can enjoy a wide range of western and local dishes. We pride ourselves in having one of the best cuisines on the Phu Quoc Island. Our cuisine is based on seafood and the finest fresh produce, which is sourced daily from the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets.

Strelitzia Restuarant

Strelitzia Restaurant is located near the swimming pool and tropical garden which faces to the Ocean. The contemporary design with broad view over the lush flowered garden, spacious pool and ocean presents a stylish yet, casual atmosphere. This is where you find tempting choices of both Vietnamese and Western cuisine which perfectly suit both your taste and mood for your breakfast and lunch.

Breezee Bar

Here guests can enjoy excellent service and food right on the beach and by poolsideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; amid a backdrop of sweeping views over the Ocean and beautiful sunset. Breezee barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creations offer a wide selection of healthy foods and drinks, light snacks in a fun, classic setting where you can sip on some cocktails and dance to tropical tunes.

Le Bon Restuarant

Warm, welcoming and relax, our Le Bon Gout restaurant makes it perfect place for couples and family gathering. Romantic dinner can expect a charm view of sunset, fresh seafood and a wealth of stunning traditional Vietnamese dishes. Additionally, amorous performance dedicated to each song of our Philippine band will definitely melt you away while enjoying chilled glass of champagne and delightful canapĂŠ.

It Doesnt End Here!

With taxis, motorbike rentals, and drivers getting about the island is easily accessible! Discover some of the local gems serving the finest seafood in all of South East Asia. Some places you come across might appear to be shabby by western standards, but do not be fooled by their appearances! With a little sense of adventure and you will soon discover some of the tastiest and most inexpensive food youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever eaten.

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Health & & Wellness Wellness Health Eden Resort Phu Quoc has 4 open Deluxe Spa houses which located on the romantic river stretching around the Resort. Here, our guests can enjoy fresh air from the sea. With a combination of exquisite treatment of professional therapists using natural products in a beautiful ambience. Eden Resort Spa offers our valued guests a blishful feeling & rejuvenating experiences. Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like a massage by the beach.

10 Things to Do... Sunset on Long Beach Beachside dining at Bai Sao Diving or Snorkeling the reefs Try Biking ! Visit the famous Cao Dai temple Eden Resort makes renting Experiencing a Pepper farm a motorbike easily accessible, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great and very affordable Visit the local town market way to experience Phu Quoc, feel the wind Forest walk in the nort in your hair and for the more adventurous explore almost any part of the Island! Sunrise at Su Pagoda Exotic Waterfalls Scenic Rides

Island

Sitting back in a hammock, looking out over the quiet surf, you may wonder why more people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about Vietnamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest island, Phu Quoc. It gets almost none of the press of those islands over in Thailand -- and yet with its rugged jungle, squeaking white sands and sparkling cobalt waters, it can more than match them. The mix of isolated and deserted beaches, and a few thriving yet unadulterated Vietnamese towns, make Phu Quoc a rare find indeed. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a couple on a romantic getaway, a backpacker on a budget, a family with young kids, a group after some adventure, or simply interested in some culture, the island has something for everyone -- really! Ringed by over a dozen bays and beaches, some yellow sand, others brilliant strips of white, with an archipelago of islets off its south coast, a jungle-covered interior and a handful of fishing villages, there is enough to do for a longer stay than you may be planning. The following pages will touch on some suggestions for you to check out during your stay here. .

Destination

DAI BEACH PHU QUOC NATIONAL PARK

DINH CAU TEMPLE

PEPPER FARM TRANH WATERFALL

HANH NIMH

RESORT DUONG DONG

SAO BEACH PEARL FARM

COCONUT TREE PRISON

AN THOI

Sea Sights

Soak up the sun and some Vietnamese culture on Phu Quoc Island, where white sands and tropical waters entice beachgoers from all over the globe. Phu Quoc is becoming a well known eco-tourism destination offering snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, jet-skiing, wind sailing and more— all at your vacationing fingertips! Or if you are on a budget, bring a book and spend the days relaxing on the beach, that’s what Phu Quoc’s easy-going laid back atmosphere is all about!

An Thoi Islands

Jet Skiing

An Thoi Islands (Quan dao An Thoi). These 15

approach is to join one of the many tours

islands and islets can be visited by chartered

that include fishing around the north or the

boat, and it’s a fine area for sightseeing,

southern An Thoi Archipelago. Some operators

fishing, swimming and snorkeling. Hon Thom

run specific fishing tours, and it is possible to

(Pineapple Island) is about 3km in length and

organise a private fishing trip with most tour

Off the southern tip of Phu Quoc are the tiny

is the largest island in the group. Other islands here include Hon Dua (Coconut Island), Hon Roi (Lamp Island), Hon Vang (Echo Island), Hon May Rui (Cold Cloud Island), Hon Dam (Shadow Island), Chan Qui (Yellow Tortoise) and Hon Mong Tay (Short Gun Island). Moat boats depart from An Thoi on Phu Quoc, but you can make arrangements through us! Eden Resort has a large boat for charter that can make the trip directly from Long Beach. Boat charters are seasonable and generally do not run during the rainy season.

The easiest and most straightforward

Kayaking

Phu Quoc provides ideal weather conditions and calm waters during most times of the year for kayaking! Long beach provides plenty of open space and only a little other boat traffic, whereas other areas on the island provide the additional benefit of exploring parts of the island, like other beaches and coves not generally reachable by road. (Kayaks generally charge around US$4-5 per hour.)

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Scuba Diving

Snorkelling

Take the plunge! For divers, the true treasures

Snorkeling is a great activity for not just the

around Phu Quoc Island are hidden below the

nature lover, but the whole family! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really

surface where the scene bursts into a vibrant

easy for all ages and non-swimmers alike, just

array of colorful macro life and corals. The

simply slip on a life-vest and float on watching

warm, nutrient rich water draws vast schools

the enchanting marine life! The islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

of tropical fish, like sea horses, shrimp, and

crystal clear waters offers some of the best

star fish. The diverse underwater scenery and

snorkelling in all of Vientman! The bays of the

abundant marine life, combined with good

North West and in the South are teeming with

visibility will delight underwater photographers

colorful small reef fish, sea urchin, starfish and

and marine naturalists. Moreover, the calm

mollusks. Reefs fringe many of the islands

and warm waters around Phu Quoc also make

and islets that make up the archipelago and

for a relaxing adventure for the absolute

snorkelling tours run daily during high season

beginner! There are a number of dive locations

and will show you underwater habitats full of

and dive operators to choose from, just ask one

life and colour. The An Thoi boat tour consists

of our happy representative to accomodate you

of 12 islands located due south of Phu Quoc

with the tour information and guides.

with pristine scenenery, tourquois waters and an abundance of colourful reef fish.

THOM BEACH GANH DAU BEACH

RACH TRAM BEACH

DAI BEACH VUNG BAU BEACH CUA CAN BEACH

ONG LANG BEACH

FIND ALL OF OUR TOP 10 BEACHES!

VONG BEACH LONG BEACH

SAO BEACH

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Adventurous

Phu Quoc is not only a beautiful island with untouched beaches. Phu Quoc’s lush forests and numerous waterfalls are one of the many reasons why the ilsand is widely referred to as the “emeral island” or “Jade Island” Its lush landscape is heaven for hikers! As it is filled with jungle-covered mountains that offer many scenic attractions, including challenging unmarked trails up mountains or more relaxing scenic trekking dotted with sparkling streams and waterfalls.

Visit the National Park

Hanh Nimh T rek

you should discover the primitive jungles in

still experience light adventure designed for

Phu Quoc. In fact, the national park takes up

tourists who want to spend time with forest

about 70 percent of the entire island, so there

and explore wild creatures. 3 hours trekking

is alot of untouched scenery— including 60kms

& climbing up to a peak of Ham Ninh mounts

of coastline boardering an array of beaches you

where you can see Ham Ninh village, one of

can forage for yourself! The National Park is

the famous fishing villages in Phu Quoc, by the

rich with both plant and animal life. At the

seashore and endless ocean. Follow the track

foot of the Hanh Nimh mountain range is a

where you will discover a rich variety of flora

great site to observe wild life, where you can

like colorful mushrooms and medicinal plants;

spot monkeys, hornbills, turtles, wild boars, or

and a diverse array of birds and creatures.

pythons (to name a few!). The best time to

Trekking along steep mountainside, on the way

view larger animas is before sunrise, at sunset,

down to the edge, you cross a small spring bed

and at night for the nocturnal cats and owls!

then reach an immense Sim garden with violet

Typically tour times offered range from 9:00 –

flowers. The finish point is a fruit garden as

13:00 or 13:00 -17:00 every day. Rate included:

a reward! Over all, pick up time from hotel is

hotel pick up/drop off,

8:30AM and drop off is around 12:00PM.

If you are fan of the adventurous activities,

One of the less challenging of hikes, you can

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Explore Waterfalls

Hanh Nimh Village

of the magical waterfalls and streams that

coastal finishing villages to be found on Phu

make up much of the island. In particular, the

Quoc where you can discover something unqie

Da Ngon waterfall, located in the preserved

at each place. In particular, Ham Ninh village

rain forest, is the most dramatic waterfall of

is a rather large and picturesque fishing village

Phu Quoc island. You will find yourself in

located on the east coast of Phu Quoc Island.

another world of heaven but on Earth. Enjoy

It is srrounded by large mountainous forests

fresh water and have a massage with the

in the back and immense sea in front. You can

unique natural Jacuzzi. Pictured below is the

walk along the Pier, which justs out far into the

waterfall Suoi Da Ban, named for the many

ocean where you can enjoy a panoramic view

table like rock formations that make up what

of the Han Nimh mountain range, coastline,

is actually a white water stream tumbling

and colorful fishing boats. Stop here for some

across large and interesting granite boulders.

fresh boiled crab with peper salt and lemon

It is located about 6kms east of Duong Dong

juice, a real inexpensive and unforgettable

Town, and worth exploring the peaceful

treat. Enjoy 3-hour cruise in sunset & at night

surrounding where you may find wild orchid,

time: witnessing the spectacular sunset on the

ginseng, and even myrtle fruit trees. Have

beach!

While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in explore mode, check out some

a picnic atop the giant flat boudlers or soak up the sparkling streams! Tranh Stream is another popular spot, where further up the trail is a bat cave you can visit!

There are a number of scenic towns and

Phat Lon Pagoda

Fishing Tours

temples that display the exotic imagery,

tours and excursions on the island and off

temple relics and artwork of the far eastern

the sea. If you would prefer a joining tour, its

Buddhist style. Visit the Phat Lon Pagoda for

simple! Eden Resort offers them right off our

a small piece of history and reflection. This

private beach! Or you could have your own

showcases the merging of Thai, Cambodia, and

private excursion for a fun romantic option for

Vietnamese that embodies the island.

couples or honeymooners Start your evening

Phu Quoc is home to numerous eye catching

There are several tour operators that handle

by watching the sun melt into the Pacific

Dinh Cau Temple

Ocean and then find a beachside spot for

This historic combination of a temple and

gazing up at the sea of stars, or across the

lighthouse is the most popular sight-seeing

sea at the galaxy of squid boat lights! The last

attraction on the island as it is convieniently

option seems to be particularly popular -- once

situtaed on Long Beach in Duong Dong Town

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve caught a squid, the onboard chefs will

and is a spectacular place to whitness the

prepare it in several different ways.

dinner. Rest your dinner down on the beach

sunsets! Hike up the winding stone steps of the temple to enjoy a magical view of the port and sea. Afterwards, try of local snacks and fresh juices at the base of the temple, or check out the Dinh Cau night market when the sun goes down!

Uniquely Phu Quoc

Don’t forget to take the time to experience the culture of Vietnam by exploring some cool things that are unique to the island itself! Check out some of Phu Quoc’s own specialty exports that make wonderful gifts and memories! A stay on the island isn’t complete until you see one or all of the characteristically Phu Quoc attractions listed on the following pages— all can be visted or seen in a day or less!

Pearls

made from liquified sim fruit mixed in with

If you’re after the real deal, check out the

ilsand and the wine made with this fruit

pearl farm shop run by a New Zealand

apparently has great digestive properties.

based company about 9kms south of Duong

It tastes a bit like blackcurrant juice mixed

Dong along the dirt road that follows Long

with alocohol.

rice wine. The fruit grows wild all over the

Beach. See their web site for more information, www.treasuresfromthedeep.com. For alternatives to the best that money can buy, there are numerous pearl shops around the island and many places that sell pearls, most of these are located in Duong Dong town near our Eden Resort.

Fish Sauce

OK, so it’s not your average sightseeing attraction, but more than a few have enjoyed a visit to the distillery of Nuoc Mam Hung Thanh, the largest of Phu Quoc’s fish-sauce makers. At first glance, the giant

Local myrtle wine

wooden vats may make you think you’ve

Another specialty of the island is the Rose

the festering nuoc mam essence brings

Myrtle Fruit Wine, which is often paired

you right back to reality. It’s actually not so

with a number of fresh local catch dishes

bad after a few minutes. Buy as a gift for a

around the villages and towns. It is a wine

healthy protein filled addition to your meal!

arrived for a wine tasting, but one sniff of

Dinh Cau Market

Phu Quoc Dogs

and excellent place to dine on the island,

Phu Quoc Dog is actually one of the worlds

Dinh Cauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night market has around a dozen

three rarest ridgeback type dogs, which is to

stalls serving a delicious range of Vietnamese

say that the hair on their back grows in the

seafood, grills and vegetarian options. Opened

opposite direction of the rest of their coat, and

daily from 5pm until midnight, rain or shine.

they also have cute webbed feet. Although

Hands down the most atmospheric, affordable

Kind of an unusual tourist highlight, but the

the dogs are feral, they are also super friendly.

Pepper Farm

They make their homes on the beaches and

Phu Quoc pepper is famous for its big seed,

They all seemed to run in packs of 2 or 3

thin husk, strong and spicy taste. Walk

during the day but at night they gather in

through the pepper talks during a visit to any

larger packs. It seems that instead of owning

one of the farms on the Island. It is well worth

a dog on Phu Quoc, locals just play with

to stock up on some tasty inexpensive black or white pepper to take home! We recommend the cracked pepper and lime juice paired with the freshest seafood in all of Vietnam.

there are always 1 or 2 within petting distance.

whichever dog is closest and then send them on their way!

Coi Nguon Museum Coconut P rison

Otherwise known as the “Coconut Tree Prison”…It was declared a historic site in 1999 and developed into a Memorial for the 4000 people that died here, captured prisoners or “Insurgents” and “soldiers” of the Revolution during the French Colonial era and the “American War”. At its peak the prison covered a territory of about 400 hectares and housed about 40,000 prisoners. Today you can see some displays of the prison perimeter and some examples of what are called “Tiger Cages”…small barbed wire enclosures that confined people in the heat of the tropical sun. It’s a small museum and doesn’t take too long to explore…so if you’re looking for a way to pass some time on a rainy day here or you have an interest in some of the history of Phu Quoc this is likely a way to spend an hour or hour and a half at little cost.

This is actually a private museum that is a must see when you’re visiting Phu Quoc. This is a six floor structure that is modern in design and has great functionality. Its design is such that you can move easily around from display to display and the continuity is great. There are sections that deal with the history of Phu Quoc, including ceramics, bronze and stone tools, and animal and sea mammal skeletons. You can see art work made by people from Phu Quoc..works using materials that are specific to Phu Quoc., sea shells and drift wood for example. There are displays of boats here and examples of housing structures that are or were commonly used here on the island. Also enjoy gardens and even an aviary where a breed of sea eagles are kept and a kennel where they are keeping a few of the “Phu Quoc” dogs, a breed that’s particular to Phu Quoc. The sea eagles are being bred here as part of an effort to save them from extinction.

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Package includes: o Accommodation on room of your choice o Daily Breakfast for 2 person o Complimentary round trip airport transfers in Phu Quoc o Daily lunch and dinner from our 8 menus of Asian and Western set menu o One glass of white wine or red wine per meal o Complimentary round trip airport transfers o Free upgrade to next category upon availability

ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO 10% VAT AND 5% SERVICE CHARGE // APPLIED FOR BOOKING WITH MINIMUM 2-NIGHT STAY AND VALID UNTIL 3 MAY 2014

Package Includes: O 2 NIGHTS ACCOMODATION Of “Deluxe Sea View” DAILY BREAKFAST FOR TWO O COMPLIMENTARY ROUND TRIP AIRPORT TRANSFERS O COMPLIMENTARY TWO VOUCERS FOR 60-MIN MASSAGE O DOUBLE ROOM GUARANTEED AND FREE ROOM UPGRADE TO BUNGALOW UPON AVAILABILTY O

DESIGN

O A SPARKLING BOTTLE OF WINE FOR TWO

ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO 10% VAT AND 5% SERVICE CHARGE // APPLIED FOR BOOKING WITH MINIMUM 2-NIGHT STAY AND VALID UNTIL 3 MAY 2014

Eden Affilated Tours

Eden Resort makes it very easy to access pleasant diving areas with pristine hard and soft corals, and small, colorful reefs and coral fish. Diving and snorkeling excursions start approximately at 8.30 am. You spend all the day on the boat and have lunch there as well. All tours are guided by certified instructors and can be booked directly at the hotel reception. Contact info for booking is provided on page

Eden's P rivate Cruise

We offer a Free Boat Trip only for our in-house guests and to completely enjoy holiday spend the weekend at this beautiful Island. DAILY PROGRAM: Swimming, Fishing & Snorkeling at the Southern Island Boarding: Departure: Return: 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 4:30 PM

Famous Tony Snorkelling/Island Tours Tel: 84 0913 197 334

Email: info@tonyanh.com Notes: Local operator that can organise private or group island tours, or snorkelling day trips starting from US$17/person. Tony is known for his Al Pacino accent.

Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Tours

Tel: 84 0919 107 086 / 84 0982 107 086 Email: info@johnsislandtours.com Web: www.johnsislandtours.com Notes: Local operator that offers snorkelling day trips, fishing trips and custom tours around the island

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