Con Dao islands voted among best secret islands on earth

Ba Ria – Vung Tau, February 20 (VNA) – Con Dao islands in Vietnam's southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been listed among the best secret islands on earth, according to a recent article by Travel + Leisure magazine. The US-based magazine praised the archipelago, which is 110 miles off Vietnam’s southeastern coast, for its sheer granite cliffs border deserted beaches and crystal-blue water, and best seafood dishes. It recommended tourists to the destination visit remote spots like the spectacular Dam Tre Bay lagoon or a French-era lighthouse on Bay Canh island’s eastern tip. Other islands mentioned on the article included Gili Trawangan in Indonesia, Pico in Portugal, and Sandön in Sweden./.