CNN’s magazine has selected its top five destinations to visit this fall, with Phu Quoc island of Vietnam among the most unique destinations in the Asia-Pacific region, together with the Republic of Korea’s Jeju island, and Fukuoka in Japan.

The magazine wrote: ‘If you're dreaming of a beach getaway in Asia this fall, Phu Quoc in  should be a top contender’’ For starters, the dry season begins in November and runs till April. In addition, it's is just an hour from Ho Chi Minh City and offers a 30-day  for all foreign passports. Formerly a prison island during French colonial times, Phu Quoc's photogenic setting and clear waters have caught the attention of international brands like , which debuted its Bill Bensley-designed resort late last year.-VNA