Luxury holidays in Con Dao Islands

Despite its rich historic past and unparalleled landscapes, Con Dao remains one of Vietnam's uncovered corners. Here, lush green mountains meet crystal clear waters, resulting in no shortage of land and sea activities. Trek or cycle your way through the hills for panoramic views, take a fishing trip, kayak tour or island-hop by speedboat, or try a spot of snorkeling to eyeball marine life. If you'd rather commune with humans than amphibians, head to the market to barter with the locals. Holidaying historians can uncover the island's dark history at Phu Hai Prison. These days, the archipelago is better known for wildlife inhabitants than for convicts, and the preservation of the Con Dao National Park means there are opportunities to spot sea turtles or the rare dugong. And if all that touring and tripping sounds exhausting, you can simply sprawl out on the white sands of a deserted beach and watch as the sun sets beyond the waves of this untouched tropical paradise.