Phu Quoc Island: Isle be there

At Ham Ninh fishing village, you can watch locals go about their sepia-tinted lives. Enjoy the irresistible aroma wafting from dishes being rustled up by the women in their thatched-roof houses. The industrious boatmen, meanwhile, will be repairing their boats with assorted tools, their clickety-click resonating in the salt-laden air. For a small fee, the locals can give you a tour of the area in their basket boats. Phu Quoc is famous for its fish sauce. Make sure to visit a factory and buy yourself a bottle. With its balance of solace and adventure, this quaint island is the perfect getaway this holiday season.