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.