PHU TO A THRILL

This award-winning Vietnamese family resort deserves its stellar reputation, says AMY PACKER

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Think White Lotus with a kids' club - last year the Hotel InterContinental Phu Quoc Vietnam was named Asia's Leading Luxury Family Resort at the World Travel Awards and it works hard for the title.

Located on Vietnam's largest island, 227.5sq mi Phu Quoc, an hour's flight from Ho Chi Minh City, the resort is now the place to flop for families needing some R&R after completing the country's classic tourist trail.

SENSE OF STYLE

Vast infinity pools stretch into the Gulf of Thailand, king-size daybeds are shaded by giant palms, and white sands lead to waters warmer than your shower.

With 459 rooms, residences, suites and villas, you might worry about crowds, but with four expansive pools and six restaurants and bars it manages not to feel like a mega-resort.

FOOD AND DRINK

The hotel's largest restaurant, Sora & Umi, serves modern Japanese and Vietnamese classics such as bun cha pork meatballs and pho noodle soup.