Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort

Wake up to the first rays of sunshine? Or would you prefer to enjoy a sundowner on your own terrace? You can do both if you choose a hideaway on the hill in the Premier Village. The question of whether or not to have a pool is self-evident, as it is part of the basic equipment of the 215 two-storey houses. The smallest, a one-bedroom villa with 224 m2 of space, is also home to light-flooded living and dining rooms. The largest, with five bedrooms, has 800 m2. They all have one drawback: they are not barrier-free. This is not least due to the fact that - with the exception of the Beach Villas - they are perched on stilts.

The resort, 70 hectares in size and in the same gated community as the JW Marriott, stretches across an isthmus with a beach on both sides all the way to Cape Ong Doi. Overgrown with primary forest, monkeys are said to live there. The shy animals rarely show themselves, says my charming resort hostess Tuyen. Incidentally, the fairy godmother seems to have telepathic abilities. Because as soon as I click the button on the hotel app to be chauffeured around the property in a buggy, she is ready with the car. One of my favorite routes is to the Plumeria Spa, a beautiful sanctuary with a large lounge and sea view where you could spend the whole day. If you want to feel the sultry tropical air on your skin during treatments, open the glass doors.

For yoga with a personal trainer there are attractive spots both in the wellness oasis and outdoors. For example, by the pool, which stretches across the isthmus. A real eye-catcher. But I also love the juice bar. Hanging out and sipping freshly squeezed juices made from ripe tropical fruits is a real treat for people from the north. In the evening, I mingle with the guests at the Manager's Cocktail on the beach. I think it's great that GM Patrice Landrein has taken up this convivial tradition.