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![[Approved] Vietnam to fully reopen int’l tourism from mid-March](https://dtabeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Approved-Vietnam-to-fully-reopen-intl-tourism-from-mid-March-.jpg)
[Approved] Vietnam to fully reopen int’l tourism from mid-March
Today, Vietnam government agreed to reopen its inbound and outbound tourism from March 15 under new normal conditions. Accordingly, foreign tourists are not required to book tour packages with designated travel agencies as per the ongoing vaccine passport trial program launched in last November. What tourists are required to travel in Vietnam include: All tourists aged from 12 and above must...[Read More]
12 January, 2026

Phu Quoc Island Everything
MAIN CONTENTS [hide] Phu Quoc Weather Phu Quoc Sea Phu Quoc History Phu Quoc Today Phu Quoc Tours Phu Quoc Weather 1. How many seasons There are 2 main seasons in Phu Quoc but not like popular thinking widely known on internet: dry season and less rain season 2. What is the best season in...[Read More]
12 January, 2026
![[JUST-IN] VIETNAM RESUMES VISA EXEMPTION FOR 13 COUNTRIES, EFFECTIVE FROM 15 MAR 2022](https://dtabeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JUST-IN-VIETNAM-RESUMES-VISA-EXEMPTION-FOR-13-COUNTRIES-EFFECTIVE-FROM-15-MAR-2022.jpg)
[JUST-IN] VIETNAM RESUMES VISA EXEMPTION FOR 13 COUNTRIES, EFFECTIVE FROM 15 MAR 2022
Vietnam government on Tuesday (15 Mar 2022) agreed to resume its unilateral visa exemption policy for citizens from 13 countries as Vietnam seeks to reopen inbound tourism after nearly two years of border closure. Accordingly, holders of passports of the U.K, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Belarus...[Read More]
12 January, 2026

PHU QUOC HALF-MOON REEF – TOP DIVING & SNORKELING SITE IN PHU QUOC ISLAND
MAIN CONTENTS [hide] 1. WHAT IS PHU QUOC HALF-MOON REEF? II. GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES OF PHU QUOC HALF-MOON REEF III. CORAL SPECIES & SEA CREATURES AT PHU QUOC HALF-MOON REEF V. TIPS TO EXPLORE PHU QUOC HALF-MOON REEF 1. WHAT IS PHU QUOC HALF-MOON REEF? Depth range: 0.5m – 10m Reef type: Non-fringing Reef Coral Health Status: Alive coral...[Read More]
12 January, 2026
![[OFFICIAL] VIETNAM FULLY REOPENS FROM TODAY – FOREIGNERS CAN TRAVEL FREELY WITH NEGATIVE COVID-TEST](https://dtabeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OFFICIAL-VIETNAM-FULLY-REOPENS-FROM-TODAY-–-FOREIGNERS-CAN-TRAVEL-FREELY-WITH-NEGATIVE-COVID-TEST-.jpg)
[OFFICIAL] VIETNAM FULLY REOPENS FROM TODAY – FOREIGNERS CAN TRAVEL FREELY WITH NEGATIVE COVID-TEST
Vietnam Ministry of Health has officially issued the long-awaited COVID-19 protocols for foreign arrivals in Vietnam. The government has agreed to restore immigration procedures for foreigners from March 15, 2022. Foreigners will be able to apply for tourist visas to visit Vietnam soon. The regulations state that visitors with negative COVID tests can enjoy quarantine-free travel from...[Read More]
12 January, 2026

Knotted Fan Coral (Red Spongy Coral) – Phu Quoc Coral Species
Melithaea ochracea is a species of colonial soft coral in the family Melithaeidae, commonly known as knotted fan coral. It grows in tree-like fans on coral reefs in the South China Sea or the East Sea, Vietnam. It is used in the jewellery industry under the name red spongy coral. Along with Sea Whip and...[Read More]
12 January, 2026

JUNGLE-SURROUNDED PHU QUOC DRAGON BEACH (BAI HAM RONG)
Are you seeking a heaven-like place in Phu Quoc Where you can spend your time on a white-sand beach? At a completely isolated location? Surrounded by dense jungle? A hidden place where you can completely avoid the crowds? And soak up in the jade water with a lot of starfish? MAIN CONTENTS [hide] WHAT IS...[Read More]
12 January, 2026

LETTUCE CORAL GARDEN – PHU QUOC HALF-MOON REEF, VIETNAM DIVING & SNORKELING SPOT
Please watch a video in which we were following a butterfly fish to discover a part of the Lettuce coral garden at Half-moon Reef – one of the most amazing snorkeling & diving site in Phu Quoc Island. I. LOCATION OF LETTUCE CORAL GARDEN Half-moon coral reefs is one of the most diversified coral reefs...[Read More]
12 January, 2026

Why the Noontime frame (10 AM – 2 PM) is worse for snorkeling? UV EFFECT IN SCIENTIFIC SNORKELING WITH ONBIRD
In this post, the OnBird team would like to share with you advanced information about the lighting effect and how it could affect your snorkelling & diving experience. All regular snorkelling & diving tours will be conducted in the noon timeframe, but do you know how worse it is and how different OnBird’s scientific snorkeling experiences can...[Read More]
12 January, 2026

THE DISCOVERY JOURNEY TO PHU QUOC CORALS OF JAY LIM AND HIS DAUGHTER (PART 1)
MAIN CONTENTS [hide] Basic information about our two guests The first hurry trip in the beginning of the rainy season in Phu Quoc The trip exceeded expectations despite the bad weather The rain came while we were snorkeling A wrecked fishing boat was found Jay and his daughter shared on TripAdvisor after the first trip Basic...[Read More]
12 January, 2026