(VOVworld) –Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has been named by the US Cable News Network (CNN) as one of Asia’s paradise seas. CNN praises the island for its untouched coral reefs, beautiful granite cliffs, palm-shaded beaches, rainforest trails and chic beach resorts.

Con Son Bay in Con Dao island (Photo: condaoresort.vn)

Visiting ancient hilltop lighthouses and the spectacular Dam Tre Bay Lagoon, scuba diving and seeing rare hawksbill sea turtles in Bay Canh island are great experiences, CNN said. It also hailed Con Dao as an ideal destination for seafood aficionados. Earlier, Con Dao was listed in Asia’s top ten spots by Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher in the world. Travel Leisure magazine also named this destination as one of the best secret islands on earth.