Luxury Phu Quoc resort one of just 500 hotels worldwide to receive the award for leadership in guest experience, reviews and ratings

London, 19 January 2017 – Phu Quoc's five-star Salinda Resort has been named as a 2016 Best of +VIP Access Hotel award by Expedia.com®. Chosen from a curated collection of more than 3,000 +VIP Access hotels, the 500 winning hotels must earn the highest guest satisfaction rankings and be top market performers to be considered for the award.  +VIP Access Hotels enable members of the Expedia+ rewards loyalty program to enjoy a number of benefits, including free meals or complimentary room upgrades.  

“Our team at Salinda Resort is honored to be recognised as a Best of +VIP Access Hotel by Expedia in 2016,” said Jeevan Thomas, Resort Manager. “There is no greater seal of approval then being recognised by our guests. This award is a testament to our continued commitment to exemplary customer service.”

This latest recognition demonstrates how Salinda Resort is continuing to provide the very best customer service, having been awarded a TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers' Choice Award. The resort's consistently excellent reviews on Trip Advisor, Expedia and beyond are a source of great pride for the resort's team and they continue to strive to offer guests seamless service in a serene setting.

Known as the Pearl of Asia, the beautiful island of Phu Quoc is one of the Vietnam's hottest up and coming destinations – and Salinda Resort is the perfect place to escape the winter blues.  Just 4 km from Phu Quoc International airport, outside the peaceful town of Duong Dong, the resort spans 2.5 hectares of grounds on a pristine stretch of beach, fronted by an infinity edge pool with heart-stopping views of the royal blue ocean.  121 rooms and villas – all with private balconies – evoke the rustic local heritage while playing with contemporary style.  Vietnamese and international cuisine is
of the highest standard, and the Salinda Spa offers a range of timeless face and body therapies which fuse Thai and Viet philosophies.  Interiors inspired by nature complement the serene location and warm friendly Vietnamese welcome. 

Bespoke travel experts Experience Travel Group (0203 468 6268; www.experiencetravelgroup.com) offer 7 nights on a bed and breakfast basis including return flights with Vietnam Airlines from London Heathrow to Phu Quoc and transfers from £1,400 per person.

For more information please visit: www.salindaresort.com

For more information or to discuss a press trip please get in touch with Zoe Slater (zoe@bacall.net) or Flora Gandolfo (flora@bacall.net) at Bacall Associates.  Tel: 020 7630 2880