There is another side to Phu Quoc beyond its sun-drenched peak season. From late summer into October, tropical showers sweep across the island, replenishing its lush forests and white-sand coastline, while intervals of sunshine invite unhurried days by the sea.
It is a gentler rhythm that makes this one of the island’s most restorative times to visit. Set on the shores of Long Beach alongside the UNESCO-designated Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, Regent Phu Quoc is inviting travellers to embrace the season with An Island Renewed – a collection of culinary, cultural and wellbeing experiences spanning late August through October.
Coinciding with Vietnam National Day on 2 September and Golden Week in early October, the programme brings together visiting chefs, destination-inspired dining, a Hanoi bar takeover, contemporary Vietnamese art, wellness rituals and days spent exploring Phu Quoc’s coastline aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran.
At the heart of the season is food, with Regent Phu Quoc drawing culinary talent and traditions from Vietnam and across Asia to the island.
The Soul of Sài Gòn, celebrating Vietnam National Day – Rice Market, 29 August–2 September
For Vietnam National Day, Rice Market turns to one of the country’s most nostalgic dishes: Com Tam. The Saigon staple of broken rice and smoky charcoal-grilled pork, accompanied by the bright acidity of pickled vegetables, offers guests a taste of everyday Vietnamese culinary heritage during one of the country’s most significant national celebrations. Priced from AUD$64 per set, per guest.
The Alchemy of Flavour – Oku, 2 & 3 September
The Regent Culinary Excellence Series welcomes Marcelo and Guillem from Phuket’s acclaimed hom for two nights at Oku. Known for a locavore philosophy and refined fermentation techniques, the chefs will explore the seasonal produce and culinary heritage of coastal Southern Thailand through their distinctive interpretation of time and place. Priced from AUD$241 per guest.
Ocean Club highlights: A Cut Above and Rosé by the Sea – 29 & 31 August; 5 September
On the beachfront, Ocean Club embraces late-summer evenings with A Cut Above on 29 and 31 August, where premium tomahawk, ribeye and lamb are cooked over charcoal by the sea. On 5 September, Rosé by the Sea pairs freshly shucked oysters and Kaviari caviar with rosé wines and Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne as the sun sets over the Gulf of Thailand.
Golden Week, island style
October brings a new collection of experiences to the resort for Golden Week, beginning with an exclusive culinary collaboration between Regent Taipei and Regent Phu Quoc.
Where Lanterns Meet the Sea, Golden Week Highlights – Rice Market, 1–11 October
From 1–4 October, Taipei on the Table explores the comforting home-style cooking of Taiwan through a special menu that brings together Taiwanese culinary traditions and the flavours of the sea. Priced from AUD$150 per set for two guests, including soft drinks, juices and Taiwanese bubble tea. From 5–11 October, Folded by Hand: A Dim Sum Collection turns to the enduring craft of handmade dim sum, prepared by Regent chefs, with dishes individually priced.
An Evening of Hanoi’s Finest Mixology Under the Island Stars, Golden Week Highlights – Bar Jade, 2 & 3 October
Hanoi cocktail destination The Halflington travels south for a two-night takeover of Bar Jade. Visiting mixologists will bring the capital’s contemporary cocktail culture to Phu Quoc, creating an evening that moves from the energy of Hanoi’s bar scene to the tranquillity of an island night.
Coast to Coast, A Celebration of Mediterranean Coastal Cuisines, Golden Week Highlights – Ocean Club, 4 & 11 October
Ocean Club looks west to the Mediterranean for two evenings combining coastal flavours, theatrical live cooking and music beside the sea. Timed to unfold as daylight fades, the experience brings the spirit of Mediterranean seaside dining to Phu Quoc’s tropical coastline. Priced from AUD$150 per guest.
Art, sea and slower days
Beyond the table, the green season provides an opportunity to experience Phu Quoc at a slower pace.
Running from July to October, The Memory of Flowers exhibition at the resort’s Art Gallery presents the work of Vietnamese visual artist Pham Tuan Ngoc. Known for his experimental approach to analogue photography, Pham explores the fleeting beauty and fragility of flowers through light, chemistry and photography, preserving something inherently temporary in lasting images.
Offshore, guests can board Serenity, Regent Phu Quoc’s luxury catamaran cruising yacht, for daily Coastline Cruises. Daytime journeys along the island’s forested coast combine Champagne with opportunities to swim, kayak and snorkel, while sunset sailings head out across the calm waters as the last light falls over the island. Daily coastline cruises are priced from AUD$241 per adult and AUD$187 per child aged 4–15 years, while sunset cruises are priced from AUD$262 per adult and AUD$198 per child aged 4–15 years.
Back on shore, The Spa offers another way to surrender to the season. The 120-minute Quartz Earth Ritual begins with a nourishing Dead Sea mud wrap before a 90-minute massage on a gently heated quartz-sand bed, accompanied by the resonance of Tibetan singing bowls. Priced from AUD$353 per guest.
Whether watching tropical rain fall from the privacy of a suite, dining beneath the island sky or sailing into a Phu Quoc sunset, An Island Renewed offers a different perspective on one of Vietnam’s most celebrated island destinations – where the quieter season becomes part of the experience.
Seasonal Offers
Guests looking to experience An Island Renewed can take advantage of a range of accommodation packages including wellness-focused escapes, dining-inclusive stays, extended-stay offers and romantic retreats.
IHG One Rewards members can currently enjoy savings of up to 30 per cent on selected stays through December 2026, alongside access to exclusive member benefits.
