Con Dao ranked 2nd in the top 9 pristine islands introduced by British magazine Time Out as a great destination to enjoy a private vacation. There's no better place to vacation than on a palm-fringed white-sand beach, says writer India-Jayne Trainor.

Con Dao sea and sky ( Video : Heritage Magazine)

It would be great if it were an undiscovered island where visitors could explore dense forests, unspoiled coves and breathtaking landscapes without a single human in sight. With nearly a million islands around the world , Time Out has listed the 9 most amazing hidden places waiting to be discovered by tourists. Of which, Vietnam's Con Dao ranked 2nd. The British magazine introduced: "Vietnam is home to dozens of beautiful islands, but Con Dao remains out of the sights of most tourists. Lying off the southern coast, the archipelago is home to alabaster-white sand beaches, low palm trees and incredible marine life, but Con Son (or Con Dao - the largest island of the archipelago) is the only inhabited island. Here, visitors can participate in many activities such as: boating, exploring around the archipelago, visiting impressive cliffs in Con Dao by motorbike, diving... Not long before, Time Out also listed Con Dao in the top 24 underrated destinations in the world.