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For even the busiest family, summer can be fun and effortless if you plan it right. Avoiding crowded beaches and abandoning tightly packed summer schedules, summer in Phú Quốc offers a carefree holiday. Slow days that don't adhere to commotion and chaos, and instead embrace passing showers and soft light, allow families of all shapes and sizes to slow down, enjoying unhurried breakfasts, lazy afternoons, and enchanting sunsets over the water.

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort offers families a comfortable place to experience the island's quieter, less populated side. Meanwhile, the resort is designed as a self-contained beachfront retreat, where parents and children can enjoy different experiences and moments that make a journey feel full without needing to plan every hour of the day. 

For young guests, Planet Trekkers Children’s Club creates a world of discovery with indoor and outdoor activities designed for children aged four to 12. Depending on the day, children can take part in creative workshops, traditional Vietnamese games, and nature-inspired activities. Kids Can Cook is another highlight, inviting little ones to explore local ingredients and learn simple dishes under the guidance of the resort’s culinary team.

When the weather is clear, families can spend time by the pool, enjoy games by the beach, or take part in outdoor activities around the resort. When tropical rain showers pass through, the day can continue with movie time at The Theatre, creative classes, cooking experiences, or games at The Hideout, a relaxed space designed for older children and teenagers. Such diversity of activities encourages guests to appreciate the island's summer weather and the freedom in gained from putting the day in the hands of the winds. 

Meanwhile, the resort allows parents to slow down without compromising their children’s enjoyment. While younger guests are engaged in supervised activities, adults can enjoy a quiet meal, a moment by the pool, or a treatment at HARNN Heritage Spa. Set beside the Lotus Lagoon, the spa offers a calm wellness experience inspired by Asian healing traditions, making it well-suited to travellers looking for renewal rather than a tightly scheduled holiday.

Dining also plays an important role in a family's summer experience. Relaxed meals by the sea, vibrant and familiar Vietnamese flavours, fresh seafood dinners, and rooftop moments exemplify how the resort offers a great variety for different ages and occasions. A single day on a family holiday can effortlessly include a leisurely breakfast, an afternoon cooking class, and dinner with a film.

Accommodation quality and flexibility is another practical strength at InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort. Families can choose from spacious rooms, suites, residences, and villas, with options designed for larger groups or longer stays. The Family Suite, located close to the children’s club and family pool, for example, gives parents and children room to stay together while still enjoying personal space.

What makes Phú Quốc compelling in summer is not the promise of perfect weather every day. It is the chance to experience the island without expectations or assumptions about the perfect schedule. Moments for the beach can be exchanged effortlessly with moments of retreat and rest. Children can explore while parents find space to pause. For families who want a tropical holiday that feels restful rather than rushed, the green season may be exactly the right time to go.

To make the experience more seamless, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort has introduced the Family Getaway offer, which features dining experiences, a cooking class, family movie nights, and full days of excitement for children at Kids Camp. The offer is designed for families looking to enjoy Phú Quốc with comfort, ease, and meaningful time together.

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InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Phu Quoc Marina, Bãi Trường, Dương Tơ, Phú Quốc, An Giang, Vietnam

 

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