A thin and long strip of land in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a case study in successful transformation following a war-stained history. Things have never been easy for this country of ninety million during its 2,700-year long history. Despite Chinese occupations, a French colonization, internal rebellions and the recent American war that claimed millions of lives, it is a safe, welcoming and up-and-coming travel destination with a rich and diverse culture. Phuket is the Pearl of the Andaman Sea and one of the world's best beach destinations in Thailand. Phuket attracts all to its turquoise...