Thailands Beaches – Hua Hin Or Cha-Am

Author: Veron Hobr
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Thailand has been steadily rising in popularity as a tourist destination, particularly over the last 30 years. Most international flights connect at Bangkok, which is a great city to enjoy a stop-over for a couple of days, before heading for the quieter coastal resorts. Hua Hin is within easy driving distance of Bangkok, a journey of around 190km.

Situated on the Gulf of Thailand, this once-sleepy fishing village was awakened to the real world with the laying of a railway line direct to Bangkok in the 1920s. Hua Hin soon became a popular resort destination, favored by the Thai royal family. The fishing village charm has long been lost beneath the modern development along the lovely white-sand coastline, but the town still has a relaxed local flavor. For those seeking something a little quieter, its near neighbor Cha-am may be the perfect idyllic seaside resort for you.

Cha-Ams main claim to fame is that it has Thailands longest beach. Although weekend visitors flock to the beach here, during the week it is fairly quiet. There are a few local attractions but the main reason to come to Cha-Am is to chill out in your own space on the gorgeous white sandy beach. There is however a local Jack Nicklaus designed golf course for the more actively inclined. Most resorts are surrounded by landscaped gardens which offer pleasant, shady and colorful places to stroll amidst the tropical flora. There are a few local shops in Cha-Am selling the obligatory jewelry, and the tailors shops are excellent. Choose your fabric and style from the many samples, and you can have a hand-made, bespoke suit (male or female) within a couple of days.

The restaurants in both Cha-am and Hua Hin are excellent, serving local seafood, Thai specialties and international cuisine which is much more pleasurable than eating buffet-style at the local hotel. Cha-Am has a few local bars, but if you are seeking lively nightclubs, this is not the place for you. The seafood restaurants around Hua Hins fishing port are highly recommended. Both resorts also offer spa beauty treatments in the hotels including excellent massages. The Thais are masters at offering wonderful therapeutic treatments. Indulge yourself at these bargain prices and find yourself totally relaxed and rejuvenated in body, mind and spirit.

In contrast to Cha-Am, Hua Hin offers numerous bars, pubs and discos offering drinks and entertainment into the small hours. It also has a range of watersports and eight golf courses as well as a beautiful sandy beach and clear blue sea. This bustling town is easy to get around on foot or by songthaew, a hop-on taxi service. Hua Hin offers a variety of local shops and a visit to the market is a great experience. Hotel standards here are very good, wherever you choose to stay, and all have beautiful swimming pools and sun terraces beneath the palm trees. For a beach vacation which has guaranteed sunshine, sand and sea, Hua Hin and Cha-Am make the perfect destination.

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What Are the Best Places to Visit in Thailand?

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Thailand is a fantastic country, full of mystery, intrigue, excitement and joy. Two years ago I decided to travel there with 3 other friends and almost no idea of what to expect. I literally just said yes to them when they asked me if I wanted to go, and really had no clue what their culture or country was like at all. That being said, I think that going there was the best thing that I ever did, and Im so glad that I decided to go, as the people that I went with are brothers for life and the experiences we had out there were legendary.

So what made it so good? There is a place in Northern Thailand called Chiang Mai where I went bungee jumping as well as going on a 3 day trek into the foothills of the north. After that we headed south to the party island of Ko Phangan. This place is now famous for the legendary Full Moon Party that they host every month. The party takes place on a beach with different DJs all the way along and goes on from 9pm till 9am the next day.

Towards the end of our stay we visited a place just east of Bangkok called Kanchanaburi. This place is home to the infamous death railway and the bridge over the river Kwai (which has a film based on it). The place is a chilling reminder of the horrors of war, and there were many memorials and graveyards commemorating those who tragically gave their lives. Though the experience was a little depressing, it made me appreciate what I have now more, and ultimately Im glad I went there.

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