Phuket, Hua Hin, Thailand
Thailand has some of the most beautiful coastline in the world, with dramatic scenery, superb beaches, warm seas and several excellent beach resorts.
Phuket:
A 75-minute flight southwest from Bangkok lies Phuket, the largest island in Thailand. Mountainous and heavily forested, the island enjoys a tropical climate. This region of southern Thailand has beautiful stretches of coastline and some of the most magnificent scenery in Asia. To the west of Phuket lies the Andaman Sea and the Similan Islands, while to the east lies the protected Gulf of Phuket, home to Phang Nga Bay and the beautiful islands of Koh Phi Phi. The islands make great day-trip destinations by boat from Phuket, and also offer superb scuba diving. As well as stunning beaches, the resorts we have chosen on Phuket offer first-class accommodation and facilities including watersports, tennis, spas and excellent Thai cuisine. Phuket also has a number of good golf courses, and the nightlife of Patong Beach.
Hua Hin:
On the mainland, half an hour’s flight south of Bangkok and overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, lies the coastal resort of Hua Hin. This is Thailand’s original beach resort, and in contrast to some of the country’s other beach resorts with their bright lights and nightlife, Hua Hin remains a much more peaceful, family-oriented place. As well as beaches and watersports, activities in the vicinity of Hua Hin include trekking, elephant riding and golf. Hua Hin town has good shopping, including a nightly street market.
At Hua Hin, The latter is a destination spa that focuses on healthy living and specialises in providing guests with personalised programmes to put them on a path to greater well-being and vitality.
Phuket, Hua Hin, Thailand