When most people think of a holiday to Hua Hin Thailand, they immediately think of a nice relaxing time at a beach resort.  While this is a great way to spend your vacation, there are some other interesting ways to spend your time, soaking up the sun.   If your looking for a little something different to do on your Thailand holiday, why not spend a few days touring the vineyards and getting in a few rounds of golf.  Your friends will be surprised to hear about you Hua Hin Wine tasting excursion, some will even be jealous.

Thailand is known to have some great golf locations, and Hua Hin is definitely one of those places.  You could play at a different golf course everyday of the week and still have plenty of excellent options left.  But I don’t know of anyone who thinks, “why don’t we go to the vineyards in Hua Hin?’  But surprisingly, Thailand’s largest wine maker, Siam Winery established a vineyard there in 2007.  Siam Winery is the maker of Monsoon Valley wine and Spy wine coolers. So enjoy the wonderful Hua Hin Weather on these fun side trips.

The Hua Hin Hills Vineyard

Hua Hin Hills Vineyard is located about 40 miles outside of Hua Hin.  According to their website, the vineyard tour is offered in a “wine & snack” or “3 course meal” package, and you can book with or without transportation from your hotel in Hua Hin.  It includes a presentation from the company, fresh grape juice tasting, snacks, a refreshing towel, a tour of the vineyard on the back of an elephant (can’t do that in Napa or Bordeaux) and of course a tasting of their Monsoon Valley wines. These wines are uniquely crafted to go well with the culinary delights of Thai food.  Hua Hin wine is a lot better than you would expect.

An interesting fact about the vineyard, it was developed on the grounds of a former elephant corral and training center.  This is where wild Asian elephants were brought to be tamed and trained.  Hua Hin Hills also puts on a jazz festival ‘Jazz in the Vinyard’ in the early part of the year.  Another reason to make a visit. It is the first, and as far as I know, only wine vineyard in Hua Hin.  Why not take a day and go ahead and tour the vineyard on the back of an Elephant,  it will be an experience to remember.

Hua Hin Golf Experience

For another fun outing, why not go out and play a round of golf at one of the many great courses located in and around Hua Hin.  For about $65 US, you can get transfer from your hotel to the course and a round of golf with a caddy – you don’t see that much anymore.

You can play at Thailands first golf course Royal Hua Hin Golf Course.  Designed by a Scottish Railway engineer, the course opened it’s doors for play in 1924.  It’s known for it’s tree lined fairways, jungle surroundings, and views of the Gulf of Thailand.  This one is a must for a golfer’s first visit.

Some other notable courses are Springfield Royal Country Club – designed by Jack Nicholas, Sawang Resort Golf Club, Palm Hills Golf Resort, and Majestic Creek Country Club.  There are several brand new golf courses in Hua Hin, the Black Mountain Golf Club and the Banyan Club Hua Hin.  As I mentioned before there are plenty of world class course in the area, and that list is not all inclusive.  And the value you get for your money is hard to beat.

If you are a die hard golfer there are also many tour companies that specialize in golf only tour packages to Hua Hin.  They will set you up at a hotel or resort, and arrange tee times for you at several of the top resorts in the area.

So if you are tired of sitting on the beach and want to try something different for a couple days.  Look into taking into sampling some Hua Hin wine and play a few rounds of golf in wonderful Hua Hin Thailand.  It’s definitly a Thailand Essential!

Hua Hin Weather

As with most of the Gulf Coast, the weather in Hua Hin is quite nice all year long, however they due have seasonal changes.  The best time to go is the dry season, January through the end of June.  After that, the monsoon season is quite wet.  October can be the rainiest of months.  Hua Hin weather does tend to be drier during the rainy season compared to Koh Samui and Phuket.  The average temperature throughout the year is between 75-85 Fahrenheit.  Quite pleasant year round.

Don’t fear the rainy season.  The sky’s may open up, and pour the rain down for an hour or two.  But it is a rarity that you see week long deluges of rain like you will find in some places.  The monsoons do tend to bring in some cloudy days though.  So if your plan is to lie on the beach at your Hua Hin hotel and soak up the sun, you might want to stick to the dry season.  If you are a golfer, I think it is easy to say the dry season is the best time to come.

If your are looking for the ideal months to book your stay at on of the Hua Hin Resorts, it would probably be November through February.  They are dry months with lots of Sun, just not as powerful as you would find during the summer.

What to Wear

Shorts, sandals, and light clothing will make you very happy.  If you are off to visit temples rember to dress respectfully and appropriately.  Long Pants, no sandals, halter tops, tank tops, or similar dress.  An evening out is beach dress casual.  Shorts, or light long pants with a dress short sleeve shirt is good.  This is a beach resort area, so you will see others dressed in simply a t-shirt and shorts.

Although this is a warm destination.  Allways be prepared with a light jacket or some warmer clothing that you can stack on in layers.  You main also want to pack some rain gear, just in case.  It is always better to be safe than sorry.  You don’t want to find your self kept in your hotel room should the weather make a sudden change.

If you are looking for a pleasent, laid back beach vacation.  The Hua Hin Weather will not let you down.  Definitely one of the prime locations in Thailand.

Make Hua Hin A Travel Destination On Your Next Trip

The beaches of Hua Hin have been a popular retreat for the Thai people since 1926.  King Rama the VI had a seaside palace constructed there, next to what was at the time just a small fishing village.  It quickly became a popular beach destination for the Thai People.  It has quickly become a destination of both domestic and international tourists.  If you are looking for a beach get away why not put this beach resort on your itinerary.  Hua Hin travel is relaxing, fun, and very enjoyable.

HuaHin is a short trip from Bangkok, 105 miles, or 17okm if your not from the States.  What was once a small fishing village has truly turned into a resort mecca.  Hotel companies from Marriott to Sofitel have invaded the area and put up mega hotels.  Gone are the feelings of a small fishing village, in it’s place has grown a resort town.  But it still has it’s own charm.  With a lot of foreign influence has also come a large amount of cafes and restaurants with that certain flair.

The Hua Hin Beach resort does not have the flashy sleaze factor of places like Pattaya.  The Beer Bars and crazy night life can be found, but it is more subdued than their sister cities on the other side of the Gulf.  They are better know for their fantastic white sand beaches, and they are still relatively uncrowded compared to Phuket.  It is a relaxing place to spend a weekend or a week.  And the Hua Hin Weather will not disappoint you either.

You can vistit on a budget, or a full on luxury vacation.  Hua Hin resorts range from the modest to five star.   There is something for every price level.  With the exchange rates, Thailand is a reasonable place to visit, and you can usually get a much nicer hotel for the same price that you would pay in your home country.

The white sand beachs have the expected Thailand style with thatched beach umbrellas, lounge chairs, beach bars that will bring beer, crab, sandwiches, right to your chair.  The beach is very scenic with that South Pacific feel, and the surf is pleasant for swimming – the currents are fairly calm.

Hua Hin has a truly laid back feel, with a town that has all the trinket shops and tailors you could need.  It is more of a family resort that a party hard island like Phuket, Pattaya, of Ko Pha-Ngan.  You should definitely put Hua Hin Travel on your itinerary.