We’ll I’ll be headed back for another Thailand Holiday in less than two weeks.  I always find myself going back to the same few places, which is really a shame because there are so many unique places to visit and things to see.  Yet I return to places like Phuket, Ko Samui, and Hua Hin, because I’ve had such a great time there, and I always try and work in at least a few new sites to see.  I enjoy the beach and SCUBA diving, however I can only take so much.  I really enjoy the thousands of years of history and architecture that Thailand has to offer.

This time around I will be going to stay in Bangkok for two days before heading off to the beach.  I really enjoy the city, it has all the hustle, bustle, and flair of a major city, with plenty of Wat’s and Historic Buildings to occupy my time.  I’ll catch a flight out of Bangkok Airport and arrive in Phuket for about seven days.  It is the rainy season, which may put a damper on some of my beach plans, but I’m not worried.  Phuket weather can change on a dime, one minute it is sunny, the next it opens up and pours rain for an hour or two.  But it is rare that you will have to wait out an entire day for the sky’s to clear in your hotel room (or bar, traveler’s choice).

But as I head out on my next vacation, I can’t help but think about where I should visit next in Thailand.  On the flight home from my first trip, I met a couple who had spent ten days in Chiang mai, touring the many temples and visiting with a hill tribe.  Their stories have stayed with me, and I think it is finally time I make a trip up north.  As I’m a planner by nature, but still like to do things on the go, I’m sure I’ll be digging up all the information I can get on Chiang mai Thailand so that I can really put together an excellent trip.  I like to have a pretty good itinerary outlined before my wheels lift from the tarmac.  However, spontaneity makes for more of an adventure.

I don’t know what it is about that country that made me fall in love with it, but I am.  It has the history and beauty, friendly people, great food, and modern amenities.  The cost of a trip is relatively inexpensive compared to traveling in the first world, and I do like to get a bang for my buck.  It is also a location where English is spoken quite fluently and knowing only a few Thai phrases help get you buy in a pinch.  But above all else it is the adventure and experience of exploring a foreign country that really gets me excited.  Who knows, if I had visited somewhere else in Asia first, I might be always thinking of returning there, time and again.

For now I will just have to heed the siren call for my next Thailand Holiday.  Further adventures still await me there.  Where the next place the travel bug will bite me I can not foresee, but I look forward to what journey it might bring.  Till then, I’ll be returning to a country that is starting to feel like a second home.

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.