If Hua Hin was exceptionally busy eg Christmas and New Year, and you wanted to go somewhere a bit quieter, where would you go?
Preferably without going to Bkk and getting on a plane, but I'll listen to all options.
I'm sure there are places nearby that are boltholes for weary Huahinners to get out of dodge. I've just never explored them.
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Escaping a busy Hua Hin
Re: Escaping a busy Hua Hin
Depends on what you want.
Bangsaphan has grown to be a popular getaway for Huahinians (and vice versa) since it is the total opposite. No traffic, empty beaches, cheaper, and plenty of nature (not a concrete jungle) ... and it should have stopped raining by Christmas! The downside is there isn't much to do there and bars and restaurants are very limited. Prachuap town is a bit livelier.
We avoid traveling anywhere during the peak week due to the price premiums slapped onto everything ... and the crowds and horrific traffic.
Bangsaphan has grown to be a popular getaway for Huahinians (and vice versa) since it is the total opposite. No traffic, empty beaches, cheaper, and plenty of nature (not a concrete jungle) ... and it should have stopped raining by Christmas! The downside is there isn't much to do there and bars and restaurants are very limited. Prachuap town is a bit livelier.
We avoid traveling anywhere during the peak week due to the price premiums slapped onto everything ... and the crowds and horrific traffic.
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If you are considering Bangsaphan Ban Krut may be a better option,you can stop off on the way down,a 2 hour drive.
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Re: Escaping a busy Hua Hin
Prachuap KK sounds like a good optionbuksida wrote:Depends on what you want.
Bangsaphan has grown to be a popular getaway for Huahinians (and vice versa) since it is the total opposite. No traffic, empty beaches, cheaper, and plenty of nature (not a concrete jungle) ... and it should have stopped raining by Christmas! The downside is there isn't much to do there and bars and restaurants are very limited. Prachuap town is a bit livelier.
We avoid traveling anywhere during the peak week due to the price premiums slapped onto everything ... and the crowds and horrific traffic.
What do I want? Maybe a smaller version of HH??
I even thought about Cha Am. Obviously CA will be busier than normal but not as busy as HH will be. But then again I'm not that familiar with CA but what I've seen hasn't bowled me over. I need to give it more of a chance I think
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I reckon Cha-am will be busier than HH over the holiday period, it is a magnet for Bangkokians.
Ban Krut is a good option as there is a nice beach road and more restaurants. BS is just 25km further south and the coastline is worth exploring. Neither are smaller versions of HH though!
Ban Krut is a good option as there is a nice beach road and more restaurants. BS is just 25km further south and the coastline is worth exploring. Neither are smaller versions of HH though!
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&buksida wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:23 am I reckon Cha-am will be busier than HH over the holiday period, it is a magnet for Bangkokians.
Ban Krut is a good option as there is a nice beach road and more restaurants. BS is just 25km further south and the coastline is worth exploring. Neither are smaller versions of HH though!