July 1, 2009

Hotels in Pattaya Thailand

Pattaya is located south east of Bangkok, about 90 minutes by express highway. A large and busy city resort are on the coast. The main beach in Pattaya is busy, there are beaches north at Naklua and south at Jomtien. Pattaya is popular for shopping and nightlife. There are also lots of tourists attractions and sightseeing tours in the area, including the nearby Koh Larn Island which is popular for a day trip. There are so many places to stay in pattaya include budget and inexpensive hotels up to top class luxury hotels and resorts.

Pattaya Hotels Discount Rates and resorts accommodation. There are many 3 star and 4 star hotels and places to stay along the main beach road.




A One Royal Cruise Hotel Pattaya on the beach road in Pattaya.

Jomtien Beach near Pattaya Thailand

Much of the information for Jomtien Beach is listed under Pattaya as Jomtien Beach is next to Pattaya. If you travel from south Pattaya it is just over the hill into the Jomtien Beach area. From the main highway from Bangkok you pass the turns for Pattaya and then you can turn down towards the besch at Jomtien. These beaches near Bangkok are always quiet busy but not so much during the week. There are now vacation rental condominiums and many people are buying vacation homes and vacation condos in the area. Jomtien Beach Hotels and other hotels and resorts.




Pattaya Park resort Hotel and Water Park Jomtien Beach Pattaya Thailand

Hua Hin Beach

Hua Hin is about 180 km ( 120 miles ) south of Bangkok and getting to Hua hin is easy by bus ( about 3 and a half hours ) or by taxi or limousine in about 2 and a half hours. There are also frequent trains though they take over 4 hours for the journey. There are beaches both close to the town in Hua Hin and also north in the Cha Am area. There are also beaches south of Hua Hin including Pranburi.
Hua Hin Hotels include small hotels, large hotels and beach resorts. You can find discount rates for a large choice of Hua Hin hotels and also see the reviews and the maps to show where the hotels are located with Hua Hin Hotels Discount Rates Rates and information. There are activities and attrations in Hua Hin in addition to the beaches. The town is busy for shopping and restaurants. The night markest in Hua hin are popular, there are also places to watch Thai Boxing and also a few Thai shows to see in Hua Hin. The beach at Takiab is very popular in particular at weekends when people enjoy beach sports and water sports and also the beach restaurants and bars. many Hua hin hotels are right on the beach, the Hilton, Sofitel, Anantara, Sheraton, Hyatt Regency, Wora Bura, Dusit Thani and many other fine Hua Hin hotels and beach resorts.


June 28, 2009

Bangkok Airport Hotels

There is a large choice of hotels close and near to bangkok International Airporet is you need an overnight stay. This would no apply much if you are going to one of the beaches near bangkok but if you are going to other islands or if perhaps need overnight accommodation close to Bangkok Airport. Bangkok Airport Hotels including hotels with free shuttles / free transfers between the Bangkok Airport and the hotels.




Queens Garden Hotel Bangkok Airport budget hotel near the airport




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June 15, 2009

Koh Samet Island near Bangkok

Koh Samet island is very popular for those seeking a small quiet island not too far from Bangkok. Koh samet, or also known as Koh Samed is off the Rayong coast between Bangkok, Pattaya and Koh Chang. Accommodation on the island ranges from small and budget accommodations to expensive luxury resorts.

Smallisland near Bangkok

Accommodation Koh Samet Thailand




June 4, 2009

Hotels Jomtien Beach Pattaya

Jomtien Beach is just past Pattaya, known as a much quieter area than Pattaya City the beach road of Jomtien Beach has a wide choice of good hotels, resorts and other accommodation. There are also shops and restaurants. Jomtien Beach near Pattaya is popular for water sports. Betwen pattaya and Jomtien are the famous Royal Cliff and Sheraton hotels. Pattaya Park offers a large water park.
Jomtien Beach Hotels Discount Rates, Jomtien beach is an ideal beach near Bangkok if you want just a short journey from Bangkok and want somewhere that is close to lots of entertainment and shopping but is also inexpensive. Hotel rates for Jomtien Beach are very low.






Rabbit Resort Jomtien Beach Pattaya

May 30, 2009

Beach Hotels in Hua Hin Thailand

There are manu hotels in Hua Hin Thailand offering direct access to the beach, popular beach hotels include the Sofitel Centara, Marriott resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Resort, Hilton Hua Hin, there are also boutique resort hotels at the beach inclduing Baan Bayan, Baan Talay Dao and others, also inexpensive and budget hotels plus the luxury hotels and beach resorts.
Hua Hin Hotel reviews for resort and hotel reviews



The excellent Hua Hin Sofitel Centara luxury resort hotel on the beach in the centre of Hua Hin Thailand

May 16, 2009

Hua Hin Hotels

The choice of Hua Hin Hotels ranges from small guesthouses and budget hotels to very expensive top range luxury beach hotels and resorts.The most famous Hua Hin Hotels are the Sofitel Centara, Hilton Hua Hin, the Hyatt Hua Hin, Anantara, Yaiya, Dusit Thani, Sheraton, Wora Bura, Marriott Resort Hua Hin, also the Courtyard by Marriott ( Cha Am area ) and many others. There are also Golf hotels in Hua Hin with resort accommodation and Golf courses such as Springfield for those who want to stay at a Golf course resort hotel. Hua Hin hotels include many family friendly hotels ideal for a family holiday in Thailand.
There are also boutique Hua Hin hotels and boutique spa resorts. You can read the Hua Hin hotel reviews and see all the photos of what the hotels and resorts offer. Also location maps showing the map locations for Hua Hin hotels and those nearby in Cha Am and Pranburi. Ideas for beaches near Bangkok.

May 2, 2009

Beach Hotels near Bangkok

Many people who visit Bangkok for a short time also want to spend a few days at a beach. The beaches near Bangkok can be reached easily and are ideal for a beach getaway from Bangkok. Also many people who live in Bangkok head to the nearby beaches for weekend. These beach areas can be a lot cheaper because they have to price accommodation, shopping and eating out to the local market so in general prices stay lower than many other tourist beach areas.


Beach near hotels in Hua Hin



Hua Hin Hotels and resorts



The weather at beaches near Bangkok during the summer offers some of the very best summer weather in Thailand. Hua hin offering about the driest beach climate in Thailand in the summer. Many people also go further along the coast, from Jomtien and Pattaya to koh Samet or Koh Chang. South from Cha Am and Hua hin to Koh Samui and other islands, also to krabi and Phuket. There are overnight buses from Hua hin to Krabi and Phuket, and trains and buses to Surat Thani for the ferries to Koh Samui. You can fly from U-Tapao Airport near Pattaya and Jomtien beach to Koh Samui and Phuket with Bangkok Airways. From Hua Hin to fly to Phuket or Krabi you need to fly from Bangkok Airport.


Hotels in Pattaya Thailand


Pattaya Hotels and Resorts

April 20, 2009

Hua Hin Nightlife

Although most people visit Hua Hin to enjoy the beaches, national parks, golf, temples and enjoy the history and culture many also enjoy the evening attractions.
Hua hin has excellent restaurants offering Thai and seafood, also French, Italian and other cuisines. Japanese and Chinese food. The night market in Hua hin has lots of cheap places to eat and is fun for shopping in the evening.
There are many bars in Hua Hin plus places for a sidewalk cocktail or drinks looking out to sea. You can see a Thai classic dance and Thai classic show, Muay Thai boxing, also a couple of Cabaret places for a show. There are bars and also late night clubs to enjoy. Hua hin does not have the nightlife of Pattaya, Patong Phuket or Chaweng samui, it is nothing like those, but for most people there is plenty to enjoy from the nightlife.


Star Planet at City Beach Hotel Hua Hin in the central part of Hua Hin town.

March 25, 2009

Hua Hin Beach

Hua Hin beach stretches for several km long and is popular not only for relaxing in the sunshine and swimming but also people enjoying themselves with walks along the beach, drinks or meals at the beach. Yoyu can enjoy lunch at the beach at the Laksaubha and also relax at the Paleo beach Bar. Hua Hin is a very popular beach just 180 km / 110 miles soputh of Hua Hin. You can travel from Bangkok to Hua Hin by taxi, bus or train. You can continue along the coast to visit National Parks, beaches, and 2 hours south of Hua Hin visit Bang Saphan and Koh Talu island for snorkeling.



The long sandy beach in Hua Hin with hotels, resorts and villa apartments directly on the beach !





Beach Bar in on Hua Hin main beach


There are also other beaches north and south of the town. Top beach hotels and resorts include Hilton, Hyatt Regency, Sofitel, Sheraton, the new Intercontinental Hua Hin opens during 2009. There are also boutique hotels and resorts along the coast. Hua Hin Hotels and resorts, villas, apartments and suites

March 1, 2009

Koh Talu Island Thailand

Again this is not really 'near' Bangkok but is a great little island if you are going to the beaches south of Bangkok by road or train. Koh Talu has a range of accommodation but is a small and natural island, forget nightlife, restaurants or shops ! This is great for relaxing, kayak, snorkeling and is just off the Bang Saphan area on the Sunrise Coast. It is the perfect island to stop between Bangkok and the Thailand Gulf islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. You can also do day trips to Koh Talu Island from Hua Hin, Cha Am, Dolphin Bay and Pranburi.


Weather is good February to September. The only accommodation is provided in choices of accommodation by Koh Talu Island Resort




Koh Talu island is a 15-20 minute boat ride from the Bang saphan area coast, this is about 380 km / 210 miles south of Bangkok.

Bang Saphan Thailand

Bang Saphan is not near bangkok but it is worth a mention for those who are looking for a beach that can be reached by bus or train from Bangkok without having to fly, and offers a more tranquil beach experience in Thailand. Bang Saphan is about 380 km south of Bangkok by road. There are express bus services and also regular air conditioned trains from Bangkok to Baan Krut railway station which serves the Baan Krut and Bang Saphan beach area on the Sunrise Coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
There are several new resort hotels in Bang Saphan Thailand including the new Baan Montra Resort and the new Keeree Waree Resort in Bang Saphan.
This area is close to the small island of Koh Talu which is popular for beach and snorkeling. Bang saphan is ideal for beach hopping down the coast south of Bangkok. You can visit on the way to Bang Saphan the other beaches of Cha Am, Hua Hin, pranburi, Dolphin Bay near Sam Roi Yot National Park. The town of Prachuap Khiri Khan between Hua Hin and Bang saphan is interesting for the beautiful views, in particular over the bay at sunrsie from the hilltop temple.
Keeree Waree Resort Bang saphan




After visiting Bang Saphan it is just about 1 hour 30 minutes by road to Chumphon from where there is the fast ferries to Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, and you can continue to Koh Samui

February 6, 2009

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya

The amazing new Lost World theme resort, the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort will be set in the popular holiday destination of Pattaya Thailand.
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is due to open in August 2009. You can see artist design images for the Centara Grand Mirage Resort Pattaya to see the amazing design of this new resort hotel. Just over an hour from Bangkok International Airport the centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort will be popular for those who want to stay at an amazing theme style beach resort hotel in Pattaya Thailand. The hotel is due to open Summer 2009 in Pattaya Thailand.

January 19, 2009

Jomtien Beach near Bangkok

Jomtien Beach is located just beyond Pattaya. The beach road has resort hotels, high rise condominiums, restaurants and shops, plus the beach. This is a quieter although highly developed area to stay, within 2 hours by road from Bangkok, between 90 minutes and 2 hours from Bangkok Airport to your hotel or resort at Jomtien. There are many tourist attractions and activities in the area with lots to see and do. Water Park, sports including Golf Courses, classic Thai cultural show and more. There is a very long list of hotels and resorts and also Jomtien beach pattaya hotel reviews, Jomtien Beach Hotels and also the beach reorts, serviced apartment hotels and also budget hotels. That also includes nearby Pattaya hotels. Pattaya is just north of Jomtien and many people head to Pattaya for more shopping and more restaurants. Some good hotels at Jomtien beach including the hotel reviews and cheap rates, Jomtien Palm Hotel and the popular Welcome Jomtien Beach Hotel and others. Jomtien is one of the best and most popular beaches near Bangkok, you can travel between Bangkok Airport and Jomtien beach very fast by modern express highway. If you are visiting at the last minute you can find tips and suggestions for Pattaya Hotels last Minute has cheap special offers at the last minute for Pattaya and Jomtien Beach. Jomtien Beach is very popular for weekend breaks from Bangkok.

January 15, 2009

Yaiya Resort Cha Am

The new Yaiya Resort in Cha Am is a new luxury resort hotel on the beach in Cha Am. Just a couple of hours by express highway south of Bangkok the Yaiya Resort Cha Am offers quiet relaxation at the beach. Yaiaya Resort Cha Am for details and photos of the Yaiya resort and also for other Cha Am hotels and beach accommodation. The yaioya Resort has a choice of rooms and suites including 2 and 3 bedroom villas and pool villas. So the resort has large villa suites ideal for a large family or a group of friends staying together. There are lots of photos for the Yaiaya Resort Cha Am.