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    Thailands oldest beach resort town, Hua Hin and its twin Chaam have

    endeavoured to preserve their old world charm and casual elegance.

    Favoured by Thai Royalty, the town owes its existence to King

    Prajadhipoks (Rama VII) decision to build a summer palace here.

    What set Hua Hin on the road to prosperity was rst the construction

    of the railway line during the reign of King Rama VI (1910-1925),

    which was soon followed by the establishment of the Railway Hotel

    and the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course. But even more important was the

    construction of the summer palace, the Klai Kangwon Palace, meaning

    far from worries, by King Rama VII in 1926 (The palace is today

    the permanent residence of Thailands ruling monarch His Majesty

    King Bhumibol). Once Hua Hin became the ofcial Royal Retreat, Thaiaristocracy ocked to the newly discovered seaside resort, building

    summer homes in its bucolic surroundings. For long a cherished secret

    of Bangkokians who retreated to it on the weekends, Hua Hin today

    increasingly nds itself on the international tourist map thanks to the

    western tourists who stumbled on Hua Hin. Ever since it has been on

    the tourist trail. Yet it must be said, despite its growing popularity

    Hua Hin has retained its provincial charm.

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    Its greatest selling point is that the coastal town hasretained an old world charm and has an air of timelessromance. This is where you go for long walks throughthe quiet winding streets, enjoy delicious seafood, play a

    round of golf on one of the several international standardcourses or enjoy a sundowner at your beachfront hotel.Gorgeous beaches and distinctive resorts offering theultimate in Thai-style service make this resort town acharming getaway and perfect for a romantic wedding.Hua Hin is also blessed with a variety of satelliteattractions ranging from national parks and temples towater parks and vineyards. Being a Royal beach resort,cabarets, discos, and other nightspots are more regulated

    than normal and somewhat limited, which many will ndrefreshing, especially those with families and coupleshoping for some restful quality time surrounded by sand,sun, sea, and abundant fresh seafood. Hua Hin has afamous, stunning ve-km beach, lovely waterfalls, lushlimestone mountains and plenty of leisure activities. It hasbecome world renowned as a superb place to rejuvenateat one of several internationally renowned spas in a greatlocation.

    Popular destinations include: Pa-La-U Waterfall, a 15-tierfeature in the jungle 60 kms from town; Kaeng KrachanNational Park, Thailands largest reserve, stretching to theBurmese border; Sam Roi Yot National Park, a landscapeof limestone peaks; and Khao Takiab, a hill at the endof Hua Hin beach sprinkled with Buddhist shrines andwell worth climbing for the panoramic view; and Hua Hin

    Hills Vineyard home of Monsoon Valley wines, a superbrestaurant, with stunning views of the wine lands andelephant rides among the vines.

    Whether undergoing spa treatment, holistic therapy,learning Thai massage, taking advantage of the excellentmedical services, horseback riding, or just relaxing andreading a good book, Hua Hin is the perfect place forthose who love a more sedate holiday style in a gorgeousseaside resort. And who doesnt?

    Hua Hin is certainly one of Thailands premier golngdestinations, with eight world-class courses and severaldriving ranges in the nearby area. Additionally, shing,hiking, cooking classes, horseback riding, diving andsnorkelling are only a few of the other options for thosewith a more active disposition. World-class shoppers neednot worry either: With two night-markets, a local market,

    and numerous boutique stores. Hua Hin is an excellentplace to shop for locally produced handicrafts, fabrics,souvenirs, and food products. Coastal cruises, day tripsaround Monkey Island and Dolphin Bay, local shingexcursions and night time deep-sea trips are all availablefrom Hua Hin, while freshwater shing, river cruises andeco-tours run along the waterways inland. Half-day andfull-day trips are available.

    The central market sells fresh fruit and sh to locals as itsbeen done for ages. The night market is the ideal placeto sample street food cooked fast and fresh. Internationaltravellers visit Hua Hin for the coastline and wonderfullynatural hotels, but the locals arrive for the food, with thetowns shing eet delivering baskets of prawns and sh

    every day, helping the town maintain its reputation as oneof Thailands top seafood spots.

    Most restaurants and eateries especially those in the ve-star resorts are geared toward high-end gourmet level,but there are all kinds of cuisine available for all kindsof food lover although we cant mention them all in allfairness. By the way, if youre curious about where theThais are going for great daytime street food, try going to

    Hua Hin 51, just a few steps from the beach.

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    By BusServices are available on anhourly basis from Southern Bus Terminal

    (Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal, Pinklao) from

    4 am-10:20 pm. Prior reservations are

    required to secure seats, and tickets

    have to be booked at the bus station in

    person. Ticket costs about Bt160.

    By Minibus Minibuses, which plythe route every 15 minutes from 6 am-7

    pm, are much faster than buses but

    have a limited seating capacity (11-12

    seats). Minibuses start from Ratchawitee

    Hospital near the Victory Monument inBangkok. Ticket costs approximately

    Bt200.

    By Car You can either ag down acab or approach a travel agency either

    directly or through your hotel, to hire a

    cab. However, decide on the fare before

    the trip, as it can vary accordingly and is

    usually between Bt1,000 and Bt3,000.

    You can also rent a car and drive all the

    way to Hua Hin.

    By Train A safer and comfortableway to reach Hua Hin is from Bangkoks

    Hua Lum Pong Railway Station. Train

    tickets can be reserved either in person

    or online.

    Hua Hin

    Bangkok

    THAILAND

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    At A Glance

    No of rooms:296

    Ballroom Setup:

    Round Table with stage: 600Cocktail with stage: 1,100

    Theatre with stage: 800

    Other Function area (capacity)

    Garden: 1500

    Restaurants: 300

    In-house wedding planner: No

    Indian cuisine: No

    Outside catering allowed: Yes

    Beauty salon: Yes

    Spa: Yes

    Evening functions end:- Outdoor: 10 pm

    - Indoor: midnight ( extra charges

    per hour after midnight)

    Price range

    Rooms: US$216

    International buffet: US$60

    1349 Petchakasem Road,

    Cha-am, Petchburi 76120

    Thailand.

    +66-3252-0009

    [email protected]

    dusitthanihuahin.dusit.com

    Dusit Thani Hua Hin

    extras that include LCD TV & DVD, rain shower and

    Club benets. The suites include the one-bedroom

    Dusit Grand, the Dusit and the Lanai, while the

    170-sqm Presidential Suite has two bedrooms.

    Venues: The Royal Dusit Hall with a panoramicview is a place for all occasions, with a full range

    of modern technical amenities and support,

    where classic period features combine with an

    unmistakable yet subtle Thai interior design. This

    hall is anked by graceful corridors and stylish

    lobby lounges that open onto terraces, gardens and

    lawns overlooking a beautiful lake and seascape,

    has earned this award-winning hotel a reputation

    as the perfect venue for events, meetings, leisure

    and recreation.

    Facilities: The resort has much to oer including

    a variety of water sports, two swimming pools, a

    Fitness Centre, jacuzzi, tennis and squash courts,

    horse riding, jogging and golf at several nearby

    championship-standard courses. Six food and

    beverage outlets give guests an excellent variety

    of dining and entertainment options. Indulge in

    luxurious pampering and healing treatments in a

    soothing environment at the Devarana Spa.

    Overview: Dusit Thani Hua Hin occupies a special

    place within a region known for its spectacular

    natural beauty along the west coast of the Gulf of

    Thailand. The coastal town of Hua Hin retains the

    serence Thai charm that has made it a favoured

    summer for Thai royalty, conveniently locatedjust 2.5 hours from Bangkok by car or 25 minutes

    by plane. Its ne sandy beach, superb tropical

    clismate and lush greenery provide the ideal resort

    atmosphere.

    Accommodation: The architectural theme and

    decor resembles a Mediterranean villa retreat

    with subtle touches of Thai craftsmanship and

    hospitality. Its uniquely deluxe facilities include

    296 well-appointed rooms with private balconiesoering panoramic sea views. The Superior rooms

    are the starting category with lateral sea views

    from the balcony, a separate bath and shower,

    satellite TV, mini bar, electronic safe, coee

    making facilities. Other room categories are the

    Lanai located on the ground oor with an extra

    terrace area that gives direct access to either the

    main pool or garden pool. The Dusit Club cetegory

    oers a premium location with sea views

    overlooking the main pool or garden pool, and

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    At A Glance

    No of rooms: 249

    Ballroom setup

    Round table with stage: 200Cocktail with stage: 250

    Theatre with stage: 220

    Other function area

    Garden: 200

    Beachfront: 200

    Poolside: 500

    In-house wedding planner: Yes

    Indian cuisine: On request

    Outside catering allowed: Yes

    Beauty salon: Yes

    Spa: Yes

    Evening functions end: 10:00 p.m.

    Price range

    Rooms: US$ 275

    International buffet: US$55

    1 Damnernkasem Rd,

    Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan

    77110 Thailand

    +66 (0) 3251 2021-38

    [email protected]

    www.centarahotelsresorts.com

    Centara Grand Beach

    Resort & Villas Hua Hinchannels, in-room safe, mini bar, tea and coee

    making facilities, hair dryer, and high speed Internet

    access. The Club oers unrivalled levels of facilities

    and services with exclusive Club Lounge access,including ve daily meal presentations, cocktails and

    concierge service.

    Venues: The hotels location, along with its

    gracious ambience, make it ideal for meetings,

    incentives and conference groups. The fully

    equipped function rooms can hold up to 250

    people, while garden functions for as many as 450

    people are a speciality, the memorable settingenhancing every event.

    Facilities: There are four restaurants and bars

    including the Museum for afternoon tea. There

    are also two putting greens, four swimming pools,

    two tennis courts, a snooker room, badminton,

    table tennis, a tness centre, the Spa Cenvaree,

    a childrens playground and plenty of other

    facilities to keep youngsters occupied.

    Overview: Standing on 16 hectares of prime

    beachfront land amidst tropical gardens, this

    fascinating colonial-style resort originally built in

    1923 is one of the classic hotels of the East anda great local landmark. Centara Hotels & Resorts

    acquired this beautiful property in 1985, and while

    fully retaining its old-world charm and elegance,

    has also upgraded it. The resort is just 190 kms

    south of Bangkok, with direct access to Hua Hin

    town.

    Accommodation: There are 207 luxurious appointed

    rooms and suites, including the Club executive oor,

    each with its own private balcony overlooking the

    ocean or landscaped gardens. High ceilings, period-

    style furniture and a dcor that uses rich polished

    hardwood softened by the warm tones of Thai silk

    evoke the spirit of the 1920s. The 42 villas set

    amongst the extensive gardens, with their spacious

    living accommodation and the option of their own

    pool, oer privacy along with the ultimate in luxury.

    All rooms feature at screen TVs with international

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    At A Glance

    No. of rooms: 213

    Ballroom Setup:

    Round Table with stage: 250Cocktail with stage: 350

    Theatre with stage: 350

    Other function area (capacity)

    Poolside: 350 persons (without stage)

    Restaurants:

    - McFarland House: 70

    - Talay Thai restaurant 120

    In-house wedding planner: Yes

    Indian cuisine: No

    Outside catering allowed: Yes

    Beauty salon: Yes

    Spa: Yes

    Evening functions end: 10pm

    Price range

    Rooms: US$180++

    International buffet: US$45++

    91 Hua Hin, Kh ao Takiap, Hua

    Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77110

    +66-3252-1234

    [email protected]

    www.huahin.regency.hyatt.com

    Hyatt Regency Hua Hin

    The pillarless ballroom oers a foyer with daylight

    and can accommodate up to 400 people. It issuitable for hosting elegant and stylish events

    including wedding receptions, while the otherfunction rooms can be venues for smaller events

    such as engagement ceremonies and rehearsaldinners. The hotel also has a selection of outdoorspaces perfect for casual, relaxing events and

    wedding as well as McFarland House, a historicaltwo-storey Thai beachfront wooden pavilion that

    can be transformed into an airy wedding dinnervenue.

    Facilities: Four restaurants and bars providehome-style traditional Thai and Italian cuisine, as

    well as fresh seafood specialties and tasty Asiannoodles. THE BARAI, the award-winning residential

    spa featuring eight exclusive residential spa suitesand 18 treatment rooms, is located adjacent to thehotel oering a path to well-being. Club Olympus

    provides the ideal environment to keep or get tduring your stay. The equipment in Club Olympus

    includes Life Fitness bicycles, treadmills, andcross-trainers as well as a range of free weights or

    alternatively enjoy the steam room or the outdoorood-lit tennis court.

    Overview: Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, a luxuriousresort on a 250-metre stretch of white sandy beach

    includes 213 elegantly appointed guestroomsand oers a family-friendly environment that

    features the largest recreational facilities in

    Hua Hin, including an inter-connecting free formswimming pools which include a 22 metre long andseven metre high water slide, and a unique beachpool.

    Accommodation: The 213 guestrooms included

    a three-bedroom Presidential Villa, eight BaraiSuites, a Premier View Suite, three Premier Suites,

    ve Regency Executive Suites, two RegencySuites and 61 Regency Club rooms. All rooms

    feature individually controlled air-conditioning,spacious bathrooms with a separate shower, atscreen LCD TV, radio, iPod docking station, iron

    and ironing board, an IDD telephone, an in-roomsafe and a minibar. The guestrooms are fresh

    and airy with a private outdoor living area, whilegarden-level rooms enjoy a cosy, enclosed area.

    Venues: Hyatt Regency Hua Hin provides sixversatile function rooms that have direct access

    from the hotels driveway adjacent to the lobby.

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    At A Glance

    No. of rooms: 119

    Ballroom Setup:

    Round Table with stage: 10Cocktail with stage: 120

    Theatre with stage: 100

    Other function areas (capacity)

    Garden: 200-300

    Beachfront: 100-150

    Restaurants: 40

    In-house wedding planner: No

    Indian cuisine: On request

    Outside catering allowed: Yes

    Beauty salon: No

    Spa: Yes

    Evening functions end: 10pm

    Price range

    Rooms: US$332++

    International buffet: US$70++

    Indian buffet: US$ 70++

    33/33 Petchakasem Road,

    Hua Hin, Prachuabkhirikhan,

    77110 Thailand

    +66-3261-6999

    [email protected]

    www.intercontinental.com/

    huahin

    InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

    a wonderful space with the main building behind

    as backdrop for gala dinners. A dedicated andexperienced meeting and events team will tailor unique

    experiences for your event, personally handling it fromstart to end. The sta will also share their knowledge

    to ensure that our guests enjoy local experience andmake the most of their visit to Hua Hin.

    Facilities: The resort oers exceptional food &beverage options, ingredients sources by the His

    Majestys Royal Project in Hua-Hin. Pirom featuresauthentic Thai cuisine made from locally-sourcedingredients. Trattoria-style dining and wood-red

    pizza are available at Felicita and the Azure BeachGrill oers all-day dining and fantastic rooftop

    views. The Lee La Bar serves up single malts, cigarsand live jazz while the Pool Bar oers cocktails

    and light snacks pool side. Enjoy soulful saxophonesounds and signature cocktails overlooking Hua

    Hin Beach from The Fireside. Spa Intercontinetalblends blissful tranquility with inspiring techniquesand treatments, and cohesive signature packages.

    A fully-equipped tness centre features the latest

    cardiovascular machines as well as resistance

    equipment and free weights. Other faciliites

    include a beautiful outdoor swimming pool and theInterContinental Club Lounge.

    Overview: Inspired by the Maruekhathaiyawan

    Summer Palace built by King Rama VI, theInterContinental Hua Hin Resort occupies anenviable beachfront location and provides guests

    with luxurious rooms and suites, exceptional

    restaurants, a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, aheavenly spa, and a banquet hall. The distinctiveresort combines inspiring elements of easternand western design air to create an elegant

    and relaxed environment for business and leisuretravellers. InterContinental Hua Hin Resort guest

    experience is made complete by the warm graciousThai hospitality and impeccable service.

    Accommodation: The resort features 119 luxurious

    guest rooms and suites with 24-hour personal butlerservice, and includes three Oceanfront Pool Villas andLa Residence Hua Hin. At La Residence, experience a

    period beachfront house over two luxurious storiesand 480sqm of space, with its own discreet private

    entrance, private garden and parking. An innity

    pool sparkles outside; inside two separate en-suite

    bedrooms have large marble bathrooms with lavishamenities, private bar and butler service.

    Venues: InterContinental Hua Hin Resort oers agenerously-sized banquet hall and our Lawn oers

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    At A Glance

    No. of rooms: 55

    Ballroom Setup:

    Round Table with stage: 100Cocktail with stage: 150

    Theatre with stage: 90

    Other function areas (capacity)

    Garden: 100

    Restaurants: 100

    In-house wedding planner: On request

    Indian cuisine: On request

    Outside catering allowed: On request

    Beauty salon: Yes

    Spa: Yes

    Evening functions end: Midnight

    Price range (in US$)

    Rooms: US$90 includes breakfast,

    service & tax

    333 M 7, Baan Huay Yang,

    Tub Sakae, Prachuab Khirikhan

    77130, Thailand

    +66-3261-6333

    [email protected]

    www.nishavilleresort.com

    Nishaville Resort & Spa,Prachuab Khirikhan

    Jacuzzi. Planned for late 2012, the resort will alsobe opening an additional 15 apartments and 4

    beachfront villas as part of an ongoing expansion

    plan, bring the total accommodations to 55 units.

    Venues: From corporate meetings, team building

    programs, gala dinners, weddings, social eventsand more, Nishaville is geared to cater to any kindof function. The Promenade meeting room can

    accommodate more than 100 people in dierent

    styles and oers natural daylight, in addition to

    outdoor venues including the gardens and eventhe beach which can be set up for any type of

    function either by day or night.

    Facilities: In addtion to the signature Verandah

    Restaurant, the resort also features a a salt-waterinnity pool, Sky Terrace, beachfront massage,

    spa, sauna, boutique shop. The Clubhouse is thesocial center of the resort and the place to drink

    in the sparkling sea view from a lounger on therooftop, or sip something stronger at the Pool Barat sunset with family and friends. The glass walls

    of the well-equipped tness room allow you to

    meditate on the view while you work out.

    Overview: The Nishaville Resort is a luxuriousvilla hideaway on one of Thailands most pristine

    beaches in the coastal village of Huay Yang inthe Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Surrounded by

    coconut palms, casuarinas trees, the ocean on one

    side and a freshwater canal on the other, all villashave been stylishly designed with open plans to

    oer space and comfort together with luxury. An

    ideal escape with its secluded beach perfect for

    families with its two- and three- bedroom villas.

    Accommodation: The 36 well-appointed villas

    features a large outdoor terrace, open plan livingand dining areas, luxurious bedding and spacious

    designer bathrooms with separate bathtuband shower. They also include full kitchens with

    dishwasher, washing machine and dryer and frontporch with swing seat. All villas have a free-owing

    plan where the dining room, living room and kitchenall share a common space, with no walls separatingthem. Amenities include iron and ironing board,

    i-Pod player, satellite TV, DVD player, electronicsafe, and more. Room categories include Sand

    Villas, Canal Villas with views of the freshwater

    canal, Sea Villas with panoramic views of the oceanand Breeze Villas with private pool and outdoor

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