Destination

PATTAYA, THAILAND


Pattaya

One of the most popular destinations in Thailand, Pattaya is conveniently close to the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok at less than a 2-hour drive. Although renowned for its nightlife, there are several attractions on offer to the discerning tourist that include sailing, scuba diving, snorkelling etc.

A distinct advantage of being a popular destination for all nationalities is that one is never too far away from food that goes with your palate. Added to it the comfort and ease of getting around; it really is a convenient place to go to. With a good supply of supporting infrastructure including hotels of varying budgets, transportation, a holiday in Pattaya is as affordable and interesting.

Golf in Pattaya has become a key ingredient in the mix that this destination has to offer, with several world class championship golf courses by renowned designers accessible and within a short drive from the heart of the city.

The beauty of all this is that one can really pick and choose to stay at good resorts and golf options based on a budget and if there are non-golfers accompanying, there is plenty for them to see and do while the golfers are at it.

To get a better flavour of Pattaya as a golf destination read  https://www.golftripz.com/golf-holidays/pattaya

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Bangkok

BANGKOK is the hub and a great place to halt before or after the tournament and play some of the fantastic courses it offers. Just 1.5 hours drive from Bangkok, it is ideal for a stopover.

The city of angels continues to cast its spell on any tourist, be it a first time visitor or a returning one. The streets of Bangkok are always alive and enticing – with the multiple avenues of street shopping, kerbside food, bars and nightlife. As it turns out almost half the population makes its living selling food or stuff on the streets.

There is plenty to see and be bowled over by, especially on the banks of the Chao Phraya River – including The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha. If your visit is timed right, you may have the opportunity of seeing the Royal Barges in full procession – a truly mesmerising experience.

As a golf destination, Bangkok is blessed with an outstanding golf infrastructure. There are close to a whopping 70 golf courses in and around Bangkok, and usually they are all relatively busy and on weekends, it is not easy to get a tee time without advance booking. The quality and condition of the golf course usually is a good determinant of the green fees charged, so it is not a bad idea to plan based on a budget, or simply play the best there is! Golf in Bangkok has a lot to offer.

Hua Hin

HUA  HIN remains unspoilt, when one compares it to other Thailand destinations. Only a three hour drive from Bangkok and 4.5 hours from Pattaya, Hua Hin was discovered by a king in the early 1920s and still commands the respect of royalty amongst locals. With a perfect 4 mile long beach, great seafood, idyllic resorts and some nearby natural sights, it makes for the ideal rejuvenation destination.

The Main Beach with a sandy sea bed is ideal for swimming and spectacular sunrises. About an hour away in the hills bordering Myanmar, is Kaeng Krachan National Park, one of the last few large wildernesses in Thailand that boasts a variety of wildlife. The Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park has limestone peaks running along the shore of the Gulf of Thailand interspersed with two beaches. And the highlight, right within town is the famous night market, a great place to shop for knick-knacks.

It is the golf in Hua Hin that has dramatically transformed the town. The Black Mountain Golf Club and The Banyan Golf Club are already destinations by themselves, amongst a host of high quality golf courses, which combined with the idyllic town, would give no reason to leave once there. It has already happened!