Located on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand, Cha-Am and Hua Hin are quiet relaxed coastal towns, perfect for family holidays with its white sandy beaches and calm azure seas.

These sister resorts lack the bustle of an international playground and instead offer a quiet escape.

Both resorts boast long uncluttered beaches, while Hua Hin, larger than Cha-Am, is a bustling little fishing port with plenty of colourful local life to enjoy, and three miles of white sandy beach.

Hua Hin, the oldest resort in Thailand, has a unique and unspoilt image and is justly recognised as the first beach resort of Thailand with the King himself regularly visiting for long stay holidays and was the favourite of King Rama VII who built his 'Far from Worries' Palace here some sixty years ago.

Hua Hin is just 2½ hours drive south of Bangkok or 3½ from Bangkok international airport.

Cha-Am's beautiful stretch of soft sand beach is ideal for swimming and just soaking up the sun.

If you wish to get away from this haven of tranquility, Damnern Saduak floating market and the Rose Garden are only 1½ hours drive away, whilst the famous bridge over the River Kwai is just two hours.