Long the holiday escape of the Thai royal family, Hua Hin is now a cosmopolitan, family friendly resort whose origins as a tranquil fishing village have not been entirely overwhelmed by the emergence of panoply of luxury resorts. The main attraction is the 4km long sandy beach with safe swimming and pony rides for the kids. Hua Hin is also one of Thailand’s best locations for golf, with numerous high quality courses in the vicinity. In the evening, try out the seafood restaurants on the wharf or enjoy the shopping and street food at the night market.