2 weeks relaxing in Asia - suggestions?

[goldenhorn]

Hi all,

I'm planning a 2-week trip to Asia in late March/early April 2025 and would love some suggestions.

I have award tickets booked on SQ BNE-SIN-BNE (departing March 27, returning April 9) and am looking for destinations not too far from Singapore. I am happy to spend a night or two in Singapore on either end of the trip.

While we love Japan, we're after a more relaxing holiday this time, ideally with a resort stay and some day trips. I'm considering Thailand - maybe 2-3 nights in Bangkok followed by a week in Hua Hin.

As I'll be Accor Platinum next year, I'm keen to stay at Accor properties to maximize the benefits.

Has anyone been to Hua Hin recently? How does it compare to other beach destinations near Singapore?

Are there any other places you'd recommend for a relaxing getaway with good resort options?

Any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated!

 

[lovestotravel]

Thailand - Options are endless

 

[GarrettM]

Beach is a must?

Hoi An is relaxing. If you're not already familiar with it. It has some beaches and beach resorts. Old Town is easy to deal with. Plus if you're want clothes/shoes/whatever made you'll have no troubles.

As much I love Singapore it is not a place I think of when I think beach relaxation.

 

[goldenhorn]

Beach is a must?

Hoi An is relaxing. If you're not already familiar with it. It has some beaches and beach resorts. Old Town is easy to deal with. Plus if you're want clothes/shoes/whatever made you'll have no troubles.

As much I love Singapore it is not a place I think of when I think beach relaxation.

No, beach is not essential as long as there is a pool.

Thank you for the recommendation. I'll check it out. I want to visit Vietnam but my partner is not so keen.

Not been before but have been to Cambodia several times, which we loved.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

Langkawi, Penang, Macau, Koh Samui, Phu Quoc all worth considering.

 

[GarrettM]

No, beach is not essential as long as there is a pool.

Thank you for the recommendation. I'll check it out. I want to visit Vietnam but my partner is not so keen.

Not been before but have been to Cambodia several times, which we loved.

I wasn't so keen either but my wife was adamant. She was right.

 

[goldenhorn]

I wasn't so keen either but my wife was adamant. She was right.

haha good to know! I'll work on convincing the other half

 

[flyingfan]

Agree with Thailand having lots of options. Hua Hin is nice and relaxing, and a lot quieter of course than the other overrun Thai beaches, but IMHO a week there would be too much. Unless you actually really really could sunbathe for a week straight.

Langkawi also worth considering.

Sorry can't comment re Accor.

 

[goldenhorn]

Agree with Thailand having lots of options. Hua Hin is nice and relaxing, and a lot quieter of course than the other overrun Thai beaches, but IMHO a week there would be too much. Unless you actually really really could sunbathe for a week straight.

Langkawi also worth considering.

Sorry can't comment re Accor.

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I wondered if a week would be too long. Have you been to Langkawi? Would there be more to do there for a week compared to Hua Hin?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Koh Phagnan in Thailand (see my report in another thread… there are direct flights to Loh Samui from Singapore and a short ferry to Phagnan… idyllic beach huts for AUD30 a night).

Or I second Vietnam… pristine beaches and plenty of Accor hotels.

 

[Cossie]

I could not recommend Krabi, unless you want to go out to the islands. Very dissapointed with our visit last month. Although if you want cannabis shops neck and jowl with tattoo shops, massage parlours and Indian restaurants, then it might be your sort of place. very tongue in cheek.

Although there is an area that requires access to and from by boat, wish we had gone there. Railay Beach.