Such has been the interest that several of you have emailed me seeking some vital information. The questions asked have actually pre-empted a blog that was already in the planning stage and as a consequence I have brought the publication date forward a couple of weeks.
The topic of the emails is basically cost and the big question 'can I afford it?'
The answer is an emphatic 'yes'. Read on and then I suggest you start planning your trip.
I've worked out some approximate costings for you all based on 11 nights in a 3 star Hua Hin boutique hotel and playing six rounds of golf, to include all transportation to and from courses.
The model I have used is the Hua Hin Golf Villa which I know particularly well and would recommend to anyone. Hua Hin Golf Tours are based at the Hotel and they look after all your golfing needs.
My costings are for a high season vacation which will reflect the most expensive period. Therefore you can expect that a visit taken at any other time of the year would work out cheaper.
High season in Hua Hin, and Pattaya, the two main golfing destinations, runs from November through until March.
To begin with though, you need to consider your flight and where you'll be flying from.
Do you prefer to fly direct or will you want a stop off?
If it helps direct flight time from London is 11.5 hours.
The only UK airport where you can fly direct to Thailand is from London Heathrow.
There are some excellent one-stop options from Birmingham and Manchester as well as Heathrow.
Flight costs in high season range from £460 to £650.
There are a number of ways of getting from Bangkok International to Hua Hin.
A single bus fare is £6.
Hotel transfer in an air conditioned mini bus will cost £60.00 one way, divisible by the number of passengers.
A taxi for 2 will cost £40 each way.
Eleven nights accommodation is broken down as follows;
Single occupancy- Prices depend on room choice and can vary from £30 per night to £50 per night.
Therefore from £330-£550 for one person
Twin or double occupancy-Prices vary from £35 to £50 per night.
Therefore £350-£550 for two people.
All the above costs include breakfast, whether it be for one or two persons.
Visit www.huahingolfvilla.com
A round of golf can also vary in price, depending on venue, between £50 and £90.
These prices include hire of a buggy, caddie fee, caddie tip and transport.
Taking an average that includes two top venues you van expect to pay £400 per person for 6 rounds.
So for the single traveller, or the single who is part of a group, an overall cost of around £1350.00 is a very reasonable approximation. Add on the cost of other meals and general expenditure and you'll have the time of your life for less than £2k. Fantastic value and guaranteed sunshine.
There are more expensive packages in 4 and 5 star hotels or cheaper options in local guesthouses and apartments. All easily found by doing a bit of internet research.
If you do need any advice please email me direct on mythaigolf13@gmail.com
I am also on twitter @mythaigolf
..............93 days to go.
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