Where to go in December

Moonchild

hoxtonbabe wrote: »

I didnt think Thailand was good at that time due to tsunamis, hurricanes etc.. Or am I getting it mixed up with somewhere else

Tsunami season?? :eek:

You are getting it mixed with somewhere else! Thailand is generally good then, although the West Coast is typically better weather wise than the East Coast (Koh Samui).

I agree with chinahands recommendation but would avoid Pattaya, Phuket and Hua Hin like the plague. Krabi, and the islands off Phan Nga would be a great destination.

However, I am thinking you have missed the boat on flights, and would struggle to get within budget.

If I had your budget, i'd head for a lovely cheapo holiday to Portugal, and save the rest for a SE Asian adventure at Easter!

Chinahand

I agree with chinahands recommendation but would avoid Pattaya, Phuket and Hua Hin like the plague. Krabi, and the islands off Phan Nga would be a great destination.

Hoxtonbabe - I am puzzled why you would suggest that Phuket and Hua Hin are to be avoided like the plague.

I have been to the places you mentioned several times - but for Christmas and New Year Phuket or Hua Hin are exceptionally family friendly. I can understand not wanting to visit Pattaya(hookers and all) but different strokes for different folks. Krabi is the pits for a couple with a youngster and unless you take a boat to raleigh there is no sandy beach. Islands off Phang Nga also need a boat trip.

Hua Hin has a fabulous two mile beach minimum right in front of the Hilton and the Sofitel with the town directly behind - very family friendly. Phuket at the Sheraton or Dusit is also well equipped for young children.