Cheap Winter Sun Holidays to Thailand

Our Blue Flag beach options focus on clean, well-managed sand and water that suits families and swimmers during the dry season.

• Khao Lak: Khao Lak offers calm, gently shelving beaches on the Andaman coast, a couple of hours north by road. The shoreline is quieter than the busiest resort strips, and the surf stays gentle for most of the winter months. We favour it for travellers who want clean sand, easy swimming and a slower rhythm, with the lush rainforest interior of the national park close enough for a day of jungle walks. It is exactly the brief our Thailand Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Koh Samui: Koh Samui sits on the Gulf of Thailand, so its sea conditions differ from the Andaman side and calm water is often available during the winter season. The island has a range of well-kept beaches with resort infrastructure close at hand, and its airport offers direct flights from the capital for a short onward connection. We recommend it when you want reliable beach facilities and easy access to the rest of the island. It is exactly the brief our Thailand Family Holidays deals are built around.
• Phuket: Phuket is Thailand's largest island and has an extensive choice of beaches, hotels and dining options within easy reach of its international airport. Its western coastline is the most developed, offering a wide range of sea-facing rooms and organised water sports. We suggest it for travellers who want maximum choice and convenience, though the busier areas can feel crowded during peak weeks.
• Krabi Ao Nang: Ao Nang is the main resort strip on the Krabi coast, with a long beach backed by hotels and restaurants and boat connections to nearby islands. The winter months bring drier weather and calmer seas than the monsoon season, which makes island hopping far more dependable. We use it for holidays that mix beach relaxation with easy day trips and a lively evening atmosphere. It is exactly the brief our Thailand All Inclusive Holidays deals are built around.
• Hua Hin: Hua Hin is a long-established seaside town on the Gulf coast, a few hours south of the capital by road, with a broad sandy beach and a relaxed promenade. Its pace is noticeably gentler than that of Thailand's busier resort strips, and the town suits guests who want a traditional seaside feel with good seafood and a royal summer palace nearby. We find it works well for a calmer winter break with an easy transfer from the capital, the same brief our Thailand holidays deals are built around.