Many Bangkokians make a beeline to this popular royal resort town and desirable holiday destination, Hua Hin, for long weekends and New Year holidays. Around a three-hour drive from Bangkok, it's easily accessible by car, bus or train. However, instead of joining the end-of-weekend rush back up the freeway, why not hang out for a few more days, a week or longer, and enjoy all that Hua Hin has to offer without the crowds. And as a bonus, no daily commute to work with the thousands of others heading to the office. Safe social distancing is easy, and the air is fresh and clean.

Whatever your budget, competitive weekday and weekly or monthly packages are on offer in all styles of accommodation. Attracting many people are villas or apartments with kitchen facilities, more like a home away from home. While eating out is fun and doesn't mess up your living space, grazing on breakfast, chilling with friends, or a romantic dinner in your own personal area has high appeal. 

We might be biased, but we think Itz Time Hua Hin Pool Villas By Cross Collection is an ideal option. One, two or three-bedroom villas, each with its own pool, kitchen for self-catering (if you want), great living and relaxation space, great wifi, plus a workstation if a desk is needed. The ultimate escape and 'Cation resort. A home-away-from-home ideal for happy moments with family and friends. Space, privacy, excellent facilities and, dare we say, a relaxed working away from the office environment.

Skiving off during the week can feel liberating when everyone else is working. Sure, you still have to keep the boss happy, though with fewer people around, it's easier to get to restaurants, attractions, shopping, and beaches once the work is done. No commute time and less traffic mean the space and freedom to enjoy the extra time available daily. Add to that superb weekday accommodation offers from properties like Itz Time Hua Hin Pool Villas to entice - your 'Cation just got extra affordable.

A key reason many people don't take 'Cations is that it means leaving loved ones (their furry, scaly or feathered friends) at home all alone. Local travel makes it so much easier to take your pet with you, and now many properties have switched on to making their places pet-friendly. When looking for pet-friendly accommodation options, check the property guidelines, like pet size and number allowed, available outdoor space, and any offered special facilities.

We know for sure your beloved friends are welcome at Itz Time Hua Hin Pool Villas by Cross Collection. As you will occupy a whole villa, your pets will love the space, special basket, toys, food and especially the green lawn and outdoor area. Happiness for the entire family at Itz Time Hua Hin Pool Villas by Cross Collection. 

A change of scenery is like a breath of fresh air. Once a small fishing village, Hua Hin now offers good shopping and an excellent range of facilities and conveniences. Adding to those are cool cafes and beach clubs, plus eating out, from local food carts to the historic finger wharf seafood restaurants to trendy upmarket restaurants and bars. If you prefer, visit the fresh seafood and vegetable markets and cook up a storm at your 'Cation home. It's all here plus more.

Nowadays, Hua Hin is much more than its lovely beaches and fabulous seafood. Water parks, top-class sporting facilities, entertainment venues, hilltop temples, animal and refuge parks, the historic old town with teak houses and street art, and Hua Hin Train Station are all popular attractions. The beautiful Monsoon Valley Vineyard is just 30 minutes west of town, and there are three national parks within an hour's drive, including Sam Roi Yod and the famous Phraya Nakhon Cave. Oh, and more beaches. Serious pampering needed? Local, inexpensive massage and body treatments to high-end wellness resorts are on your doorstep and waiting to rejuvenate your body.

A Conference' Cation? Yes, if your workplace does need to come together for plenary meetings, brainstorming events or team-building happenings, why not take it off-site and out of town? Once again, Hua Hin is far enough away from the office though not too far, to add significant extra corporate cost to such get-togethers. Combining 'work and play', using sleek, clean and comfortable meeting facilities with outdoor and fun activities usually achieves astounding results. At Itz Time Hua Hin Pool Villas by Cross Collection, our boutique meeting facilities will allow you to get the creative juices flowing, build synergy and strengthen your business. And those favourable lower weekday rates could mean the boss can balance the budget or even splurge on the team with the savings made.