This trip began with the desire to celebrate the birthday of a senior friend, so we set out on a journey.

Though the destination is not yet reached, the journey itself is already beautiful.

We sought relaxation at Varinah Resort, a newly opened beachfront accommodation in Sam Roi Yot. We stayed in a Pool Villa for two nights, and the hotel provided us with a complimentary afternoon tea set. Our Pool Villa boasted a private pool within the room and a separate pool exclusive to Pool Villa guests. The resort's swimming pools utilize saltwater, offering a pleasantly mild saltiness, significantly less salty than seawater.

For further information, please visit: www.varinahresort.com

This image captures the ambiance of Varinah Resort upon our arrival, as we prepared to check in.

Our Pool Villa accommodated three guests, so the hotel provided an extra bed.

Guests can directly access the water from their rooms.

The room also includes a seating area and a work desk.

The bathroom is very spacious.

The jacuzzi bathtub here is spacious enough for two people to lie down and soak in together.

The Pool Villa offers a swimming pool for guests, complete with a children's pool and a small waterfall.

The swimming pool for general customers is located on the top floor of the hotel, offering stunning sea views.

Tonight, let's count the stars by the pool.

For dinner, we drove to Krua Khun Maew restaurant, which is not far from the hotel and offers affordable prices.

On the first morning, we drove to Khao Daeng to enjoy the view. The atmosphere up there was fantastic, with a 360-degree panorama.

The ascent to this point was far from easy, as the path was infested with mosquitoes and the risk of getting lost was high.

After descending the mountain, we had breakfast at the hotel. The hotel offers a variety of breakfast options to choose from.

We opted for the American Breakfast, which was promptly served hot by the staff.

After a delicious meal, it's time to burn off some energy! Let's go swimming and get some exercise.

The accommodation offers a gym and a dedicated children's area (Kid Club).

This afternoon, the hotel treated us to free Afternoon Tea as part of a hotel promotion.

This evening, we drove to eat at the restaurant "Chim Dang," located near our hotel. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the owner was incredibly kind and friendly.

After a satisfying meal, we returned to the accommodation to enjoy the evening atmosphere.

The last night before returning to the capital tomorrow.

The second morning of our trip, we enjoyed the sunrise view from our accommodation.

We bid farewell to the sea, and we hope to see you again :-)