Originally Posted by glennaa11

I wouldn't bother going to REP for just a couple of days. As noted getting there can be a bit expensive and you're paying for a visa. And it will be crowded that time of year. If you're not interested in the history and architecture I don't know why you'd want to go there. I'm planning to be there in December for a second visit. First time was 7 or 8 years ago. This time I am planning to visit more of the places that are farther from town.

As for your beach, Dec/Jan is the height of high season. So any beach worth going to is likely to be pretty crowded I would imagine. But I'm not much into beaches so I can't recommend much. You might want to consider southern Cambodia though. I spent a few days in Kep several years ago which was interesting. There are some beaches nearby as well as Kampot, Bokor, etc.