Villa Symone looks out over the Andaman Sea from its a lush hillside perch, just a few moments' walk from the soft sands of Surin Beach on Phuket's scenic west coast. One of eight villas in the exclusive Surin Heights estate, this three-bedroomed villa offers ocean views from every room, and from its 9-metre infinity-edge pool and poolside relaxation sala. Award wining interiors are accented with striking modern artwork and bright furnishings and fittings. Staffed with a villa manager, chef and team of housekeepers and close to many good restaurants and shops, Villa Symone makes an ideal Phuket holiday choice for families. It is located right next door to Napalai, combined very suitable to families.

Found on a lush hillside near the top of Surin Heights private estate, Villa Symone is a short walk away from Surin Beach. This gorgeous 800-metre stretch of white sand has, since early 2016, been designated a ‘royal' park with no commercial activity permitted aside from some local food vendor stalls in a corner of the car park. Those in search of culinary or retail delights could instead explore the streets of the village, lined with a mix of modest local shops, cafes, upscale boutiques and resorts, including Oriental Spoon at Twinpalms with its sought-after Champagne Sunday brunch.

More choices and a range of leisure activities including golf and surf shops are a 10-minute drive north in the Bang Tao Beach area, home to the Banyan Tree Spa, Boat Avenue shopping centre and Laguna Golf Club. The family-friendly Kamala Beach is about the same distance away to the south. Within walking distance towards Kamala is Laem Singh Beach, a hidden-away cove of soft sand found at the bottom of the headland down a footpath. Though it's no longer a ‘secret beach', Laem Singh's clear waters and postcard-perfect tropical setting make it still worth a visit.