Phuket is a tropical paradise yet easy to get to from everywhere in the world. It is an dream place to have a family holiday home: it is safe and clean, with beautiful weather all year round, unspoilt beaches, great people, and excellent infrastructure (and medical care, should you need it).
Kamala is located only 40mn drive from the airport but does not have crowds or an overly touristy atmosphere. It is peaceful and relatively unknown, on the right side of hip, with lovely low keys restaurants and spas. We fell in love with its immense soft sanded beautiful beach with breathtaking sunsets, and its local and young vibe. We didn't want want to be too far from a good western style supermarket either, so the 15-20mn drive to Patong is convenient. Finally, the authentic Thai village style of the Nakatani Estate appealed to us more than an ultra-modern glass and concrete villa, we wanted to feel we were in Thailand and not anywhere else.