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About Phuket — from what we know first-hand
We manage apartments in the Mida Grande Resort complex at Surin Beach and write about what we see ourselves: areas, rental terms, everyday life, getting here. Only figures we can back up.
The Surin Area in Phuket: Who It Suits and What Is NearbyA look at the Surin area on the west coast of Phuket: what the beach is like, which beaches are nearby, who the area suits for a holiday and for long-term stays, and who would be better off choosing somewhere else.
Surin or Bang Tao: Where to Stay in PhuketTwo neighbouring areas on the west coast of Phuket compared: how Surin and Bang Tao beaches differ, which area to choose for a holiday with children, for a long winter stay, and for a first trip to the island.
Phuket West Coast Areas: Layan, Kamala, Patong, Karon, KataAn overview of the areas on Phuket's west coast — Layan, Surin, Bang Tao, Kamala, Patong, Karon and Kata. How they differ in character, who each one suits and how to choose an area for your trip.
Wintering in Phuket: how to choose apartments for a month or longerWhat to check when renting accommodation in Phuket for a month, three months or the whole winter: kitchen, washing machine, internet, utility bills, deposit and long-stay discounts.
Phuket with kids: how to choose accommodation so the holiday does not turn into a questWhat matters in accommodation on Phuket if you are travelling with children: distance to the beach, a kitchen for children's meals, kids' pools and playrooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, sleeping arrangements for a child.
Apartments or a hotel on Phuket: what to choose for your tripAn honest comparison of apartments and a hotel on Phuket: how they differ in everyday life, money and freedom, when a hotel wins and when apartments with a kitchen and a washing machine are more convenient.
Daily Apartment Rental in Phuket: What to Check Before BookingHow to rent apartments in Phuket for a few days or a week: what to clarify about check-in and check-out, the deposit, the prepayment and the payment methods, so that there are no surprises on arrival.
Apartments with a Kitchen and a Washing Machine in Phuket: Why It MattersWhy a kitchen and a washing machine change a trip to Phuket more than the view from the window: at what length of stay they become a necessity, what to clarify about the equipment and what to look for in a listing.