Dave
I always go, every year, at this time to an all inclusive resort in the Caribbean.
I wanted something different this time and decided B & B at a nice resort was worth the try.
Because of where our hotel was, about an hour from Patong & 20 minutes from Phuket my wife was concerned that it would be too quiet. I think she thinks she is young and happening!!
I knew it was all about the eating out in the tiny roadside & beach restaurants and couldn't wait to get there.
The hotel was superb, we originally booked the one that got hit by the Tsunami, the JW Marriott in Khao Lak but changed it because my wife is like that!
We had the best of both worlds, quiet in the day, virtually deserted beach and if we wanted busy we could get a taxi to Patong etc. The taxi drivers will wait for you and take you back to the hotel, agree a price first though.
The best eating I have ever had.
I did eat Thai every morning for breakfast and every night. If you don't eat in the hotel you will get a three course meal, for two, for about £25.00. In the hotel you will be paying £50.00.
Our hotel had a brilliant restaurant, above the pool, the best meal of the stay.
Worth every penny, get out and see the sights Dave.
As Neil has asked, where are you staying?
Rob