Phuket Chilling out, eating and shopping (with the occasional pampering session at the spa).   Jungle trek, snorkelling or sightseeing?   Phuket choices for every visitor - do nothing (very enjoyable) or get on a tour to see national parks, temples and areas of interest (also great fun).  There are tours and trips of every type, some specialise in giving a flavour of local island life with stops at rubber and coconut plantations, while others focus on shopping and visiting beauty spots. Or if you're not wild on shopping and prefer to combine some action with your sightseeing, there are tours which include elephant trekking, canoeing or snorkelling.   Or why not learn something new while you're on holiday?   Imagine qualifying as a diver and try a dive course or cook up a storm when you return home and learn to cook Thai food - the authentic way. If you'd like to go beyond Phuket Island, you can take a day trip to one of the many nearby islands - visit the mainland province of Phang Nga with its amazing limestone scenery and "James Bond" island or visit the famous Phi Phi Island. What ever choice you make, you'll be sure to have a fabulous time.     More About Phuket ... Our destination guide Links to guide book websites Getting about in Phuket The "Low Down"... Sight seeing Shopping Get sporty Chill out - heath, beauty and relaxation Where to Stay? Sitting on a secluded headland at the southern corner of Patong, Phuket's most popular beach, the Amari Coral Beach Resort affords spectacular views of the picturesque bay.   Each of the 197 superior and deluxe guestrooms and suites has its own private balcony and a wonderful seaview.   There are excellent recreational facilities including a secluded beach, two swimming pools, and a fitness room plus superb restaurants to choose from.   For relaxation, there is the Sivara Spa offering a range of massage body and facial treatments in an unique tropical setting.  Each of the four open - air salas is perched on a hillside with superb ocean views. More about the hotel