Thankyou all for you reply
I agree, its probably not the best analogy or comparison guide but thanks for bearing with me! We have 12 days there so we might try a few days somewhere close to Patong and then head off into the wilderness somewhere!
While I'm here, I'd also like to get some suits made up and I have some silk going wanting. I've been burnt by tailors in Bali before (shocking quality) and would like any recommendations, email or phone numbers of tried and tested tailors on Phuket!

Thanks again!
KT