Thai very much

There’s nothing quite like fleeing the British winter to chill out on a beach for a week. Imagine an average November temerature of 28C and waking up to the beauty of the Thai island of Phuket’s beaches and sparkling ocean.

Amari Coral Beach Phuket is hidden away behind 68 acres of forest and looks out onto the Andaman Sea, having its own private beach at the southern end of Patong. The hotel has 197 rooms and suites, each with private balconies. There are two outdoor pools, the Breeze Spa with a signature mood massage, eastern or western inspired restaurants including Rim Talay for Asian delicacies or bay-side La Gritta for a taste of Italy. The Lobby Bar is ideal for watching the sunset with a cocktail in your hand, of course. You don’t have to laze around all day though, watersports include scuba diving with the hotel’s PADI instructors and sailing.

Kenwood Travel is offering seven nights B&B in a superior room at Amari Coral Beach Phuket (www.amari.com/coralbeach) from £1,092 per person, including return flights from Heathrow and transfers. Valid for travel in November. Visit www.kenwoodtravel.com or call 020 7749 9278.

Kuoni is offering seven nights B&B in a superior room from £1,299 per person (saving £170 per couple), including return flights from Heathrow and transfers. Valid for travel in December. To book visit www.kuoni.co.uk