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Once you’ve made the most of Trisara’s pools, spa and beach, there are more active pursuits on the menu. Treat yourself to a spot of tennis coaching at the resort's two floodlit championship courts. Hire a jetski, kayak or dive gear, then charter one of Trisara's yachts for a romantic cruise around Phuket and the local islands. Nearby Banana Rock Beach is a peaceful, private spot for swimming and snorkelling. Koh Wae is another uninhabited island beach close to Trisara. Alternatively, take a private helicopter flight to the famous Phang Nga Bay (aka James Bond Island); a sensational experience. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Tiger Woods, golf can be arranged close by at Blue Canyon Country Club. No need to pack your clubs as Trisara has a set of Wilsons for you to use. If you’re more gourmet minded, budding chefs can enjoy private Thai cooking classes for one or two people to hone those spice-wielding skills.

Baan Suan, five minutes drive from the hotel, whips up tasty Thai in a pretty garden setting (ask staff for directions). Raise the romance quotient several notches at chichi Weaves Restaurant (+66 (0)76 271 050), at Surin Beach, where you can opt to dine poolside or in the air-conditioned comfort of a private room.

Soak up panoramic horizons as you sip cocktails and sample East-West tapas at fashionable 360°, The Lookout (+66 (0)76 317 600) at the Pavilions, Phuket.

Paula’s Retro Café (106/41 Moo 3, Cherngtalay; +66 (0)76 270 283) is a great spot to enjoy home-made bagels and fresh sandwiches, lunches and snacks.

Dare to venture to Patong – if only for one night – where there’s a guaranteed party crowd and it is entertaining people watching. Local hotspots are Seduction (39/1 Bangla Road, Patong; +66 (0)76 340 215), the open-air Club Lime (+66 (0)85 798 1850) and Banana (+66 (0)76 340 306; both Taweewong Road). Located in an old Sino-Chinese house, Ka Jok See (26 Takua Pa Road, Phuket Town; +66 (0)76 217 903) attracts a fashionable crowd with its classy decor and lively atmosphere – expect to dance on tables!

December/January New Year’s Eve is a huge night for partying on Phuket, with the sky set alight with fireworks and floating Thai lanterns. 31 December and 1 January are Thai holidays, when many shops and businesses close. February Early February heralds the Phang Nga Bay Regatta (www.bayregatta.com), not far from Phuket, which attracts sailors to the island. The Phuket International Blues Rock Festival (www.phuketbluesfestival.com) takes place in late February, when local and international bands perform around Karon Beach. November Phuket Carnival (also called Patong Carnival) brings festivities to the island early in the month, with live music, art shows, sports events, food and street fun. Loi Krathong Festival mid-month sees pretty candle-lit, lotus-shaped offerings set afloat by moonlight with accompanying fireworks.