YEAP great time the visit the land of smiles,But it is the bizzest time, most resorts fully booked over Christmas holidays and many need min 1 week booking..your budget is about right see www.baanyanuiseaview.com Quiet family resort on south tip of Phuket only 8 bungalows and 1 2 x bedroomed house on beach (see google map ...) Mrs TDs family place ^^