During the low season, overpriced Phuket is temporarily within reach of us locals. Take Centara Grand West Sands Resort & Villas Phuket on Maikhao Beach, where a 65-sq-meter deluxe room can now be had from B2,632. Larger families might consider a 314-sq-meter penthouse three-bedroom pool suite, which starts from B7,750, or a gigantic 1,220-sq-meter five-bedroom pool villa, which is priced at B12,950. Rates are valid through Oct 31, exclusive of taxes and service charges. Visit www.centarahotelsresorts.com/package/GrandWestSandwebsaver.asp