We lucked out and escaped the horrible haze in Singapore (caused by forest burnings / clearings in Sumatra) by going to the JW Marriott in Phuket.  We doubly lucked out because we managed not to be seduced into buying the timeshare points.  We had a good time, despite the heavy downpour, particularly enjoying the breakfast buffet.  Though the resort was a bit dated, it was still beautiful and lush.  It made a great backdrop for our professional family pictures.

Kyle and I squeezed in a bike ride around the nearby lake, before the rains began.  I also showed Kyle around the gym so he wouldn't be intimidated by it in the future, like I had been growing up.  The meals were delicious, Kyle ordering burgers twice.  The lotus pond was gorgeous in the morning, greeting us when we arrived and when we left (the 2 times it wasn't pouring rain).