Hi Cheesy,
I don't want to p1ss on your fireworks,but booking a holiday to LOS through any travel agent is NOT the best way to go about things.
You have plenty of time, do a google search, type in "Hotels in Patong" and you will be presented with an array of hotels with pics.
Choose around 6 and check back here on the forum to see if they are guest friendly,well located and then think about booking it on the web.
I have booked plenty of accomodation on the web and its the best way.
You can even check out the hotels on this site by clicking on the "Phuket Hotels" on the homepage.
Now flights are another thing
There are loads of online airline agencies that will give you a good deal.
Choose a time you want to go and check out the prices. Then compare them to the travel agents best price and see which is best.
to start you off here are a couple or so good online flight sites.
www.ebookers.co.uk
www.westeasttravel.com
www.opodo.co.uk
www.dialaflight.co.uk
BEFORE you book anything,check back with the BMs here to save you an expensive mistake.