Hi Idig
As a family we went last July and spent 2 weeks in Phuket.
My Family loved Flying Hanuman, zip lining through the jungle. Their only regret was not doing the longer course.
If you are interested in meeting a tiger, we went to Tiger Kingdom and met the small and medium tigers. The medium tigers were almost the same size as the large but more active. It opens at 9.00 and I suggest being there when it opens as the tigers are the most active and awake.
We hired a mini bus for the day which cost $60 (seated 8 people) which took us anywhere we wanted as well as offering suggestions. Kot (who spoke excellent english) picked us up at 8.30, took us straight to the tigers (he waits outside), cashew farm, temples, big buddah, restaurant for lunch, elephant trek, general look around the island and back to our hotel by 4.00. Will let you know his number when I get home.
The best market is Sat and Sun evening 5.00 - 10.00 in old phuket town, you will have to get taxi there from Patong.
Hope you have a great time, any other questions ask away.