Barbados

Often nicknamed the Little Britain of the Caribbean due to its long colonial traditions, Barbados offers dreamlike holiday conditions that can hardly be more different to those of Great Britain.

The beaches here are legendary, but the island’s interior doesn’t disappoint either: a landscape of lush rolling hills, stunning botanical gardens and tours of rum distilleries are all on offer.

Those looking for active leisure will find surfing, hiking and diving, while culture buffs will be enchanted by the classic calypso rhythms and moved by the remnants of the island’s colonial past.