to another in the warm sunshine and beautiful scenery can be a treat in itself. Some archipelagos within the Caribbean lend themselves to island-hopping. The Express
Des Iles, for example, easily links Saint Lucia, Martinique, Dominica and Guadeloupe. Or link the islands of The Bahamas where the lively casino resort-led attractions of Nassau contrast with the barefoot chic of the Out Islands which are big on rustic charm and natural attractions. Fly between them or take the fast and traditional ferries. More intrepid souls can hitch a ride on the battered mail boats that serve the islands. The British Virgin Islands boast a good network of ferries, yacht to explore independently. The same can be said for the
Grenadines, where travellers can spend a few days on St Vincent before heading southwards to smaller islands, such as Bequia, Mustique or Canouan.
Country combinations More obvious choices tend to include those with nearby sister islands quick and easy to reach. Take Antigua and its peaceful sister Barbuda, just 90 minutes away by ferry, known for its pink sand beaches and good bird-watching; or St Kitts and its quieter sister island Nevis next door. In the French Caribbean, Guadeloupe’s offshore islands offer a rustic contrast to their sophisticated larger neighbour. While in the Western Caribbean combining Turks & Caicos with The Bahamas or Jamaica with Cuba or the Cayman Islands works well. Travellers preferring to stay put can take day trips,
“Travellers looking to visit two or three destinations should stick to island groups which are close together or pick points served by
from Anguilla to St Maarten/Saint Martin or the British Virgin Islands to the US Virgin Islands for shopping; from St Vincent to Mustique to see where the royals play; and from Antigua to Montserrat for a close-up view of the active Soufriere Hills volcano.
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