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cocktails on your patio or relax on the partially submerged, curvaceous sun loungers. Book it: Thomson offers seven nights’ all-inclusive with flights and transfers from £1,390 for a Deluxe Garden Room departing September 4. Spa Villas start at £2,729. thomson.co.uk Or try: BodyHoliday, Saint Lucia, where a 50-minute spa treatment per full day in resort is included. Healthy dining, yoga, pilates and tai chi make this a beach holiday that feeds body and soul. Book it: Seven nights’ all-inclusive, with flights and private transfers, costs from £2,445. thomson.co.uk


w BEST FOR EXCLUSIVITY Imagine enjoying all the inclusions of Sandals Royal Caribbean, Jamaica, then heading back to your glitzy, off-shore abode by swanky launch. The resort is home to the West Indies’ first overwater accommodation. Twelve bungalows and five villas stand on stilts connected by a boardwalk – and they are spectacular. Secluded decks, outdoor showers, glass floors, lavish furnishings, steps down


into the ocean for snorkelling, plus butler service and 24-hour dining make these the ultimate love nests. Book it: Seven nights’ all-inclusive in an over-the-water bungalow with flights and transfers costs from £5,599 on select dates from May 20 to June 24, 2018. sellingsandals.co.uk Or try: Necker Island, British Virgin Islands. An outstanding destination for weddings and celebrations with a big budget, Richard Branson’s idyllic, 74-acre private isle has more than 100 staff. Its 17 rooms are usually bookable by one group, but on certain weeks can be booked individually, giving couples a taste of the millionaire lifestyle. Book it: A seven-night all-inclusive stay with flights and transfers costs from £15,999. itcluxurytravel.co.uk


w BEST BUDGET BUYS You can make cash-strapped clients’ Caribbean dreams come true at the low-key, 92-room, Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort, Barbados. This beauty is a bargain with a touch of class. A welcoming entrance leads to manicured lawns, and pool decks


The resort is home to the West Indies’ first overwater villas and bungalows – and they are spectacular


plus flights and transfers, costs from £1,053 with Thomson, departing September 23. thomson.co.uk


ABOVE: Over-the- water bungalow, Sandals Royal Caribbean, Jamaica


LEFT: The House, Barbados


overlook white sand. Tranquil it may be, but nightlife, shopping and dining at St Lawrence Gap are footsteps away, and ditto the bus route to the capital, Bridgetown, and Oistin’s Fish Fry, the place for the best cheap eats and knees-up on the island. Book it: Seven nights’ room-only, with flights and transfers, starts at £889 with Gold Medal from September 1-24. goldmedal.co.uk Or try: Grand Bahia Principe El Portillo, Dominican Republic, in the charming seaside town of Las Terrenas, which boasts glorious beaches and is close to whale- watching trips and waterfalls. The property is neat, welcoming, has a ream of activities and 606 attractive rooms. Book it: Seven nights’ all-inclusive,


w BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS When small and characterful is what clients seek, match- make them with one of these establishments. The House, Barbados, oozes elegance with an inner courtyard garden and 34 contemporary suites that have those extra little touches, such as high thread-count sheets and gourmet coffee makers. A deck with ritzy lounge furniture edges the palm-fringed beach, and the delectable Daphne’s restaurant neighbours the hotel. Book it: A week with breakfast, flights and transfers costs from £1,995, departing July 3. hayesandjarvis.co.uk Or try: Pink Sands, on sleepy, hippy-chic Harbour Island, Bahamas. The 25 cottages are set on an elevated spot atop the sand dunes of Pink Sand Beach, a three- mile stretch of virgin shoreline. Book it: Seven nights with continental breakfast, flights and ferry transfers from Nassau starts at £2,995 between June 1 and September 30. bahamasflavour.co.uk


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