DESTINATIONS CARIBBEAN | LESSER-VISITED ISLANDS
LIKE THIS? CUBA
Cuba’s best-known beach resort, Varadero charms with its pristine shores – among them Varadero Beach, which stretches along the Hicacos Peninsula and boasts miles of soft, white sand and gentle turquoise waters. History buffs can explore nearby Matanzas, known as the ‘City of Bridges’ and the ‘Venice of Cuba’, visit nearby caves or tee off on a world-class golf course with the ocean for a backdrop.
PUERTO RICO
For untouched beauty and enchanting beaches, direct clients to the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. Flamenco Beach is consistently ranked one of the best in the world, providing a stunning backdrop for sunbathing or getting active in the water. Playa La Chiva and Playa Caracas (also known as ‘blue beach’ and ‘red beach’) meanwhile offer hidden coves and secluded shores. Visitors can also glimpse majestic Paso Fino horses roaming freely along the beaches, in the fields or even by the roadside. Vieques’ biggest attraction, though, is Mosquito Bay, which has been recognised by Guinness World Records as having the brightest bioluminescence in the world. The island’s history can be seen in its abandoned sugar mills and in the remnants of the Fortín Conde de Mirasol, a 19th-century coastal fort.
BOOK IT: Purely Travel offers two nights room-only at Candado Ocean Club in San Juan and five nights room-only at the adult-only El Blok Hotel from £1,849, based on two sharing, with flights from Heathrow in November.
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TRY THIS SAINT LUCIA
Saint Lucia’s emerald landscapes offer plenty of appeal. At its heart is the laid-back town of Soufrière, where the picturesque charm is enhanced by the iconic Pitons. Nearby, Toraille Waterfall is a refreshing oasis amid the tropical heat, while Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach offer azure waters lapped by sugar-white sand.
ST KITTS AND NEVIS
From colourful capital Basseterre to the untouched beaches of Cockleshell and Pinney’s, the islands of St Kitts and Nevis offer an exciting range of experiences. On St Kitts, clients can learn about local history at the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, hike and zipline in the rainforest or unwind at one on the island’s luxury beachfront resorts. Nevis, meanwhile, lures with its unspoilt beaches and historic capital, Charlestown – home of the Museum of Nevis History, built where US Founding Father Alexander Hamilton was born. Dive enthusiasts will find abundant marine life around both islands, while golfers can tee off on world-class courses. Venture into the rainforests that drape the slopes of dormant volcanoes and don’t miss the St Kitts Scenic Railway, a nostalgic journey through the islands’ past and present.
BOOK IT: Elegant Resorts offers seven nights in an Ocean View Room at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis from £5,265 per person, based on two sharing, including flights from Gatwick, UK lounge passes and private transfers, for travel January 23 to April 30, 2024.
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