CARIBBEAN UNDERRATED ISLANDS DESTINATIONS


The extra mile


David Whitley casts his eye over the Caribbean islands that are worth the connecting flight


T


he Caribbean doesn’t just have to mean old favourites such as Jamaica, Barbados and Antigua. Go beyond the islands that have direct flights from the UK and there’s a wealth of different experiences on offer.


◗ ANGUILLA Highlights: Tiny Anguilla distils the Caribbean down to what many people heading to this part of the world want: relaxation on some of the finest beaches on Earth, with some luxury pampering thrown in for good measure. It’s the sort of place where locals don’t bat an eyelid at the latest famous face to drop in for a few days. The beaches are properly stunning. Shoal Bay East is the one that gets most hype, but that also means it can fill up with day-trippers. But others – Long Bay in particular – are world-class too. Getting there: Sint Maarten is the main hub for Anguilla, as the arrival point for KLM flights from Amsterdam, and for BB Ferries. Book it: If Only offers seven nights at the intimate four-star Frangipani Beach Resort from £2,359 per person. ifonly.net


◗ GUADELOUPE Highlights: Largely overlooked by British tourists, Guadeloupe is where hit TV series Death in Paradise is filmed. It puts a


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PICTURE: BVI/BEN MOORE


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