Bay Islands, Honduras
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village peaks), discover the lush Botanical Gardens and learn about the island’s history at Fort Rodney in Pigeon Island National Park.
St Lucia Harmony Marina Suites
This peaceful, adults-only oasis occupies a spectacular waterfront setting at Rodney Bay.
Enjoy strolls along the boardwalk, or a swim with the turtles and tropical fish which patrol the waters right outside your room.
The resort is home to a five-star PADI dive centre, as well as a yoga and Pilates studio. Plenty of restaurants and bars are just steps away from this hidden retreat. From €86pn.
Hidden retreat
Tucked into the south-west corner of the Caribbean, about 30 miles north of Honduras, the Bay Islands feature outstanding natural reef systems and an abundance of wildlife.
Part of the second-largest barrier reef in the world, the Mesoamerican, the islands of Roatan and Utila are surrounded by vibrant coral, multicoloured fish, turtles, rays and sponges as big as fridges!
On Roatan there are ziplines and canopy tour adventures, as well as sea kayaking, glass-bottom boat tours, windsurfing, jet-skiing and kiteboarding. You can also explore the island by horseback, visit Arch’s Iguana Farm or hang out at West End Village, with its happy hours, live bands and restaurant specials.
WHERE TO STAY:
Anthony’s Key Resort
A village of bungalows amid lush palms, this all-inclusive resort provides luxury in the unspoiled landscapes of Roatan. The only high-rises here are towering coconut palms. Even non-divers and snorkellers can swim nose to bottlenose with the pod of dolphins that play in the natural lagoons. From €120pn.
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Cyprus from €515pp: a week’s B&B at the fourstar Mediterranean Beach Hotel near Limassol comes with flights from Gatwick on August 11.
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