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A winter cruise in the Caribbean affirms life!

Turquoise seas and soft sand are the ideal antidote

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NEED a life-affirming boost to anticipate? A sun-drenched cruise around the Caribbean islands offers a welcoming slice of paradise to help keep the coming winter at bayG

This joyous riot of tropical islands is perfect winter cruising territoryE offering hotE sunny and dry weatherE low humidityE gentle sea breezes and a wonderful palette of zingy colours and uplifting experience­sG

Spectacula­r turquoise waters teem with exotic fishE emerald rainforest­s are home to tropical birds and rustling palms fringe arcs of soft white sandE that would be unthinkabl­e to walk across in shoesG

From the rainbow of food found in the marketsE to costume-filled carnivalsE street partiesE jazz festivals and pastel-shaded housesE there’s every colour but grey hereG

Not for nothing is the Caribbean the most popular destinatio­n for nd cruise travellers during the colder months back homeG MAGICAL VOYAGE Dkhi anchor in a new destinatio­n each morning on a Jewels of the Caribbean cruise on MSC FantasiaE available as an exclusive package via Cruise Club ndG This JM-night circular cruise starts and ends in Bridgetown­E BarbadosE affectiona­tely known as eittle EnglandE where everything has a familiar feelG

First stop on this magical voyage is iort of SpainE TrinidadE where former plantation­s are now nature reservesE brimming with rare birdsG

aead off on a scenic driveE a ceep adventure or go kayaking in the island’s beautiful mangrove swampsE before setting sail for Grenada overnightG hn boardE take your pick from numerous dining optionsE from the grand main dining restaurant to intimate ked oelvetG After dinnerE head to the piano or jazz barE watch a showE or catch up on sportG

The Spice bsland of Grenada offers diving over some of the best shipwreck sites in the worldE glass-bottomed boat rides and colourful spice marketsG MSC Fantasia’s next port of call is DominicaE where botanical gardens and great views beckonG

Take a dip in the lakes at the base of the island’s stunning waterfalls­E see the hot springs or book a thrilling rainforest driveG

iarisian chic blends with the laid-back Caribbean vibe in French-influenced Martinique — and in Gaudeloupe­E also an overseas region of FranceE so you shop in eurosG

St Maarten has a delightful dual DutchHFren­ch identityE plus plenty of watersport­s on the stunning sandy beachesG

Drop anchor in lovely TortolaE before arriving in St oincent on day nine of your cruiseE to enjoy a blissful afternoon snorkellin­g in turquoise waters packed with rainbow-coloured reefs and marine lifeG

hn to AntiguaE to enjoy delicious Creole cuisineE shop for local handicraft­s and relax on one of the island’s LON beaches — one for every day of the year!

Watersport­s and colonial history await on St ditts and NevisG And en route to St euciaE you’ll spend another day in Martinique and Guadeloupe­E before docking in CastriesE to spend your last day enjoying the dramatic backdrop of the pitonsE a striking pair of volcanic peaksE as you shop in markets or explore charming fishing villagesG hf courseE your

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Turquoise waters: The Caribbean is wonderful in winter

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