SEASIDE LUXURY IN ST LUCIA

If you prefer the Caribbean, I’d vote for St Lucia, especially the south-west coast. Here, set in tropical gardens and with views over the Piton mountains, the four-star Anse Chastanet Resort has a spa and diving centre. Rooms overlook two long, sandy beaches.

From £2,699 including transfers. Book by Dec 15. Caribtours (caribtours.com).

How hot? 84F (29C)