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Every Caribbean island is unique, with its own cultural heritage and natural wonders to explore. Here’s how to spend two dreamy days on six of them
GRENADA
Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique promise a feast for the senses, and even in two days you’ll discover why the islands are known as the Spice of the Caribbean.
Spend a morning in the rainforest of the Grand Etang National Park, where brilliantly coloured exotic flowers catch the eye, before enjoying lunch at the 300-year-old Belmont Estate. This family-owned spice and cocoa producer is a must for chocoholics.
For an unforgettable experience, take a short boat ride from Grand Anse Beach to snorkel the world’s first underwater sculpture park, and for a taste of Grenada, try local specialities such as breadfruit salad at BB’s Crabback or the Dodgy Dock Street Food Wednesday, where the vibe is fun and lively.
And don’t forget to toast the island with plenty of rum punch topped with freshly grated, island-grown nutmeg. Delicious!
Contact Kenwood Travel to help plan your perfect holiday in Grenada. Visit kenwoodtravel. co.uk for more information.
TOBAGO
After an early morning yoga session at Kariwak Village, head out on your island tour. First stop is the Main Ridge Forest Reserve, where a guide will lead you into the UNESCO-listed rainforest, before you take a cooling dip under the three-tiered Argyle Falls.
Stop off for a well-deserved lunch at Jemma’s Treehouse Restaurant and if you’re visiting on a Sunday, make your way to Buccoo for the weekly street party known as Sunday School. Chill out with the locals while live music fills the air.
On day two, take a picnic to the beautiful and untouched Englishman’s Bay, and after a late afternoon swim at Pigeon Point Heritage Park, take a sunset cruise to No Man’s Land where you can relax under the stars on this deserted spit of land.
Contact Tropical Sky to plan your perfect holiday in Tobago. Visit tropicalsky.co.uk for more information.
ST LUCIA
Spend a morning in the bustling market in the island’s capital of Castries before sitting down for a fantastic lunch of classic Caribbean food at the Pink Plantation House, set among two acres of lush gardens. Hike to the top of Fort Rodney, and you’ll be rewarded by breathtaking views of Rodney Bay and Martinique,
while a sunset rum cocktail at Jambe de Bois will be the perfect end to the first day.
In the morning, get ready to feel the benefits of a relaxing dip in the therapeutic hot mud at Sulphur Springs. According to the guides, you’ll leave looking five years younger! Prefer an adrenaline rush? Then why not zipline through the rainforest at the Morne Coubaril Estate?
Contact Caribtours to plan your perfect holiday in St Lucia. Visit caribtours.co.uk for more information.
BARBADOS
Barbados is a vibrant melting pot of culture, gastronomy and history. Visit the capital, Bridgetown, a Unesco World Heritage Site, before driving across the island, with stops at botanical gardens, historic houses and the Gun Hill Signal Station, which dates back to 1697.
In the evening, visit Bathsheba for dinner at The Round House, where you’ll watch breakers crash on to the miles of sandy beaches.
And take some time to enjoy the
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ambience at the Crane Resort, set atop a cliff with breathtaking views. Those on the hunt for adventure can go off-road with Island Safari, or explore Harrison’s Cave, an underground limestone cavern, before jumping in to swim with turtles.
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JAMAICA
From incredible food to awe-inspiring vistas, Bob Marley’s birthplace is an island you’ll want to visit time and again.
But start by immersing yourself in all things reggae with a tour of the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum in Kingston. You’ll see what life in the famous tenement yard was like when Marley and the Wailers were recording their first album. And don’t miss the Bob Marley Museum, where the original rooms have been kept just as they were when he was living there.
For an authentic taste of Jamaica, stop off for some delicious jerk from the legendary Scotchies, before hiking into the Blue Mountains or cooling off at Island Gully Falls, where cliff jumping, swimming, exploring hidden caves and climbing up the waterfall are the orders of the day.
Contact Sandals to plan your perfect holiday in Jamaica. Visit sandals.co.uk for more information.
ST KITTS
St Kitts combines natural beauty with a cultural heritage all its own. Wake up early to treat yourself to one of its stunning sunrises before getting out to explore this idyllic island.
Start your adventure with a tour aboard the St Kitts Scenic Railway, a unique way to experience the lush landscapes. Plus, there’s free-flowing rum punch served on board.
Adrenaline seekers should check out the Sky Safari zipline. Travelling at speeds of up to 50mph and at heights of more than 250 feet, you’ll fly through the rainforest and over the Wingfield River. Or get your hiking boots on for a trek to the top of the
Mount Liamuiga volcano with guide O’Neil Mulraine. End busy days reclining in a hammock and sipping sundowner cocktails at the stylish Salt Plage. And for dinner with a view, head to the Belle Mont Farm for a locally sourced supper you’ll never forget.
Why limit yourself to one Caribbean island when you can visit two? With no extra flight, hopping between St Kitts and Nevis could be the easiest multicentre holiday you’ll ever have.
Contact British Airways to plan your perfect holiday in St Kitts. Visit britishairways.com for more information.