VILLA THRILLERS

GO FOR GRENADA

ENJOY your own twobedroom villa with a plunge pool at the True Blue Bay Boutique Resort in Grenada, a ten-minute drive from Grand anse beach. hike in the rainforests, learn about the art of chocolate-making and visit a rum shack or two.

HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £1,365pp B&B with Gatwick flights and transfers, for four sharing in January (tropicbreeze.co.uk).

CASH IN ON CYPRUS

SAVE a quarter on the usual price at Villa aphrodite in Coral Bay, near akamas National Park in Cyprus. It comes with a small pool and is in a peaceful spot near a fishing village with characterful tavernas.

HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £229pp self-catering; flights not included (jamesvillas.co.uk).

CORFU DREAM

VILLA Vinita is on a hilltop with fantastic sea views. a pool sits on a terrace and rooms are tastefully decorated throughout, with air-conditioning, wi-fi, a maid service and breakfast each day. It’s a scramble down the hill to a nearby beach.

HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £549pp based on ten sharing, with london flights in april (cvvillas.com).