FEEL IN THE PINK IN BERMUDA

Plonked in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, an hour’s flight from New York and six from London, Bermuda has always been a popular business destination, with golf and rum cocktails to sweeten the deal. But it’s so much more than that, too. Its pink sand beaches are sublime. As the shipwreck capital of the world, the diving is otherworldly. In this curious mix of a place, Old England – complete with knee-length socks and pastel-hued shorts – combines with the rich culture of its melting-pot history. The old capital of St George’s Town has a fascinating history, where you can learn about the country’s slave past and its recent emergence as an arts hub. Savour handmade perfumes at Lili Perfumery and see if the signature fried fish sandwich with coleslaw at the Seaside Grill will defeat you – it did us.

In the modern capital, Hamilton, seek out trinket emporia such as the Island Shop, which celebrates the palm so jauntily in its ceramics and linens. To the east, past craggy coves and aquamarine bays, lies Tucker’s Point. This is the Beverly Hills of Bermuda, where candycoloured villas frame groomed lawns, and Rum Swizzles (the island’s signature drink – a mixture of rum, falernum and fruit juices) are sipped overlooking the two pristine golf courses.

YOU’LL NEVER FORGET

Exploring hidden icing sugar beaches, diving on shipwrecks and hiking the Bermuda Railway Trail National Park.

Purely Bermuda (0800 033 6335; purelybermuda.co.uk) offers five nights at the Rosewood Bermuda staying in a Harbour View King Room from £2,449pp, based on two people sharing. Price is based on departure in July 2022 and includes flights and transfers

Docking station: Bermuda’s colourful houses and aquamarine waters will lift spirits