6 healthy Island Paradises: If you've had enough of winter and indoor workouts, check out these sunny butt-busting alternatives to the gym - Ventureout

Shape, Jan, 2002 by Amy Goldhammer

Don't miss the Sunday regattas. After sailing lessons, join a crew for the competition and hit the high seas.

Taboo Dressing up. Shorts or pareos and sandals are the unofficial uniform here.

Info From $500 (800-872-2392 or beyc.com).

- Amy Goldhammer

Elbow Beach, Paget, Bermuda With its glimmering pink sands and turquoise waters, Elbow Beach resort looks like a life-size watercolor. Stake your claim on the private beach, enjoy the freshwater pool, salon or, fitness room, or try your hand at tennis, volleyball, kayaking, snorkeling, diving and swimming. Time to peel off your beach towel? Rent a bicycle or motor scooter (or hop on a horse-drawn carriage) and explore an isle that looks like it's from a Beatrix Potter tale. Emerald-green hills are dotted with old stone churches, one-room schoolhouses and white cottages ringed by picket fences and tidy flowerbeds.

Calorie burner After a morning of kayaking off of Elbow Beach, join the Walking Club of Bermuda for a six-to seven-mile trek around the island. Routes change weekly (441-295-9428 or walk.free.bm).

Don't miss the shipwrecks. You can dive to more than 350 documented wrecks dating back to the 15th century. The Shipwreck Certificate Program will take you through 18 of the most historic and photogenic shipwrecks (441:234-1034 or divebermuda.com).

Good-for-you food "Shark Hash." This Bermuda staple is a blend of the local catch, herbs and spices, and is available at almost any of the island's eateries. Enjoy it with a Dark 'n' Stormy, a mix of Black Seal Rum and ginger beer -- refreshing, filling and a low 125 calories.

Taboo Assuming Bermuda is in the Caribbean. A self-governing British colony, the island is at the same latitude as North Carolina.

Info From $245 (800-223-7434 or elbowbeach.com).

- Amy Goldhammer

Club Med, Paradise Island (Nassau) and Columbus Isle (San Salvador), Bahamas All-inclusive, these two resorts give you the opportunity to do everything. You won't find staff waiting on you hand and foot. In fact, it may be hard to differentiate staff from guests -- everyone's having a blast. Featuring every water and land sport imaginable, Club Med provides skilled staff to get you on your way. And don't be surprised if the head chef delivers his famous fish tacos to you at the beach and sits down to enjoy them too.

Calorie burner Catch the sunset while horseback riding down the coast, or scuba dive at some of the best-kept secrets of the Bahamas. Active excursions differ per village.

Good-for-you food Club Med is famous for its healthy, fresh, lowfat fare, so pile on local fruits and veggies and grilled fish, and enjoy family-style dining with people from all over the globe.

Don't miss the entertaining evening shows put on by Club Med staff members. Remember Ramon, your sailing instructor? Now he's dressed as a lion, dancing the cha-cha onstage.

Taboo Money. Beads and bar books are used in place of currency here. Tipping is a no-no.

Info From $1,106 (800-CLUB-MED or clubmed.com).

- Amy Goldhammer