Wish you were.. HERE?

0 Comments | Sunday Mirror, Nov 8, 2009 | by Anonymous

1. Sandals Royal Caribbean, Jamaica

SAIL across the lagoon to a private island when you check into Sandals Royal Caribbean near Montego Bay. Sandals Cay Island is reached by a dragon boat and has its own bar, pool and even a Thai restaurant. Back in the main resort, you can borrow a hobie cat yacht or sea kayak, take a snorkelling cruise along the coast and boogie at a carnival theme party. Fancy learning to scuba dive? It's included in the holiday price.

Wake-up call: Seven nights' all-inclusive in a royal deluxe room costs from pounds 1,247 per person. Price includes flights and hotel transfers for travel during May. Book by December 15 on www.sandals.co.uk

Caribbean breaks

Where and why

THE best time to visit the Caribbean, with its glorious beaches, is October-May.

Flights

A return ticket to Antigua with BA (www.britishairways.com) costs pounds 470pp in Feb. Virgin Atlantic (www.virgin-atlantic.com) also fly to the region.

2. Barcelo Premium, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

WHILE the children have fun at the kids' club you can learn to merengue dance or do the trapeze here.

Wake-up call: One week all-inclusive flying from Manchester on January 20 costs pounds 1,767 for two through www.otbeach.com

3. Fiesta American Condesa Resort, Cancun, Mexico

THIS four-star resort, near the El Rey Mayan ruins, has two pools, a large whirlpool for sunset bubbles plus a spa.

Wake-up call: A week's stay from January 17 costs pounds 417pp when two share, excluding flights through www.expedia.co.uk

4. Melia Varadero Hotel, Cuba

STYLISH hotel overlooks lively Varadero beach and is near the resort's championship golf course.

Wake-up call From pounds 75pp per night when you stay for a week in January, excluding flights. Go to www.solmeliacuba.com