Dominican Republic:
Treat yourself to Caribbean sunshine with a Latin-America flavour. Glorious tropical weather, all-inclusive beach resorts, palm-fringed sands and turquoise seas - just a few reasons why the Dominican Republic is a firm favourite.The Dominican Republic is a haven of soft sands and sunshine with a northern coast that looks out across the Atlantic and southern eastern shores lapped by the Caribbean Sea. With two coastlines of equal appeal you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to relaxing on a sunlounger and catching a tan. For action away from the sands you can visit the Indian caves of Los Haitises, go white water rafting or horse riding through the countryside. And remember to enjoy local life as you move to the merengue with a rum cocktail to hand.

Jamaica:
Thoughts of Jamaica ooze with rum and spice, and make you want to move to a reggae rhythm. Slow down and relax on a laid back island of white sand beaches, tropical palms and sparkling waterfalls.Kick back on Negril's white sands then watch the sun set in stunning fashion. Eat jerk chicken from a beachfront restaurant and sip local rum before dancing to live reggae into the night. One day, swim with dolphins at Dolphin Cove or climb through cascading waters at Dunn's River falls. The next, take a bus ride through the Blue Mountains and cruise the Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft. And that's not all. City sights can be seen in the island's capital, Kingston.

Barbados:
The easternmost Caribbean Island has the advantage of being just outside of hurricane range, for the most part. Decidedly British and sophisticated, Barbados is a beautiful island, surrounded by white sandy beaches and azure water. With good airline services, a wide range of accommodations and many restaurants, Barbados is the perfect setting to visit. It's a relatively flat island, coral rather than volcanic in origin. The tourist services are very well developed.

Trinidad and Tobago:
Tobago and its twin island, Trinidad, are the Caribbean's odd couple. 'Little sister' Tobago is relaxed, slow-paced and largely undeveloped. Trinidad is a densely populated, thriving island with a cosmopolitan population and strong regional influence. Because of Trinidad's southerly location, temperatures are equable year round, making it a perfect beach holiday at any time. T & T is outside of the hurrican belt.