The best Caribbean Island for you

How does a selection of 700 islands sound? This is what The Bahamas offers including 2,000 beaches situated next to some of the clearest seas in the Caribbean. This makes it a perfect location if you want a holiday packed with surfing, snorkeling and other watersports.

If you have never visited the Caribbean before then San Salvador is a great island to start your adventure. Just ask Christopher Columbus as it was one of the first places he ‘discovered’ in his voyages to the New World (it is also the island where Club Med Columbus Isle is based).

The main islands offer plenty of distraction. New Providence is well worth a visit to explore the capital Nassau, known for its high end shopping, casinos and fast boats. For something completely different, head to Pig Beach where you can enjoy the once in a lifetime experience of swimming alongside our porcine friends.

For those who want to stand out on Instagram, visit Harbour Island Eleuthera where pink-hued sands await your camera lens. Paradise Island is a nirvana of entertainment for families including a water park and many restaurants where everyone can dine like royalty. For those who love diving, Long Island is recommended with one of the deepest blue holes in the world - Dean’s - just offshore and ready for you to explore. A rich history of piracy in the region means there is gold to be found (maybe) in the fascinating wrecks that lie offshore from The Bahamas. Try not to be distracted from your hunt by the amazing sea creatures who make the wrecks their home.

If you are looking for a holiday without children then Club Med offers an adult-only resort in the glorious islands of Turks and Caicos. There are 40 islands in this archipelago most of which offer simply superb beaches and stunning underwater sea life. In fact, Grace Bay Beach was recently named the number one in the world and you will understand why when you step out onto its white powdery sands. From here you can indulge in kitesurfing, water-ski-ing, learning to sail or any sport in between.

Turks and Caicos is one of the Caribbean’s quietest destinations. But that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do and see and fun to be had in the evenings as the drinks are poured and the music starts everyone swaying. For landlubbers, many high end golf courses are available where a walk along the fairway brings views normally only seen on postcards.

Fancy a jungle adventure? Hire a kayak and make your way through the mysterious mangroves where you will be surrounded by a huge variety of marine life. Your adventures continue in Conch Bar Caves where spectacular stalactites and stalagmites transport you to a different world. Just relax and treat yourself to a millionaire class motor boat cruise along Grace Bay to admire the coral reef. Eat a fresh lunch with a sea breeze and visit Iguana island where you half expect dinosaurs to appear at any moment given its Jurassic atmosphere.

The Turk and Caicos Islands are a truly stunning getaway from your everyday world and a great place to honeymoon, make new friends, party late into the night and have the time of your life in a luxurious environment.

It is hard to pick out one Caribbean Island for its good looks but St Lucia must be near the top of the list. It is like a greatest hits package of the region’s natural wonders, offering everything your eyes could demand in terms of holiday enchantment.

White, sandy beaches, remarkable snorkeling in clear blue seas, glorious waterfalls at Edmund Forest, nature reserves full of birds with colourful plumage – check them all off your list.

In addition there are plenty of activities to be enjoyed including ziplining, nightlife in Rodney Bay and even the opportunity to see the local sea turtles hatching in the evening. Stay in Soufrière, the original French capital of the island, for cruise ships and happy tourists. Go central to be closer to the wildlife with beaches only a drive away. You can also enjoy a unique experience in St Lucia by visiting Sulfur Springs, which is as smelly as it sounds but also offers an amazing mud bath experience to fully open the pores. To make up for the healthiness you can visit a cacao plantation and learn how to make your own chocolate afterwards.

However, we talked about best for beauty and the views truly are spectacular in this part of the Caribbean. From the mystic peaks of the Piton mountains to the scene over the bay as you enjoy a fresh lobster meal after a happy day of sunbathing, heaven awaits on this delightful island.