Touch down in paradise and set sail for festive island bliss Fly over to the heartwarming Caribbean, where sunny smiles, soulful food and lilting rhythms await. It’s time to say ‘bye-bye’ to the winter blues and ‘hello’ to all the joys that these sparkling islands have in store. Your ship awaits, moored in the Bajan capital, Bridgetown. Your first port of call is charming Curaçao, best known as the home of the blue liqueur that bears its name. Sailing on, after stopping at Aruba, St Vincent won’t disappoint. With its fresh seafood, gentle calypso and unspoilt coves, it has an allure all of its own. One of the Caribbean’s prettiest harbours awaits in Grenada. In St Lucia, a tour to the dramatic Soufrière volcano shows off the island’s full beauty, dominated by the twin peaks of Les Pitons. Move on to picture-perfect St Kitts, blessed with deserted white beaches, sugar cane fields and lush rainforests. Antigua is the perfect place to soak up the Caribbean spirit (think chilling out on some of its 365 paradise beaches) or explore some fascinating history at Nelson’s Dockyard. Finally, after a call at French-Dutch St Maarten, it’s back to beautiful Barbados where, hard as it may be, it’s time to fly home.