After a pleasant flight to St Lucia, we arrive at 2pm local time. We swiftly make our way through passport control and head for our 10 minute transfer to Coconut Bay Resort and Spa. We were greeted upon arrival with a cool towel and a fruit punch, very refreshing after an 8 hour flight! We quickly check in and head to see the rooms that we have for our 2 night stay at Coconut Bay...

Excellence has selected one of its most recognised five star resorts, La Amada Hotel, to become the first of its kind to be branded in this unique and exclusive category: Beloved Hotels. Following the launch of this new concept from Excellence Resorts, La Amada Hotel was recently renamed Beloved Playa Mujeres (the literal translation of 'La Amada', meaning 'one you love'). Ranked the #2 resort in Mexico, Beloved Playa Mujeres; a property that has been recognised as one of the best five star hotels in the Mexican Caribbean, will offer customers the opportunity to indulge in sophistication within the all-inclusive product.

We touched down in Punta Cana in the late afternoon after a smooth flight from Manchester on Thomas Cook Airlines. We were welcomed by bright colours, traditional Merengue dancers and beautiful music - a real Caribbean ambience. This being my first visit to the Dominican I was extremely excited at the prospect of staying here for two weeks...

When you think of St Vincent what springs to mind? If it is that it is another small non-descript Caribbean island then this could not be further from the truth. St. Vincent is a small island with a big heart full of culture, beautiful scenery, eco-adventures, amazing sailing and opportunities to cruise to remote Grenadian Islands for a taste of secluded Paradise...

You know how you feel after a flight - tired, drained and in need of a shower to revive your dwindling energy levels. But the soothing vibe of Jetwing Sea erases the journey from your mind as soon as you arrive. As you walk into the hotel, you are instantly relaxed, feeling the light breeze whisper through the open-air lobby, drawing your attention to the waves caressing Negombo’s beautiful beach...