Eastern Caribbean

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, youll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?

See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: theres Bloomingdales on Lex, Tiffanys on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo.

Half Dutch and half French, this island is a sun-worshippers dream. Browse all morning in Philipsburgs gingerbread shops. Then laze in the lap of luxury at one of the islands beach resorts.

Take your time browsing the vibrant market place where few visitors fail to be charmed by the friendly Creole people. What better way to seek out bargains than with the beautiful Caribbean shimmering in the distance.

Grenada is a Caribbean country comprising a main island, also called Grenada, and smaller surrounding islands. Dubbed the “Spice Isle,” the hilly main island is home to numerous nutmeg plantations. It’s also the site of the capital, St. George’s, whose colourful homes, Georgian buildings and early-18th-century

Barbados is one of the most well known and beautiful islands in the eastern Caribbean. It is part of the British Commonwealth and is named after the Bearded Fig Tree, which was once found in abundance. Barbados is an island where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand. White sandy beaches stretch for miles while snorkelling and sailing are some of the world-class water sports on offer. A cruise to Barbados starts with a walk around Bridgetown, the capital city, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The city has a charming combination of colonial buildings and Caribbean vibrancy. Make sure you visit St Nicholas Abbey, a historic plantation house and one of three Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere.

Dominica is one of the Caribbeans most unspoiled destinations. Lush and mountainous, its rich rainforest embraces rare bird species, crater lakes, bubbling hot springs and splendid tumbling cascades. Trips from Roseau could include Trafalgar Falls, beautiful grottos and hot springs, and divers can explore the teeming reefs and underwater fumaroles of this natural paradise.

After strolling the charming colonial streets and shops of Basseterre, take a drive to Brimstone Hill Fort. Its impressive colonial construction is truly one of the wonders of the Caribbean.

Ivory sands, aquamarine seas and a gracious welcome await you on Tortola. Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, will put you at ease with its genteel atmosphere.

See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: theres Bloomingdales on Lex, Tiffanys on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo.

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, youll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?