Barbados

A perfect holiday retreat for families and groups, All Seasons Resort is laid out in the form of cottages, each housing two, 1-bedroom apartments. Set in spacious grounds, there is a gorgeous freshwater swimming pool to laze by, surrounded by tropical gardens and a poolside bar. For eats and drinks, the Red Parrot Restaurant & Bar serves a tempting menu of international and local dishes. Within the Sunset Crest complex are 2 shopping centres with guests entitled to a discount card on arrival, making shopping for duty free goods even more enticing! Guests at All Seasons can use the Beach House facilities (just minutes away) which include, a fresh water pool, a bar, restaurant and access to the beach and the new west coast boardwalk. For trips to the beach and Holetown, just hop on-board the FREE ‘Reggae Bus’.

Ideal for those looking for a value for money, all-inclusive hotel, the Barbados Beach Club has a wide range of facilities and activities on offer including snorkelling, aqua aerobics and tennis. You're right on the beach and there's a spacious pool terrace area where you can laze around soaking up the rays. There's a swimming pool overlooking the ocean and a 9 hole miniature golf course. The Poolside Restaurant and Bar is open for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner which should please all manner of tastes. Other dining options are Veneto’s Italian restaurant or Sea Rocks, specialising in seafood. Evening entertainment includes live steel bands, karaoke and a weekly cabaret night. The spacious, well-equipped rooms overlook either the tropical gardens, pool or ocean and are very comfortable.

This family run hotel is located on a large white sand beach, just steps away from the newly completed South Coast Boardwalk and within easy reach of good restaurants, shopping and nightlife. The excellent pool deck has a freshwater swimming pool, cold water Jacuzzi and a paddling pool for the kids. In fact, the whole place has a welcoming atmosphere and you'll enjoy dining in the Deck Restaurant which offers traditional Bajan dishes or sipping a cool tropical cocktail in the Seagrape Beach Bar.

This pretty plantation-style hotel sits on the white sands of St James Beach on the fashionable west coast of Barbados. You'll find an outdoor pool in the tropical gardens where you can cool off or simply relax with a good book. There's a beauty salon with massages and treatments on offer to make you feel pampered and rejuvenated. The Sugarbird Bar & Grill offers lunch, snacks and afternoon tea and The Garden Restaurant serves delicious buffet style or table d'hote Bajan and international cuisine. In the evening sit back and enjoy the sounds of the steel pan or a local band while relaxing with a cocktail in the lobby bar. The comfortable guest rooms are situated in low rise buildings and are all air-conditioned with either a balcony or terrace overlooking the gorgeous gardens or beautiful beach. You'll find more shops, bars and restaurants available in Holetown, an easy walk away. Golf lovers will be pleased to hear that the Sandy Lane Golf Course is also nearby.

Set in 14 acres of garden and overlooking the sea, Silver Sands enjoys a quiet, secluded location, far removed from the crowds. The perfect place to relax, there’s a permanent breeze, which keeps you cool in the sun and the waves are great for boogie boarding, which should please the enthusiasts amongst you! Rooms are more than comfortable at the Silver Sands but highly recommended are the Deluxe Ocean View Studios and Suites, recently upgraded, they offer newer furnishings and, of course, those all-important sea views. If you fancy a night out, St Lawrence Gap is not far away by taxi. Alternatively, enjoy delicious à la carte specialities at the Seafans Restaurant before retiring to the Seahorse Bar to reflect on your day.

This basic hotel is surrounded by gardens and just across from the beautiful white sands of Dover Beach in the vibrant St Lawrence Gap area. It's great for groups of friends and young people and you're in a great position to walk to the numerous lively bars, clubs and restaurants in this trendy spot, and the hotel's own Red Rock Bar & Bistro. You can try your hand at the variety of water sports offered privately on the beach at an extra cost - everything from snorkelling and scuba-diving, to kayaking, Hobie Cat sailing and boogie boarding are available.