Caribbean is an excellent place on earth with its azure seaside, tropical weather. Here are some destination guide for you, which help you to discover Caribbean more easily.
1 Dominican Republic
Seven nights from £767pp
Temperatures in the Dominican Republic usually average a tropical 27C in December and the chance of rain is low.
On the north coast, the four-star Club Hotel Riu Merengue in the Bay of Maimon feels quite secluded.
On site, there are three pools and three tennis courts but watersports haven Maimon Beach is just outside.
If you fancy exploring, the old capital Puerto Plata is only a 15-minute drive away.
THE DEAL: Thomson is offering seven nights’ all-inclusive at the Club Hotel Riu Merengue from £767pp (based on two sharing). This holiday includes return flights from Manchester but Thomson fly direct from a choice of seven UK airports.
2 Jamaica
Seven nights from £896pp
The Holiday Inn Resort, near Montego Bay, has its own private island which you can wade out to for sunbathing.
The three-star hotel has a buffet restaurant and a choice of four a la carte diners offering Japanese, Seafood, Caribbean and Italian delicacies.
You can relax on the beach or at one of two large pools. For day trips or nights out, Montego Bay is 10 miles away.
THE DEAL: Seven nights at the Holiday Inn Resort cost from £896pp on an all-inclusive basis with First Choice, including return flights from Gatwick.
3 Antigua
Seven nights from £1,140pp
Escape the winter chill and warm up at the Pineapple Beach Club on the east coast of this Leeward island where temperatures in December and January hover around the mid-20˚Cs.
Set on a stunning white sandy beach, the four-star adults-only resort is
perfect for getting away from it all. There's a swimming pool, tennis courts, a spa and a fitness centre.
And with several bars on site, from the traditional Caribbean Aqua Bar to the Pineapple Disco Bar, nightlife is guaranteed to be lively and entertaining until the early hours.
THE DEAL: Seven nights' all-inclusive at the Pineapple Beach Club costs from £1,140pp including return flights from London Gatwick on December 8 with Tropic Breeze.
4 Cuba
Seven nights from £829pp
Head over to the north coast of the Caribbean’s biggest island for a stylish break at the Playa Pilar hotel in Cayo Guillmero on the spectacular Jardines del Rey archipelago.
With powder white sands, crystal clear water and one of the world’s biggest coral reefs off the coast, don’t miss out on a chance to go snorkelling to see the stunning marine life.
There's a buffet restaurant plus four speciality diners, including a Cuban one, of course.
You can choose from five bars, including a cigar bar.
The five-star resort is surrounded by sand dunes and has its own hot springs, as well as a spa with a sauna, plus yoga and tai chi sessions.
THE DEAL: Seven nights' all inclusive at the Hotel Iberostar Playa Pilar costs from £829pp based on two sharing. This price includes return flights from Manchester on November 23 with Thomas Cook
5 Tobago
Seven nights from £859pp
Famous for its carnivals and festivals, this unspoilt Caribbean island proudly claims to be the home of calypso.
Tobago’s southerly location means average temperatures in winter tend to be around 28˚C.
The Tropikist Beach Hotel and Spa in Crown Point on the south west coast has a private beach and its own dive school. Cool off with a cocktail in the three-star hotel’s swim-up bar.
THE DEAL: Airtours has a seven-night B&B stay at the Tropikist Beach Hotel and Spa from £859pp based on two sharing and return Manchester flights departing November 13.
6 Saint Lucia
Seven nights from £1,289pp
With winter temperatures around 27˚C you’re in for a tropical treat on this island in the eastern Caribbean.
St James Club in magnificent Morgan Bay which stretches along the north western coast of the island is a great base where rooms come with a view of either the pool or the lush gardens.
The resort not only has four pools along with a spa but also eight restaurants serving cuisine from a range of countries.
THE DEAL: Seven nights at St James Club costs from £1,289pp all inclusive with Destinology based on two sharing and include return flights from Gatwick for departures between October 16 and November 30 if booked by September 21.
7 Mexico
Seven nights from £643pp
If you love watersports and a lively nightlife, jump over to Cancun to check into La Quinta Inn and Suites, rated one of the best value hotels in the Yucatan Peninsula coastal city.
The resort itself has a spacious pool with a waterfall and a hot tub and is just a short walk from the Las Americas mall.
THE DEAL: Seven nights at the La Quinta Inn and Suites starts at £643pp based on two sharing including breakfast and return flights from Heathrow through Lastminute.com.
8 St Kitts
Seven nights from £897pp
Treat yourself to a luxurious break at the St Kitts Marriott Resort in the popular Frigate Bay. On site there’s spa, a golf course and a fitness centre with free exercise classes.
And there are eight restaurants to choose from, from the casual Bohemia poolside grill to the swish Blu seafood diner with panoramic ocean views.
And if you fancy a flutter, the hotel is home to the the Royal Beach Casino. For a day trip it’s easy to pop over to unspoilt Nevis island, St Kitts’ quieter little sister.
British Airways flights from London to St Kitts start at £585 return (ba.com).
THE DEAL: Seven nights from December 12 in a king room (sleeping four) at the St Kitts Marriott Resort costs from £312pp including breakfast through booking.com
9 Bahamas
Seven nights from £938pp
Set in the Atlantic, the Bahamas do not strictly count as the Caribbean, but they're only 250-miles north of Cuba, and their climate is very similar. Winter temperatures average around a balmy 22˚C.
The Comfort Suites Paradise Island in Nassau is right next door to the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort – an enormous entertainment complex with Aquaventure water park and a choice of restaurants, poolside bars, casinos and nightclubs.
Guests at the Comfort Suites get free full access to all of its facilities including the private beach, pool, tennis courts, health spa and children’s club.
The three-star hotel is also handy for the attractions of the capital Nassau such as Cable Beach, the Straw Market and Fort Charlotte, which dates back to the British colonial era.
West Jet flights from London to Nassau start at £439 return through Skyscanner.net
THE DEAL: Seven nights B&B at the Comfort Suites Paradise Island in Nassau costs from £499pp based on two sharing a King suite with Booking.com
10 Barbados
Seven nights from £1,260pp
One of the hottest islands for celeb spotting, temperatures here run to around 29C in our winter.
On the south coast, the beachfront Ocean Two Hotel is a short stroll from St Lawrence Gap, which is packed with lively bars and restaurants. Most rooms at this four-star Dover Bay hotel have sea views.
There are two pools, a restaurant and three bars including the adults only Panorama Rooftop deck with plunge pool and glorious views. The capital, Bridgetown is a short drive away.
THE DEAL: Book by September 30 and seven nights at the Ocean Two Hotel will cost from £1,260pp based on two sharing, including breakfast and Gatwick flights departing November 1 with Tropic Breeze.
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