Jessica Alba lives it up on holiday in St Barts

<p> Nicole Richie shows off newly curvaceous figure as she holidays with DJ Sam Ronson and rocker Juliette Lewis in Los Cabos, Mexico, in September.</p>

<p> Ex-<em>EastEnders</em> star Lacey Turner&nbsp;showed off her gorgeous figure in a spotty blue bikini as she enjoyed the pool at the upmarket <a href="http://www.mondrian-miami.com/en-us/#/home/" target="_blank">Mondrian Hotel</a> in Miami, where she stayed with her boyfriend, Matt.</p> <p> Located on the fashionable West Avenue, the Mondrian is a modern hotel just minutes from the centre of South Beach, and offers beautiful views over the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay.</p>

<p> Anne Hathaway went retro fifties on a romantic summer holiday to the Italian island of Capri with her jewellery designer beau Adam Shulman. The pair enjoyed exclusive use of fashion mogul Valentino Garavani's yacht.</p>

<p> </p> <p> The Prime Minister enjoyed a two-week holiday at a &pound;10,000 a week villa in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/07/06/ten-glorious-places-to-visit-in-tuscany/">Tuscany</a> in August. The pair were snapped enjoying a coffee at the Dolcenero cafe in the town of Montevarchi.</p>

<p> While Victoria Beckham was resting at home with new baby daughter Harper Seven in July, David Beckham took the opportunity to treat Brooklyn to a surfing lesson at the beach in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Malibu/">Malibu</a> - and got some snaps for the family album while he was at it.</p>

<p> She's well known for her strict exercise regimes and diets, and Gwyneth Paltrow's years of 'good behaviour' have obviously paid off as she showcased a stunning bikini body in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/08/26/ten-reasons-why-the-stars-love-sardinia/">Sardinia</a> in July 2011. The actress enjoyed a family holiday in Italy with her children Moses, five and Apple, seven, and her godfather, legendary director Steven Spielberg. They all stayed on his &pound;200 million luxury yacht, and were spotted leaping off the back and playing on inflatables in the water.</p>

<p> She may have been at the height of her supermodel fame in the 90s, but Helena Christensen still looked the part as she went swimming in a bikini in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/08/26/ten-reasons-why-the-stars-love-sardinia/">Ischia</a> in July 2011. The model-turned-photographer was on holiday in Italy for the Ischia Global Festival, which the likes of Karolina Kurkova, Gerard Butler and Leonardo DiCaprio also attended.</p>

<p> Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding showed off her slim figure - and newly-lightened locks - in a strapless snakeskin bikini teamed with a funky-chunky cuff in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/travel-guides/ibiza/">Ibiza </a>in July 2011. Sarah enjoyed a holiday on the party island with her DJ partner Tom Crane.</p>

<p> Kelly Brook visited Italy for the <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/08/26/ten-reasons-why-the-stars-love-sardinia/">Ischia</a> Global Film and Music Festival in July 2011. The 31-year-old actress/model was looking glamorous in a printed fifities-style Jasper Conran prom dress and plimsoles, teamed with a rather posh Louis Vuitton handbag. She readily settled into the glamorous lifestyle by enjoying a trip on a yacht, before munching a holiday ice-cream and shopping for local souvenirs.</p>

<p> Former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger enjoyed a scenic bike ride in Salzburg with friends on a June 2011 holiday his home country, <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Austria/">Austria</a>. Over 170 kilometres of attractive cycle paths with 900 signs, 23 scenic bicycle routes through the city, 5,500 parking spaces and self-service stations offering free tools, bike stands, lubricating oil and compressed air for emergencies make Salzburg Austria's number one cycle city.</p>

<p> New mum Abbey Clancy certainly knows how to relax on holiday. Pictured here enjoying the balmy weather in sunny <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/08/26/ten-reasons-why-the-stars-love-sardinia/">Sardinia</a> (June 2011), Abbey was taking a pre-wedding break with fiance Peter Crouch and their&nbsp; baby daughter Sophia . The couple are staying at the four-star Sheraton Porto Cervo Hotel, which boasts its own private beach on the exclusive Costa Smerelda.</p>

<p> Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell is pictured here enjoying a family holiday in the <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/02/23/where-to-go-in-the-cote-dazure/" target="_blank">south of France</a> (June 2011). Geri looked happy and relaxed as she lazed on a private yacht with boyfriend Henry Beckwith and five year old daughter Bluebell. The yellow polka dot bikini she's wearing here is part of her own collection from high street store Next.</p>

<p> Adriana de Moura looked pretty in pink as she frolicked and sunbathed on <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/">Miami'</a>s South Beach (March 2011). It's clear the Brazillian star takes care of herself, and she's not just a pretty face. The Brazililan star claims to speaks five languages, she's a full time mum and a respected art curator.</p> <p> <strong>Why Miami?</strong> For glitz, glamour and nightlife, Miami is the place to be. Perfect for all socialites in need of a tan</p>

<p> Gwen Stefani showed off her wash-board abs as she soaked up the sun on luxury yacht Luna in St Jean Cap Ferrat, <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/02/23/where-to-go-in-the-cote-dazure/">Cote d'Azur</a> in May 2011. Why here? A more pertinent question might be: why not? Its stunning scenery, high-end boutiques and fabulous restaurants are a honeypot for the rich and famous.</p>

<p> Here's Naomi Campbell looking cool and relaxed in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/">Miami</a> Florida. The supermodel was spotted having a long lunch with Russian businessman Vladislav Doroni in March 2011.</p>

<p> American singer Taylor Swift certainly knows how to let her hair down. She's pictured here on a holiday in the paradise archipelago of the <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Bahamas/">Bahamas</a> in February 2011.<strong> </strong>What's so special about the Bahamas? This place could go under the word 'paradise' in the dictionary: think miles of talcum powder sand, the world's third largest barrier reef, not to mention some of the world's friendliest people...</p>

<p> Aah, aren't they sweet? This pic of the tennis star cuddling up with his wife Lilly on a sunbed was taken when they took a family holiday in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/">Miami </a>(spring 2011) with their son Amadeus.</p>

<p> Former party girl Zoe Ball looks quite the yummy mummy in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/">Miami</a>, Florida as she takes son Woody for a spin on a jet ski.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Miami beach is a particularly popular holiday destination for families, with its spectacular beachfront hotels. And it's great for watersports lovers, too.</p>

<p> French model No&eacute;mie Lenoir relaxed in Florida in March 2011. No&eacute;mi, who appeared to be taking a solo holiday, laughed and joked with pool attendants and appeared relaxed happy and healthy again after a tumultuous year. The former M&amp;S lingerie model hit the headlines a while ago after a suicide attempt following her split with footballer Claude Mak&eacute;l&eacute;l&eacute;, the father of her six year old son. But all that now seems a lifetime ago. Like many celebs, she has picked <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/">Miami </a>as the place to chill out and soak up some sun. And who can blame her? Florida is a perfect place to go for an easy winter getaway...</p>

<p> Cat Deeley is pictured here taking a break from a hectic schedule to top up her tan in Capo, Mexico. She has been presenting So You Think You Can Dance Stateside, spending much of her time jetting between LA and London, so she was grabbing the chance to chill.<br /> <strong>What's so good about Mexcio?&nbsp;</strong> Cat picked a great spot: from the archaeology of the Mayan ruins to Cancun's famous beaches and nightlife, Mexico - land of amazing food and tequila - is the perfect place for letting your hair down.</p>

<p> Courteney Cox looks relaxed as she sits on the beach in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/">Hawaii</a>, taking a break from shooting scenes for her new TV comedy, Cougar Town. The star jetted off to Oahu with her co-star Brian Van Holt (with whom she is rumoured to be having a new relationship).<strong> Why Hawaii?</strong> Beaches, parties, nightlife... go here for some hedonistic fun!</p>

<p> Actress and Bond Girl Denise Richards rocks the beach babe look in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/">Hawaii</a>. The former wife of Charlie Sheen is pictured here making a splash. She was on holiday with her two daughters and her father but the absence of her new man, musician Nikki Sixx, led to tabloid rumours that the pair had split...<br /> <strong>Why here? </strong>This Pacific Ocean paradise offers year-round sunshine and arguably some of the best surfing in the world.</p>

<p> It looks as if love is in the air for model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and her British beau Jason Statham spend time chillaxing St Bart's on holiday.&nbsp;What's so special about St Barts?&nbsp; A hit with A-listers and VIPs, this island is known as the pearl of the Caribbean. Expect to spot iguanas, luxury yachts, exclusive designer boutiques and&nbsp; a Hollywood starlet or three...</p>

<p> Former Sporty Spice Melanie Chisholm was spotted taking to the water with daughter Scarlet, nearly two years old, while on holiday in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/tag/Miami/">Barbados</a>. Mel was taking a break with partner Thomas Starr before she started work on her fifth solo album.&nbsp;</p>

<p> American model and actress Olivia Palermo seems to be having the time of her life in St Barts as she gets a lift along the the beach from her boyfriend Johannes Huebl.Known as the millionaire's playground, St Bart's has everything to offer for a romantic holiday, from chic luxury accommodation, gourmet cuisine, crystal clear tropical waters and endless sandy beaches. A hit with honeymooners, you can drive round the entire island in 90 minutes.</p>

<p> Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding and DJ Tom Crane are pictured here arriving home from a romantic holiday in the <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/travel-guides/Maldives/">Maldives</a>, during which they got engaged. Tom popped the question on New Year's Eve then took to Twitter to tell his followers: 'I feel like the luckiest man in the world!!!'.<br /> <strong>What's so special about the Maldives? </strong>This chain of 1,200 mostly uninhabited islands in the Indian ocean offers a tropical paradise for beach lovers. For more, see fab review of the <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/02/11/the-maldives-are-marvellous-especially-when-you-stay-here/" target="_blank">W Hotel Maldives</a>, where Kate Moss was spotted!</p>

<p> Tennis champ Serena Williams, who is pictured here recovering from injury earlier this year, appeared to be back to her old self as she took a holiday with friends in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/travel-guides/Maldives/">Miami</a>,&nbsp;Florida. The 29-year-old tennis player has been sidelined from her sport since claiming her 13th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last July.<br /> <strong>Why Miami?</strong> It's the perfect place to visit with your mates: go there for sun, fun and some serious downtime.</p>

<p> Jeremy Clarkson and his wife of 18 years, Frances, put on a united front&nbsp; as they had fun in the sun on a<a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/travel-guides/barbados/"> Barbados </a>beach amid rumours he is having an alleged affair. The Top Gear presenter and his wife, who is also his manager, were seen hitting the jet skis and a speedboat as they enjoyed the high life in the Caribbean paradise.<br /> <strong>Why Barbados?</strong> If you love to be active, this is your perfect destination. Watersports lovers beware: you'll never want to leave...</p>

<p> Charlotte Church was being unusually bashful as she soaked up the sun poolside in <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/travel-guides/barbados/">LA</a>. The singer and TV host was spotted relaxing at the <a href="http://www.beverlyhillshotel.com/" target="_blank">Beverly Hills Hotel,</a> but covered up her monochrome bikini with a loose grey vest top. The singer was on holiday with her children, daughter Ruby Megan, three, and two-year-old son Dexter Lloyd, who she shares with her former partner Welsh rugby international Gavin Henson.&nbsp;The 25-year-old was on mummy duty at the pool, armed with children's floats and a Spider-Man toy.<br /> </p>

<p> Coleen Rooney showed off an array of different bikinis on her June 2011 holiday to <a href="http://www.beverlyhillshotel.com/">Barbados</a>. Her cornflower-blue two-piece was particularly pretty and just happened to match her son Kai's beachwear, too.</p>

<p> Presenter and model Abbey Crouch showed off her streamline figure at the swanky Le Royal Meridien Beach hotel in Dubai, where she&nbsp;enjoyed some family time with hubby Peter and 15-month-old daughter Sophia. Yummy mummy alert!</p>

<p> Denise jetted off to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai for a girly weekend. Looks like she still has her infamous 90s figure in tact! Just how does she do it??</p>

<p> And they call her 'The Body' because... Ah yes, here's why. Elle turned heads when she went for a surf in Byron Bay back in December 2011.</p>

<p> LeAnne Rimes took to the beach and flaunted her new super-streamline figure back in August 2011.</p>

<p> Gwyneth Paltrow showed off the benefits of a strict diet while on holiday in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.&nbsp;</p>

<p> Whether she's emerging from the sea in a Bond movie or taking a jog along the sand with her daughter, Halle Berry never fails to look beach-beautiful.</p>

<p> Kelly Brook had a Bond girl moment&nbsp; as she emerged from the ocean in a gold-accented purple swimsuit while on holiday in Mykonos, <a href="http://www.beverlyhillshotel.com/">Greece</a>, in June 2011. The actress/model was enjoying a romantic holiday with her rugby-playing boyfriend Thom Evans, where they were snapped lazing on the beach, splashing in the sea, and taking pics for their holiday album.</p>

<p> Bonaire is known primarily as a spectacular dive site, ringed by a series of offshore reefs.&nbsp; But Bonaire is also a landlover&rsquo;s destination, with a developing art and dining scene, and a slew of land-based activities. In the main town, Kralendijk, visit Cinnamon Art Gallery, founded by a trio of artists, or any number of fine restaurants featuring French, Italian, Argentine and creative cuisines. Bonaire is, however, a long way from becoming an urban mecca. Here, the flamingo population rivals the human one, building size is strictly limited, and the circumference of the island is a protected marine park. Stones marked with the names of dive sites can be seen from the coastal roads and a 'two minutes&rsquo; swim (literally) will reveal a reef teeming with marine life. Drive-through dive stations allow divers to refill their tanks before heading out to other alluring spots.&nbsp; Don't fancy diving? Sign up with the Mangrove Info and Kayak Centre for a kayaking session through the pristine mangrove system &ndash; one of the few left in the world; drive north up the west coast past a prime flamingo-viewing lake called Goto Mere; spend a day in Washington-Slagbaai National Park amidst more than 13,000 acres of flora and fauna; see rock formations like Seru Bentana (Sky Window), and spot any number of birds and beasts at the Pos Mangel watering hole.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> The <a href="http://www.slh.com/destinations/caribbean/bonaire/kralendijk/harbour-village-beach-club/" target="_blank">Harbour Village Beach Club</a> in Kralendijk.<br /> Visit<a href="http://www.tourismbonaire.com/en/" target="_blank"> tourismbonaire.com</a></p>

<p> Travellers come to Anguilla for the natural beauty and quiet atmosphere, the 33 sparkling beaches, art galleries, and many other historical and cultural gems. Beach options are seemingly endless: Rendezvous Bay, Cove Bay and Mead&rsquo;s Bay are among the best. Smaller pocket beaches include Limestone Bay, known for its snorkelling, and Little Bay, reached only by boat. Captain&rsquo;s Bay and Junk&rsquo;s Hole Bay are more remote, Shoal Bay East is undoubtedly the island&rsquo;s most popular beach, while Scrub Island, Prickly Pear and Dog Island are excellent snorkelling destinations.&nbsp; Activities on land include horse riding, bird watching (there are 136 species), biking and sampling spirits at the Pyrat Rum Distillery. Visit the Arawak 'spirit eyes' petroglyphs in the caverns at Big Springs Heritage Site and the 1,000-year-old artefacts at the Heritage Collection Museum. Art lover? You'll enjoy touring Anguilla&rsquo;s 16 galleries, which feature a mix of local and Caribbean crafts, woodcarving, hand-blown glass and fine art.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> The<a href="http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/anguilla/" target="_blank"> Viceroy Anguilla</a> for beachfront bliss.<br /> Visit <a href="http://www.anguilla-vacation.com/" target="_blank">anguilla-vacation.com</a></p>

<p> Belize has the second largest living barrier reef in the world, running the entire 185-mile length of the country, and is revered among scuba divers and fishermen. But there's more - 3,000 foot-high mountains, waterfalls, jungles, dramatic Maya sites and rich culture. Nature, undoubtedly though, is the biggest draw to Belize: manatees, monkeys, keel-billed toucans, rare orchids, green iguanas, blue morpho butterflies, Jaguars and 570 bird species, to name a few. The highlights for divers are the famed Blue Hole and three coral atolls: Lighthouse Reef, Glover&rsquo;s Reef and Turneffe Islands. Visit partially excavated Maya sites such as Caracol, Xunantunich, Altun Ha and Lamanai, or explore the country&rsquo;s vast caves and glimpse into the Maya underworld, where you can see fire pits, artefacts and skeletons of human sacrifices while hiking, tubing or canoeing with headlamps. Belize has three primary tourist destinations: Ambergris Caye off the north coast especially attracts divers and snorkellers, while the main town, San Pedro, features sand streets, art galleries and a few beach bars over the water; the Cayo District, on the western border with Guatemala, hosts a tropical rainforest and the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. Placencia, along the south coast, has the nicest beaches in the country and is a gateway to the offshore cayes and atolls.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> <a href="http://www.kiwicollection.com/hotel-detail/blancaneaux-lodge" target="_blank">Blancaneaux Lodge</a>, a jungle getaway owned by Francis Ford Coppola.<br /> Visit <a href="http://belize.com/" target="_blank">belize.com</a></p>

<p> Cura&ccedil;ao is one of the Caribbean&rsquo;s most sophisticated capitals. Don&rsquo;t miss the Maritime Museum, the Sea Aquarium, and the Cura&ccedil;ao Postal Museum to see bright Antillean stamps. Visit the Mikv&eacute; Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the Caribbean&rsquo;s oldest continuously operating synagogue, with a fine display on the island&rsquo;s Jewish history. Serious divers come for the spring Cura&ccedil;ao Dive Festival to participate in a week's worth of workshops such as Underwater Digital Photography. The western shores have a series of beautiful beaches, each one occupying a separate cove: popular Daaibooi, tiny Playa Lagun, and Knip, which opens onto a large bay of luminous water. Also in the west is Christoffel Park. Drive, hike, or ride a horse through kadushi cactus, tamarind, divi-divi trees and lignum vitae trees, along the road curving upward to amazing vistas of Mount Christoffel. The locally-famous Jazz Night at Blues Restaurant on a pier overlooking the sea is not to be missed.&nbsp; Classy, joyful and mellow, it&rsquo;s the perfect summary of what&rsquo;s so appealing about Cura&ccedil;ao.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> <a href="http://www.fivestaralliance.com/luxury-hotels/curacao/hotel-kura-hulanda" target="_blank">Hotel Kura Hulanda</a>, a luxury boutique hotel in a UNESCO world heritage site.<br /> Visit <a href="http://www.curacao.com/" target="_blank">curacao.com</a></p>

<p> Bequia is the second largest of the islands and cays that make up the island state of St Vincent &amp; the Grenadines. It's the quintessential island paradise with pristine white sand beaches, lush interior, pretty wooden waterfront houses, a multitude of water sports and welcoming people. Port Elizabeth, Bequia&rsquo;s atmospheric capital built along the harbour of Admiralty Bay (considered one of the safest harbours in the Grenadines and a magnet for visiting yachts), has shops, restaurants and markets stretching out several blocks along Front Street. Bequia is surrounded by some of the most beautiful waters in the world for sailing; head to the famous Tobago Cays, rub shoulders with the rich and famous on Mustique (nine miles west of Bequia), or take a picnic to the nearby deserted island of Isle de Quatre. There are more than 30 underwater dive sites on this charming island that only has a population of 5,000, including The Bullet where rays, barracuda and nurse sharks mingle, and a shipwreck at Devil's Table.&nbsp; Don't miss a trip to Orton King&rsquo;s Turtle Sanctuary, which has been caring for young Hawksbills since 1995.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> <a href="http://www.wandotravel.com/holiday/st-vincent-grenadines/bequia-beach-hotel/" target="_blank">Bequia Beach Club</a> overlooking the beautiful Friendship Beach.<br /> Visit <a href="http://www.bequiatourism.com/" target="_blank">bequiatourism.com</a></p>

<p> There&rsquo;s a reason why Dominica is branded as the 'Nature Island&rsquo; of the Caribbean: lush rainforests, rugged mountains, cascading waterfalls, rushing rivers, hot springs, the world&rsquo;s second biggest boiling lake and whale-watching tours promise an unforgettable experience. The quickest way to picture this unspoiled island? Just think of Pirates of the Caribbean, as this is where the second instalment of the movie was filmed. Dominica is a world leader in sustainable tourism, offering a selection of eco-friendly properties to stay at; there are no hotel chains here and even the biggest hotel on the island only has 70 rooms. In 2012 the first and only long-distance walking trail in the Caribbean, the 115-mile Waitukubuli National Trail, will be launched in Dominica. &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> The eco-luxury<a href="http://www.junglebaydominica.com/" target="_blank"> Jungle Bay Resort</a>.<br /> Visit <a href="http://www.dominica.dm/site/index.cfm" target="_blank">discoverdominica.com</a></p>

<p> Martinique is the definition of a refined French-Caribbean island: fashionable and elegant, with an abundance of flora. Filled with ruins and monuments, Martinique has been French, with few interruptions, since 1635, and offers gorgeous beaches, great food and a live volcano. Banana farming, cane raising, the rum business and tourism are all important to the island.&nbsp; Its many small museums focus on curiosities such as dolls and ancient island civilisations. Hikers and horse riders will find plenty of guided adventures among the steep, lush hillsides, while windsurfers and board surfers will welcome the challenges of the choppy Atlantic side of the island. The capital, Fort-de-France, offers chic shops, the flowered Park Savanne, the Biblioth&egrave;que Schoelcher, and the Saint-Louis Cathedral, built in 1895. North along the coast is St. Pierre, which was destroyed, along with its 30,000 residents, in 1902 when Mont Pel&eacute;e erupted; its Museum of Vulcanology displays chilling lava-coated mementoes. Carbet, a quaint fishing village, was briefly home for French painter Paul Gauguin.<br /> Restaurants are among the best in the islands. Pointe du Bout is the island&rsquo;s main resort area, offering hotels, golf, shopping and casino nightlife. Don't miss a trip to one of Martinique&rsquo;s 12 fine rum distilleries, either.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> <a href="http://www.relaischateaux.com/en/search-book/hotel-restaurant/capest/" target="_blank">Le Cap Est Lagoon Resort &amp; Spa</a> for the ultimate in treat-yourself luxury.<br /> Visit <a href="http://www.martiniquetourisme.com/" target="_blank">martiniquetourisme.com</a></p>

<p> Just a 20-minute flight from Antigua, Montserrat combines breathtaking beautiful landscapes with the Caribbean&rsquo;s friendliest people. Its active volcano woke up after a long period of dormancy in the mid-1990s, transforming its capital into a modern day Pompeii, and remains active today. A famous celebrity hangout in the 1980s thanks to Sir George Martin&rsquo;s AIR Studios, Montserrat has seen many famous faces throughout the years, including the Beatles, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, The Rolling Stones and Sting, who reportedly learned to windsurf on a trip to the nearby uninhabited island of Redonda. Originally settled by the Irish, Montserrat celebrates St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day as a national holiday.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> <a href="http://olvestonhouse.com/" target="_blank">Olveston House</a>, Sir George Martin&rsquo;s very own house.<br /> See <a href="http://www.visitmontserrat.com/" target="_blank">visitmontserrat.com</a></p>

<p> Aruba was conquered by the Dutch in 1636 and this heritage can be seen everywhere on the island. The charming capital of Oranjestad is particularly distinct, with a number of pastel-coloured, gingerbread-house style buildings. The sun-drenched island boasts amazing beaches, contrasting landscapes, friendly people, a colourful underwater world and delicious food. Sitting just outside the hurricane belt, Aruba is at the very south of the Caribbean Sea, less than 20 miles from the Venezuela coast, and has been popular with the American market for decades &ndash; though us Brits are slowly catching up.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> The adults-only <a href="http://www.bucuti.com/" target="_blank">Bucuti Beach Resort</a> on Eagle Beach, which was voted by TripAdvisor among the top three beaches in the world in 2011.<br /> Visit <a href="http://uk.aruba.com/" target="_blank">aruba.com</a></p>

<p> The setting for Johnny Depp's movie, Rum Diaries, Puerto Rico is a colourful, diverse and culturally unique island. Hip, funky restaurants nestle next to 15th-century Spanish forts, and the island features tropical rainforests and some of the most stunning beaches, caves and offshore coral reefs in the Caribbean. Take a trip to nearby Vieques Island for palm-lined white beaches and lush landscapes. One of Puerto Rico&rsquo;s most memorable experiences is night swimming in the Bioluminescent Bays, which are home to large colonies of dinoflagellates that light up like fireflies and provide the experience of a lifetime as they produce incredible glowing waters best seen in the light of a full moon.&nbsp; Two of the most spectacular bays are the northeast&rsquo;s Mosquito Bay in Vieques.<br /> <strong>Stay at:</strong> <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?" target="_blank">The W Retreat &amp; Spa</a>, Vieques Island, for real indulgence and Alain Ducasse cuisine.<br /> Visit <a href="http://www.seepuertorico.com/" target="_blank">seepuertorico.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>