Today's Destination pick is Barbados!
Long tropical sandbox of chice for sun-loving Brits, this compact isle carpeted with sugarcane is steeped in history. And yet modern Bajan hospitality is a soothing balm - as is the potent run punch.
WHY GO: To savor colonial era architecture, hobnob with globe trotting royals and rock stars and dine on some of the finest food in the Caribbean.
WHAT TO DO: Enjoy beach time along the west coast or snorkel with sea turtles. Tour centuries old Great House or step aboard a retired Concorde supersonic jet. Later, dress up to dine at The Cliff, one of the Caribbean's most romantic restaurants.
WHERE TO STAY: Coral Reef Club, a garden oasis with a beautifle spa; Little Arches, a charming 10-room inn with a fab rooftop eatery; and The Crane, perched atop cliffs and a pink-sand beach.
