Offering the perfect cocktail of winter sun, fascinating history and culture, and quintessential experiences, this island-hopping adventure showcases the Caribbean at its very best. You’ll visit nine islands, where iconic landmarks, exotic flora and fauna, a taste of paradise and much more awaits. Sample the laidback vibes of Antigua – an island famed for its collection of over 365 idyllic beaches – and Barbados, where you can get a feel for the island’s carnival atmosphere and sample Caribbean rum at the renowned Mount Gay Distillery. Authentic flavours are yours to enjoy in Martinique’s Fort de France – home to the famous St James Rum Distillery – too, while at the gorgeous ‘Spice Island’ of Grenada, on a tour to a local cocoa farm, you can gain an authentic insight into the life of Grenada’s farmers, and even try your hand at harvesting cocoa beans. You could also visit bars and restaurants serving traditional Caribbean cocktails and cuisine at lesser-known Bequia, or simply enjoy the island’s mix of inviting beaches, warm waters and friendly seaside settlements. Take chances to encounter some of the Caribbean’s natural treasures too; highlights include opportunities to go in search of sea turtles on a memorable catamaran trip during your visit to Barbados, and explore St Lucia to see the Twin Pitons and bubbling Soufrière Volcano in all their soaring, natural splendour. You’ll experience scenic cruising by the UNESCO-listed Pitons too. On St Kitts, some of the Caribbean’s most spectacular landscapes are best explored via the island’s world-famous scenic railway; enjoy a ride to take in the diverse scenery and learn of St. Kitts fascinating sugar cane farming history. You're sure to be left spellbound by the natural splendour of Dominica during your visit; dense rainforest, deep lakes, breathtaking waterfalls and Morne Trois Pitons National Park make its landscapes truly unique. In addition to your Caribbean adventures, your routes to and from paradise are scattered with highlights too, from Madeiran gardens to volcanic Azorean landscapes, as well as relaxing days at sea as you cross the Atlantic – one of the great ocean cruise experiences.