Why you should go: Think of the Caribbean and you'll instantly think of sparkling seas, sunshine, and an unhurried yet vibrant way of life. But if you venture deeper into the island of St. Kitts, you'll discover ecological wonders, shipwrecks, rainforests, and historic intrigue (including a 350-year-old rum industry).

So, while a St. Kitts getaway is not your "run of the mill" tropical holiday, getting there is easier than you might expect, with British Airways flights departing from London Gatwick twice a week.

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