Grand Pineapple Beach, Antigua 4*

A 1600-foot arc of stunning white sand beach lapped by sapphire-blue waters that team with colourful fish fringes this classic all-inclusive Caribbean resort on the northeast coast of Antigua. Here, relaxation is at a tropical pace and everything you need for the perfect beach holiday is at hand, from water sports to tennis courts and swimming pools to lively bars and restaurants.

180 bright and airy rooms, set in lush tropical gardens, feature air-conditioning, cable TV, telephone, hair drier, coffee and tea makers and safe.

Step from your terrace directly onto the beach from Beachfront rooms, while Ocean View rooms have waterfront terraces or balconies to relax on and Garden View rooms are perched above their own lawns, full of fragrant blossoms.

1600 feet white-sand beach and reef-sheltered bay.

Two freshwater pools.

Water sports, including windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaking and sailing.

Four hard-surface tennis courts.

Fitness centre.

Table tennis and games room, with pool table.

Three restaurants; Caribbean at Pineapple Grill, beachside dining at Chef’s Pietro and buffets at topaz.

Four bars including The Outhouse bar high above the bay.