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The Caribbean is a group of tropical islands with temperatures in the 80's – 90's F (28-31 °C) with warm seas, pleasant breezes and friendly inhabitants. The hurricane/rainy season is from July to November, but there are island variations and it is worth checking the rainfall for the island you wish to visit. There are some truly exclusive resorts many with spas to be found on the less accessible islands. The best time to visit is from December to June, after this the rainy season starts, but it is best to check on the individual island rainfall. Rain during the rainy season often falls in short sharp bursts or overnight, but you must be prepared for unsettled days where rain can fall for several hours.
The hotels we promote: are the smaller intimate hotels throughout the Caribbean – please email or ring if you wish to have more information on individual resorts.
Barbados
Flying Time by private jet 8½ hours
GMT -4, Visa No.
Antigua
Flying Time 8 hours
GMT -4, Visa No
Grenada
Flying Time 9½ hours
GMT -4, Visa No
The Grenadines
Flying Time 8½ hours to Barbados.
Onward Flight to Union Island 1 hour
GMT -4, Visa No
Palm Island: Palm Island Resort - 10min motor launch from Union Island
Petit St Vincent: 30min motor launch from Union Island
Mustique
Flying Time 8½ hours to Barbados. Onward Flight to Mustique 50 mins
GMT -4, Visa No
British Virgin Islands
Flying Time 8 hours to Antigua. Onward flight to Tortola (Beef Island) 1 hr 30 min
GMT -4, Visa No
Peter Island - 35 min boat transfer from Tortola
Virgin Gourda: 25 min boat transfer from Tortola
French Caribbean
Flying time 8 hours to Antigua . Onward flights to St Barths and St Martin 1 ½ hours
GMT -4, Visa no
Bermuda
Flying Time Bermuda: 6 ½ hours
GMT - 4 Hours, Visa No
Cambridge Beaches - 1 hour road transfer from Bermuda airport
Anguilla
Flying time 8 hours to Antigua. Onward flight 45 min
GMT -4, Visa No
St Kitts and Nevis
Flying time to Antigua 8 hours. Onward flight 1 hour approx to Nevis & St Kitts
GMT -4, Visa No
Cuba
Flying time 10 hours,
GMT - 5, Visa Yes
Tobago
Flying time 10 hours,
GMT - 4 hours, Visa no
Jamaica
Flying time 10 hours,
GMT -5 hours, Visa no
We also specialise in travel guides to the Indian Ocean, Far East and South Pacific, but also offer tailor-made itineraries to any world-wide destinations.
The Seychelles: Flying Time: 10 Hours. GMT +4 These islands lie outside the cyclone belt, but rainfall is moderate to heavy all year round, particularly between October and March during the southeast trade winds. The driest months and the best time to visit is between June and August. The highest humidity and least comfortable time is between March and May. Well known for bird watching, the Seychelles bird life is varied and profuse, snorkelling and diving are excellent, all hotels are exclusive get away from it all beach and sandal resorts, but it is not a cheap destination.
Maldives: Flying Time: 10.5 Hours. GMT +5 There are 1,200 of these lovely coral atolls clustered in the North Indian Ocean, but only 200 are inhabited. All have a hot, tropical climate with substantial rainfall during the southwest monsoon, which strikes between May and November. The best time to visit is between November and April, humidity is highest between March and October. A stay on any of the Maldives islands will be a totally relaxing and "get away from it all " nightlife is low key. If you are in search of beautiful beaches, fantastic snorkelling or diving, privacy and excellent spas you have found your perfect destination.
Mauritius: Flying Time: 12 Hours. GMT +4 A volcanic island with Tolkien-like scenery is a popular holiday destination, as temperatures never soar uncomfortably high. Wettest months are from January to April and accompanied by occasional cyclones, when humidity is at its highest. The best time to visit is from June to December and it is a popular Christmas destination. The more sophisticated Grand Baie on the north of the island offers nightlife with a choice of restaurants and clubs. Most Mauritian hotels are categorised Five Star and above, with exceptional standards of service and cuisine.
Thailand
Bangkok Flying time 12 hours. Ko Samui onward flight 1 hour, Phuket onward flight 1 hour, Krabi onward flight 1 hour, Hua Hin onward flight 1 hour GMT +7, Visa No
Cambodia
Flying time to Bangkok 12 hours. Onward flight to Seam Reap or Phnom Penh 45 min
GMT +7, Visa Yes
To visit Angkor Wat take flights go into Siem Reap.
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur 12½ hours
Langkawi Island direct 11½ hours
Penang Island direct 11½ hours
Pangor Island via Kuala Lumpur onward flight 40 min
GMT +8, Visa no
Bali - Philippines
Flying time 18 hours via Hong Kong, Kula Lumpur or Singapore
GMT +9, Visa no
The Far East is home to some of the world's most exclusive and exotic hideaways, warm seas, white sand beaches and exotic cuisine combine to make it's luxury resorts a tranquil retreat from the pressures of everyday life. Pangkor Laut Island and Langkawi in Malaysia; Krabi, Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Phuket in Thailand, are home to some luxury resorts, which include state of the art spas pampering body and spirit. The rainy season starts in May and ends in approximately November. The best time to visit is between December and April, although this is a generalisation for such a vast area and it is advisable to check up on the resort you wish to visit. Make the most of the Orient by combining a beach holiday with a few days site seeing in a major city such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore or Hong Kong. Emirates flights via Dubai to many Far East destinations and allow a stopover in Dubai.
South Pacific Ocean Islands are exclusive tropical island escapes from the rest of the world and include:
•Fiji, Wakaya Island, Vatulele Island, Turtle Island, Yasawa Island
• Tahiti, Bora Bora, Taha'a, Raiatea and Moorea
Fiji and her islands and Tahiti and her islands all share a tropical climate, white sand beaches and warm crystal clear seas, ideal for a honeymoon or romantic escape. The islanders are hospitable and friendly making a visit an unforgettable experience. Best time to visit is May to October the most comfortable cooler drier months.
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