Palm Greens

This pretty villa is found in the Royal Westmoreland Golf Resort in Barbados. If you saw the word 'golf' and instantly recoiled, don't fret — there's plenty to do here besides perfecting your swing. For a start, a stay here gives you access to an exclusive beach club on Mullins Bay, just five minutes from the front door, as well as tennis courts, spa treatments and restaurants. If your eyes lit up at the mention of 'golf', you'll be happy to hear that there's a five-star course with views of the Caribbean Sea from every green. Back at home, your back garden has its very own plunge pool that's perfect for those sizzling hot Bajan afternoons, plus a barbecue for grilling up a seafood feast come evening time and an alfresco dining area from which to enjoy it.

Home truths:
*There's a concierge team that can take care of reservations and make recommendations on where to visit in Barbados
*The resort puts on a shuttle bus service to get to Mullins Beach, where you can swim with sea turtles
*There's the option available to book a private chef for the evening should you not feel like cooking