The late Caribbean escape

Caribbean Islands Club (020 8232 9781) has seven nights in Dominica at the Exotica Cottages, 10 minutes from Roseau, for £1,073 per person, including return flights from Gatwick. Rainforest treks and whale and dolphinwatching tours can be arranged locally. Departs next Tuesday.

Head for Jamaica with Caribbean Journeys (0870 709 3025). Seven nights all inclusive at the four-star Couples Ocho Rios resort in Ocho Rios is £989 per person, including water sports, horse-riding, excursions and return flights from Gatwick. Daily departures until the end of the month.

Caribbean Expressions (020 7431 2131) has seven nights in St Lucia at the Le Sport hotel, near Cariboue Beach on the north coast for £1,705 per person including return flights from Gatwick. Holistic spa treatments and water sports available. Thrice-weekly departures until the end of February.

Virgin Holidays (0871 222 0305) has 14 nights all-inclusive in St Lucia at the four-star Club St Lucia near Gros Islet for £1,299 per person, including return flights from Gatwick. Sunday departures until 14 March.