Who can do it? Anyone who likes to swim, snorkel, scuba dive or simply splash about. A nicely compact cove of about half a mile, Dickenson Bay is perfect for watersports.

Let's go! Antigua is not short on lovely beaches but Dickenson Bay, on its north-west corner, is well worth a few hours (or a week) of your time. Its chief selling point is the mix of soft sand and gentle water that makes it a good spot for everything from wind-surfing to paddling – while an offshore reef means divers are catered for.

Stay at The Halcyon Cove By Rex which has its own pier restaurant for a romantic end to the day. Top tip: Take a break from all that ocean activity by venturing to the Antiguan capital St John's. It lurks a mere three miles away, and provides a lively insight into island life.