These contenders have all the beauty of the Balearic island – and we’re planning a trip already…

Made for the Med Just as the ...

From cruises to tours and even honeymoon resorts, we’ve found three of the best ways to explore these sun-filled tropical islands

Bill Barna cruises in company to Guernsey, Jersey, France and back

A spirit of defiance and a mysterious culture endure on the French island of Corsica, intertwined with the timeless beauty of its fragrant shrubbery, rugged mountains and medieval villages

We talk to the people who know the cultures and traditions of the Caribbean best: its locals. From steelpan jams to stilt-walking classes, get the inside track on the festivals, flavours and rhythms that make the region tick