LUXURY LOCATION: BARBADOS STAR ESCAPES

TASTEFollow in the footsteps of Rihanna and the Duke of York and book a table at 13˚/59˚ Restaurant and Bar Lounge (above) for a Sunday brunch of lobster and avocado Benedict washed down with a mimosa or two. For fusion fare in a dazzling beachside setting, The Lone Star is a must, and after dark, settle in for a rum punch at Mullins Beach Bar.

WHAT TO WEAR

Oilixia Explorer BlendFacial Oil, £43, from thisisbeautymart.com

Flamingo shorts, £25.99, Zara; visit zara.com

Bridgehampton rope padded bikini, £190, Heidi Klein; visit heidiklein.com

TRIP DETAILS: Rooms at Saint Peter’s Bay begin at $710 per night (around £569) for a two-bedroom villa sleeping four people; visit stpetersbaybarbados.com. British Airways flies from London to Barbados from £497 return; visit ba.com. Star visitors have trusted excursion provider journeysthruparadise.com among their bookmarks.

INDULGEDecked out in calming neutral tones with a fabulous line-up of Bamford therapies, The Sandbox Tree Spa (below) at the Port Ferdinand Marina is just the place to switch off and unwind. Opt for the Bamford Signature Treatment – a tension-melting massage incorporating Shiatsu techniques and gentle yogic breathing to relax the entire body.

STAYWake up to sublime views across the turquoise waters at Saint Peter’s Bay – a laid-back all-villa resort on the island’s north-west coast. The bright, airy residences

blend Caribbean architecture and contemporary cool

(right), with all the polish you’d expect from a five-star property. There’s a lagoon-style pool that little ones will adore, a yoga studio for Zen-seeking parents and, thanks to the private lifts, you’ll be beachside in seconds.

LUXURY LOCATION: BARBADOS

With crystal-clear waters, lots of legendary beach bars and some of the warmest locals around, this tropical gem of a Caribbean isle packs a real punch

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EXPLOREIf you can bring yourself to leave your sun lounger, make for Speightstown to soak up the colonial charm and browse around the markets, or head inland to Harrison’s Cave – a curious limestone marvel sure to enchant children and adults alike. Other natural attractions include swimming with turtles (above) and hitting the water in a catamaran, stopping to scuba dive among fish and coral.

Barbados-born singer Rihanna often goes back to her roots on the island

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