1. Sandals Royal Caribbean, Jamaica

Sailing on the lagoon to a private island when you check into the Royal Caribbean Sandals Montego Bay. Sandals Cay island reached by boat dragon and has a bar, swimming pool and even a Thai restaurant. Back at the main resort, you can borrow a cat hobie kayak or sea cruises, take a snorkel cruise along the beach and boogie at a carnival theme party. Fancy learning to dive? This is included in holiday prices.

Wake-up call: Seven nights’ all-inclusive in a royal deluxe rooms cost from £ 1247 per person. Prices include hotel transfers, flights and for travel during the month of May. Books on December 15 on www.sandals.co.uk

2. Barcelo Premium, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

While children have fun at the kids’ club you can learn to dance merengue rope or do here.

Wake-up call: One week all-inclusive fly from Manchester on January 20, costs £ 1767 for two through www.otbeach.com

3. Fiesta American Condesa Resort, Cancun, Mexico

This four-star resort, near the Mayan ruins of El Rey, has two swimming pools, large whirlpool for a bubble sunset spa.Wake plus-up call: One week stay from Januari cost 17 pounds 417pp when two share, including flights via www. expedia.co.uk

4. Melia Varadero Hotel, Cuba

Varadero life style hotel overlooking the beach and near the golf resort.

Wake-up call from £ 75pp per night when staying for a week in January, except for flights. Open www.solmeliacuba.com