Just because there aren't any hurricanes in the forecast during your Caribbean vacation doesn't mean you're in the clear. Be aware of another natural disaster.

Apes Hill Barbados, a private resort that offers stay-and-play packages for vacationers, could be the centrepiece of a Caribbean golf getaway ...

Ella Marie Gill documented her European trip after paying just £99 for a mystery holiday via Wowcher - who assign customers their destination at random.

In the pre-internet era, shifting a suitcase (and possibly a typewriter) to another part of the world tended to be the result of a stiff relocation missive to work in the Frankfurt or Tokyo branch.

Head beyond the beach and explore the island's rain forests and volcanic landscapes, all humming with extraordinary wildlife ...

Enjoying white-sand beaches, tropical forests, run distilleries and colonial architecture are some of the things to do in Barbados.