My husband and I recently stayed at the five-star Coco Reef Resort in Tobago and were very impressed, not just with the hotel, the food and high standards of service, but the fact that it totally ticked our box for a relaxing and restful holiday. We were able switch off completely – especially after trying out the hotel’s spa! I enjoyed a very relaxing aromatherapy massage and, once I’d managed to drag my husband away from exploring the gym, I even managed to get him to have a deep-tissue Swedish massage which he later admitted was the best he’d ever had.

Not to be missed was the hotel’s private beach area. There were plenty of loungers and sun shades and, with its breakwater, the sea was lovely to swim in. You can even get your pina colada delivered directly to your sun lounger! If you are in need of a change of scene then the hotel is very close to two other beaches, the infamous Pigeon Point beach or, for a perfect sunset, to the west is Tobago’s most popular beach Store Bay. Our time at Coco Reef was too short, but I’m really looking forward to returning next year.