Caribbean travel: Chill out (and escape the cold)

BEST FOR FOODIES…

QUINTESSENCE HOTEL, ANGUILLA

The resort opened in January on Long Bay. Built in the style of a grand beachside mansion, it features just nine suites and villas all lavishly adorned with Swedish Hastens mattresses, four-poster beds, antiques and Haitian art. With an infinity pool, yoga pavilion, spa, tennis courts, billiard room and life-size chess board, there is plenty to keep you busy. However, the pièce de résistance is the fine dining Julians Restaurant, run by French chef Dominique Thevenet – expect French bistro classics such as Burgundy escargot and raspberry lemon parfait. 

Caribtours (020 3553 7543/caribtours.co.uk) offers seven nights from £2,845pp (two sharing), BB. Price includes return flights from Gatwick and transfers. Spa treatment prices vary.