Of course Jamaica has its palm-lined beaches and almost endless rum drinks, and you can enjoy a wonderful resort-based break.
Margaret Hebblethwaite hears the roar of the surf on an unspoilt palm-lined beach.
Although its sandy palm-lined beaches are as idyllic as they come, the east coast offers visitors much more.
Blue water, sunny skies, palm-lined beaches, and the young officers in their tropical tan uniforms.
Sightseeing Even in winter, when the Pacific can be frigid, the wide, palm-lined beaches draw a pleasant mix of sun-worshipers and gawkers.
Nor are there photographs of palm-lined beaches and lush jungles, typical of marketing to the vacationer.
Among its attractions: a lovely palm-lined beach, a string of offshore reefs, and a lack of crowds.
During our two-day visit to the region, which has its own culture, language and traditions, we stayed at the Holiday Inn, a simple, rustic hotel on a palm-lined beach.
Fiji's palm-lined beaches are as charming as ever, but tensions are rising between the native Fijians and the Indians who slightly outnumber them.
One of Hainan's clear natural advantages is its southern shore, which boasts beautiful palm-lined beaches.
