New York at Leisure

New York is thrilling and is best seen by boat, helicopter and on foot. The Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art are must-sees but there are other adventures too, such as a Harlem tour and the Staten Island ferry.

San Jaun, Puerto Rico

(15:00-23:00)

Fly the longest zip-line in the world at the Toro Verde Ecological Adventure Park, where you can test your mettle on an assault course with ropes and suspension bridges. Explore Puerto Rico’s lush scenery on horseback or on a rainforest hike or discover the cobbled streets and Spanish colonial houses of San Juan’s old town. The massive fortresses of El Morro and La Fortaleza dominate here, with sweeping views down to the ocean.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

(10:30-19:00)

Let your hair down to a steel band, sail or snorkel in dazzling waters or soak up the sun on this welcoming island, settled by the Dutch and the French. Browse the markets and tempting duty-free shops in Philipsburg, the Dutch capital, or chill with the friendly locals in the laid-back cafes and restaurants. With fabulous white sandy beaches and crystal clear seas, it’s a Caribbean dream.

St. John's, Antigua

(07:00-17:00)

Cruise the turquoise waters, swim with stingrays or soak up the sun on one of Antigua’s 365 stunning beaches in heavenly St John’s. Stroll around the restored Georgian naval station of Nelson’s Dockyard National Park and admire the superyachts in English Harbour. Enjoy cocktails, Caribbean cuisine and freshly caught seafood in the many bars and restaurants or splash out on duty-free clothing and jewellery.

Castries, St. Lucia

(07:00-18:00)

Sail around idyllic St Lucia or tour its towering mountains, banana plantations, valleys and rainforest by bus or 4x4. Take a trip to historic Soufrière to view the dramatic Pitons, volcanic plugs that dominate the island, or bathe in hot mineral springs at the Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens. For adventure lovers, the Adrena-Line rainforest adventure course and a paintball challenge will get your heart pumping.

Bridgetown, Barbados

(07:00-18:00)

Sway to the sounds of calypso in a beachside bar, parasail above the emerald seas or snorkel among shipwrecks and sea turtles. Explore Bridgetown’s 17th century British colonial architecture or its Jewish history or put a put a punt on the horses at the Garrison Savannah racetrack. Be impressed by the geological wonders of Harrisons Cave, admire 30,000 exotic orchids or head to the mountains for some spectacular views.

Basseterre, St. Kitts

(10:00-18:00)

Columbus first spotted St. Kitts in 1493 and you’ll be entranced by its sunny skies, beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Dive among the colourful coral and fish, see monkeys, mongoose, sheep and goats in the fields and rainforest or hike to the rim of a steaming volcano. Ride the St. Kitts Scenic Railway through old sugar plantations or explore Brimstone Hill Fortress for breathtaking views over the ocean.