Luckily there is a flight direct from Newcastle to Barbados, so we’re having a week on Barbados at Sandals chilling out before going on the Royal Clipper for a cruise around the Windward Islands. I guess that will be via a trip to the launderette to get some washing done.

The last time we were on the Royal Clipper the diving was included but unfortunately not this time so Paul will certainly indulge in the free diving offered by Sandals and this time see the islands from terra firma rather than from underwater.

Sandals Barbados has 21 restaurants and bars, way too many for one week.