Antigua
It is only a 8 hour direct flight from the UK - daytime flight out and overnight on the way home on BA or Virgin - making it a perfect winter get away. Or combine with Miami, as we did this summer, only 3 hours from Miami direct flight.
The island is easy to get round, car hire is very safe - though you do have to watch out for the pot holes! or the taxi or local bus is cheap and a great experience!
All hotel ranges from apartments, villas with private pools to boutique hotels or 5* such as Carlisle Bay Hotel all on the clear turquoise warm water. I have been travelling to Antigua for 15 years so please do give me a call to find out the perfect holiday for you.