Hop a short flight from Miami and deplane onto the steaming tarmac ready for a mix of adventure and relaxation.
Wear your bathing suit, a T-shirt and a hat for a week straight.
Stop and listen to street-corner musicians playing calypso music on steel drums. Tip them well.
Eat a cheeseburger in paradise while Jimmy Buffet plays in the background.
Take a boat charter to remote coves with excellent snorkeling and empty beaches.
Horseback ride through the lush tropical foliage while birds squawk like punch-drunk sports fans.
Claim your spot under a beach umbrella early, and bring your favorite book.