Package holidays to the Caribbean slashed to under £900pp – but be quick

WITH picture-perfect sand, crystal-clear waters and incredible nature reserves, the Caribbean is at the top of any beach lover’s wishlist.

That said, it’s not always the cheapest destination — but we’ve found hundreds of deals costing less than £900pp.

The cheap deals come from TUI, so they will include your return flights, baggage allowance, accommodation and shared resort transfers.

The holiday company flies from more than 20 UK airports, so there should be options for everyone.

• Check out TUI’s cheapest Caribbean holiday deals here

The only catch is that the cheap prices are available on holidays departing between March and April, so you’ll have to be ready to head off quite soon.

However, March and April fall within the dry season, the best time to visit the islands.

During this time, you can expect average temperatures around 29C, long hours of sunshine and very little rain.

Temperatures can reach highs of 35C, and they rarely drop below 25 all year round.

The average flights to these tropical paradises are between nine and ten hours, making the Caribbean easily accessible for Brits.

Once you get there, there are plenty of things to do besides relaxing on the beach.

You will be spoiled for choice, from watersports and scuba diving to rainforest activities, horseback riding, safaris and ziplining.

TUI offers holidays to Barbados, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and St. Lucia.

The cheapest deal we’ve spotted is in St. Lucia, with seven-night stays at Bay Gardens Hotel costing from £793pp on April 16.

The hotel is in a prime location in Rodney Bay, within a 10-minute walk from the beach or a free shuttle bus ride that will get you there in five.

The property has three outdoor pools and unlimited access to the Splash Island Waterpark at its sister resort.

Rodney Bay is one of St. Lucia’s most popular resorts, with many restaurants and bars along the marina, an artificial lagoon and famous beaches like Cap Estate, Smugglers Cove and Castries.

But if you’d rather head on an all-inclusive holiday so you don’t want to worry about a thing once you land, the biggest bargain we’ve found is week-long stays in Jamaica.

From £864pp, you could stay at the beachfront Samsara Cliff Resort, Negril — the only catch is that you will have to leave next week.

The property offers direct access to the sea and is home to Negril’s largest sundeck.

You’ll also find an infinity pool, a restaurant and a bar, serving Jamaican specialities and many rum-based cocktails.

Here are more deals we’ve found in the Caribbean with TUI:

• 7 nights b&b at Rooms on the Beach Negril in Negril, Jamaica – from £770pp
• 7 nights room-only at Time Out Hotel in St. Lawrence, Barbados – from £825pp
• 7 nights room-only at Worthing Court Apartment Hotel in Worthing, Barbados – from £832pp

Here are some all-inclusive stays available in the sale, all under £1,000pp:

• 7 nights at Royal Decameron Club Caribbean in Runaway Bay, Jamaica – from £885pp
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Riu Bambu in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – from £894pp
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – from £922pp
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Riu Republica in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – from £926pp
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Royalton Splash Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection All-inclusive Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – from £941pp
• 7 nights all-inclusive at Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica – from £965pp

All trips with TUI are protected by ATOL and ABTA.

For more holiday deals, we’ve also revealed the top-rated all-inclusive hotels with waterparks in Crete, as voted by Tripadvisor reviewers.

Meanwhile, early summer Turkey beach holidays cost under £400, all-inclusive if you know where to look.

And hundreds of beach holidays are on sale for less than £200pp.

_{Prices correct at the time of publication.}