THE seven-time Grand Slam champion, whose court time has been limited this year by her diagnosis with Sjogren's Syndrome which causes fatigue and joint pain, is keen to propel herself back into the top rankings.

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For emerald waters, palm-fringed beaches and a hint of Britishness, Barbados has it all.

Take a catamaran trip along the Platinum Coast or relax in style at a chic beach-front restaurant or bar such as Daphne's which offers guests a special Rum Collector Menu featuring exclusive tipples.

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GETTING THERE

Virgin Holidays (0844 557 3859/virginholidays.co.uk) offers seven nights at The Palms Resort from £765pp (two sharing), self-catering.

Price includes return flights from Gatwick or Manchester to Barbados.

For January 2012 departures. Barbados Tourism Authority: 020 7299 7175/ visitbarbados.org