The most westerly and third largest of the Caribbean islands, Jamaica celebrates its 50th year of independence from British rule on August 6 with a parade in the capital Kingston.

Play it cool in the glorious Caribbean, writes NATASHA JONES

Channel 5 presenter GABBY LOGAN, 38, lives in Richmond, south-west London, with husband Kenny and six-year-old twins Lois and Reuben

OK! heads to the Caribbean island of Antigua, where colonial charm, breathtaking beaches and sunkissed stars await...

TV and radio presenter GABY ROSLIN enjoys a fun-filled family break at the all-inclusive Beaches resort on Turks & Caicos where she is bowled over by the wildlife, and a very special question

SARA MACEFIELD discovers a different side to the Dominican Republic involving white-water rafting and mountain trekking

ROSIE UNDERWOOD enjoys a dose of laid-back Caribbean charm in the British Virgin Islands...

Saintly Caribbean hideaway offers fun for all the family, says JEFF BRAZIER

A cruise is a great way to try something new such as skating, ballroom dancing or even horse riding, says LYNN HOUGHTON

TAKE a sneak peak at the island Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger jetted off to.