I’ve been travelling to the Caribbean for 25 years. Here’s the definitive list of all 31 islands from best to worst – plus where to stay, the best beaches and unmissable bargains (and you’ll never guess which comes top)

Who doesn’t love the idea of sitting under a palm tree on a Caribbean beach, enjoying the tropical warmth, turquoise sea and a hit-the-spot rum punch? With direct flights available from the UK to 13 islands, and onward connections to many more, it can be hard to...