Small yet perfectly formed islands are our destinations on this 17-night hop around the Caribbean. Departing buzzy Fort Lauderdale, we slip into the laid-back vibe with a day at sea before Grand Turk appears with its white sands melting into blue seas filled with dazzling reef life. Another day at sea delivers us to two French-speaking islands: Pointe-�-Pitre in Guadeloupe, where we learn about Creole life at the local museum; and Fort-de-France in Martinique, to browse the market and see a statue of Napoleon's Josephine. Basseterre, capital of St Kitts, puts Brimstone Fort National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, within reach, then we arrive in the pretty pastel-colored streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Next, we're off to French-flavored Marigot in St. Martin before returning for a second look at Basseterre with its Caribbean Georgian architecture. Swim with eagle rays and tarpon in Jost Van Dyke on the British Virgin Islands and lie on the longest stretch of white-sand beach in the Caribbean in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic before a restful day at sea ahead of party time in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Next comes George Town on Grand Cayman for a spot of shopping or a visit to the Cayman Islands National Museum, then we touch the Caribbean coast of Central America at Cozumel, Mexico, to find out more about Mayan civilization. Relax now as we cross the Caribbean bound for Fort Lauderdale once more.