Wake up to the sound of waves gently lapping on the shore. Stroll down a beach of white powdery sand just as the sun is rising. Breakfast on fresh tropical fruits. The spectacular sunset is best viewed with a piña colada or some intriguing cocktail, followed by a seafood or barbeque feast by the torchlight. And to cap your perfect day, mingle with the friendly crowds at an open-air bamboo bar dance to a happy disco beat under a canopy of twinkling stars.

In the crisp tropical light, the sea shimmers and sparkles like a jewel, turquoise by the shore and sapphire as it recedes into the horizon. Start the day with the refreshing taste of tropical fruits, and then take an invigorating stroll along the beach, leaving footprints on the pristine sand. As the sun climbs to its zenith, go sailing, snorkeling, windsurfing, water skiing, and scuba diving - or if you prefer to remain onshore, play golf, tennis, badminton or beach volleyball. Of course you could always do what most people come here for - bask in the sun and swim in the cool blue waters. In the afternoon, doze off in a hammock in the shade of a palm tree. Rouse yourself in time for the spectacular sunset. After which, feast on the day's catch in an alfresco candlelit setting. Then, as a finale, dance the night away under a glorious star-studded sky.