Thanks for comments so far - those three are the only three for consideration simply because of 2-4-1 availability. I completely agree that South Africa would be a great choice, and that there may be other good bits of the Caribbean, but only those three have availability. Three nights is also non-negotiable - childcare problems if we go for any longer than the school week...

Swanhunter - was your comment directed specifically at Bridgetown or at Barabados as a whole?

MAN Pax - do you mean East on the island or East in the Caribbean?

Once again, thank you all for comments. Do keep them coming if there is more advice out there I will happily take it, and then let you know what we decide and how it goes.

bmi G