‘Barbados is all about seafood: salt fish, fish cakes, fish stew. Daphne’s is a really romantic place, with a great view.'

Emilio Vitolo, Restauranteur (Emilio's Ballato, New York City): What’s the name of the soup dish that’s the most popular in our region of Italy? It’s my favorite on your menu...pasta e fagioli.

Or if you are looking for somewhere more relaxed, go to the Waterfront Café in Bridgetown – amazing food and amazing live music.’

‘The Sandy Lane for sure. It’s pure luxury; it’s on a beautiful beach and has some amazing restaurants, but it’s honestly worth going for the view alone. If you are sitting on the roof terrace of Sandy Lane looking at those views, waiting for dinner with a rum punch in your hand, I guarantee you any stresses back home are going to seem like a million miles away.’