It’s officially winter in the UK, which means we’ve got about six months before we can even think about defrosting.

However, this isn’t the case in other parts of the world , where warmer climes are guaranteed year-round.

One of these places is, of course, the Caribbean — specifically the Dominican Republic , which is currently basking in highs of 26°C.

Home to cloud forests, unique wildlife and the highest point in the Caribbean, interest is surging in this ecologically rich destination in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation .

The Dominican Republic has greenlit an additional 800 flights to accommodate a sudden influx of visitors diverted from Jamaica and other islands, as the region gears up for peak tourist season.

The Dominican Republic has welcomed more than 8

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