In celebration of the great institution that is the British seaside we have gathered together our top spots for the quintessential kitsch beach break, all wrapped up with a Cath Kidston bow and topped with a dollop of Mr Whippy ice cream... 

Within easy reach of Bridgetown, Tina Banerjee discovers that the Coconut Court Beach Hotel is in a prime location to soak up the best of Barbados...