You can fly to the Caribbean for as little as £215 with 3,000 hours of sunshine and pink sandy beach  – if you’re quick

LAST-MINUTE flights to the Caribbean can be booked from as little as £215 – but holidaymakers will need to act fast to get the deals.

Irish airline Aer Lingus has launched the new limited-time campaign for anyone hoping to book a last-minute trip to Barbados before spring.

The country is known for having warm weather year-round, including 3,000 hours of sunshine.

In February and March it has average highs of 29C and average lows of 23C, making it the perfect place for a winter getaway.

Anyone hoping to make the most of the flights can book one way trips with Aer Lingus from £215, while returns are just £399.

The return fares fly from Manchester and the prices include both taxes and charges.

Any sun seekers looking to make the most of the cheap flights must book before March 4 on trips taking place up to May 31, 2024.

The bargain prices have been announced as Aer Lingus extends the availability of its flights to Barbados from Manchester until May 31.

Originally, the flights were due to end in March.

Flights will operate every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

The airline’s fleet of A330s also offer customers lie-flat beds in Business Class.

The airline has promised holidaymakers a “warm and friendly welcome on board, delicious in-flight dining, and complimentary access to a world of entertainment”.

Aer Lingus also offers direct flights from Manchester to New York and Orlando in the US, as well as Belfast and Dublin in Ireland.

Now is currently the best time to travel to Barbados, with its weather not too hot, but also more than warm enough.

What’s more, February is also a great month for cultural celebrations with the Holetown Festival taking place.

The festival is marked by a week-long event showcased by street parades, folk singing and dancing.

Going later in the year, between June and October is risky, with hurricane season taking place during those months.

That’s why experts recommend visiting during dry season, between December and April, when blue skies are much more predictable.

As well as enjoying the tropical paradise beaches with white sand and turquoise seas, visitors can also make the most of the country’s special experiences.

The Mount Gay rum distillery is a favourite attraction for tourists, as are the Andromeda botanical gardens and Harrison’s Cave eco adventure park.

There’s also Crane Beach, which is the only one in Barbados to boast pink tinted sands.

A night for two in Barbados can be booked from £52.

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