Cape Verde, a collection of 10 volcanic islands off Africa’s west coast, is the ideal spot if sun, sea and action-packed adventure are what you’re after. This place gets over 300 days of sunshine a year, and each island in its collection serves up more sand than you can imagine. The islands of Sal and Boa Vista get most of the attention, thanks to all the big-brand hotels that you’ll find dotted along their coastlines. These two islands are also the places to be if you want to get your adrenaline up. Boa Vista is known for its sand dunes, which are the ideal real estate for 4x4 tours or quad bike rides. Sal, meanwhile, is more about the watersports. It’s known around the world as a world-class kitesurfing spot thanks to its consistent winds. Plus, all the shipwrecks and marine life – loggerhead and green turtles hang around here – make it a great pick for scuba diving.