Your very own desert island Dis

At Castaway Cay, Disney's private Bahamas paradise, JULIE DELAHAYE indulges her inner child

- JULIE DELAHAYE

There are plenty of incredible destinations around the world but only a handful that are truly “once in a lifetime" locations. The Bahamas are in that category. So as a Disney fan, the chance to not only tick the Bahamas off the list AND explore Disney's private island - well, that was literally the stuff of my dreams. (Ask my friends and family how often I've mentioned I've been to the Bahamas recently and they will testify I've been insufferable.)

As part of a sailing onboard Disney Cruise Line's new heroes and villains themed ship, our itinerary included a stop at Disney's Castaway Cay. From the moment I arrived, I realised I had underestimated what I'd signed up for.

I'd expected a large stretch of a beautiful beach, a few loungers and then some fun sprinkles of Disney magic for families.