Calling all adrenaline junkies! Seeking a holiday destination that's both paradise and potential apocalypse? Look no further than Mount Pelée, the Caribbean's very own ticking time bomb.

Nestled at the northern tip of Martinique, this deceptively beautiful hill is actually a stratified stack of hardened ash and solidified lava. In 1902, a devastating eruption of the stratovolcano obliterated the town of Saint-Pierre, wiping out 30,000 lives in minutes and leaving just three survivors. No wonder it's dubbed the worst volcanic disaster of the 20th century.

While Mount Pelee's last eruption was in 1932, it's still classified as active. So, pack your sunscreen and maybe a heat-resistant suit – you know, just in case this sleeping giant decides to wake up during your visit.