An island guide to Barbados – Caribbean coastline, island communities and tropical sunsets
White powdery sand, sweeping tropical sunsets and a Caribbean warmth that extends to its locals, Barbados offers one of the most idyllic island escapes. Attracting year-round visitors with its balmy temperatures and glistening Caribbean Sea, unsurprisingly, beachside relaxation and water sports rema
Where to eat in Barbados – a food and dining guide
Whether it’s an outdoor fish fry, a village rum shop or a fine dining restaurant, eating in Barbados is a cultural experience. An eclectic blend of English, Indian and African flavors – seasoned with zingy jerk spices - dishes served offer an authentic taste of the Caribbean. Nicknamed ‘The Land of
Where to shop in Barbados – a guide to where to go and what to buy
From spacious air-conditioned shopping malls to small jostling souvenir shops, Barbados caters for avid shoppers in abundance. Large department stores glisten with duty-free shopping while tiny gift shops entice travelers with authentic Bajan handicrafts. Also, prices are up to 30-50% less than in E
Where to stay in Barbados – a neighborhood guide
From charismatic inns to charming guesthouses, self-contained flats to unique boutiques, luxury resorts to private villas, Barbados has accommodation to suit every type of traveler. The vibrant and more developed coastlines of East, South and West Barbados glisten with a wide variety of options, pro
Swell Surfin
Swell Surfin Bask in the Bajan beach culture As one of the most charismatic places in the Caribbean, Barbados does not shy away from its attributes. An island renowned for its friendly-faces, relaxed Bajan atmosphere and lively loud music, Barbados’ evident
A Barbadian Celtic Festival
A Barbadian Celtic Festival A touch of Celtic charm in the Caribbean…
The Celtic Festival Barbados is a week-long extravaganza of music and food flavours held every year in Barbados. From Scottish ceilidhs, concerts, Irish pub nights with real Irish entertainers
Test Match Cricket in Barbados
Test Match Cricket in Barbados A Boisterous Bajan Love Affair...
July 21, 2011 marked the 2000th cricket match in the 134 year history of the test cricket game. Played at Lord's, the series opener between England and India also marked the 100th match between
World Heritage Honours For Barbados
World Heritage Honours For Barbados UNESCO Recognizes Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison
Distinguished by a degree of preservation that remains relatively unheard of in the rest of the world, Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison offer a rare and fascinating i
The Barbados Riviera
The Barbados Riviera A picturesque escape to Barbadian luxury...
The word ‘Riviera’ was first used by the British upper class at the end of the 18th century to describe their favourite coastal resorts. Thus the Cote d’Azur, a very popular winte
Into the Wild in Barbados
Into the Wild in Barbados Grenade Hall Signal Station and Forest
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Grenade Hall Tower and Forest, you might immediately think “abandoned monkey kingdom in a jungle”. Imagine unique coral-stone buildings and walls wi
Finding Wellness in Barbados
Finding Wellness in Barbados Heal yourself on holiday in Barbados with a range of holistic treatments
Vacations are meant to give us a temporary respite from our hectic schedules and sometimes stressful responsibilities. We visit places of historic significance,
A Week in Sunny Barbados
A Week in Sunny Barbados Different ways to explore this idyllic island While I have been fortunate enough to have visited Barbados three times in my life, the sunny Caribbean Island never ceases to amaze me. Let’s be honest, whose stomach doesn’t effer
A Day in the Life of a Barbados Fisherman
A Day in the Life of a Barbados Fisherman What’s the Catch of the Day?
Four o'clock in the morning may be the dead of the night for most people, but for the Barbadian fisherman it is just the start of another day's work. Working in the Barbados fishing i
Shipwrecks of Barbados
Shipwrecks of Barbados Pirates, treasure chests and dancing barracudas
A mention of the word "shipwreck" will usually grasp the immediate attention of anybody within earshot. Very few things can hold greater fascination than the mystery of a ship which
The Bajan Chattel House
The Bajan Chattel House Moveable Possession The Oxford Dictionary defines the French-rooted word “chattel” as “moveable possession”, and this is exactly what the traditional Barbadian chattel house is – a house that can be moved.
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Cuzs Fish Snackette
Cuzs Fish Snackette A favourite spot amongst visitors and now listed as Newsweeks 101 best places in which to eat around the world Just off Bay Street, in a car park by Pebbles Beach in Aquatic Gap on the South Coast, there’s a neighbourhood institution. Les
St. Nicholas Abbey Honoured at Golden Barrel Award
St. Nicholas Abbey Honoured at Golden Barrel Award Distillery of the Year 2012 and Best Boutique White Rum
St. Nicholas Abbey returned to London’s annual RumFest for its fifth consecutive year, having first showcased its premium rum at the event in 2008.
Polo in Barbados
Polo in Barbados 2013 Season Never been to a polo match before? Well, Barbados is a fantastic place to start with an exciting 2013 season running from mid-January to May 19.
Barbados has several world-class venues with excellent hospitality facilities namely: Ape
Cruise to Lunch
Cruise to Lunch Experiencing Barbados for only a day? Treat your tastebuds to a yummy lunch at one of our fine restaurants! With a variety of interesting and fun things to do while you are on-shore in Barbados: shopping, sightseeing, sailing, snorkeling... just to
Barbados Best Kept Secrets
Barbados Best Kept Secrets - Cannon An extraordinary cannon collection Retired and living happily in a little pad on the beach on the south coast of Barbados, the late Major Michael Hartland created a first class hobby to gainfully occupy him in his retirement. It
