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Luxury Holidays in Barbados
Barbados is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands, although the island measures only 21 miles by14 miles, its shores are blessed with almost 60 miles of beaches. The dramatic east coast is washed by Atlantic waves and dotted with huge boulders-a photographer\'s dream-while the tranquil Caribbean beaches of the west coast, edged with palms, are perfect for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing.
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Barbados is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands, although the island measures only 21 miles by14 miles, its shores are blessed with almost 60 miles of beaches. The dramatic east coast is washed by Atlantic waves and dotted with huge boulders-a photographer's dream-while the tranquil Caribbean beaches of the west coast, edged with palms, are perfect for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing.
Barbados is one of the most popular islands with the best sunshine record in the Caribbean and with powdery white sands, swaying palms, warm waters, delicious food, friendliest people and a strong sense of history and culture it’s easy to see why!
For many people, the beaches on Barbados are the main attraction and they are simply superb, popular watersports include diving, windsurfing, boogie boarding and jetskiing. But the beaches are not the only reason to choose holidays in Barbados. There are cosmopolitan towns with balconied boutiques and modern shopping centres. Bridgetown is good for shopping with a selection of duty free shops. Special purchases include rum, coral and shell jewellery, prints (batik) and woodcraft.
A holiday in Barbados can be as leisurely or as active as you wish with a huge range of sightseeing options available from plantation houses like St Nicolas Abbey and natural wonders like Harrison's Cave (St Thomas) to jeep safaris and submarine tours. Other points of interest include Flower Forest a botanical garden with spectacular views of Chalky Mountain, Crane Beach with its dramatic view and Welcham Hull Gully, a vast tropical forest.
Barbados has excellent dining options serving both international and Bajan cuisine. You can always find an array of bars and nightspots especially in the south of the island you can expect anything from an array of live bands or DJs playing Calypso, Reggae, R&B, and virtually all kinds of contemporary music. There is a wide choice of restaurants serving both international and Bajan cuisine so eating out is a true delight.
If you're after a laid-back vibe, fun feel and sunny skies, look no further than the warm and welcoming Caribbean island of Barbados.
St James Often called the 'Platinum Coast' and 'Millionaire's Row', St. James is Barbados's playground for the rich and famous as the coast is lined with luxurious hotels and mansions. The west coast beaches face the Caribbean Sea and are pleasantly sheltered and the capital, Bridgetown, is easily accessible. Here you will have the opportunity to indulge in one of the resorts fine restaurants or chic wine bars add to that great shopping and gleaming white sands and it's easy to see why holidays to St James are so popular.
St Peter Prepare to be totally chilled out one of Barbados's luxury resorts. The area has beautiful scenery, with sugar cane covered hills, you can head into bustling Speightstown and stroll along Port St Charles marina, visit Farley Hill National Park and see the green monkeys at Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Mullins is the resort's most popular beach, where you can try your hand at a variety of watersports or simply relax. Heywoods is a beautiful wide stretch of fine sand with calm waters, just perfect for swimming and snorkelling. St Peter is the essence of Barbados
Paynes Bay This exclusive west coast has a spectacular long stretch of beach, small village feel and hotel-based nightlife. It's fabulous for diving, with colourful coral reefs and other watersports on offer too.
St Lawrence Known as 'The Gap', St Lawrence Gap has the best nightlife on the south coast. Lively restaurants, bars and nightclubs line the streets, merging colourful West Indian culture with cosmopolitan flair. St Lawrence is home to the famous Harbour Lights open-air nightclub which always guarantees a buzzing atmosphere here. By day, you can laze on nearby Dover Beach or go shopping in the Chattel House Village. Holidays in St Lawrence show the livelier side of Barbados. This resort has got everything from nightclubs and rum shops to tempting restaurants and shimmering sands. So whether you're looking to dance the night away to calypso and reggae, snorkel the shallow reefs or to sample succulent seafood, it's the perfect spot for Barbados beach holidays.
Dover Beach Dover Beach has a beautiful white sandy beach, with a fantastic choice of watersports situated in the south you'll find the lively nightlife of St Lawrence Gap a short walk away.
Maxwell Sun, sea, sand and watersports; the classic Caribbean cocktail is on tap at Maxwell Beach, where the pace is slow and relaxing It's not only famous as the home of the Barbados Windsurfing Club. Maxwell Beach is also one of the South Coast's best stretches of sand, with a relaxed atmosphere and a real paradise island feel. The beach is backed by woodland and is usually pretty un-crowded. You can have a go at the usual watersports, including banana boat rides, donuts, water-skiing, wakeboarding, hobie cats and jet skis. As for evenings, most of the facilities and entertainment in Maxwell are centred around the laid-back, low-rise hotels that border the beach. But it's just a mile or so to lively St Lawrence Gap, where you can dine in one of its many restaurants or dance and drink in one of the lively nightspots.
Christchurch Christchurch is situated on the south coast of Barbados it’s lively but laid-back and is the perfect place for your tropical adventure. St Lawrence Gap is not far for more friendly fun.
Hastings Holidays in Hastings are all about taking it easy. Stretching out on the powdery white sands, drinking cocktails on the sea shore or dining out in style, Hastings holidays are made for kicking back and relaxing. This is beach life at its very best.
Rockley Beach beautiful Rockley, with nodding palms to one side and crystal clear waters to the other, Accra Beach in Rockley is superb. A low key resort offering a handful of beach vendors, a sprinkling of shops and a few fantastic restaurants and you have a beautiful holiday spot.
Time Difference: GMT -4hours
Flight time from UK: approx. 9 hours.
Language: English
Currency: Barbadian Dollar (BD$). US Dollar Travellers Cheques and most credit cards.
The delightful Southern Palms Beach Club is set in neat tropical gardens and spanning 300 yards of wide, sandy, white beach frontage and two freshwater swimming pools. With architecture that is a ble... [read more]
Part of ‘Gems of Barbados resorts’ and built in 1976 and often referred to as just ‘Time Out’, this small hotel was created for rest and entertainment and attracts young couples and singles desiring ... [read more]
Coconut Court Beach Hotel is a family-run 3 Star Hotel with friendly service and great value overlooking a beautiful wide white sandy South Coast Beach with safe swimming. For a dream holiday in an i... [read more]
The Amaryllis Beach Resort, formerly the Asta Beach, is a well presented property on the beach at Christchurch with a wide range of facilities. Set in four pale-yellow three and four-story buildings ... [read more]
Imagine warm Caribbean sunshine, an incredibly blue sky, a mile of soft white sand, coconut palms swaying in cooling trade winds and a dazzling aquamarine sea. Then picture yourself enjoying deliciou... [read more]
We stayed here for 7 nights in March 2010, and had a lovely holiday at Barbados Beach Club. Our room was spotless and comfortable with fabulous views. The food was enjoyable and tasty, although there was not a huge selection, and the staff were always courteous and helpful. The nearby beach is small but very clean. Thanks for your help in arranging our holiday, Ms M and Mr R, Sheffield.
When you lounge on the spectacular powder-soft pink sand, caressed by the rays of the Caribbean sun and fanned by gentle trade winds you will understand why the Crane Resort is regarded by those that... [read more]
Restored and enlarged, this 7-acre former private club is secluded at the end of a long driveway lined by casuarina trees. The Colony Club Hotel attracts couples and families with older children seek... [read more]
This superb resort set on 32 acres of Barbados' Platinum coast and stretching over one mile of powdery white sand beach really does have a village feel about it and epitomizes everything that is Cari... [read more]
This adults-only (16 and over) all-inclusive resort, Almond Club & Spa in St. James, Barbados is dedicated to the relaxation and rejuvenation of its guests right next door to the famous Sandy Lane be... [read more]
An enchanting blend of vitality and Caribbean charm, Crystal Cove is nestled on a lovely beach front cliff spanning one of the most idyllic locations on Barbados’ renowned West Coast. Crystal Cove, a... [read more]
Turtle Beach is the ideal 4 star all-inclusive resort where you relax and enjoy yourself in the signature Caribbean atmosphere with all the vibrant energy of Barbados. With 164 spacious and attracti... [read more]
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