Barbados is an idyllic island paradise filled with many opportunities that cater for everyone, offering more attractions per square mile than any other island in the Caribbean. Boasting a sunny tropical climate, warm turquoise blue seas and balmy nights, the day time air temperatures average between 28C – 30C all year round with seasonal variations in rainfall & humidity.
Sports & Recreation
Sports abound from golf, cricket, tennis, cycling, polo and horse riding to the more adventurous hiking the island trails, segways and jeep safaris.
With it’s sunshine, warm climate, beautiful beaches & azure waters it is not surprising that water sports are hugely popular – from swimming with turtles, snorkelling coral reefs, scuba diving wrecks, kayaking & paddle boarding to the exhilarating surfing, parasailing and kite surfing for the more adrenalin enthused!
Jet skiing, submarine rides, catamaran sailing cruises and deep sea fishing – catch Barracuda, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin (Dorado), and Blue or White Marlin – whatever floats your boat!
Island Treats
Savour the Caribbean flavour, take a heritage, island or beach tour or even hire a vehicle yourself & explore this scenic island; from sandy beaches, sandstone cliffs, secluded bays, rugged coastlines, coconut palms, bearded fig trees, sugar cane plantations with their old plantation houses, the exquisite Flower Forest, Botanical Gardens, the unique Harrison’s Cave, Mount Gay Rum distillery to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Barbados’ colonial capital city Bridgetown and its Garrison.
The Bajan people are the true treasure of this gem in the Caribbean – they are very proud of their island home and their laid back welcome and lifestyle will always make you feel very much at home.
Arts and Culture
Discover the eclectic mix of skilled local potters, modern fashion designers, vibrant musicians, abstract artists and poets to museums, brightly painted chattel houses, charming colonial architecture and history.
Excellent Dining
From gourmet restaurants to the street food shacks, local Bajan music to the electric nightlife, Barbados is an eclectic island paradise that blends culture, music and island life.
Indulge in fine wining and dining on this beautiful island paradise with some of the finest Bajan and international cuisine available.
There are a broad variety of restaurants across this Caribbean island serving delicious international fare in amongst its spectacular tropical scenery or sample the local fare and savour some traditional cuisine from the many street vendors.
Shopping & Entertainment
Firecracker is a short drive from Holetown, St James, where there are excellent amenities such as restaurants, boutiques, cinemas, banks and supermarkets.
The Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, also located in Holetown, is the best place to shop in Barbados, where guests can enjoy an unrivaled experience in fashion, food, film, art gallery exhibitions, craft fairs, beauty and entertainment with duty-free designer jewellery, luxury apparel and accessories stores, cinemas, restaurants, bars and cafés.
The shopping at Limegrove Lifestyle Centre features more than 100,000 square feet of some of the world’s leading retail brands such as Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Longchamp, Hugo BOSS, M.A.C., Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Cartier as well as many specialty retailers.
Transport
Barbados is an independent British Commonwealth nation with Bridgetown, the capital, is a popular Caribbean cruise ship port.
The Grantley Adams International Airport receives daily flights by several major airlines from points around the globe, as well as several smaller regional commercial airlines and charters.
The airport serves as the main air transportation hub for the eastern Caribbean and in recent years underwent a US$100 million upgrade and expansion.
There is also a helicopter shuttle service, which offers air taxi services to a number of sites around the island, mainly on the West Coast tourist belt.
Vehicle transfers to and from the airport, Royal Westmoreland, shopping areas, bars & restaurants are easily arranged.
A broad variety of self drive car rentals are available.
