Barbados is one of the many islands located in the Caribbean. This island is a choice of many visitors worldwide. For those who enjoy tropical weather and sandy white beaches, this may be the perfect place for your next holiday or family trip. In this online guide you can read about ideal accommodation, restaurants and more to help you plan your trip to Barbados.
Hotels and Resorts
Take your time while booking your Barbados hotel or villa. It isn’t difficult to make a wrong turn into an unsafe area or neighbourhood. The Bougainvillea Resort in Barbados is a beachfront family resort that is perfect for visiting families. Children are welcome here. If you have young ones below the age of 15, they stay at the hotel free of charge. Complimentary cribs available to meet your needs.
While staying at this resort you should also eat at their on site restaurants. Dine at Lanterns by the Sea or Buoni Amici Italian Restaurant. Once you are done, why not visit the club for kids. This is a great chance for you to enjoy some time away from the kids. Maybe get in a game of golf at one fo the island’s Championship golf courses.
The island’s intimate, boutique hotels are also great for couples and honeymooners. For example The House Hotel in Barbados. Amenities include a Jacuzzi, restaurant, and balconies. Close to the hotel are numerous places to party and have a good time. Shop at the supermarket for evening snacks you can munch on while watching the sunset over the beach.
Recreation
There are a variety of things to do and enjoy on the island of Barbados, including watersports and festivals. Take a horse back ride or go sailing to pass the day away. For family entertainment, take your kids to the Vista or Globe Cinema for a great movie before heading in for the night. Barbados also has a drive-in just in case your family prefers to stay out in the warm tropical air.
Dining
Caribbean cuisine is without a doubt a favourite. The island offers a variety of choices from traditional island fair to international dishes. Cliffside Restaurant and Bar serves Caribbean food set up buffet style. Dishes include jerk chicken and Caribbean seafood chowder. It is family friendly, so bring the kids. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner at low to moderate prices. Be aware that some of the meals are a bit pricey.
Overlooking Crane Beach Barbados, resides the Zen. This establishment offers a unique blend of Japanese and Thai. As you dine on the delicious dishes in front of you, gaze out of the panoramic windows revealing a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea.
Nightlife
For those love action and high energy music on their Barbados vacation, take a trip to The Boatyard Barbados. This is a great place to party not only with other travellers to the island, but also with the locals. They play a variety of dance music to get your body moving and serve beer, liqueur, rum and wine. If you get bored of dancing, shoot some pool at one of the billiard tables or enjoy one of the other games. It is high energy, so take a nap during the day before venturing out.
There is an island in the Caribbean that is filled with trees that look like they have long beards, known as bearded fig trees. This island was discovered by the Portuguese explorers on their way to Brazil in the 1500s. This is the island that is known as Barbados today. Today Barbados is one of the most developed islands in the region, and a Barbados vacation has something to offer everyone, from all-inclusive getaways to unrivaled water sports and recreation, from historical landscapes and fascinating landmarks, to old forts and photogenic ruins. Though English is the most commonly spoken langugage on the island of Barbados, you will also hear locals speaking to each other in a form of creole. This is called Bajan.
Five-star luxury resorts lie next to the beaches of the West coast and the South coast. The West Coast tranquil beaches welcome high-end holiday visitors, including jet-setters and celebrities, who flock to former private villas that have been converted into hotels and condos. On the Southern Coast of the island you will find a large number of hotels and vacation rentals that are affordable. Many of these are located along this coast’s white sandy beaches or within a very short walking distance. There is a wonderful stretch of coastal road that connects accommodations and beaches together. This makes your daily travels a breeze and quite picturesque. The East coast of the island is quite different from the other coasts as its seas are quite dangerous for the avid seabather or swimmer and its land it quite hilly and twisting. However it is a hot spoot for both local and visiting surfers as well as avid hikers.
When you move further inland the island of Barbados becomes filled with nature, including large sugar cane fields and rolling limestone hills.
days navigating along the twisting, tiny street away from the busy atmosphere of the west and south coast of the island. This is a perfect setting for several days of calm and relaxed exploration of tiny winding roads and little villages amidst some of the most beautiful natural vistas on Earth.
The sun, sand and surf is not the only thing the island of Barbados offers. The capital of the island is known as Bridgetown and it is the most lively city on the island. There are many activitives to take part in here, such as sightseeing ancient Caribbean and English buildings and monuments, while taking in some of the island capital’s unique culture. No matter how much sightseeing and relaxing on the beach you choose to do, do not forget to try the island's most sought after drink…Rum. Barbados is where rum was first invented and you can get your hands on a bottle at any local supermarket, gas station or duty free store. Some other attractions for lovers of island sports include catching a game of cricket at the island’s newly renovated and redesigned cricket stadium, or even watching a Thoroughbred horse race at the island’s one and only racetrack, The Garrison Savannah.
A Barbados vacation is rewarding to a curious, engaged visitor, who is appreciative of warm weather, beautiful nature, and new cultural experiences. Barbados residents are friendly and welcoming to strangers, and are likely to be “sweet fa so”–”very nice” in Bajan. No matter what you choose to do while on your Barbados vacation, whether it be riding the waves on your surfboard or just enjoying the local rum, it is sure to be one to write home about.