Caribbean: Barbados

Located on the north-west coast on one of Barbados' quietest beaches, Cobblers Cove combines the quaint elegance of an English country house with lush tropical beauty, turquoise waters and local island charm. This property, which is one of only five ...   read more

A former private colonial club, the Colony Club is an award-winning hotel situated on one of the best stretches of beach on Barbados' west coast. Awarded the AAA 4 Diamond Award 2010 and set in three hectares of manicured tropical gardens,...   read more

Located on the west coast of Barbados, amid 5 hectares of tropical landscaped gardens, Coral Reef Club is a quiet and secluded family-owned resort with a traditional west Indian charm. Dotted among the gardens are 88 tastefully decorated rooms,...   read more

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion, formerly the Miramar Hotel, was the first hotel established on the west coast of Barbados, built in 1940. Set in a 4-hectare estate, guests can roam the gorgeously manicured gardens as a riposte from relaxing on the...   read more

Located on Barbados' west coast, approximately 35 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of a number of local bars and restaurants, Tamarind by Elegant Hotels is a stylish boutique hotel that was totally refurbished in 2010. Blending...   read more

First built in 1887, the Crane Barbados was the first resort to be established on the island. Situated on the south-east coast with stunning cliff top ocean views, the resort also boasts, what is widely regarded, as one of the top 10 beaches in the...   read more

A highlight of any trip to Barbados is a Friday or Saturday night visit to the fishing community of Oistins, where the Fish-Fry offers a chance to enjoy the very best in local produce. Holetown, on the west coast, is a lively spot at night whilst for another great dining experience, ‘The Fish Pot’ not only serves delicious food but also has a fabulous setting overlooking the ocean from within a converted fort.

One of the Caribbean’s natural wonders, Harrison’s Cave is a crystallised limestone cavern, its flowing streams adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. The Barbados Green Monkey is one of numerous exotic animals on show at the Wildlife Reserve whilst the capital of Bridgetown houses many historic buildings and colourful boutiques. In stark contrast to the west, a drive along the rugged East Coast takes you above the crashing waves of the Atlantic.

The warm Bajan hospitality immediately puts visitors at ease and the famed west coast beaches are ideal for continuing with your chilling out. If you want to take to the waters, sit back aboard a catamaran cruise and get a completely different perspective of the island whilst for cricket fans, there’s bound to be a game on somewhere, whether at Bridgetown’s Kensington Oval or at a local village green.