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Barbados - explore our island in 360

Barbados Winds are the western part of Caribbean island maintains atmosphere cold.

Barbados - world’s beat holiday’s hotels in Barbados

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Overview

Charming and sophisticated in equal measure, Barbados has some of the Caribbean’s best beaches and A-list resorts

With its white-sand beaches, luxurious hotels and world-class dining, Barbados has long been a popular escape for those seeking the finer things in life. It’s no wonder that A-listers flock to its platinum shores. The ‘Culinary Capital of the Caribbean’ really delivers, from award-winning restaurants to mouth-watering street food at Oistins’ famous fish fry, and its melting pot of cultures creates a unique vibe – anyone for afternoon tea followed by an evening of dancing to a steel pan band? And if you venture beyond the beach you’ll discover a host of attractions, from limestone caves and spectacular gardens to submarine tours and championship golf courses. Where else can you swim with turtles, join a cricket match, explore the countryside on a jeep safari, and enjoy tastings at the world’s oldest rum distillery? Get in touch and we’ll help make your dream Barbados holiday a reality.

Timezone
GMT-5
Currency
Barbadian Dollar
Flying Time
~8-9 hours

EXPERTISE We have first-hand knowledge of the destinations we sell. Travel is our passion. SERVICE We’re proud to have a high number of loyal customers and 98% of our customers consider our service to be excellent. VALUE We constantly negotiate exceptional hotel deals and exclusives for our customers. TRUST We are a privately owned family company with offices in the heart of London. 

Where is Barbados? Barbados sits in the Lesser Antilles and is the most eastern of all the Caribbean islands. This small coral island is just 21 miles long and 14 miles wide, with crashing Atlantic waves on the east coast and the calmer waters of the Caribbean Sea on the west coast. Our best time to visit guide can help you decide when to travel to Barbados.

West & south coasts

Most of the hotels are scattered along the west and south coasts as the rugged east and north shores are pounded by crashing waves. The chic west coast attracts royals, film stars and the world’s leading sports stars to its upscale resorts and swanky restaurants. In Holetown you’ll find calm beaches, the colourful Chattel Village – great for shopping, and some of the island’s top attractions, including Harrison’s Cave and Hunte’s Gardens, nearby. The lively south coast offers a different experience and is a great spot for family holidays or a holiday with a group of friends. The restaurants, bars, rum shacks and nightclubs of St Lawrence Gap and Oistins, with its famous 'Fish Friday', are the perfect remedy for those seeking more than lazy days on the beach. Thrill-seekers and watersports lovers also flock to the south coast, and in particular Long Beach, Silver Rock and Silver Sands which are regarded as the island’s top wind- and kite-surfing spots.

East coast

Along the ruggedly beautiful east coast, small fleets of fishing boats brave the large swells that roll in straight off the vast Atlantic, while daring surfers ride the rolling waves. A drive along the dramatic coastal road, with stops at the coral boulder studded beach of Bathsheba and the surfing mecca of the ‘Soup Bowl’ en route, is a highlight of any trip to Barbados.

Shopping

Barbados is a duty-free shopping paradise where you can browse for designer fashion brands and jewellery, plus local handicrafts at the markets and artwork at the galleries that dot the island.You can find some great bargains in the capital, Bridgetown, on the south coast while on the west in Holetown you’ll find designer brands such as Gucci and Ralph Lauren at the Limegrove Lifestyle Centre.

Bajan cuisine centres around fish and seafood – including lobster, shrimp and red snapper – and Barbadians also eat a lot of the island’s delicious fresh fruit – if they can pick it from the trees before the monkeys get there. Speciality dishes include ‘pepperpot’, a pork and beef stew, and flying fish, lightly fried and served with lime wedges and tartar sauce. Food and parties go hand in hand in Barbados and a festival or street party is a great way to experience the island’s tasty cuisine and warm spirit. At the annual Food & Rum Festival you can meet renowned chefs and rum experts, let your hair down at a late-night party, taste delicious delicacies and see local artists in action. And of course, a trip to Barbados wouldn’t be complete without sampling the island’s famous rum.

Diving & snorkelling

With its pleasant year-round climate, you can dive at any time of year in Barbados but summer, when the water temperatures are the warmest, is particularly popular. Barrier reefs are located between half a mile and two miles from the shore, with healthy coral and abundant marine life. You could spot barracudas, sting rays, sea horses, and hawksbill and leatherback turtles, to name just a few. Carlisle Bay, off the coast of Bridgetown, is one of the best spots to discover some of Barbados’ ship wrecks – of which there is believed to be 200! Friars Crag is a Dutch freighter with a magnificent reef nearby so there is plenty to explore. The Pamir, which lies of the north coast, has depths of 60 feet so it’s ideal for beginners while Stavronikita, a 365-foot Greek freighter off the west coast, lies at depths of 120 feet so it’s better suited to experienced divers. Snorkelling with sea turtles is a must-do experience in Barbados and a number of hotels offer boat trips

Getting around

As Barbados is a small island, all of the hotels are within easy reach of the airport – generally between 15 minutes and an hour. Taxis are a great way to get around and Barbados’ bus network offers great value and an easy way to explore the island. If you really want a taste of local life then the ‘reggae buses’ – yellow buses that whiz around the island pumping out loud dancehall music – are great fun and very cheap.

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The Complete Oman Tour Planned by Experts

  • The fashionable west coast is home to the island’s most iconic resorts and chic hotels
  • The livelier south coast has great nightlife, family-friendly resorts and top kitesurfing spots
  • Mingle with the locals at the Crop Over Festival – one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant carnivals
  • The birthplace of rum – be sure to try a rum cocktail or two
  • Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison – Barbados’ UNESCO-listed capital and former British trading and naval port.
Hotels

Resorts & hotels in Barbados

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Multi-Centres

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Dreaming of holidays in the Caribbean conjures up images of azure seas, endless blue skies and idyllic beaches. But why limit yourself to just one destination when you can combine the beaches, landscapes, culture and history of these paradise nations. The islands also link perfectly with a number of cities within the USA, forming a fantastic city and beach break. Choose any of our featured hotels as part of your holiday – many of which also have special offers for Kuoni customers. Call us on Call us on 02085708283 or visit us in store to speak to one of our Personal Travel Experts and tailor make your own holiday with https://skytraktravel.com Barbados sits in the Lesser Antilles and is the most eastern of all the Caribbean islands. With the crashing Atlantic waves on its east and the calmer waters of the Caribbean Sea to the west, it is a land of contrasts and perhaps this is one of the many reasons why people keep returning time and time again.
Things to do
Miami Beach

Relaxing on the mesmerizing beach is truly the best activity you can do. It is actually divided into two parts by a rock breakwater. The west side is one of the highest swimming spots on the island, with deep, and crystal-clear waters, whereas the east side has a wide leisure area containing picnic tables under shady and beautiful evergreen pines and almond trees.

Bridgetown

Apart from having a huge selection of shops and street markets, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers you to explore the mesmerizing historic sites. For example, the National Heroes Square, Parliament buildings, formerly Trafalgar Square - home to Lord Nelson’s statue, and much more. End your day while enjoying refreshing rum punch by Bridgetown harbour at sundown.

Carnival

If you make your trip at the end of July or early August, then you will get an opportunity to witness the carnival which includes a wealth of costumes, street food, and festive vibrations across the island. It is popular as the ‘Crop over’ festival, it was dating back to 1780’s and rejoices the sugar cane harvest.

Insider Review
Language:

English and Bajan

Events & Festivals:

July/August: Crop Over Festival – This lively annual carnival celebrates the end of the sugar harvest and is a tradition which dates back to the 18th Century. Excitement builds during the three months leading up to this high-energy street party which features a series of parades, colourful costumes, live music, craft markets and food stalls.


November:
Food & Rum Festival – Meet renowned chefs and rum experts at this celebration of Barbadian cuisine. Let your hair down at a late-night party, taste delicious delicacies and see local artists in action.

Transfers and getting around:

Religion
Christianity

Dialling code
+1 246

Good to know:

Visitors should be aware that it is an offence for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing, which is reserved for military personnel only. Further, guests may be asked to remove any such items, at the airport on arrival and such items, including any items found by Customs in guests’ luggage are subject to confiscation. There is a room levy payable locally on departure at most of our featured Barbados hotels.

Tipping:

If a service charge isn’t added to your bill, tip about 15%.

Religion:

Christian

Climate

Climate & Weather

  Day time maximum temperature Night time minimum temperature Average water temperature Average rainfall Average amount of sun hours
January 27°C 23°C 28°C 86mm 9h
February 27°C 23°C 27°C 46mm 9h
March 28°C 23°C 26°C 82mm 9h
April 28°C 24°C 27°C 52mm 9h
May 29°C 25°C 28°C 55mm 9h
June 29°C 26°C 28°C 89mm 8h
July 29°C 25°C 28°C 140mm 8h
August 30°C 25°C 29°C 147mm 8h
September 30°C 25°C 29°C 169mm 8h
October 29°C 25°C 29°C 174mm 7h
November 28°C 25°C 29°C 155mm 8h
December 28°C 23°C 28°C 101mm 8h
Inspiration
One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections. The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready to slide off any moment. His many legs, pitifully thin compared with the size of the rest of him, waved about helplessly as he looked. “What’s happened to me? ” he thought. It wasn’t a dream. His room, a proper human room although a little too small, lay peacefully between its four familiar walls. A collection of textile samples lay spread out on the table – Samsa was a travelling salesman – and above it there hung a picture that he had recently cut out of an illustrated magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame. It showed a lady fitted out with a fur hat and fur boa who sat upright, raising a heavy fur muff that covered the whole of her lower arm towards the viewer. Gregor then turned to look out the window at the dull weather. Drops of rain could be heard hitting the pane, which made him feel quite sad. “How about if I sleep a little bit longer and forget all this nonsense”, he thought, but that was something he was unable to do because he was used to sleeping on his right, and in his present state couldn’t get into that position. However hard he threw himself onto his right, he always rolled back to where he was. He must have tried it a hundred times, shut his eyes so that he wouldn’t have to look at the floundering legs, and only stopped when he began to feel a mild, dull pain there that he had never felt before. “Oh, God”, he thought, “what a strenuous career it is that I’ve chosen!

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