In our last post, we invited you to be a part of our illustrious 50th anniversary of independence celebrations as well as sharing our rich history and the relic proof that remains on the island. But, of course, Barbados’ history extends much further than the construction of government buildings, churches and rum shops; therefore, oblige as we introduce you to our natural heritage and history. Underground Wonders To start,...
Barbados usually puts on an impressive showing of its tropical tunes and intoxicating island beats. But in early December, the iconic island sounds give away to orchestral renditions at the Classical Pops show! For the past three years, Barbados has been listed among the ranks of venues in Hyde Park, The Mann and Central Park as home to this spectacular musical treat. This year, on December 9 and 10, a...
Perfect year-round weather, pristine beaches, glassy waters and amazing food! Barbados has made an indelible mark as a foodie paradise, and hosts one of the most delectable food festivals the Caribbean has ever seen – The Food & Rum Festival. Although this year marks the first ever staging of the festival under the Food & Rum Festival flag, its precursor, the Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival, was a...
Did you know that Barbados is in its golden age? This November – on the thirtieth to be exact – the island will mark one of its most impressive milestones to date: fifty years of independence. If you do the math correctly, it will take you back to 1966, when the people’s passion created a political force that ushered the island into a new era. But for the last (almost)...
Have Yourself a Merry Barbados Christmas! Traditional Christmas carols have been known to set the tone for what we expect at Christmas time – we dream of a white Christmas, and the ornate foliage is always hollies and mistletoes. However, the Barbados remix of these carols goes a little different – you’ll be dreaming of turquoise blues, and will quickly realise that the holly-decked halls have been traded for palm-...
The magic number is 19! Last year, global trends showed that Christmas travelers paid almost 75% more than out-of-season travelers to the same destinations. But, there is good news. Comfortingly, statistics show that in North America, booking 19 weeks – or roughly 133 days – out from your travel date garners the best fares. Across the pond in the United Kingdom, this period is dependent on your chosen destination, but...
Crop Over Festivities Coming around summer time, you’ll invariably hear talk about the Crop Over season. It’s a centuries-old tradition that runs from June, culminating with Kadooment Day, a colourful street party on the first Monday in August. It’s that period on the Barbadian calendar when our culture is at its most vibrant, the island is its liveliest and the parties are rocking the hardest! Join the fun by going...
We’ve listed some guest favourites below just to give you a flavour of what you can get up to (or not get up to do!) during your stay with us. Spa days without the spa Getting pampered tends to be the number one priority for many of our guests. And during your stay in Barbados, there really should be no need for you to leave your villa to get that...
Sweet, sweet Jamaica, the island invokes images of sunny beaches, misty mountains, reggae nights, waterfalls, romantic sunsets, bright smiles and universal love! It’s no secret that visiting Jamaica should be on everyones bucket list, there’s just something about the island, its people, the food, music and relaxed ethos that makes this unique paradise one of a kind. Here are our top 6 reasons to visit this island paradise and fall...
