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Holidays in Barbados serve up the Caribbean with a twist. Expect sweet-but-spicy cuisine, free-flowing rum, and a British-style love for cricket
Sugary sand
Beaches are Barbados’ forte. Because it’s an island formed mostly by coral, all 92 kilometres of its shores are iced with sugary-white sand. In the north-west, the sand is so fine that it’s earned the title of the platinum coast. Underneath the sparkly emerald waters, you’ve got reefs filled with kaleidoscopic fish, rays and turtles, making it a snorkeler’s paradise.
Spicy city
Bridgetown is the island’s quirky capital. There, Caribbean and British influences blend to create a unique mix. Explore the old British army barracks at the Garrison Consortium, followed by a live calypso band. Or tour a rum distillery, before watching a cricket match on the green.
Tranquil towns
With a Cruise & Stay holiday, you can stay in five different destinations on Barbados’ west coast. St James nabs the top spot for beaches. St Lawrence, meanwhile, is famous for its lively reggae bars and restaurants and is just a hop away from Bridgetown. You’ve also got the beachfront resorts of Maxwell, Hastings and Rockley, which are all about lazy days on the sand while still being within easy reach of the capital.
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St Lawrence►
St Lawrence is the biggest personality on Barbados’ beach-fringed south coast. It gets its swagger from St Lawrence Gap, a parade of rum shacks, Bajan restaurants, and reggae-fuelled dancehalls where the island comes to party. But for those who prefer to relax, St Lawrence’s tropical beaches are exactly what you’d want from this sun-kissed Caribbean retreat.
Maxwell►
Maxwell joins a bevy of beach babes on Barbados’ south coast. But this place marches to its own beat – a snail-slow one. When you do want to say goodbye to your lounger, head west. The further you go, the bubblier the resorts get – until you reach the buzziest of the lot, Bridgetown.
St James►
Stretched along Barbados’ west coast, St James is one of the island’s most beautiful tourist regions. It’s a fun, lively area with a mix of laid-back glamour and Caribbean sunshine. The main spot is Holetown, which boasts designer shopping, glossy restaurants and vibrant nightlife. And the action there revolves around the town’s stunning beach.
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- Sunbathe on award-winning Crane Beach
- Uncover Barbados’ colonial past at Sunbury Plantation House
- Become a rum connoisseur during a Mount Gay distillery tour
Weather
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Barbados’ climate stays pretty constant throughout the year, with temperatures never deviating far from the high 20s. Things cool down slightly in the evenings, but it can still be pretty warm and humid. The island is driest from February to May, although brief tropical rain showers in the afternoons aren’t uncommon.
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Unwind on Paynes Bay
The locals rate Paynes Bay as one of the best beaches in Barbados for swimming. The stretch of ivory sand is also in a really…
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Boogie board at Maxwell Beach
The flour-white sand on this beach is backed by palm trees and tropical greenery. There aren’t any restaurants here, so most…
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Take a dip at Mullins Bay
Mullins Bay, in St Peter, is one of the most popular beaches on Barbados’ Platinum Coast. There are sunloungers on the sand,…
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Play a round of golf
Would-be Rory McIlroys have eight Championship courses to choose from in Barbados. They’ve been designed by renowned golf-course…
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Spend some time in Bridgetown
Set aside a day for exploring Bridgetown, Barbados’ UNESCO-listed capital. Explore the parade ground and barracks in theGarrison…
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