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Barbados

Bajan culture and an idyllic coast

Barbados luxury holidays

Introduction

While Barbados is one of the most popular Caribbean islands, it still retains a distinct character and wonderfully laid-back atmosphere – it's resolutely West Indian. And, while the beaches are, of course, brilliant – they're among the Caribbean's best, in fact – it's the sheer variety of other attractions that set this island idyll apart.

A spectacular coast

On the coast, there's the chance to swim, dive, kite surf or simply relax on the sand on the sheltered south and west coasts. The island also serves up some superb diving, with Carlisle Bay, near the capital Georgetown, harbouring some 200 wrecks, waiting to be explored. Then, in the capital itself, you'll discover a wealth of history, uncovered in the superb Barbados Museum or nearby Garrison area.

Another side to island life

Head inland  to explore the limestone hills and discover the real Barbados and Bajan culture. Visit seventeenth century plantation houses and botanical gardens, listen out for calypso rhythms and sample real Bajan rums and you'll get an idea of what makes the country tick. Whichever side of Barbados you want to discover, our specialists will be on hand to tailor you the perfect Caribbean island escape.

 

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At a glance

Flying time from UK
8½ hours

Time zone
GMT -4

Currency
Barbados dollar (Bd$) = 100 cents

Language
English

Travel advice
(UK/US) None

Special offers in Barbados

The Sandpiper, Barbados

The Sandpiper, Barbados

Guide price from £2,525 pp incl. flights

Special
offer

Early booking offer - stay 7 nights and pay for only 6
Book by: 30 November 2024

If you want proof that exclusivity and popularity can go together, look no further. Sister hotel to Coral Reef Club and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this family-run hotel has a wonderfully warm and friendly atmosphere.

Luxury Junior Suite

Coral Reef Club, Barbados

Guide price from £2,525 pp incl. flights

Special
offer

Early booking offer - stay 7 nights and pay for only 6
Book by: 30 November 2024

The Coral Reef Club is one of the most cherished luxury resorts in the Caribbean, set within 12 acres of attractively landscaped gardens on the calm west coast of Barbados.

Top itineraries in Barbados

St Kitts & Nevis

A Caribbean Christmas with Silversea

16-day luxury ocean cruise from £10,400 pp incl. flights

Sail in luxury with Silversea to discover the best of the Caribbean over the festive season, exploring such island idylls as Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts, Grenada, and Antigua.

Top places to stay in Barbados

The Club, Barbados Resort & Spa

The Club, Barbados Resort & Spa

Contemporary hotel

The Club, Barbados Resort & Spa is the island's only adults-only all-inclusive resort. Located right on the beachfront on the island's stunning west coast, this resort is ideal for couples, honeymooners, friends and family with children aged 16 years and over.

Apartment kitchen at O2 Beach Club, Barbados

O2 Beach Club and Spa, Barbados

Contemporary hotel

Perfect for families, couples and honeymooners alike, the O2 Beach Club and Spa offers peaceful beachfront luxury and spectacular ocean views on the southern coast of Barbados.

Room at Island Inn, Barbados

Island Inn Hotel, Barbados

Accommodation

Just a stone's throw from beautiful Pebble Beach and less than a mile from the Barbadian capital Bridgetown, the all-inclusive Island Inn Hotel, boasts a warm, welcoming atmosphere and bucket loads of old-world Bajan charm within the Garrison Historic Area - a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa, Barbados

Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa, Barbados

Accommodation

Elegant, charming and beautiful - Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa on the sun-kissed Caribbean island of Barbados is an adult-only boutique hotel offering all-inclusive and room-only luxury accommodation just 40 minutes from the capital Bridgetown. Set on the island's stunning west coast, Sugar Cane Clu…

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When to go to Barbados

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