Barbados – Luxury

Beautiful Barbados is perfect for any kind of traveller, whether you're seeking tranquility or adventure. The most easterly of the Caribbean islands, this 166 square mile island offers more than 70 miles of palm laced beaches, over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, and average temperatures of 75-85º F.

Barbados's bevy of attractions include Sunbury Plantation House and Museum, with the house dating back to the 1660s, the 1836 St. John's Parish Church that enjoys its perch on a cliff overlooking the east coast, and the George Washington House, once the residence of the United States president. Among the island's many natural attractions are The Animal Flower Cave, Farley Hill National Park, Harrison's Cave, and the Oughterson Zoo.

There are a number of art galleries in Barbados, and an array of craftwork made predominantly of island resources such as clay, wood, palm leaves, bamboo, shells and leather. Among the prominent local skills are pottery, batik, basket making, jewellery and woodcarving. The year is filled with festivals, including the Barbados Jazz Festival, the Oistins Fish Festival, and the island's biggest festival, Crop-Over, which historically celebrates the sugar cane harvest.

Island activities include watersports like parasailing, kitesurfing, deep-sea fishing, surfing, diving and sailing. On land you can partake in golf, cricket, the Barbados born road tennis, and spectator opportunities like horse racing, polo and sports festivals. Several tours are offered, including nature heritage tours, pirate cruises, safari tours, helicopter tours, submarine tours, and catamaran cruises.

The enticing selection of regional cuisine includes the national dish of Barbados, flying fish and cou cou (corn meal and okra), pepperpot (pork stew in spicy sauce), barbecued chicken, braised beef stew, fish cakes, macaroni pie, sweet potatoes, fried plantains, peas and rice, cucumber salad and pumpkin fritters.

Our luxurious Barbados accommodation truly personifies the gracious beauty of this spectacular island destination in paradise. Our spacious and comfortable homes, apartments, cabins and bungalows welcome you with the first class amenities found at many of our properties, such as a bubbling jacuzzi hot tub, a revitalising, steamy sauna, a private barbecue area for your casual dining pleasure, a refreshing swimming pool, and excellent maid service for only a small fee. Reserve your luxury stay with us today!