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Bring Yourself Back to
Life in Barbados - Barbados Travel Information by Frank Johnson
 Situated
to the east of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, Barbados is an independent
island nation and a tropical getaway with considerable historical sites
to boot. With a long British history and settlements dating as early as
300 CE, Barbados offers travelers a tantalizing resort rendezvous and a
taste of colonial and slave legacy. Book your airfare to Barbados before
the high season ends and enjoy the tranquility of one of the most remote
islands in the Caribbean.
Major airlines service the
island’s fairly large international airport from most regions including
Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the United States. If you choose to island
hop through the West Indies, airfare to Barbados is easily accessible from
Trinidad and Tobago to the south, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines to the west, and Grenada to the southwest.
 Travel
to Barbados for the Sweet Life
After cotton crops failed
on Barbados, the British introduced sugar cane to the island, which grew
very well and also led to the development of rum drinks and molasses production.
The plantation economy allegedly gave birth to the first appearance of
the spiced island drink and visitors today can take a tour of the Mount
Gay Rum factory, which is Barbados’ domestic rum producer.
Barbados is not all sugar
and spice; the island is also a haven of white sandy beaches, surfing,
fine dining and deep sea fishing. On the southern shore of Barbados you
will find privately owned vacation rentals and time shares as well as the
middle and lower range accommodations along the water, broken up by small
seaside towns like Hastings, Maxwell, Rockley and Oistins. In the capital
of Bridgetown, you will find duty free shopping, delectable restaurants
and a mix of colonial and modern government buildings. Bridgetown is also
the hub for docking cruise ships and mooring private boats. Travel to Oistins
on a Friday night for the famous ‘fish fry.’ Dance, drink and eat with
the locals until the wee hours of the morning.
 Beyond
the Beach of Barbados
Barbados has many activities
for the active and adventurous if relaxing by the beach is just not enough.
Get in with the iguanas at the extensive Barbados Wildlife Reserve and
enjoy a pleasant walk through the exotic bird sanctuary or along the many
footpaths surrounded by forests of monkeys. Harrison’s Cave, in St. Thomas
province, is a very popular subterranean attraction and likely to be a
bit crowded during the high season. If you’re still not tired, take a trip
to Welchman Hall Gully where stretches of walking path are surrounded by
think wooded forest and hundreds of wild exotic species.
Remember that Barbados was
a long time British colony and therefore English speakers will have no
problem communicating. Additionally, the island nation has one of the highest
rates of literacy in the Western Hemisphere, making this tropical tryst
hardly third world. Travel to any destination on the island is cheap and
efficient by taxi or bus. The equator awaits, what are you waiting for?
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For more information about
luxury Caribbean holidays please see http://www.elegantresorts.co.uk
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| FEATURED
HOTELS IN BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS |
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Hilton
Barbados, Bridgetown ****
The Hilton Barbados sits
along the white-sand beaches of the Caribbean sea in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Bridgetown, the capital city of the island nation, is a popular tourist
destination and financial business center. Downtown is less than one mile
from the hotel and Grantley Adams international airport is just 20 minutes
away. The Hilton Barbados is anchored by a free-form sparkling pool
landscaped with palm trees, cascading waterfalls and immaculate tropical
flora. Town car and limousine service is available at the hotel's front
portico. Services include valet parking, bellhops, concierge and 24-hour
room service. The lighthouse terrace restaurant offers indoor and outdoor
dining overlooking the Caribbean sea, and the Careenage Bar and Grille
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HOTELS IN CHRIST CHURCH, BARBADOS |
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Amaryllis
Beach Resort Christ Church ****
The
Amaryllis Beach Resort is a wonderful property where guests will appreciate
all that this tranquil hotel has to offer, from the moment they check in
until the moment they leave. A good location, nice amenities and service
that is unparalleled makes this property the ideal choice for both business
and leisure travelers adding to the comfort and convenience is the fact
that the hotel provides easy access to surrounding venues and sights all
guests will want to explore. The service the hotel's knowledgeable
staff provides is comforting and inviting, creating an overall welcoming
atmosphere to the hotel. |
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Blue
Horizon, Christ Church **1/2
The Blue Horizon is located
7 miles from the Gantley Adams International Airport. Located opposite
of the south coast's renowned Rockley Beach, Blue Horizon is a stone's
throw away from the island's vibrant nightlife and conveniently close to
the airport and Bridgetown, the capital city of Barbados. A range of restaurants,
shops and activities are located within a short walking distance from the
hotel. For those who would rather not leave the hotel grounds, a small
shop is located on the premises offering many of the essentials for an
island vacation. The blue horizon will delight guests with its colorful
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Coconut
Court Beach Hotel, Christ Church **1/2
Coconut Court Beach Hotel
is located on an ivory-sand beach in Christ Church, Barbados. This getaway
stands seven kilometers from St. Lawrence gap's nightlife and restaurants.
The deck is an open-air beachfront restaurant that serves favorites such
as pizzas and pastas, but also prepares more exotic fare, such as vegetable
samosas and prawns in garlic sauce. A complimentary manager's rum-punch
party is held weekly. The Rum Shoppe and the Beach Bar offer beer and tropical
drinks in a colorful beachside setting. Recreation includes a beach-view
outdoor pool and a children's pool. This resort features 120 brightly
designed guestrooms in three-to-five-story buildings. Furnished balconies
or patios face the ocean. Tropical décor includes tile floors, rattan
furniture and floral fabrics. |
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South
Beach Resort & Vacation Club, Christ Church ****
Directly opposite the white
sands of Rockley Beach, the South Beach Resort and Vacation Club is located
on the southern end of Barbados in Christ Church. From lush valleys to
azure blue water, Barbados boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes
in the Caribbean. Approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) from Grantley Adams International
Airport, the resort is within proximity of several restaurants and right
next door to a shopping center. More restaurants and great nightlife exist
in at St. Lawrence gap, just five minutes away, and in Bridgetown, ten
minutes away. |
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The
Savannah, Christ Church ***1/2
The Savannah is one of Barbados
sophisticated hotels that combines modern amenities with the charm of a
bygone era. The Savannah is the only upscale resort on the south coast
of Barbados. It offers history (the main house) and the newest and most
luxuriously furnished rooms on the island. This oceanfront resort features
a variety of water sports and other activities. The Savannah also features
fine dining at its onsite restaurant and three different bars on the premise,
including a swim up bar. Guests enjoy complimentary transfers, preferred
tee times and discounts at the Ron Kirby designed Barbados Golf Club. |
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Time
Out @ The Gap, Christ Church **
Time Out at the Gap is located
opposite Dover Beach, near the St. Lawrence Gap in the Barbados. This is
Barbados' newest hot spot for the young at heart. Time out at the gap is
situated near a sizzling combination of sun, surf and nightlife. Nightclubs,
restaurants, casinos are all to be found within walking distance. Relaxing
days and wild nights are sure to make a stay at time out royally exciting.
Guests enjoy complimentary transfers, preferred tee times and discounts
at the Ron Kirby designed Barbados Golf Club. The onsite Whistling
Frog Restaurant and pub offers an extensive menu of pub fare, and a wide
variety of tropical drinks. Guests can choose between a swim at the adjacent
white sand beach or in the freshwater pool, located in a tropically landscaped
garden. |
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HOTELS IN ST JAMES, BARBADOS |
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Crystal
Cove Hotel All Exclusive St James ****
Resting three kilometers
from Holetown on the west coast of Barbados, Crystal Cove Hotel All Inclusive
is less than four kilometers from Folkestone Marine Park and five kilometers
from Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary. This intimate hideaway invites tranquil
moments along a terraced, flower-bestrewn hillside that overlooks the charming
Caribbean town of St. James. An open-air lounge off the main lobby features
bleached-wood ceilings, overstuffed seating and views of seaside sunsets.
The resort's white-sand beach beckons swimmers via wooden decks built along
the offshore boulders. An outdoor pool terraces down to the beach in three
rock-tiered levels. Aquatic escapes include boat cruises and snorkeling
excursions to a sunken barge. |
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Sandy
Lane Resort, St James
Classical design coral stone
resort, set in a mahogany grove overlooking a sweeping crescent of golden
sand and the Caribbean seas. Sandy Lane Resort is a world-class premier
luxury resort. Our spacious 112 room resort conjures up images of glorious
exotic settings between the mature mahogany trees and our Palladian style
building of cream coral limestone, shimmering in the sunlight on the sapphire
clear blue waters of the Caribbean seas. The beautiful island of
Barbados is a 166-square-mile playground of lush green vegetation rimmed
with beautiful beaches and pristine blue water. On its western coast lie
the sparkling waters of the Caribbean sea to the east, the wonderful strong
breeze and dancing waves of the Atlantic ocean. Sandy Lane is located on
the western coast of the island beside the sparkling waters of the Caribbean
sea. The resort is approximately 35 minutes drive from Grantley Adams International
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