Golden sands of a beach in Barbados

Barbados holidays

Renowned for its fine quality hotels and affluent residents, this Caribbean hideaway is certain to tick all the right boxes. The powdery fine white sand, the decadent palm trees that gently sway to the sound of cool calypso vibes or maybe it is the warmth of the locals that really gives you a sense of extreme welcome and comfort. The feeling you get here is unlike many of its rivals making a Barbados holiday unique in many ways. From golden fields of sun-drenched sugar cane to the candy coloured chattel houses and majestic colonial buildings dotted around the island, you’ll be swept away by the eclectic yet aesthetic landscapes. Shopping can be fun, from street markets to the most exclusive boutiques and of course it goes without saying that there is the obligatory tasting sessions of the famous ‘Mount Gay Rum’ that will soon have you doing limbo dancing with the locals.

Barbados information

Plane

Average flight time

9h

Clock

Time difference

GMT -4h

Wallet

Currency

Barbados dollar

Language

Language

English & Bajan

Map of Barbados

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