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Barbados

From the rum-swilling buccaneers and colonial sugar barons of old, to the modern day jet set playing cat-and-mouse with the paparazzi on board their luxury yachts, Barbados has long enticed adventurers and pleasure seekers to its platinum sands.

Today this tiny island in the eastern Caribbean offers everything from magnificent, tranquil beaches to dramatic cliffs, rugged rolling hills, superb restaurants and picture-perfect golf courses. And it’s particularly popular with British travellers; the quaint little villages with their churches and cricket pitches are rather redolent of home, albeit with the occasional monkey in the trees to remind you that you’re in the tropics.

Have a read of our latest blog to see why we cherish the beloved Barbados.


 
 

 

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Getting There

Barbados enjoys excellent, regular air services from the UK. All flights are non-stop and flying time is approximately 8 hrs 45 mins.  

British Airways: Flights from Gatwick and Heathrow. 

Virgin Atlantic: Flights from Heathrow and Manchester. 

Note: All our inclusive holiday prices are based on British Airways World Traveller or Virgin Atlantic Economy flights.

Language

English.

Time Difference

4 hours behind GMT and 5 hours behind BST.

Currency

Barbados dollar. US dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted.

Useful Information

A full British passport is required for Barbados and it should be valid for 6 months after the return date of your holiday. Visas are not required for British citizens. No special health documentation is necessary for residents of the UK who have not recently visited parts of the world where cholera or yellow fever is a problem.

It is illegal to wear any camouflage clothing anywhere on the island. Any camouflage clothing found by customs will be confiscated and not returned.

 

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Natural wonders

Visit the impressive Harrison’s Cave with its amazing gallery of stalactites and stalagmites. Then head to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve where you can stroll freely among the animals. Spend the rest of the day wandering around the beautiful Andromeda Botanical Gardens, a six-acre garden with one of the largest collections of tropical plants in the Caribbean.

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Oistins Fish Fry

This little fishing village on the south coast comes alive every Friday evening with a lively party atmosphere. The local fishermen cook their catch of the day, which they serve up with big helpings of macaroni pie (the Bajan staple) and lots of fresh salads. The setting is very rustic and it’s definitely not fine dining, but the fish is fresh out of the sea and tastes amazing. Go early if you want to browse the souvenir stalls, or later for the dancing and partying which will take you into the early hours.

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Head east

These days, most visitors to Barbados think that west is best, but many of the island’s early plantation owners built their homes on the east coast to take advantage of the cooling Atlantic breezes. St Nicholas Abbey, a beautifully restored Jacobean estate  house, dates back to 1660 and is well worth a visit. Further south, you’ll find wild, deserted beaches and sleepy local villages in abundance. Bathsheba, the main fishing village in the parish of Saint Joseph, is a great spot for a beach picnic or lunch at one of the local restaurants.

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When To Go

Barbados is blessed with wonderfully hot weather all year round, tempered by cooling trade winds. December to May is the most popular time to visit as the climate is dryer with less humidity. June to November tends to be wetter, although when it rains it is usually short and sharp. July to November is also hurricane season, although these are thankfully rare in Barbados.

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Dining

Dining out on Barbados can be smart or barefoot, with reservations essential in high season. We highly recommend the cool and contemporary Lonestar, and also Tides and Fish Pot - both are set right on the water’s edge of the west coast. For a taste of  authentic Bajan cuisine, we recommend Primo at St Lawrence Gap or Champers overlooking Accra Beach. There are new spots opening all the time, The Cliff reopened in 2022 with a fresh new look and menus. In Speightstown, Baia brings Peruvian-fusion food, cocktails and live entertainment to the west coast, but you’ll be spoilt for choice as there are so many superb places to eat right across Barbados.

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There are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture, from the fantastic Dine Out programme to the Ikos Local Drive Adventure, where you can enjoy complimentary use of a car for the day.

Upgrade to the Ikos Deluxe Collection for a host of extra benefits, including concierge service, upgraded room amenities, access to exclusive pool and beach areas, two neck and back massages per room per stay, a special dining experience by the sea and a bottle of Taittinger Champagne.

This is an attractive option for families, with kids’ activities including mini discos, movie nights and karaoke, plus facilities including child-friendly pools, a playground and even baby food available on request at the hotel restaurants.

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