Holidays to Barbados

Posted on November 8, 2010 by admin

Barbados holidays

Barbados beach

Barbados is known affectionately as ‘Little England’ and you will certainly feel at home on this paradise island. Cosily nested on the western area of The North American Ocean, those choosing Barbados holidays will experience the ultimate in Caribbean style. Barbados was pushed out to the sea by volcanic activity and is now a tropical haven with long white sanded beaches that are surrounded by crystal clear blue sea, rolling hills, caves and underground lakes. Barbados is categorised by its four coasts which are the Calm West Coast, Fun South Coast, Lovely East Coast and Rugged North Coast.

Barbados beach holidays

Barbados holidays will see you spoilt with 70 miles of beaches. For the more active, you can head to the East coast of Barbados where the pounding waves from the Atlantic ocean create beaches perfect for surfing holidays. If you are looking for more of a relaxed time while on holiday in Barbados then we would advise heading to the South and West coast of the island, there you will be able to lazily stroll for miles, along unbroken white sand beaches. All along the shore of the beaches you will find a cluster of coral rocks, jetting out to sea. The beaches on the Northern tip of Barbados are rugged and stunning with coral and sandstone cliffs which rise straight out of the sea and reach up to 100 feet in height.

Watersports holidays in Barbados

Bottom Bay, Barbados

Barbados offers a vast array of watersport holidays, as the island’s location makes it the perfect playground for those seeking a watersports holiday in Barbados. The fringes and reefs found off Barbados are the perfect places to find healthy sponges, coral and plant life, thus making Barbados holidays ideal for snorkellers! Not to mention the various wrecks off Barbados that also provide an underwater sanctuary. There are several dive operators that will provide you with experience and guarantee you get the most out of your trip. Other watersport holidays in Barbados include fishing, kayaking, kite surfing, parasailing, sailing, surfing, waverunners (jet skis), windsurfing and swimming with turtles.

Getting married in Barbados

Getting married in Barbados is the perfect way to seal your love for each other and what better place for your wedding abroad than a tropical paradise such as Barbados? The natural beauty offers all those getting married during their Barbados holidays the most romantic of settings. You can chose where to swap your vowels such as getting married on a boat, in a church, in an elegant plantation home, by the sea cliffs, or on a white sandy beach. For those looking to get married in Barbados, it couldn’t be simpler, as there is no required waiting period or minimum length of stay. Marriage licences must be applied for by both parties going in person to the office of The Ministry of Home Affairs in the capital city of Bridgetown.

Barbados inclusive holidays

Many hotels in Barbados are available as all inclusive board basis offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack menus as well as alcoholic and soft drinks. Note that bottled water is not normally included in Barbados inclusive holidays deals as the water on Barbados is generally safe to drink. Check your individual hotel details for all inclusive deals on offer in Barbados.

Tours in Barbados

Resorts offer enough activities to keep you amused, however, if you fancy doing some extra exploring then there are plenty of tours available during your Barbados holiday. Tours on offer are adventure tours, Eco and nature tours, heritage tours, sea tours, air and inner island tours, homes and garden tours, arts and craft tours, black culture tours, bike and scooter rentals, Barbados thrills or you can have your own personal driver for a day.

Culture holidays in Barbados

The culture in Barbados is rich in history. The locals known as Bajans, are famous for their warmth and welcoming nature. If you are interested in learning about the culture of Barbados there are many museums on the island such as The Barbados Museum, The National Heroes Gallery, Museum of Parliament, and The Open House Programme which is ran by the Barbados National Trust and is a treasure trove of old and new architecture.

Food and Drink in Barbados

Barbados cuisine is characterised as Caribbean with influences taken from international cuisine. The national dish is Coucou and flying fish. Coucou is a Barbados receipe which derives from African Cuisine. The island also favours meats such as duck, ham, pork, chicken, lamb, beef, turkey and veal. The cuisine is favoured as spicy and has Eastern Indian elements. You can find dining in Barbados to suit every culinary need such as local cuisine, seafood and continental cuisine. The drink of Barbados is rum and you will find rum shops on the island which serve as pubs and here you can often grab a bite to eat.

Package holidays to Barbados

Holiday destination highlights: Beaches, sunshine, weddings, watersports

Flight time from the UK to Barbados: Approx 9 hours.

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