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Barbados
A warm, friendly welcome awaits on this Caribbean island. You can relax in the sun or surf, swim and snorkel on one of the abundant white-sandy beaches. Sail, cruise on a catamaran See the natural wonders of Harrison's Cave. We loved to stroll the quaint streets of
Bridgetown. Barbados`s historic capital. And if you have any energy left, enjoy the island's variety of bars and clubs, including the famous Harbour Lights.
We stayed at the Halcyon Palm Sunset Crest, Barbados
Please don`t stay there.
Can hear the mossies at night flying around the room.
A warm, friendly welcome awaits on this Caribbean island. You can relax in the sun or surf, swim and snorkel on one of the abundant white-sandy beaches. Sail, cruise on a catamaran See the natural wonders of Harrison's Cave. We loved to stroll the quaint streets of
Bridgetown. Barbados`s historic capital. And if you have any energy left, enjoy the island's variety of bars and clubs, including the famous Harbour Lights.
We stayed at the Halcyon Palm Sunset Crest, Barbados
Please don`t stay there.
Can hear the mossies at night flying around the room.
Entertainment in the bars is very good.
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More suited for smaller people
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Tedstours
We took Tedstours. One of the highlights of our first holiday in Barbados. Ted is a native Bajan who does a complete island tour that is rivaled by none. He is extremely informative about the history of the island, but adds his own fun, down-home humor. Everyone is treated to all the Rum Punch you care to drink and a complimentary lunch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from the East side of the island. If you ever visit Barbados, Ted's Tours for you.
Sorry the photography is not top standard due to very poor camera.
We took Tedstours. One of the highlights of our first holiday in Barbados. Ted is a native Bajan who does a complete island tour that is rivaled by none. He is extremely informative about the history of the island, but adds his own fun, down-home humor. Everyone is treated to all the Rum Punch you care to drink and a complimentary lunch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from the East side of the island. If you ever visit Barbados, Ted's Tours for you.
Sorry the photography is not top standard due to very poor camera.
Snorkelling is a must
One the highlights of our trip to Barbados.
We joined the Heatwave Cruise.A great day out snorkelling and searching for turtles.
We started the day with delicious breakfast of coconut/banana bread and coffee.It was super. Sat back and relaxed as we sailed up the west coast of this beautiful island with the warm tropical sun and the calm azure of the Caribbean Sea slipping by. We anchored in this beautiful bay.It was a joy to snorkel in the crystal clear waters.
My swimming strength was tested. Some of us swam out to this reef.
Struggled on the way back but lived to swim another day.
I enjoyed a few cocktails as we lap up the sunshine. We also enjoyed swimming with turtles.
After our swim we enjoyed a delicious Bar-b-que Buffet Lunch.
After lunch we sailed back down the coast.
Thank you to the crew of the Heatwave.
We joined the Heatwave Cruise.A great day out snorkelling and searching for turtles.
We started the day with delicious breakfast of coconut/banana bread and coffee.It was super. Sat back and relaxed as we sailed up the west coast of this beautiful island with the warm tropical sun and the calm azure of the Caribbean Sea slipping by. We anchored in this beautiful bay.It was a joy to snorkel in the crystal clear waters.
My swimming strength was tested. Some of us swam out to this reef.
Struggled on the way back but lived to swim another day.
I enjoyed a few cocktails as we lap up the sunshine. We also enjoyed swimming with turtles.
After our swim we enjoyed a delicious Bar-b-que Buffet Lunch.
After lunch we sailed back down the coast.
Thank you to the crew of the Heatwave.
Barbadians are also called Bajans. They are very friendly and greet you with a a large smile. You will feel its like your home and will want to come back again and again.
Beware of the mozzies
The island is home to more than 92 kilometres of long blonde beaches, which are backed by palm trees and lapped by luminous blue waters. The western coast is especially popular for holidays to Barbados. It’s where you’ll find the resorts of St James and St Peter and has even earned itself the nickname of the Platinum Coast, thanks to the purity of its sand.
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I expected Barbados to be a once-in-a-lifetime type of holiday but if you look at the bottom section you will see I did return.
Oistins is the heart of Barbados' fishing community and was once known only for its fish market where locals would gather to buy fresh fish and seafood for dinner.
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1500 rum shops, 57 named beaches, delicious Bajan cuisine around every corner. What`s not to like.
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We loved the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean sea.
1627, eighty (80) English Settlers landed at what is known as Holetown aboard a ship called the William and John . With them were ten African Slaves, who were captured on the voyage. Holetown, was originally named Jamestown, after its benefactor, King James I of England. It is from that day Barbados became a British Colony.
December 2023
Well- finally we returned to Barbados. This time- sadly only for a day. During our 2023 cruise.
On arrival we took a taxi to Holetown to see where we stayed before. It was sad to see how commercialism had changed the town.
There was still a public beach but it had shrunk due to large hotels claiming their portion of the sand.
Well- finally we returned to Barbados. This time- sadly only for a day. During our 2023 cruise.
On arrival we took a taxi to Holetown to see where we stayed before. It was sad to see how commercialism had changed the town.
There was still a public beach but it had shrunk due to large hotels claiming their portion of the sand.
There was still enough beach to enjoy the sunshine. I wandered through the town and up the road to where we stayed so many years ago. The accommodation was gone. Maybe not a bad thing. It was a bit of a dump. Only good thing was I spotted a green monkey.
Barbados is a stunning island. We stayed for two weeks last time and travelled all around. Beautiful beaches,music and friendly locals.
This time we only had a short time and we could of made a mistake. Everyone seemed to have went to a place called the Boatyard.
At night we went to Rolli`s bar. Loved it there but the mozzie`s loved Mrs B.
This time we only had a short time and we could of made a mistake. Everyone seemed to have went to a place called the Boatyard.
At night we went to Rolli`s bar. Loved it there but the mozzie`s loved Mrs B.
I would returned to Barbados but not to Holetown. So many other beautiful places to visit.
We enjoyed a drink at the Surfside Restaurant. Behind Post Office.
Really enjoyed it there. Could have stayed for longer but Taxi was coming.
Really enjoyed it there. Could have stayed for longer but Taxi was coming.
Barbados beer
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