With blissful beaches, superb sports and some of the finest hotels and restaurants, comes the best sunshine record in the Caribbean. Bearing this in mind, the epithet “Little England ” may seem less than accurately descriptive of Barbados, but little
touches like cricket-crazy locals and Nelson’s statue in Bridgetown’s Trafalgar Square go some way to explaining it.

The jewel in the Caribbean crown, Barbados is a multi-faceted gem. Its west coast beaches of fine sand are lapped by the gentle waves of the Caribbean and backed by luxury hotels and villas, while the rugged east coast cliffs have been sculpted by powerful Atlantic rollers and are left largely undisturbed by tourism.

Steel bands, shipwrecks and sugar plantations rejuxtaposed with state-of-the-art sports facilities, up-tempo nightclubs, an easy gentility and colonial charm.
No undeserved superlatives necessary.With Barbados,you simply tell it like it is.

Location:
This charming plantation style house is set 4 1/2 acres of well kept tropical gardens right on St. James Beach on the island ’s fashionable west coast, about 45 minutes drive from the airport. Its location is one of the best of any hotel on Barbados with the village (and cricket ground) of Hole town within walking distance,and Bridgetown, the island ’s capital, only eight miles away.

Opinion:
The superior medium class Discovery Bay offers real Caribbean atmosphere, good friendly service combined with stylish informality and great value and is in a superb location on fashionable St. James Beach.

Location:
On the exclusive west coast in the village of Holetown about 30 minutes drive from the airport.

Opinion:
A very attractive first class hotel offering high standards of service,informal and relaxed surroundings and the added benefits of use of facilities at the Almond Beach Village.

Location:
On the northern part of Barbados ’west coast, 16 miles from Bridgetown and one hour from the airport.

Opinion:
Expertly managed with a tremendous choiceof facilities at this first class hotel and plenty of space to relax. Superb value for families with excellent activities for children.

Location:
This elegant hotel is set in seven acres of tropical gardens and lies eight miles north of Bridgetown and about 50 minutes from the airport.

Opinion:
A gracious, superior first class hotel part of the Elegant Hotels Group. This is traditional Barbados at its very best with an intimate and welcoming atmosphere.

Location:
Prime location on St. James Beach, set in 11 acres of lush tropical gardens. Bridgetown is about 30 minutes away and the airport about 45 minutes.

Opinion:
A deluxe hotel in an exotic yet relaxed setting, Glitter Bay offers a stylish and informal atmosphere.

Location:
On famous St.James Beach on the west coast about 45 minutes drive from the airport, the Royal Pavilion, part of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts,is one ofthe finest hotels on the island,set in 11 acres of grounds.

Opinion:
Beautiful, elegant and luxurious – one of the best deluxe hotels in the Caribbean.

Location:
In the parish of St.Peter on the west coast and about 45 minutes drive from the airport.

Opinion:
Relais and Château membership ensures deluxe standards of hospitality, in a tranquil and intimate country house atmosphere. A unique and exclusive hotel.

Location:
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Coral Reef Club is set on the fabulous westcoast, about 45 minutes from the airport, in 12 acres of tropical gardens.

Opinion:
Family owned and managed for over 40 yearsby the O ’Haras, the colonial style Coral Reef Club offers personal service and extremely stylish surroundings. A very special deluxe hotel.