Family reunions and holidays to Barbados

When considering a trip to Barbados, many travellers choose to stay in famous resorts such as Sandy Lane, made famous by film stars who have frequented the islands over the years but you can find accommodation to suit most budgets on this laid back island. We recommend that you find the time to hire a car and visit the lovely Plantation houses, the orchid gardens, rum distilleries and take a walk along the northern and eastern Atlantic coasts. Most of the watersports are situated along the Caribbean coasts which are much more sheltered. The island has lots of sugar cane fields, rolling hills and charming old colonial buildings in the capital of Bridgetown which has lively markets.

Beach Holidays in Barbados

There is plenty of choice when it comes to sandy beaches and good places for snorkelling or water sports in Barbados.

Barbados for couples

The island is often seen as an upmarket romantic getaway with some great nightlife for couples celebrating their honeymoon or an anniversary and couple only hotels and resorts.

Places to stay in Barbados

There are many hotels in Barbados to choose from ranging from small friendly guesthouses, affordable apartments and hotels to the large all inclusive 5 star resorts, such as The Hilton. We recommend that anyone renting a private villa should ensure there is adequate 24 hour security on the site. We have a range of specially selected hotels in Barbados for our customers so do let us know how we can help.

Barbados for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions

If you are looking for help organising a trip to Barbados for a group, whether that’s for a special family occasion such as an anniversary or wedding just get in touch. We have organised many types of trips, including music tours for some of the most well known bands in the Caribbean.

Barbados for family holidays

Barbados has a lot to offer kids and whether that is snorkelling on the west coast at the Folkestone Park and marine reserve, turtle watching around Alleynes Bay or Gibbs Beach or horseriding. 

Cultural and Adventure Holidays in Barbados

There is a wealth of English, American and Jewish history and for anyone wanting to learn more about the island’s former visitors such as George Washington and its local heroes we recommend visiting the Barbados Museum in the Garrison Historical Area in Bridgetown. You can pick up a walking tour leaflet at the local tourist office for the National Heroes Square area.

Tracing the history of sugar production in Barbados

We also recommend a visit and tour of the Sir Frank Hudson Sugar Machinery Museum off Highway 28 which traces the history of the island’s sugar production. You could also visit the Springvale Eco-Heritage Museum in a former sugar plantation, showing life for an islander in colonial times. Sunbury Plantation on the south east coast also enables you to see the original servant quarters.

Barbados Wildlife Reserve

Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve in the Scotland district which has huge Barbados tortoises, green monkeys and a bird house.

Arbib Nature and Heritage Trail

You can take the Arbib Nature and Heritage Trail which starts in Speightstown (pronounced Spitestown) and is run by the National Trust. They offer two routes of around 3 and 4 miles. Anyone who is a UK National Trust member will be able to enjoy free entry to the National Trust properties on the island so don’t forget your membership card.

Oistins

Friday night is the liveliest in Oistins where you will find everything from dub music to ballroom dancing and lots of fish stalls.

Gun Hill

Gun Hill is an old restored signal tower with good views.

Welchman Hall Gully

Don’t miss the Welchman Hall Gully on Highway 2 which is a deep ravine with great views of the coast.

Party Cruise

You can take a party cruise on a tall ship both during the day and evenings near Folkestone Underwater Park or from Bridgetown harbour.

Water Sports

The south coast is great for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Graeme Hall Bird Sanctuary

Graeme Hall Bird Sanctuary in Worthing offers a great habitat for birds with its large inland lake and wetlands and it has a boardwalk for birdwatching.

Rum Tours

Take a rum tour and learn how it’s made at the following centres: Mount Gay Visitor Centre, Brandons at St Michael, Malibu Visitor Centre, Brighton, Banks Brewery, Foursquare Rum Factory and Heritage Park also has a pet farm and pony centre for children.