Barbados Food& Wine and Rum Festival (various locations with Bridgetown and other parts of Barbados) – held every November, Barbados, already regarded as a premium destination for connoisseurs of rum and Caribbean cuisine, hosts this multi-day event, with famed chefs such as Tom Colicchio, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai, Tim Love, Iron Chef Jose Garces, and […]
Dacostas Mall (Broad Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael Parish) — Goods of various types are available, but the unique Bajan clothing and duty-free shops highlight the selection. Come for the lowest prices on jewelry, fragrances, liquors, china, arts and crafts, souvenirs, fine women’s and men’s swim wear, electronics and more.
Bridgetown Cruise Terminal (Bridgetown, St. Michael Parish) — Officially opened in January 1994, the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal is the center for all services provided for the use of cruise passengers and crew members visiting Barbados. It offers more than 60,000 square feet of space. Some 20,000 square feet is allocated to duty free shops, the […]
Bajan Roots & Rhythms (Saint Lawrence Main Road, Christ Church) — A “must see” in Barbados this dinner show and party is held Wednesday and Fridays at The Plantation Theatre from 7pm to 10:15pm. This show is known as the only cabaret style show on the island to have a true genuine representation of the […]
Champers (Skeetes Hill, off Hwy. 7, Rockley, Christ Church) –– this romantic and elegant, open air restaurant is nestled into a quiet lane on a cliff with panoramic views over the ocean. In addition to the restaurant, visitors can relax in the comfy lounge and browse around the art gallery. With vibrant design, attentive service, […]
Barbados taxis can be easily identified by the letter “Z” that appears on their license plates. As you exit customs you’ll see a board displaying the standard taxi fares to various points on the island. Be sure to stop a minute and review these prices As you emerge from the Arrivals Hall you can quickly […]
Barbados Museum and Historical Society (St. Ann’s Garrison, St. Michael Parish) – this museum, housed in a former 19th century military prison, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the island’s capital, Bridgetown. The displays here include: artifacts of the Amerindians (the early inhabitants of the Caribbean islands); Children’s Gallery ‘Yesterday’s Children’ which […]
Arlington House (Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter Parish) –– located within a restored 18th century building in Speightstown, St. Peter, Arlington House is an interactive three-floor museum that is both educational and engaging (showcasing the history of sugar, trade and seafaring tales of the first settlers). This house was originally the home of a wealthy […]
Barbados is an island in the eastern Caribbean (covering an area of 431 square kilometers) which was initially discovered by Spanish colonists toward the early 1500s, but was never officially claimed by any of the European powers until the British took possession of it in 1624. Unlike some of the other Caribbean islands (which was […]
Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival (varios lugares con Bridgetown y otras partes de Barbados) – celebrado cada noviembre, Barbados, ya considerado como un destino premium para conocedores de ron y cocina caribeña, es el anfitrión de este evento de varios días, con chefs famosos como Tom Colicchio, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai, Tim Love, […]