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World-class hospital to open in Barbados to serve global medical tourism market

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Invest Barbados today announced that a new world-class hospital will be built on the site of the former St. Joseph Hospital as part of a long-term development program that will also bring several specialty treatment centres, biotechnology research companies and patient accommodation facilities to the country over the next five […]

Health & Wellness
 

Barbados Artist Wins Grand Prize at International Contemporary Printmaking Biennial

Barbados artist Joscelyn Gardner has been awarded the Grand Prize at the International Contemporary Printmaking Biennial. She won for her Creole Portraits III suite of lithographs. Barbados has a very vibrant art scene with several galleries holding exhibitions throughout the year.  On your next Barbados vacation take a break from the beach and activities to spend some […]

Arts
 

Barbados wins gold at Taste of the Caribbean 2011

The Barbados Culinary team did the island proud by capturing a Gold team medal at Taste of the Caribbean 2011! Mitchell Husbands of Barbados was also awarded the “Chef of the Year” honours. Barbados was very much among the awards with team members winning the following: Gold medal: Janelle Crawford Gold medal: Andre Nurse Gold medal: Wilmore Jordan Silver […]

Cuisine & Dining, Events
 

Historic Barbados sites added to World Heritage List!

Barbados’ capital city Bridgetown and the nearby historic Garrison have gained approval to the prestigious World Heritage List! Take an interactive tour | View the photo gallery In approving the nomination the World Heritage Committee stated that the area was an outstanding example of British colonial architecture. Bridgetown was established in 1628 and quickly became the hub of […]

Heritage
 

Barbados among ‘Most Relaxing Beaches’

Barbados among ‘Most Relaxing Beaches’

travel.usnews.com ranks Barbados in its “Most Relaxing Beaches” list for the United States and the Caribbean!

Beaches
 

Flamboyant trees in full bloom in Barbados!

Flamboyant trees in full bloom in Barbados!

Every summer, between May and September, the Barbados landscape becomes a cascade of red, orange and yellow… the Flamboyant trees are in full bloom! The red variety, seen above, is by far the most common in Barbados, however the yellow and orange varieties can also be found across the island. When different colored Flamboyant trees […]

Activities & Attractions, Flora
 

West Indies vs India at Kensington Oval, Barbados!

It’s international cricket again at Kensington Oval! One of the most historic grounds in the Caribbean, Kensington Oval in Barbados will play host to India for the second Test against the West Indies. Pakistan played two One Day Internationals in Barbados during their recent tour of the West Indies and honours were shared with each […]

Cricket
 

Win a Free Caribbean Holiday

Win a Free Caribbean Holiday at Yellow Bird Hotel in Barbados! View the exciting video below to discover the unique island of Barbados with more things to do for more people that any other Caribbean island. Take the 5 min tour of what you can win, and why Barbados is the place to go for […]

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Mount Gay Rum: The story behind Barbados’ most famous export

Mount Gay Rum: The story behind Barbados’ most famous export

No trip to Barbados would be complete without a taste of the island’s national drink: rum.

Heritage, Rum!
 

Win a 5 night stay in Barbados!

We’re happy to announce that we have teamed up with the lovely Yellow Bird Hotel in Barbados to offer you 5 nights FREE stay! To enter simply click here, LIKE the Facebook page and then fill in the short entry form. Very soon you could be on your way to Yellow Bird Hotel, an amazing boutique […]

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