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Steel pan music in Barbados

Steel pan music is most associated with our neighbouring islands of Trinidad and Tobago where the artform was born, but steel pan music is also extremely popular in Barbados as seen in the several pan events included in our Crop Over summer festival. Steel pan events found on the 2011 Barbados Crop Over Calendar include: […]

Activities & Attractions, Events, Music

JetBlue begins summer service to Barbados

As the Barbados Crop Over summer festival and carnival heats up, JetBlue Airways is doing its part to bring more visitors to Barbados to experience the fun and excitement! Starting July 14th, JetBlue will add one additional flight to its non-stop service from New York JFK. JetBlue already offers a daily non-stop flight from JFK […]

Flights, Special Offers

Sweet Barbados Island Tours – discover the Caribbean’s sweetest island :)

Note: The Sweet Barbados Island Tours company no longer exists. Click here for currently available tours and excursions in Barbados. Looking for a new and exciting way to explore the Caribbean island of Barbados? Sweet Barbados Island Tours may be just what you’re after! This family run company makes you feel just like one of their […]

Activities & Attractions, Flora, Heritage, Rum!

Caribbean lighthouses – Barbados

Did you know that the Caribbean island of Barbados is home to four historic lighthouses? South Point Lighthouse, Barbados The oldest of Barbados’ lighthouses, South Point was assembled on the island in 1852. It had been shown at London’s Great Exhibition in 1851. This and Needham’s Point lighthouse are in the best shape, however none […]

Activities & Attractions, Heritage

Barbados Kayaking: go kayaking in the Caribbean!

Did you know that Barbados is a great Caribbean vacation destination for kayaking?

Adventure, Sports, Watersports

Golf and Spa Escape at Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados

The luxurious Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados is now offering a Golf and Spa Escape that combines two of the hotel’s most impressive facilities – their world-renowned golf courses and spa. The package includes two rounds at the Country Club (host of the 2006 World Golf Championships). Alternatively you can substitute one round with with a round […]

Golf, Health & Wellness, Special Offers

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’

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!

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

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