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Proud History Meets Modern Chic in Barbados at Atlantis Hotel and Restaurant
On the eastern coast of Barbados, overlooking a picturesque bay, a proud heritage seamlessly blends with modern chic at The Atlantis Hotel and Restaurant.
Barbados Embraces Heritage and Cultural Travel
You’re in for a treat as several splendid historic and cultural sites in Barbados will soon be enhanced, thanks to a substantial loan from a leading lending agency.
Top 5 Barbados Heritage Sites
Barbados is a country with a rich heritage and a wonderful merger of African, European and other influences. Here are our favourite heritage sites on the island.
A visit to Gun Hill signal station and lion
Step back in time with a visit to a historic Barbados signal station, with its panoramic island views and beautiful lion statue carved in 1868!
375th Anniversary of Parliament of Barbados
On February 28th 2014, Barbados celebrated the 375th anniversary of our Parliament with a wonderful day of festivities! Here’s how we spent the day….
Changing of the Sentry in Barbados
Each Thursday the historic Garrison area in Barbados comes alive with the “Changing Of The Sentry” ceremony! The event officially starts at 11:45 am but the crowd gathers earlier to mingle, enjoy the sweet steel pan music that fills the air, and get a good position to view the ceremony. The sound of the military band […]
Barbados Open House Programme 2012
Every January Bajans, the local ex-pat community and visitors begin to wonder… which houses will be on the Open House schedule this year? Yes the Barbados National Trust’s Open House programme is eagerly awaited! And this year, as always, there will be no disappointment! The season kicks off on January 18th with the opening of St. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.