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The Traveler’s Guide to an Active Barbados
Barbados is a treasure trove for paradise-seekers of all ages
By Kasia Kneblewski
Hesitating about which Caribbean jewel to plant your feet on this fall/winter? Debate no more. No matter what kind of vacation you’re planning – whether you’re with family, friends or just a special someone – Barbados has your best itinerary at heart.
Have kids, will travel: As any parent/uncle/grandmother knows, a vacation with the kids is most blissful for all when there are plenty of activities which pique the interest of both young and young at heart. On Barbados, with its plentiful beaches and coral reefs just waiting to be explored, you won’t be at a loss for natural wonders, but there are plenty of organized attractions as well. Feed your kids’ appetite for pirates with a voyage aboard The Jolly Roger; originating in Bridgetown, the cruise invites you to enjoy dancing and snorkeling... and perhaps even walking the plank!
Villas for your family vacation in Barbados:
Villa Melissa
The kids will love the pool at this cosy 5 bedroom home just a 2 minute walk from the beach.
Ancient Grove II
Kids and parents alike will be enchanted by the lush gardens (complete with monkeys!) surrounding this chic 4 bedroom villa with a view.
Fly solo with your closest friends: For singles or those looking to spend some quality time with their friends sans-significant other, Barbados offers a menu filled with choices. It won’t take long for guys to zero in on Sandy Lane as their playground of choice – the resort features a world-class 18-hole golf course with views of the ocean, an ideal place to kick back with the pals. Gals will be hard pressed to skip Bridgetown’s Broad Street where one-of-a-kind jewelry, mahogany carvings and curios can keep duty-free shoppers busy for hours. And when the night falls, choose from a plethora of hopping nightclubs such as the open-air beachfront Harbor Lights (Bay Street, Bridgetown) or opt for one of several Caribbean-flavored dinner shows and get into the rhythm of island life.
Villas for your Barbados vacation with friends:
Cassia Heights #3
This beautiful villa is just steps from the many guest facilities at the exclusive Royal Westmoreland resort, not least of which the world-famous Robert Trent Jones Jr. -designed golf course.
Olive Wood
Your group will be pampered by its very own cook, laundress and yes, butler, at this resplendent 4 bedroom villa on the celebrated Sandy Lane Estate.
Set the scene for romance: When the equation consists of 1 + 1, a quiet villa set against a dreamy backdrop of beach, sea and sky equals a recipe for romance. Honeymooners and couples celebrating anniversaries will find Barbados has just the right measure of scenic drives, secluded beaches and rose-hued sunsets to complement the serenity of a private villa. And to add that special touch to your romantic getaway, have your Luxury Retreats concierge arrange to have a chilled bottle of champagne awaiting your arrival at the villa to set the mood for your stay.
Villas for your romantic getaway to Barbados:
Reeds House No. 4
Once you feast your eyes on the glittering sea just a few steps from this charming beachfront condo, the choice between sleeping in and an early morning swim might be less than easy.
Leamington Cottage
Your very own private gate leads straight to the beach at this uber-romantic 1 bedroom villa; having an on-site cook lets you focus your energy on relaxing.
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Pop over for Crop-Over
Barbados’ top event, bar none, is the Crop-Over Festival. Stretching over a 3 week period beginning in mid-July, the festival, which originated as a celebration of the sugar cane harvest, is characterized by spirited calypso competitions and fairs across the island. Book now for villas during next year’s Crop-Over Festival! |
For more information on these or other villas in Barbados, please contact us:
Call (877) 993-0100 or E-mail
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