Holidays to Barbados
Barbados is an idyllic island getaway offering a host of adventure activities, sandy beaches and delicious Caribbean food served everywhere you turn. Take a bike ride through lush national parks and discover plantation houses and museums, while enjoying the fruity cocktails and tiki bars dotted all along the coastline, late into the night.
The laid back island atmosphere always makes holidays to Barbados relaxing; you can sizzle and unwind on the beach, listening to the palm trees swaying in the sea breeze. The inviting turquoise ocean is a great place to swim and snorkel too, where you can discover tropical marine life or try watersports like surfing, or if you’re feeling a bit daring, jet blading.
Feast on perfectly spiced jerk chicken washed down with ice-cold cocktails and coconut drinks throughout your trip. You can embark on a jeep safari one day and a submarine adventure the next; after all, there is never a dull moment in this gorgeous island paradise.
So, if you want to experience the wonders of this idyllic country, compare Barbados holidays online with us, today.
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Good to know
Flight time
8 hrs
(from London)
Currency
Barbadian Dollar
Language
English
Time difference
GMT -4
Cost of a beer
5.50 Bds$
3-course meal
65 Bds$
Activities
There is something for every type of traveller to enjoy when it comes to the diverse pool of activities on offer in Barbados; from shopping in Bridgetown’s independent outlets and major stores to horse riding across the west coast against a backdrop of sunny landscapes. Whether you want to partake in watersports like jet blading on the beach or hop on a traditional Bajan Bus to explore, you can do it all here.
Beaches
Barbados’s beaches really are paradise on Earth, combining sparkling turquoise shores with soft, powdery sands to sink your toes into. You will be astounded by the heavenly beaches here, whether you are heading out on a boat tour from Bath Beach to glide past the stretches of sands this blissful country offers, or booking a snorkelling adventure to uncover the colourful reefs.
Food and Drink
Eating and drinking in Barbados is an experience in itself; you will certainly be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out and sipping cocktails at quirky local bars. A trip wouldn’t quite be complete without a visit to one of the authentic rum bars here, so make sure you add this to your list of things to do, as well as trying jerk chicken, fried plantain and bread pudding.
Sights
Sightseeing in Barbados will open your mind to the array of beauty this country encompasses. Explore the impressive six-acre Andromeda Gardens at Foster Hall, spot armadillos and gorgeous green monkeys at Barbados Wildlife Reserve or for culture buffs, uncover Barbados’s Jewish history at the Nidhe Israel Museum. With so much to see and do here, you will never want to go home...
