Crystalline waters, white sands and world-class accommodation are given when visiting Barbados, meaning the only real question to ask is: where exactly should you stay? Whether your preference is a buzzy, beachside all-inclusive, or a secluded villa in the heart of nature, this Caribbean idyll caters for every traveller. Here, we look at the best the island has to offer when it comes to lodgings, locations and experiencing Bajan life, plus special offers on stays to make your luxury break even sweeter.
Enjoy beachfront luxury
Barbados is synonymous with luxury stays and there is a plethora of high-end hotels and resorts to choose from. One of the most famed, and longstanding, is Sandy Lane, which has been welcoming guests such as The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Queen Elizabeth II and Rihanna since 1961. The premier resort has undergone a number of impressive updates, including the addition of a spectacular golf course that hosted the 2006 World Golf Championships. With beachfront suites and villas, a 7,500-square-foot swimming pool, one of the most lavish spas on the island and gourmet dining, it’s no surprise it’s one of the most in demand accommodations on the West Coast.
Or head north to the breathtaking Alleyne’s Bay to check into the modern luxury of the Fairmont Royal Pavilion. Surrounded by 11 acres of tropical gardens and a quarter-mile long beach, every room and suite offers incredible vistas and top end facilities including a fitness centre, freshwater pool and tennis courts. The hotel, which is offering 20 per cent off all stays, makes a great base from which you can visit Speightstown to learn more about the colonial architecture and history of the island or carry on a little further to tour the Mount Gay Distillery and discover the Birthplace of Rum.
Alternatively book into the serene ambience and breathtaking views of the rooms and suites at Bougainvillea on Maxwell Beach in Christchurch, in the south of the island. From the White Company in-room toiletries to the Eastern-inspired Karma Spa and Salon, everything here spells luxe living, and you can currently enjoy up to 30 per cent off your next stay. Bougainvillea’s location is close to top attractions including the Garrison Savannah Racetrack, the UNESCO site that houses the…
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