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Pear-shaped Barbados, long popular with fishermen and royalty, offers glittering beaches, equally sparkling resorts, and striking seascapes lined with hulking boulders and cave-strewn cliffs. From afternoon tea and cricket to landscaped gardens and preserved Victorian architecture, the island’s English heritage remains pronounced.
Experience the British high-life infused with West Indian culture, lots of sunshine, and superb hospitality.
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$238/nt+: 3-star Silver Point Hotel Expedia
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Barbados is one of the Caribbean’s pricier destinations thanks to its plethora of high-quality, Old World British resorts which, unlike many tropical destinations, tend not to offer all-inclusive options (expect nightly rates to top $700). The rugged East Coast is dotted with homey, family-run inns, while the south coast is known for affordable apartments (although rare, we have identified a few quality properties that provide rooms for under $150 per night).Top-notch villas and condos exist throughout island and are often the best choice for large groups and families spending more than a week in paradise.
Almond Beach Village
Straddling 32 beachfront acres of an 18th-century sugar plantation, this 395-unit all-inclusive resort is large enough to...
Sandy Lane
Celebs and CEOs alike flock to Sandy Lane to be pampered. The golf club is unmatched, the spa hedonistic, the food fabulous,...
Blue Orchids Beach Hotel
This low-key, high-quality 35-unit resort combines the intimate scale of a boutique property with amenities of a large resort,...
Bougainvillea Beach Resort
Cobalt water, whitewashed buildings, ivory sand, and pink and purple blooms spell tropical paradise for families and...
Peach and Quiet
Congenial Brits Adrian and Margaret Loveridge meticulously maintain this seaside hideaway, a sweet “all-suite”...
Sea-U Guest House
Perched 50-feet above the Atlantic, Sea-U’s seven lodgings occupy colonial-style homes, whitewashed cottages, and...
Almond Beach Village
Straddling 32 beachfront acres of an 18th-century sugar plantation, this 395-unit all-inclusive resort is large enough to...
Sandy Lane
Celebs and CEOs alike flock to Sandy Lane to be pampered. The golf club is unmatched, the spa hedonistic, the food fabulous,...
Blue Orchids Beach Hotel
This low-key, high-quality 35-unit resort combines the intimate scale of a boutique property with amenities of a large resort,...
Bougainvillea Beach Resort
Cobalt water, whitewashed buildings, ivory sand, and pink and purple blooms spell tropical paradise for families and...
Peach and Quiet
Congenial Brits Adrian and Margaret Loveridge meticulously maintain this seaside hideaway, a sweet “all-suite”...
Sea-U Guest House
Perched 50-feet above the Atlantic, Sea-U’s seven lodgings occupy colonial-style homes, whitewashed cottages, and...
Barbados is that rare destination where hotels take great pride in their dining rooms. Expect yummy fare from beach, sidewalk, and roadside vendors, including the ubiquitous fried flying fish and conch fritters. Befitting the cosmopolitan international crowd, you’ll also find a U.N. of culinary options.
Atlantis Hotel Restaurant
Bountiful buffet lunches and Atlantic views have been luring locals and savvy tourists since 1945 to this turn-of-the-century...
Waterfront Café
Located in a century-old converted Careenage warehouse, this affordable brasserie serves everything from pastas to...
Baku Beach Bar
Pub grub is elevated to an art form – the menu spans from creative burgers to grilled fish – at this breezy...
Bonito Beach Bar
This cozy, family-run eatery serves up smashing Atlantic views along with West Indian home-cooking, with fresh vegetables and...
Daphne's
This chi-chi Caribbean outpost of London’s see-and-be-seen chain seduces with theatrically elegant décor, Chef...
The Cliff
Thanks to Chef Paul Owens' artistry, terrace-front tables are booked weeks, even months, in advance at this aerie. The $75...
Atlantis Hotel Restaurant
Bountiful buffet lunches and Atlantic views have been luring locals and savvy tourists since 1945 to this turn-of-the-century...
Waterfront Café
Located in a century-old converted Careenage warehouse, this affordable brasserie serves everything from pastas to...
Baku Beach Bar
Pub grub is elevated to an art form – the menu spans from creative burgers to grilled fish – at this breezy...
Bonito Beach Bar
This cozy, family-run eatery serves up smashing Atlantic views along with West Indian home-cooking, with fresh vegetables and...