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Barbados TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

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.

Why Go

 Experience the British high-life infused with West Indian culture, lots of sunshine, and superb hospitality.

Barbados Travel Deals

Barbados Hotels

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.

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Almond Beach Village
Straddling 32 beachfront acres of an 18th-century sugar plantation, this 395-unit all-inclusive resort is large enough to... golf | family | spas | all-inclusive | pool | expensive | tennis | water sports

Sandy Lane
Celebs and CEOs alike flock to Sandy Lane to be pampered. The golf club is unmatched, the spa hedonistic, the food fabulous,... golf | romantic | smart splurge | resort | pool | tennis | celebrity hangout | gardens | extravagant | breakfast included

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,... family | all-suite | pool | water sports

Bougainvillea Beach Resort
Cobalt water, whitewashed buildings, ivory sand, and pink and purple blooms spell tropical paradise for families and... family | romantic | all-suite | resort | pool | water sports

Peach and Quiet
Congenial Brits Adrian and Margaret Loveridge meticulously maintain this seaside hideaway, a sweet “all-suite”... off the path | romantic | all-suite | pool | unusual | quiet

Sea-U Guest House
Perched 50-feet above the Atlantic, Sea-U’s seven lodgings occupy colonial-style homes, whitewashed cottages, and... off the path | romantic | b&b

Almond Beach Village
Straddling 32 beachfront acres of an 18th-century sugar plantation, this 395-unit all-inclusive resort is large enough to... golf | family | spas | all-inclusive | pool | expensive | tennis | water sports

Sandy Lane
Celebs and CEOs alike flock to Sandy Lane to be pampered. The golf club is unmatched, the spa hedonistic, the food fabulous,... golf | romantic | smart splurge | resort | pool | tennis | celebrity hangout | gardens | extravagant | breakfast included

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,... family | all-suite | pool | water sports

Bougainvillea Beach Resort
Cobalt water, whitewashed buildings, ivory sand, and pink and purple blooms spell tropical paradise for families and... family | romantic | all-suite | resort | pool | water sports

Peach and Quiet
Congenial Brits Adrian and Margaret Loveridge meticulously maintain this seaside hideaway, a sweet “all-suite”... off the path | romantic | all-suite | pool | unusual | quiet

Sea-U Guest House
Perched 50-feet above the Atlantic, Sea-U’s seven lodgings occupy colonial-style homes, whitewashed cottages, and... off the path | romantic | b&b

Barbados Restaurants

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.

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Atlantis Hotel Restaurant
Bountiful buffet lunches and Atlantic views have been luring locals and savvy tourists since 1945 to this turn-of-the-century... view | patio | caribbean | local favorite | waterfront | lunch

Waterfront Café
Located in a century-old converted Careenage warehouse, this affordable brasserie serves everything from pastas to... family | dancing | bar | view | live music | patio | eclectic | local favorite | waterfront | lunch | happy hour

Baku Beach Bar
Pub grub is elevated to an art form – the menu spans from creative burgers to grilled fish – at this breezy... view | eclectic | local favorite | waterfront | lunch

Bonito Beach Bar
This cozy, family-run eatery serves up smashing Atlantic views along with West Indian home-cooking, with fresh vegetables and... family | view | caribbean | local favorite | waterfront | lunch | buffet | hidden find

Daphne's
This chi-chi Caribbean outpost of London’s see-and-be-seen chain seduces with theatrically elegant décor, Chef... romantic | smart splurge | italian | notable wine list | celebrity hangout | notable chef | lunch | fine dining | people watching

The Cliff
Thanks to Chef Paul Owens' artistry, terrace-front tables are booked weeks, even months, in advance at this aerie. The $75... romantic | smart splurge | view | notable wine list | eclectic | notable chef | quiet | fine dining

Atlantis Hotel Restaurant
Bountiful buffet lunches and Atlantic views have been luring locals and savvy tourists since 1945 to this turn-of-the-century... view | patio | caribbean | local favorite | waterfront | lunch

Waterfront Café
Located in a century-old converted Careenage warehouse, this affordable brasserie serves everything from pastas to... family | dancing | bar | view | live music | patio | eclectic | local favorite | waterfront | lunch | happy hour

Baku Beach Bar
Pub grub is elevated to an art form – the menu spans from creative burgers to grilled fish – at this breezy... view | eclectic | local favorite | waterfront | lunch

Bonito Beach Bar
This cozy, family-run eatery serves up smashing Atlantic views along with West Indian home-cooking, with fresh vegetables and... family | view | caribbean | local favorite | waterfront | lunch | buffet | hidden find

Daphne's
This chi-chi Caribbean outpost of London’s see-and-be-seen chain seduces with theatrically elegant décor, Chef... romantic | smart splurge | italian | notable wine list | celebrity hangout | notable chef | lunch | fine dining | people watching

The Cliff
Thanks to Chef Paul Owens' artistry, terrace-front tables are booked weeks, even months, in advance at this aerie. The $75... romantic | smart splurge | view | notable wine list | eclectic | notable chef | quiet | fine dining