shopping
You’ll see this everywhere: rum shops in BarbadosMay 13, 2024 • 7 min read
Discover Barbados’ rich history as the birthplace of rum and how it became home to almost 1500 rum shops across the island.
Barbados Travel Stories
- destination practicalitiesA first-time guide to Barbados Crop Over
Oct 30, 2023 • 7 min read
With some planning and prep, you'll have a blast at Barbados Crop Over. Here are our tips for first-timers attending the island's biggest party.
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beaches5 incredible road trips that show a different side to BarbadosNov 25, 2022 • 6 min read
Everyone makes a beeline for the beach on the gorgeous island of Barbados on the beach, but taking a road trip reveals a whole other side to the island.
destination practicalitiesHow to get around Barbados without breaking a sweatNov 20, 2022 • 5 min read
Nothing provides a peek into Bajan culture quite like hopping on a city bus – here's everything you need to know about getting around Barbados.
hikingThe 6 best hikes in BarbadosNov 18, 2022 • 7 min read
The best hiking in Barbados is found amongst the rugged nature of the eastern and northern reaches of the island. These are our favorites.
activitiesThe 9 best places to visit in Barbados: rum, flying fish and RihannaNov 17, 2022 • 6 min read
From magical caves to historical monuments, here are nine places you need to visit on your next trip to Barbados.
beaches14 of the best beaches in BarbadosNov 15, 2022 • 8 min read
With stunning beaches spread all around its tropical shores, Barbados has sand to spare. Here's our pick of the island's most idyllic stretches of sand.
festivals and eventsThe best time to visit Barbados for beaches, sun and festival funNov 14, 2022 • 7 min read
Budget breaks, festival fun or sun-soaked beaches – Barbados has something to offer every season. Here's how to choose the best time for your Bajan vacation.
tips and adviceWhat to eat and drink in BarbadosOct 17, 2022 • 6 min read
From tiny waterside shacks selling fried fish to elegant restaurants overlooking tranquil ports, the food in Barbados is reason enough to leave the beach.
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hikingThe best parks and gardens in Barbados for soaking up the tropical airJun 24, 2022 • 6 min read
Barbados saw its jungles replaced by sugar plantations in colonial times, but some lush green spaces remain. Here's a guide to the best parks and gardens.
- tips and adviceDo I need a visa to visit Barbados?
Nov 1, 2021 • 4 min read
Boasting some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, Barbados is a great choice for getting away from it all. Here's everything you need to know about visas.
wildlife and natureHow your vacation can help save sea turtles in the CaribbeanOct 2, 2019 • 4 min read
Conservation efforts by a slew of resorts throughout the Caribbean have helped increase sea turtle populations.
hikingSouthern Caribbean adventures: three islands, three waysNov 15, 2018 • 6 min read
Lounging beachside with a frosty cocktail is a Caribbean essential, but there are lots of adventurous alternatives if you want to get active. Down toward…
foodGet cultured in Bridgetown: 8 ways to explore Barbados' historic capitalJun 26, 2018 • 9 min read
It’s easy to see why Bridgetown is a popular cruise stop. The Careenage is an Instagram-worthy scene of bridges and a boardwalk running along a river…
- foodMini guide to Barbados
Feb 1, 2011 • 4 min read
The very mention of Barbados makes you mentally float away to the sounds of gentle waves and clinking glasses, right? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet…
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