Barbados Holidays

East Coast of Barbados on a gorgeous summers day. East Coast of Barbados on a gorgeous summers day.
Bordered between the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea on its east coast and the turbulent Atlantic Ocean on its west coast, Barbados is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean.

The island itself is divided into 11 parishes each having its own distinct character with the capital, Bridgetown, located in the west coast parish of St. Michael. For nightlife, tourists and locals alike meet and merge at St. Lawrence Gap which is situated around 3 miles outside of the capital.

Being a coral island, Barbados is a great place to go snorkelling and diving and with over 60 miles of white sandy beaches it has a lot to offer holiday makers looking for either a relaxing break or an activity filled adventure.

Most visitors choose to visit Barbados during its dry season between December and June. Average temperatures are in the high 20s with very little rain. From July the wet season begins bringing with it high humidity, showers and even the possibility of a hurricane. With this in mind it is always best to check the weather before planning a trip during this period.

Flights land at Grantley Adams International in the south-east of the island around 8 miles from Bridgetown.

Featured Destinations in Barbados

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Featured Hotels

Christ Church

Hastings

St James

St Lawrence Gap

St Peter

Travellers' top tips for places in Barbados Beach
  • Christ Church: Go to the beach, eat flying fish, and do a snorkel cruise with Cool Runnings Catamaran trips kdec24
  • St James: you have to make sure you see the beaches, shop, meet all the people, see the TURTLES! and most importantly relax! BillieRoseHall
Food & Drink
  • St James: Eat at the Sandpiper Restaurant and visit the Chattel Village shops. grankan
  • Christ Church: Get lunch at Leroys down home island cooking lunch truck RachaelG05
Nightlife
  • St Lawrence Gap: When in St Lawrence Gap, make sure you go out and enjoy the nightlife, go on a boat trip and enjoy the food! Sylvia07
  • Speightstown: Make sure you experience the night life in St Lawrence Gap. Dover beach is beautiful, the water is crystal clear, sand is white. Divome
Shopping
  • St James: Go to the lone star for lunch. Visit sandy lane. Also the locial rum shops & don't forget go on the locial buses. NottinghamCliff
  • St Philip: St. Philip is away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist areas. Simply rent a car and visit the shops, resturants, beaches, and attractions. gmfordfamily

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Barbados travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • St James: travel on the reggae buses - by llangfernie
  • St James: Take the jeep tour of Barbados - by CaptainhappySI
  • Christ Church: go to the fish fry on a Saturday night in Oistins - by elclemen
  • St James: get out and see the sights and meet the people! - by ChrystalCanada
  • Christ Church: Go to Southern Palms Hotel in the St Lawrence Gap to listen to the Steel Band. Also take in Roots And Rhythm at Plantation House on Maxwell Coast Road - by Jaybee045