Nigel Tisdall's report on Barbados - Best For
Posted On
20.03.07
Beach-lovers Barbados is full of seaside hotels, but only a few - such as the famous Sandy Lane – have that dream beach with blinding white sand and turquoise waters. In many resort areas, the beaches are narrow and busy. For some local action, Accra Beach is a favourite hangout that gets packed out at weekends. Crane Beach, on the east coast, is glorious but be prepared for rough waves. If you want to find that idyllic spot off the beaten track, try Bottom Bay - it’s best to go in the week and take a picnic.
Partying There’s an infectious holiday mood on this island, thanks to all that sunshine, rum and the ever-present sounds of calypso, reggae and steel pan bands. Stay on the south coast if you like to party - the Friday night Fish Fry in Oistins is a fun place to sink some beers amid the boats, food stalls and ramshackle wooden bars playing Caribbean sounds.
Families Barbados is popular with families but it’s not a budget destination, with prices inevitably rising during the school holidays. Clubbing together with friends to rent a villa with a pool is a great idea, and there are resort hotels that offer self-catering facilities or an all-inclusive package featuring kids’ clubs and activities
Sports fans They’re cricket-mad in Barbados. Test matches are played at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, but there are also local matches happening all over the island. It’s also well worth going to the horse races at the Garrison Savannah Racetrack, where you see everyone from toffs to rappers having a flutter.
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