Nigel Tisdall's report on Barbados - Tips
Posted On
20.03.07
Nigel Tisdall, Travel Writer Barbados has its own National Trust overseeing a wealth of atmospheric houses, gardens and historic sites around the island. If you belong to the National Trust or National Trust for Scotland, don’t forget to take your membership card as you can then get free or discounted admission.
Jessica Taylor, Travel Counsellor For very special dining in Barbados, consider treating yourself to a meal at the Cliff restaurant. It’s on a cliff on the West Coast in the open air with the sea lit up underneath. It’s certainly not cheap – a three course meal with wine will cost around £100 a head but I thought it was an amazing experience and worth the money.
Oistins on the South coast is best on Friday nights with cheap freshly cooked fish to eat on the beach. I found a choice of music and dancing - hip and current for the ‘youngsters’ and great ‘Golden Oldie’ classics for the more mature! St Lawrence Gap is well known as a party place but late at night visitors can find the strip of bars just too busy and too loud.
My two-week trip was with Bajans and I stayed in private accommodation but I did check out three hotels in Barbados. The Villa Nova is beautiful but secluded and not on a beach. Crystal Cove is pretty but very compact and bijoux with a very small beach. The Crane is also gorgeous with great rates at the moment but it is slightly out of the way.
Michelle Elgin, Travel Counsellor I also recommend Friday night at Oistins -a great opportunity to meet the locals. And for restaurants in Barbados, my vote also goes to The Cliff – one of the top restaurants in the world. Ask your agent to book it for you before you go. Great food and a fantastic atmosphere – the best dining in Barbados.
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