Category: Barbados
All things Barbados
Today my mind is on a lot of things, but mostly on all things Barbados. See, we leave for our sixth trip to the island on Friday morning & I couldn’t be happier. May I suggest some Barbados reading to catch you up with her fabulousness before we head off? Top Ten List of Things…
Top 10 Things to Do & See in Barbados (Part 2)
The Crane If you’re not lucky enough to actually stay at the Crane Resort during your trip to Barbados, this beautiful resort is certainly worth stopping by for a visit. Perched up on a cliff over looking the east coast of the island, the resort has an extensive pool complex which overlooks the beach 50…
Top 10 Best Things to Do & See in Barbados (Part 1 of 2)
An occasional series of recommendations of my favorite places Bathsheba & Round House Inn Restaurant & Bar In my mind, the most fascinating part of the island is the eastern part. There are waves worthy of surfing (& the surfing competitions that are held there), rocky beaches for exploring (rather than swimming) & a restaurant…
Restaurant Review: Tapas; Christ Church, Barbados
Like many of the places along the Hastings Main Road in Barbados, the building which houses Tapas restaurant doesn’t look like much from the street. The parking lot is small, often full, & easily missed if you’re not looking for it. The hostess station is bustling with locals & tourists trying to get a table…
Oh Travel: The Barbados Dining Experience
Dining in Barbados is a different experience from dining in the U.S. (or Canada or Britain or anywhere outside the Caribbean, I would guess). It is laid back. The service is, to Americans at least, extremely slow. Painfully slow. You stand at the hostess stand, waiting to be recognized & then wait for your table –…
Barbados: Timothy Oulton
Parts of Barbados are growing rapidly. Construction of large, Western-style homes abounds & upscale shops seem to pop up every time we visit, especially in the central part of the island. These homes & stores sit up on hills, with views over the interior of the island out to the sea. This past trip we…