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Bridgetown Hotels: 53 Reviews - 164 Photos
Hastings Hotels: 4 Reviews - 14 Photos
Holetown Hotels: 3 Reviews - 9 Photos
Saint Marks Hotels: See nearby hotels
Maxwell Coast Hotels: 2 Hotels
Saint Lawrence Hotels: 8 Reviews - 37 Photos
Dover Hotels: 4 Reviews - 17 Photos
Regency Park Hotels: See nearby hotels
Oistins Hotels: 1 Review - 14 Photos
Bathsheba Hotels: 18 Reviews - 60 Photos
Maynards Hotels: 1 Hotel
Maxwell Hotels: 3 Hotels
Worthing Hotels: 15 Reviews - 27 Photos
Westmoreland Hotels: 2 Hotels
Welches Hotels: See nearby hotels

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George Washington House Tour

by 807Wheaton

We took this tour with our Emerald Princess Cruise. The tour started at the George Washington House and that is where we met Peter and James. This is a UNESCO site and is in the process of being developed as a tour and restoration of several places we visited is ongoing. James gave us a brief introduction and then Peter came live on the screen from the tunnels under the island and the garrison. We had a time for Q & - very different and interesting. From there Peter took us through the house where George Washington stayed for about 6 weeks when he was 19 years old. He came with his brother Lawrence who was suffering from Tuberculosis and was looking for a cure. The house has a wonderful Caribbean interior and floor plan and is being beautifully restored. There is the usual kitchen that is separate from the house itself. The house was originally one story and now has a second floor that...

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Tyrol Cot

by TexasDave

The latest addition to the Barbados National Trust, this is the home of Barbados' first Premier, Sir Grantley Adams, and the birthplace of his son, Tom Adams, who became the Island's second prime minister. Built in 1854 out of coral stone, it gives an insight into island architecture and life back then. It also houses the family's memorabilia- gifts from visiting dignitaries, etc. Behind the house there is also the Heritage Village, a collection of authentic Chattel Houses which are now shops and workshops of artisans. Although Tyrol Cot is open during the week, there is more activity and more of the shops are open and functioning on the weekends. There is a parking lot across the street from the entrance.

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Catamaran Cruise

by Gillybob

There are many options for catamaran cruises across the island. I went out with Rubaiyat Cruises and had a great time. It is one of the smaller boats which I liked. These cruises have free-running alcohol, which can lead to some unfortunate times depending on the group you are travelling with. Most operators take you out to the marine park for snorkelling, followed by some cruising around the south west and west coasts of the island.Prices vary according to package.UPDATE : SEPTEMBER 2012I have just attempted to access the website listed below and notice it no longer resolves to an active website - it may be that this company no longer operates. Feel free to let me know if you have any further information with which I can update this tip further.

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Party Time

by Gillybob

Many tourists visiting Barbados will be staying in St Lawrence Gap. Here you will find a large collection of the island's hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs - everything to suit all tastes. For more information on St Lawrence Gap, check out my dedicated page on the area.

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Dover

by Gillybob

Dover rests at the end of Barbados' party zone of St Lawrence Gap. The beach is one of the most popular on the island and is surrounded by hotels - be sure to watch out for the public access signs which indicate the route to the beach. Dover playing field is home of the Congaline Festival. Check out my Dover page for more information.

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Bathsheba

by Gillybob

Bathsheba is on the east coast of Barbados. This coast has a wild aspect to it and feels totally different to the coast around the rest of the island. It makes a great place to spend a day during your visit to the island. Check out my Bathsheba page for more information, including how to get there using public transport.

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Island Safari Jeep Tour

by dondicobb

This is probably the best thing we have done on the island. Our guide was very entertaining and informed about the history and current events on Barbados. I was concerned about the heat but there was constantly a cool breeze blowing. We met some really terrific people on the tour and got to see some very special places that otherwise we would have never found. Great value, great fun. Don't miss this excursion!

Compare west

by Assenczo

Comparing the west to the rest of the island is inevitable in geographic and social terms. This is where the sheltered beaches are and the first place to develop into a tourism Mecca. Important detail is the fact that this is the old tourism for the really rich folks who could afford these escapades long time before the masses could follow. The area has probably less hotel rooms but they are certainly posh. Architecture and landscaping are of different era with styles evoking images of Hollywood glory. If being star-struck is one’s favourite pastime, sticking around these quarters might end up rewarding.

Stay south

by Assenczo

South shore of Barbados is where the masses are. They are air-lifted in by the thousands on huge planes landing at the close by international airport practically every hour. Half an hour later the masses are on the beaches or rather 30cm above them since nobody wants to get sandy when multitudes of chaise-lounges are available. Now they can watch the sea and the next planes landing in their turn. And so on till the season is over. The chain of hotels is almost unbroken from the airport area to Bridgetown and in some locations it doubles and triples using available space further inland. All these investments have to be taken care of and the mass tourism is the only way to achieve this goal. So more mass tourism for Barbados is the bright future no matter how self contradictory this might sound.

Go east

by Assenczo

Going east is an essential experience. The rough windward shore is completely different from the placid leeward side. The surf is huge and unrelenting while the hills are practically in their original garb – something impossible to see in the southern part of the island. Bathsheba is an easy pick considering its bus connections with Bridgetown. Plus, the area has some refreshment facilities with distinction and views that make a day outing most pleasant. The beach is not prime property but has some architectural wonders such as eroded rock formations, very photogenic indeed! Surfer shows are on display as well.