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25 Best things to do in Barbados and more
1. Oistins Fish market
Visit the Oistins Fish Market on a Friday night and enjoy the excitement and buzz of Barbados’ most popular market place.
Dancing builds up an appetite, so head for the food and beverage stalls and enjoy traditional Bajan fare such as fish cakes, jug-jug (guinea corn and green peas) fried fish
and pudding, all washed down with a cool Banks Beer. Local arts and crafts can also be found in abundance as local craftsmen take the opportunity to display their wares.
2. Flying Fish & Cou Cou
Sample the delicious local Bajan fare of Flying Fish with Cou Cou (a popular corn meal and okra dish) at the Atlantis Hotel and the Waterfront Café.
3. Mount Gay Rum Tour
Enjoy one or more cocktails with expert shakers at the Mount Gay Rum distillery. Discover the colourful history of Mount Gay Rum. Learn how the world's finest rum is made
and enjoy tasty Bajan cuisine in the Verandah restaurant overlooking the sea.
Watch as the Distiller shows you how to create this precious spirit, and become a rum expert yourself as you explore the subtleties of flavors that will tickle your palate.
4. Island Safari Tour
Visit the highest cliff on the Island where Jim Hackleton, devastated by unrequited love, rode his horse off the edge and crashed into the sea below killing himself and his
horse.
Professional guides take tours through the gullies, forests, remote bays and road with coastal views exposing the hidden secrets of Barbados.
Embrace the nature, history, culture and folklore of Barbados at captivating places of interest, which are usually inaccessible to ordinary vehicles but pose no challenge to
the fleet of 4x4 Land Rovers.
5. Exploring the Crystal Room in Harrison’s Cave
With an abundance of stalactites, stalagmites, streams, lakes and waterfalls, leading speleologists consider the Crystal Room Cave to be among the finest showcases of its
type in the world.
The Caves are located near the geographical center of Barbados, in the parish of St.Thomas, and they are a natural phenomenon in the tropical world. They were first
mentioned in historical documents in 1795, and then the caves were virtually forgotten for nearly 200 years until Barbadian Tony Mason and Danish speleologist Ole
Sorensen rediscovered them in 1976.
In 1981, Harrison's Cave was officially opened to the public as a "show" cave, giving visitors an opportunity to view a variety of natural features unique to the geography of
Barbados. There are electric powered carts that take you through the caves and the commentary provides an amusing background to the different halls in the Caves. Keep
your eyes peeled for Mirror Lake.
6. Synagogue
There is a 350-year-old synagogue in Bridgetown. Built in the 17th century (1654), it was destroyed by a hurricane in 1831, was rebuilt, fell into disrepair and was sold in
1929.
In 1983, it was bought back by the local Jewish community and is now restored, complete with beautiful Gothic arches. The synagogue is now a Barbados National Trust
protected building and an active place of worship that is open year round.
7,8 & 9. St. Nicholas Abbey, Sunbury House & Fisherpond Great House.
St.Nicholas Abbey, located in the parish of St. Peter, was built in 1660 and is one of only three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere.
There is a video, shown hourly in the old stables that features unique footage about the history of the family and the early days of St Nicholas Abbey.
Sunbury Plantation House is more than 300 years old. The House is steeped in history, featuring mahogany antiques, old prints and a unique collection of horse-drawn
carriages.
Fisherpond Great House offers an insight into the height of gracious living. A Bajan Sunday brunch can be arranged by reservation only; don’t miss it!
All three are plantation houses, beautifully restored; each demonstrates the history of Sugar Cane, how it was grown, harvested and eventually turned into sugar.
10. Open House Program
The Barbados National Trust’s Open House program enables the public and visitors alike to visit private homes, ranging from historic treasures to amusing abodes to lap-of-
luxury lifestyles. Open House takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30.
The afternoon tours are similar to an English garden party, with the National Trust members circulating about the house, anxious to exchange tidbits about its history or
unique features. It’s a unique way to see magnificent architecture not normally accessible to the public.
11. Sunset cocktails anywhere on the Caribbean Sea-side of the Island
Barbados has many fantastic hotels from which to view the spectacular Caribbean sunsets.
12. Catamaran Cruise on the Caribbean
Picture yourself relaxing on the deck on a luxurious catamaran while gliding over the sparkling crystal-clear Caribbean, past beautiful palm-fringed beaches.
At lunchtime the Catamaran is anchored in one of many beautiful coves on Barbados and visitors can enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared by some of the Caribbean's top
chefs. After lunch you can gently ease yourself over the side and enjoy snorkeling in the light blue water.
13. Crop Over Festival in the Summer
Crop Over, a five-week summer festival, is Barbados' most popular and colorful festival. Its origins can be traced back to the 1780's, a time when Barbados was the world's
largest producer of sugar. At the end of the sugar season, there was always a huge celebration to mark the culmination of another successful sugar cane harvest - the Crop
Over celebration.
The festival begins with the Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes and the crowning of the King and Queen of the Festival - the most productive male and female cane
cutters of the season.
Calypso is one of the main features of the Crop Over festival. The calypsonians are organized into "tents" (House of Soca, De Big Show, The Experience, Bacchanal Time,
All Stars, Headliners, Kingdom of Super Gladiators, and Hit Parade, etc) and these “tents” are sponsored by Barbados businesses.
Calypsonians compete for several prizes and titles, including the Party Monarch, the Road March Monarch and the Pic-O-De-Crop Monarch. The semi-finals of the Pic-O-De-
Crop competition are held at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex where the calypsonians perform on a stage with the Atlantic surf as the backdrop and the spectators
gather in the hillsides with their picnic baskets. This magnificent spectacle should not be missed!
The finals of the Pic-O-De-Crop competition are held at Kensington Oval followed by the Fore-Day Morning Jump-Up!
Crop Over also features many activities during the festival. These include Arts and Crafts markets in Bridgetown and Cohobblopot, a huge carnival-like show with the Kings
and Queens of the Kadooment bands displaying their elaborate and stunning costumes.
The grand finale is the Grand Kadooment! This carnival parade features large bands with members dressed in elaborate costumes to depict various themes. Designers
compete for the coveted Designer of the Year prize while the revelers seem more intent on having a good time! The revelers make their way from the National Stadium to
Spring Garden accompanied by the pulsating rhythm of calypso music. When they reach Spring Garden, the party continues with more fantastic music, lots of food and drink
and, for some, and a quick swim at the nearby beach.
14. Surfing the Soup Bowl at Bathsheba in November
Kelly Slater, world-renowned Surfing champ, has declared The Soup Bowl in Bathsheba on the North East Atlantic coast as having some of the best surfing in the
Caribbean. The Soup Bowl comes alive when the swells arrive from the North or North East, and break over a shallow reef, producing a perfect barrel or tube that many
surfers relish so much. Surfers from the United States, Jamaica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, and the US Virgin Islands will “match their lefts and rights” each year with
top local surfing talent to compete for a prize of USD $10,000.
15. Golf at any of the five top international courses
For those who want to play golf while visiting the Island, Barbados has some of the region’s most luxurious and breathtaking courses and has received unprecedented
attention among the world’s golf aficionados.
15 (i) Barbados Golf Club: In June 2000, Barbados’ first championship public golf course opened. The course, which was created in 1974, was re-designed by architect Ron
Kirby. Kirby, one of the most respected and experienced golf course architects in the world, reconstructed the 18-hole, par-72 golf course to be fair and challenging, yet
pleasurable and relaxing.
15 (ii) Sandy Lane Golf Club: The prestigious five-star Sandy Lane Resort added two 18-hole courses in 2001 for a total of 45 holes of championship golf. Sandy Lane now
ranks among the top golf resorts in the world. The two new courses were designed by the renowned Tom Fazio and are located on a luxurious tropical estate, replete with
beautiful homes amid a lush landscape.
15 (iii) Royal Westmoreland Golf & Country Club: Designed by Robert Trent Jones II, this superb 18-hole championship course has established itself as one of the Caribbean’
s finest, with the front and back nine holes offering contrasting challenges, stunning scenery, a constant view of the sea and a succession of “feature holes.”
15 (iv) Rockley Golf Club: Set amid the South Coast’s all-inclusive Club Rockley Resort, this course features a simple nine-hole, 18-tee layout, with a second nine holes
playable from varying tee positions.
15 (v) Almond Beach Club Resort Golf Course: The Almond Beach golf course is the only course on the island featuring a par-three, nine-hole layout.
16. The Spa at Sandy Lane
The Spa is a splendid Romanesque building of 42,000 square feet fronted by a spectacular waterfall cascading into a large, freeform swimming pool.
The world-class facilities include VIP treatment suites enhanced with honed granites, warm woods and mood-enhancing light. Each suite offers a private shower, bathroom
and changing facilities where you can relax and escape. Nine suites feature private landscaped gardens and three have hydrotherapy pools.
17. George Washington House
Visit the only house that young George Washington lived in outside of the United States. George Washington and his sick half-brother Lawrence resided in this historic
plantation house, also known as Bush Hill House, for two months in 1751.
Barbados was the only country ever visited by the future “First Father” of the USA. This visit is a little known but very important chapter in the life of the then unknown 19-year-
old man, who would go on to become, as later described by Light-Horse Harry Lee, “first in war, first in peace, first in hearts of his countrymen”.
18. Scuba Diving in Barbados
Come face to face with Turtles and Sea Horses. The fringes and reefs found off Barbados blossom with sponges, coral and plant life. There are several types of reefs, each
one unique in its own special way.
The barrier reefs, located approximately one mile off shore, contain large coral heads that form the habitat for thousands of beautiful fish. Larger organisms also exist on
these reefs, feeding on the smaller fish.
The Hawksbill turtle can also be found on these reefs. Fringes and patching reefs are located closer to shore and have smaller coral formations and more abundant plant life
than the barrier reefs.
These reefs are also home to Frog Fish, Giant Sand Eels and many other marine creatures. Shipwrecks have created fascinating habitats for marine life, and Barbados has
several excellent sites for wreck diving. Carlisle Bay, which has more than 200 reported wrecks, and the Stavronikita, located at Folkestone Marine Park, are two of the most
popular dive sites. Each features an artificial reef, purposefully formed by the sinking of the ship Stavronikita, which was destroyed by a fire in 1976. The ship rests in 120
feet of water, less than half a mile from the shore. As a result of its depth, diving the Stavronikita is recommended only for experienced divers in the company of others.
19. Sunbathing at Crane Beach
There is nothing better than getting a large fluffy beach towel from your suite in the luxurious Crane Hotel and strolling over to the pure, white, sandy beach on the ocean
side of the Island.
Crane Beach has been named as one of the “10 best beaches in the World” by the television show, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”.
20.Sushi at The Crane
In keeping with the eclectic range of cuisine in Barbados there is a new Sushi restaurant called Zen. Right next door to L’Azure, at the Crane, Zen has a delightful selection
of Japanese and Thai delicacies.
21. Fall in love again at the Cliff Restaurant
The Cliff is neatly perched just above the lapping waves of the Caribbean Sea and is lit by fiery lanterns that burn brightly high above the tables. The Cliff opened in 1996
and in April 2004 was voted in at number 28 as one of the 50 best restaurants in the world by Europe’s industry magazine, The Restaurant.
The exquisite multi-tier setting complements Chef Paul Owen’s menu, which is influenced by the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The Cliff boasts an extensive wine cellar with
bottles from America, Australia and Europe. There is also a large choice of cigars from an imposing humidor.
22. Visiting Local Rum Shops
There are over 1,600 Rum shops dotted across the Island. Visitors can stop by taste some rum, play dominoes with the locals and while away the afternoon.
23. Romantic walks on the beach during the day or at night.
Barbados has so many wonderful long beaches that are just made for long romantic walks either during the day or in the cooler hours of the evening underneath millions of
glistening stars with a chorus of tree frogs.
24. Barbados Gold Cup
The Barbados Gold Cup is one of the most renowned events in the Caribbean and takes place every March. It is preceded by a week of activities, headed by stunning
performance by Broadway stars. The day of races is marked by a parade through the streets of Bridgetown.
25. The Barbados Jazz Festival
Each year a number of luminaries from the international Jazz scene arrive in Barbados to perform in the annual Jazz Festival. The festival runs for six days and nights and
provides visitors and locals alike with the smooth sounds of contemporary and traditional Jazz.
1. Oistins Fish market
Visit the Oistins Fish Market on a Friday night and enjoy the excitement and buzz of Barbados’ most popular market place.
Dancing builds up an appetite, so head for the food and beverage stalls and enjoy traditional Bajan fare such as fish cakes, jug-jug (guinea corn and green peas) fried fish
and pudding, all washed down with a cool Banks Beer. Local arts and crafts can also be found in abundance as local craftsmen take the opportunity to display their wares.
2. Flying Fish & Cou Cou
Sample the delicious local Bajan fare of Flying Fish with Cou Cou (a popular corn meal and okra dish) at the Atlantis Hotel and the Waterfront Café.
3. Mount Gay Rum Tour
Enjoy one or more cocktails with expert shakers at the Mount Gay Rum distillery. Discover the colourful history of Mount Gay Rum. Learn how the world's finest rum is made
and enjoy tasty Bajan cuisine in the Verandah restaurant overlooking the sea.
Watch as the Distiller shows you how to create this precious spirit, and become a rum expert yourself as you explore the subtleties of flavors that will tickle your palate.
4. Island Safari Tour
Visit the highest cliff on the Island where Jim Hackleton, devastated by unrequited love, rode his horse off the edge and crashed into the sea below killing himself and his
horse.
Professional guides take tours through the gullies, forests, remote bays and road with coastal views exposing the hidden secrets of Barbados.
Embrace the nature, history, culture and folklore of Barbados at captivating places of interest, which are usually inaccessible to ordinary vehicles but pose no challenge to
the fleet of 4x4 Land Rovers.
5. Exploring the Crystal Room in Harrison’s Cave
With an abundance of stalactites, stalagmites, streams, lakes and waterfalls, leading speleologists consider the Crystal Room Cave to be among the finest showcases of its
type in the world.
The Caves are located near the geographical center of Barbados, in the parish of St.Thomas, and they are a natural phenomenon in the tropical world. They were first
mentioned in historical documents in 1795, and then the caves were virtually forgotten for nearly 200 years until Barbadian Tony Mason and Danish speleologist Ole
Sorensen rediscovered them in 1976.
In 1981, Harrison's Cave was officially opened to the public as a "show" cave, giving visitors an opportunity to view a variety of natural features unique to the geography of
Barbados. There are electric powered carts that take you through the caves and the commentary provides an amusing background to the different halls in the Caves. Keep
your eyes peeled for Mirror Lake.
6. Synagogue
There is a 350-year-old synagogue in Bridgetown. Built in the 17th century (1654), it was destroyed by a hurricane in 1831, was rebuilt, fell into disrepair and was sold in
1929.
In 1983, it was bought back by the local Jewish community and is now restored, complete with beautiful Gothic arches. The synagogue is now a Barbados National Trust
protected building and an active place of worship that is open year round.
7,8 & 9. St. Nicholas Abbey, Sunbury House & Fisherpond Great House.
St.Nicholas Abbey, located in the parish of St. Peter, was built in 1660 and is one of only three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere.
There is a video, shown hourly in the old stables that features unique footage about the history of the family and the early days of St Nicholas Abbey.
Sunbury Plantation House is more than 300 years old. The House is steeped in history, featuring mahogany antiques, old prints and a unique collection of horse-drawn
carriages.
Fisherpond Great House offers an insight into the height of gracious living. A Bajan Sunday brunch can be arranged by reservation only; don’t miss it!
All three are plantation houses, beautifully restored; each demonstrates the history of Sugar Cane, how it was grown, harvested and eventually turned into sugar.
10. Open House Program
The Barbados National Trust’s Open House program enables the public and visitors alike to visit private homes, ranging from historic treasures to amusing abodes to lap-of-
luxury lifestyles. Open House takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30.
The afternoon tours are similar to an English garden party, with the National Trust members circulating about the house, anxious to exchange tidbits about its history or
unique features. It’s a unique way to see magnificent architecture not normally accessible to the public.
11. Sunset cocktails anywhere on the Caribbean Sea-side of the Island
Barbados has many fantastic hotels from which to view the spectacular Caribbean sunsets.
12. Catamaran Cruise on the Caribbean
Picture yourself relaxing on the deck on a luxurious catamaran while gliding over the sparkling crystal-clear Caribbean, past beautiful palm-fringed beaches.
At lunchtime the Catamaran is anchored in one of many beautiful coves on Barbados and visitors can enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared by some of the Caribbean's top
chefs. After lunch you can gently ease yourself over the side and enjoy snorkeling in the light blue water.
13. Crop Over Festival in the Summer
Crop Over, a five-week summer festival, is Barbados' most popular and colorful festival. Its origins can be traced back to the 1780's, a time when Barbados was the world's
largest producer of sugar. At the end of the sugar season, there was always a huge celebration to mark the culmination of another successful sugar cane harvest - the Crop
Over celebration.
The festival begins with the Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes and the crowning of the King and Queen of the Festival - the most productive male and female cane
cutters of the season.
Calypso is one of the main features of the Crop Over festival. The calypsonians are organized into "tents" (House of Soca, De Big Show, The Experience, Bacchanal Time,
All Stars, Headliners, Kingdom of Super Gladiators, and Hit Parade, etc) and these “tents” are sponsored by Barbados businesses.
Calypsonians compete for several prizes and titles, including the Party Monarch, the Road March Monarch and the Pic-O-De-Crop Monarch. The semi-finals of the Pic-O-De-
Crop competition are held at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex where the calypsonians perform on a stage with the Atlantic surf as the backdrop and the spectators
gather in the hillsides with their picnic baskets. This magnificent spectacle should not be missed!
The finals of the Pic-O-De-Crop competition are held at Kensington Oval followed by the Fore-Day Morning Jump-Up!
Crop Over also features many activities during the festival. These include Arts and Crafts markets in Bridgetown and Cohobblopot, a huge carnival-like show with the Kings
and Queens of the Kadooment bands displaying their elaborate and stunning costumes.
The grand finale is the Grand Kadooment! This carnival parade features large bands with members dressed in elaborate costumes to depict various themes. Designers
compete for the coveted Designer of the Year prize while the revelers seem more intent on having a good time! The revelers make their way from the National Stadium to
Spring Garden accompanied by the pulsating rhythm of calypso music. When they reach Spring Garden, the party continues with more fantastic music, lots of food and drink
and, for some, and a quick swim at the nearby beach.
14. Surfing the Soup Bowl at Bathsheba in November
Kelly Slater, world-renowned Surfing champ, has declared The Soup Bowl in Bathsheba on the North East Atlantic coast as having some of the best surfing in the
Caribbean. The Soup Bowl comes alive when the swells arrive from the North or North East, and break over a shallow reef, producing a perfect barrel or tube that many
surfers relish so much. Surfers from the United States, Jamaica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, and the US Virgin Islands will “match their lefts and rights” each year with
top local surfing talent to compete for a prize of USD $10,000.
15. Golf at any of the five top international courses
For those who want to play golf while visiting the Island, Barbados has some of the region’s most luxurious and breathtaking courses and has received unprecedented
attention among the world’s golf aficionados.
15 (i) Barbados Golf Club: In June 2000, Barbados’ first championship public golf course opened. The course, which was created in 1974, was re-designed by architect Ron
Kirby. Kirby, one of the most respected and experienced golf course architects in the world, reconstructed the 18-hole, par-72 golf course to be fair and challenging, yet
pleasurable and relaxing.
15 (ii) Sandy Lane Golf Club: The prestigious five-star Sandy Lane Resort added two 18-hole courses in 2001 for a total of 45 holes of championship golf. Sandy Lane now
ranks among the top golf resorts in the world. The two new courses were designed by the renowned Tom Fazio and are located on a luxurious tropical estate, replete with
beautiful homes amid a lush landscape.
15 (iii) Royal Westmoreland Golf & Country Club: Designed by Robert Trent Jones II, this superb 18-hole championship course has established itself as one of the Caribbean’
s finest, with the front and back nine holes offering contrasting challenges, stunning scenery, a constant view of the sea and a succession of “feature holes.”
15 (iv) Rockley Golf Club: Set amid the South Coast’s all-inclusive Club Rockley Resort, this course features a simple nine-hole, 18-tee layout, with a second nine holes
playable from varying tee positions.
15 (v) Almond Beach Club Resort Golf Course: The Almond Beach golf course is the only course on the island featuring a par-three, nine-hole layout.
16. The Spa at Sandy Lane
The Spa is a splendid Romanesque building of 42,000 square feet fronted by a spectacular waterfall cascading into a large, freeform swimming pool.
The world-class facilities include VIP treatment suites enhanced with honed granites, warm woods and mood-enhancing light. Each suite offers a private shower, bathroom
and changing facilities where you can relax and escape. Nine suites feature private landscaped gardens and three have hydrotherapy pools.
17. George Washington House
Visit the only house that young George Washington lived in outside of the United States. George Washington and his sick half-brother Lawrence resided in this historic
plantation house, also known as Bush Hill House, for two months in 1751.
Barbados was the only country ever visited by the future “First Father” of the USA. This visit is a little known but very important chapter in the life of the then unknown 19-year-
old man, who would go on to become, as later described by Light-Horse Harry Lee, “first in war, first in peace, first in hearts of his countrymen”.
18. Scuba Diving in Barbados
Come face to face with Turtles and Sea Horses. The fringes and reefs found off Barbados blossom with sponges, coral and plant life. There are several types of reefs, each
one unique in its own special way.
The barrier reefs, located approximately one mile off shore, contain large coral heads that form the habitat for thousands of beautiful fish. Larger organisms also exist on
these reefs, feeding on the smaller fish.
The Hawksbill turtle can also be found on these reefs. Fringes and patching reefs are located closer to shore and have smaller coral formations and more abundant plant life
than the barrier reefs.
These reefs are also home to Frog Fish, Giant Sand Eels and many other marine creatures. Shipwrecks have created fascinating habitats for marine life, and Barbados has
several excellent sites for wreck diving. Carlisle Bay, which has more than 200 reported wrecks, and the Stavronikita, located at Folkestone Marine Park, are two of the most
popular dive sites. Each features an artificial reef, purposefully formed by the sinking of the ship Stavronikita, which was destroyed by a fire in 1976. The ship rests in 120
feet of water, less than half a mile from the shore. As a result of its depth, diving the Stavronikita is recommended only for experienced divers in the company of others.
19. Sunbathing at Crane Beach
There is nothing better than getting a large fluffy beach towel from your suite in the luxurious Crane Hotel and strolling over to the pure, white, sandy beach on the ocean
side of the Island.
Crane Beach has been named as one of the “10 best beaches in the World” by the television show, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”.
20.Sushi at The Crane
In keeping with the eclectic range of cuisine in Barbados there is a new Sushi restaurant called Zen. Right next door to L’Azure, at the Crane, Zen has a delightful selection
of Japanese and Thai delicacies.
21. Fall in love again at the Cliff Restaurant
The Cliff is neatly perched just above the lapping waves of the Caribbean Sea and is lit by fiery lanterns that burn brightly high above the tables. The Cliff opened in 1996
and in April 2004 was voted in at number 28 as one of the 50 best restaurants in the world by Europe’s industry magazine, The Restaurant.
The exquisite multi-tier setting complements Chef Paul Owen’s menu, which is influenced by the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The Cliff boasts an extensive wine cellar with
bottles from America, Australia and Europe. There is also a large choice of cigars from an imposing humidor.
22. Visiting Local Rum Shops
There are over 1,600 Rum shops dotted across the Island. Visitors can stop by taste some rum, play dominoes with the locals and while away the afternoon.
23. Romantic walks on the beach during the day or at night.
Barbados has so many wonderful long beaches that are just made for long romantic walks either during the day or in the cooler hours of the evening underneath millions of
glistening stars with a chorus of tree frogs.
24. Barbados Gold Cup
The Barbados Gold Cup is one of the most renowned events in the Caribbean and takes place every March. It is preceded by a week of activities, headed by stunning
performance by Broadway stars. The day of races is marked by a parade through the streets of Bridgetown.
25. The Barbados Jazz Festival
Each year a number of luminaries from the international Jazz scene arrive in Barbados to perform in the annual Jazz Festival. The festival runs for six days and nights and
provides visitors and locals alike with the smooth sounds of contemporary and traditional Jazz.
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COVERING DINING, NIGHTSPOTS, ATTRACTIONS AND
GOLF
Zagat Partners with The Barbados Tourism Authority
Creating
The Only Zagat Guide To a Caribbean Island
NEW YORK, NY. September 16, 2008 – Today, Zagat
Survey, the world’s leading provider of consumer survey
based leisure content, released the results of its 2009
Best of Barbados guide, the only Zagat guide to a
consecutive year. It covers 181 restaurants, nightspots,
attractions and golf courses on the island of Barbados
from the Atlantic coast to the Caribbean Sea. The ratings
and reviews are based on the collective opinions of over
1,500 savvy surveyors. In addition, the guide supplies vital
facts about Barbados and a two-page Island map.
“There are so many exciting things to do on the beautiful
island of Barbados,” said Tim Zagat, CEO of Zagat Survey.
“Having a guide to the top places to eat, drink and play that
is based on the shared experiences of avid consumers is
an invaluable resource for natives and visitors alike.”
WINNING BARBADOS RESTAURANTS
This year, Top Food honors go to Zen in St. James which
surveyors say is “worth the drive” for its “brilliant”
Japanese-Thai cuisine. The Cliff and The Tides follow as
two and three for food. The Cliff also takes No.1 for Décor
thanks to its “ultra-romantic” setting, while the “stunning”
Wispers on the Bay comes in second place. Given its
“royalty-worthy-service”, there’s no surprise that
Restaurant at Southsea is No.1 in that category. This year’
s Most Popular restaurant is the “unforgettable”
Champers – in summation it’s “all you could want in a
restaurant”. (See pages 9-11 of the guide for lists of other
top Barbados dining options).
Favorite Cuisines: As for favorite foods, homegrown
Caribbean cooking reigns supreme according to a 22%
plurality of surveyors. Following close behind are Italian
21%, French and Thai both at 10%, Chinese 9%,
American, Japanese and Indian each at 7%.
Dining Inflation: Since 2006, the average cost of a meal in
Barbados has increased from BBD 77.47 to 87.57, but
85% of diners say they are eating out as much or more
than they did two years ago. However, a good meal in
Barbados doesn’t have to break the bank. The guide
includes a list of Best Buys - restaurants that have high
food scores and inexpensive price tags. Topping the list
of Best Buys are The Ackee Tree, Shakers Bar & Grill and
Bean & Bagel Café
BARBADOS NIGHTLIFE
When asked what they love best about Barbados, 39% of
surveyors say the beaches, but when the sun goes down,
that’s when the island really heats up. Topping the Most
Popular Nightlife list (and third for Appeal) is Oistins Fish
Fry where surveyors go to “hang out and people-watch, or
dance to sweet island music”. Top Appeal goes to “off-
the-hook” Bajan Roots and Rhythms where surveyors go
to watch the “awesome”, “colorful” specialty acts. Other
standouts are Jumbie’s, a “magnet for friendly people”
who come to eat and party, and Harbour Lights Nightclub
and Dinner Shows, the open air, Bridgetown beach front,
dance in the sand spot.
BARBADOS ATTRACTIONS
Seizing the top spot for popularity is Harrison’s Cave
where “informed tour guides” whisk you away into
“enchanting” “deep” caves. Taking second place for
popularity is Barbados Wildlife Reserve, the “well-
maintained” animal park that is home to the “famous
green monkeys”. And rounding out the top three Most
Popular is Atlantis Submarines, taking surveyors 150 feet
down to see the “beautiful coral reefs” and “huge schools”
of fish. No. 1 for Top Appeal goes to the “truly spectacular”
Bajan Helicopters, followed by the restored “treasure”
Bridgetown Synagogue, and the “crème de la crème of
catamaran cruises”, Cool Runnings.
BARBADOS GOLF
The 2009 Best of Barbados Guide also includes the
Island’s most “well kept” and “dramatic” golf courses,
from the “spectacularly manicured” Sandy Lane Country
Club, to the “worth every penny” Royal Westmoreland.
Golf courses are rated not just for the quality of the course
itself, but also for their facilities, service and value.
Like all Zagat Surveys, the 2009 Best of Barbados was
made by consumers for consumers. The guide was
edited by Bill Corsello and Pat Hoyos and is available by
calling the Barbados Tourism Authority at 800-221-9831
or by visiting www.visitbarbados.org.
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About Zagat Survey, LLC
Known as the “burgundy bible,” Zagat Survey is the world’
s most trusted source for information about where to eat,
drink, stay and play around the globe, and as such has
become a symbol of quality. Zagat Survey rates and
reviews airlines, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, movies,
music, golf, resorts, shopping, spas, and a range of other
entertainment categories in over 100 countries and has
been lauded as the “most up-to-date, comprehensive and
reliable guides ever published” and as “a necessity
second only to a valid credit card.” Zagat content is
available in print, on the Web, on the Palm and Windows
Mobile operating systems, on BlackBerry, on mobile
phones, and on TV. For more information, visit ZAGAT.
com.
Barbados Tourism Authority
The island of Barbados offers the most authentic
Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture
and history rooted in remarkable landscapes, including
St. Philip’s beach, voted one of the world’s sexiest
beaches for 2008 by Concierge.com. Barbados is the first
and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous
internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put
signature spins on local delicacies and traditions.
Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events
and has hosted numerous athletic championships,
including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the
2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World
Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation
houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-
winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley
Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct
service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air
Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways,
making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern
Caribbean. The Barbados Tourism Authority has provided
excellent service for 50 years and is a proud member of
the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association. For more
information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.
org, or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at
1.800.221.9831.
GOLF
Zagat Partners with The Barbados Tourism Authority
Creating
The Only Zagat Guide To a Caribbean Island
NEW YORK, NY. September 16, 2008 – Today, Zagat
Survey, the world’s leading provider of consumer survey
based leisure content, released the results of its 2009
Best of Barbados guide, the only Zagat guide to a
consecutive year. It covers 181 restaurants, nightspots,
attractions and golf courses on the island of Barbados
from the Atlantic coast to the Caribbean Sea. The ratings
and reviews are based on the collective opinions of over
1,500 savvy surveyors. In addition, the guide supplies vital
facts about Barbados and a two-page Island map.
“There are so many exciting things to do on the beautiful
island of Barbados,” said Tim Zagat, CEO of Zagat Survey.
“Having a guide to the top places to eat, drink and play that
is based on the shared experiences of avid consumers is
an invaluable resource for natives and visitors alike.”
WINNING BARBADOS RESTAURANTS
This year, Top Food honors go to Zen in St. James which
surveyors say is “worth the drive” for its “brilliant”
Japanese-Thai cuisine. The Cliff and The Tides follow as
two and three for food. The Cliff also takes No.1 for Décor
thanks to its “ultra-romantic” setting, while the “stunning”
Wispers on the Bay comes in second place. Given its
“royalty-worthy-service”, there’s no surprise that
Restaurant at Southsea is No.1 in that category. This year’
s Most Popular restaurant is the “unforgettable”
Champers – in summation it’s “all you could want in a
restaurant”. (See pages 9-11 of the guide for lists of other
top Barbados dining options).
Favorite Cuisines: As for favorite foods, homegrown
Caribbean cooking reigns supreme according to a 22%
plurality of surveyors. Following close behind are Italian
21%, French and Thai both at 10%, Chinese 9%,
American, Japanese and Indian each at 7%.
Dining Inflation: Since 2006, the average cost of a meal in
Barbados has increased from BBD 77.47 to 87.57, but
85% of diners say they are eating out as much or more
than they did two years ago. However, a good meal in
Barbados doesn’t have to break the bank. The guide
includes a list of Best Buys - restaurants that have high
food scores and inexpensive price tags. Topping the list
of Best Buys are The Ackee Tree, Shakers Bar & Grill and
Bean & Bagel Café
BARBADOS NIGHTLIFE
When asked what they love best about Barbados, 39% of
surveyors say the beaches, but when the sun goes down,
that’s when the island really heats up. Topping the Most
Popular Nightlife list (and third for Appeal) is Oistins Fish
Fry where surveyors go to “hang out and people-watch, or
dance to sweet island music”. Top Appeal goes to “off-
the-hook” Bajan Roots and Rhythms where surveyors go
to watch the “awesome”, “colorful” specialty acts. Other
standouts are Jumbie’s, a “magnet for friendly people”
who come to eat and party, and Harbour Lights Nightclub
and Dinner Shows, the open air, Bridgetown beach front,
dance in the sand spot.
BARBADOS ATTRACTIONS
Seizing the top spot for popularity is Harrison’s Cave
where “informed tour guides” whisk you away into
“enchanting” “deep” caves. Taking second place for
popularity is Barbados Wildlife Reserve, the “well-
maintained” animal park that is home to the “famous
green monkeys”. And rounding out the top three Most
Popular is Atlantis Submarines, taking surveyors 150 feet
down to see the “beautiful coral reefs” and “huge schools”
of fish. No. 1 for Top Appeal goes to the “truly spectacular”
Bajan Helicopters, followed by the restored “treasure”
Bridgetown Synagogue, and the “crème de la crème of
catamaran cruises”, Cool Runnings.
BARBADOS GOLF
The 2009 Best of Barbados Guide also includes the
Island’s most “well kept” and “dramatic” golf courses,
from the “spectacularly manicured” Sandy Lane Country
Club, to the “worth every penny” Royal Westmoreland.
Golf courses are rated not just for the quality of the course
itself, but also for their facilities, service and value.
Like all Zagat Surveys, the 2009 Best of Barbados was
made by consumers for consumers. The guide was
edited by Bill Corsello and Pat Hoyos and is available by
calling the Barbados Tourism Authority at 800-221-9831
or by visiting www.visitbarbados.org.
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About Zagat Survey, LLC
Known as the “burgundy bible,” Zagat Survey is the world’
s most trusted source for information about where to eat,
drink, stay and play around the globe, and as such has
become a symbol of quality. Zagat Survey rates and
reviews airlines, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, movies,
music, golf, resorts, shopping, spas, and a range of other
entertainment categories in over 100 countries and has
been lauded as the “most up-to-date, comprehensive and
reliable guides ever published” and as “a necessity
second only to a valid credit card.” Zagat content is
available in print, on the Web, on the Palm and Windows
Mobile operating systems, on BlackBerry, on mobile
phones, and on TV. For more information, visit ZAGAT.
com.
Barbados Tourism Authority
The island of Barbados offers the most authentic
Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture
and history rooted in remarkable landscapes, including
St. Philip’s beach, voted one of the world’s sexiest
beaches for 2008 by Concierge.com. Barbados is the first
and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous
internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put
signature spins on local delicacies and traditions.
Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events
and has hosted numerous athletic championships,
including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the
2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World
Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation
houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-
winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley
Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct
service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air
Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways,
making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern
Caribbean. The Barbados Tourism Authority has provided
excellent service for 50 years and is a proud member of
the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association. For more
information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.
org, or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at
1.800.221.9831.
BARBADOS HAS WON the world's number
one celebrity destination hot spot for 2007 as
listed by the website www.expedia.co.uk – an
internationally recognised travel website.
Barbados, which earned a record US $1
billion from tourism in 2007, beat out several
top destinations including Dubai which came
in second place; French Riviera third place;
Las Vegas, fourth; and Los Angeles, fifth.
Other destinations beaten by Barbados
include Madrid, sixth place; Miami, seventh
place; New York, eighth place; Paris, ninth
place, and Rio de Janeiro tenth place.
The website described Barbados as a resort
where "celebrity spotting is probably the
hottest sport on this Caribbean island".
The site also mentioned: "Mick Jagger, Sting,
the Beckhams and the Blairs go regularly to
top up their tans; Golfer Tiger Woods got
married in the renowned Sandy Lane hotel."
It told travellers that they ". . . could also try
spotting the stars on the celebrity strip near
Holetown, (St James)."
Chay Davis, consultant corporate
communications officer at the Barbados
Tourism Authority, said Barbados had long
been a signature iconic destination for the
rich and famous.
"Celebrities flock to the island not only
because of its tropical year round weather
and breathtaking vistas, but also due to its
reputation as a very friendly, safe and secure
destination," added Davis, who said
celebrities can enjoy a high degree of
anonymity in Barbados.
Barbados also ranked as the world's second
best honeymoon destination – behind the
Bahamas, while beating out Paris, France –
and the world's third best beach holiday, after
Antigua and Phuket, an island off the
Andaman Sea.
Barbados’ Crystal Cove Hotel was listed as
the world’s best all Inclusive
accommodation, which offered families
excellent child care services, children
activities, swimming pool facilities. The
website described the property as a
“compact family-friendly resort featuring a
three-level pool with waterfalls and gardens.
“All meals, drinks, amenities, activities and
gratuities are included in the room rate. A
children's club offers youngsters aged 3–11
day-and-night supervised activities including
video movies/games and arts and crafts in
an air-conditioned clubhouse.”
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