Barbados Holidays 2013

The ‘per person’ funds are based on a maximum of two people per room. If there are more than two people in a room, only two will receive the cash vouchers.

Guests can collect the cash vouchers from the front desk at the respective hotels and will be required to sign for them. Guests will also be provided with a booklet highlighting the participating service providers or an App can be downloaded.

Cash vouchers will be made up in batches of $50.00 and will be the equivalent in Barbados dollars. People can pay any differential for full payment to the vendor with their own cash, but no change will be given back on cash vouchers presented.

The island is home to a nice selection of quiet resorts and beaches aimed primarily at the adult only traveller. A lovely resort is the Almond Beach and Spa in St James. The hotel overlooks the sea and is home to a coral rock right in front of the hotel. Some beautiful scenic areas are to be on the north west tip of the island and include Archers Bay, Smiton’s bay and hangman’s bay. Here you’ll find beautiful unspoiled white sand beaches that lead into calm crystal clear waters and warm grassy hill tops idea for walking and taking in the incredible views.

The islands east and south coasts are best for sports such as surfing and wind surfing with the most renowned on the south east being Silver rock and round rock beaches. In Christchurch the silver sands beach is perfect for kite surfers and wind surfers. There is some great dive and snorkelling spots too and a massive amount of wrecks to explore including those at Carlisle bay. Paynes bay in St James is home to a variety of water sports, including jet skiing and snorkelling.

Barbados has an exceptionally healthy and vibrant reef system. There are both hard and soft coral formations and the waters host a wonderfully colourful variety of sea creatures. Things you might see include angel fish, stingrays, squirrelfish, sea horses and amber jacks. In the north there are also sharks to look out for and on the west coast particularly around Tropicana there have been sightings of nurse sharks. At night, divers can also expect to see crustaceans. There are a variety of turtles around the island too, with the popular The Boot diving site in the south being a good place to spot them.

Where better to spend your first days as a married couple than amongst the hypnotic Caribbean beaches gazing out to perfect glistening sunsets from your honeymoon suite in one of Barbados’ wonderful selection of hotels or beach side resorts? Many resorts and hotels have some great specials for newlyweds. The House by Elegant Hotels located in St. James is the perfect hotel for couples. At this adults only resort you will be spoilt for choice as to what to do, whether it is sunbathing on the stunning white beach while sipping a cocktail or getting stuck in with one of the complimentary water sports, you are sure to have a memorable honeymoon with your loved one.

Couples holidays in Barbados offer a great list of attractions and things to do, whether your tastes lie with pleasant relaxing beachside strolls or underwater adventures, there is something to suit everyone. If you’re a fan of walking, then hike to the top of Mount Hillaby for an undisturbed view of the island and stay to watch the sun fall down over the shimmering waters. If you want to explore the underwater world, but don’t want to dive, why not take a submarine expedition where you can see the vibrant reefs and colourful fish life of Barbados.

A wonderful way to witness the vast underwater world that Barbados is home to is to take a submarine tour - especially great for those who can’t or don’t want to learn to dive. The tours are family friendly and each seat comes with its own viewport. The dives are also available at night which makes for a startlingly different experience, and will take you to explore underwater wrecks and beautiful colourful reefs.

Though Barbados has a very distinct character of its own, England’s rule has left it with a noticeably British flair - for example the national sport of Barbados is Cricket, and the historical architecture harks back to the days of England’s rule with Georgian and Jacobean styles dominating. Take a walk through the capital of Bridgetown to see the parliament buildings - built in 1639. Visit the Barbados museum in Garrison St. Michael to learn about the islands heritage and rich cultures.

Barbados is home to some great festivals including harvest festivals and Barbados music festivals. One of the biggest of which has been the Virgin sponsored Music festival in Silver Sands. There is also the Barbados Jazz Festival, the Holetown Festival and the Barbados Reggae Festival. Many of the cultural festivals include music alongside carnivals, theatre and arts and crafts fairs.