Holetown Holidays in 2013

The focus of any family holiday to Holetown has to be on the beaches and sea. Have a go at snorkelling either at Folkestone Marine Life Reserve or off beautiful Carlisle Bay. The swimming, particularly off the beaches of Paynes Bay, Sandy Lane and Alleynes Bay with their calm, clear and warm water is ideal for swimming and paddling in. For something completely different play a round of golf at Holetown's championship course.

The focus of evenings out in Holetown is all about good food and fun with live calypso music playing and fresh seafood served at the beachside restaurants. Families will enjoy the warm welcome and tasty food from Cafe Bar Carizma and Just Grillin and there's often live calypso music being played to add to the party atmosphere.

With 22 villas surrounded by tropical gardens and views of a sandy beach, the 4-star Settlers Beach is a great resort for families. Mango Bay is a 4-star all-inclusive hotel with a beachside location making it an ideal choice for a family holiday. The hotel has a freshwater swimming pool and a restaurant that overlooks the white sand beach.

Stroll hand in hand along Holetown's beachfront and go shopping in the local craft art shops that line the beach. For more artisan shops and boutiques head into Bridgetown to pick up something to take home with you. Go horse riding and discover the rugged beauty of Barbados and enjoy a romantic ride along one of the island's more desolate beaches.

Nightlife in Holetown is made for couples wanting a romantic night out. Spend Sunday evenings enjoying seafood and cocktails whilst being serenaded by a steel band at Surfside Restaurant. The fresh local cuisine served in the Elbow Room and the Beach House Restaurant & Bar is worth a visit, or for livelier nightlife head to Bridgetown.

Couples will love the beachside location of Mango Bay. The restaurant has sea views and all the rooms and suites have balconies or terraces. There's a gym and an Elements Spa within the hotel for complete relaxation. The 4-star Colony Club by Elegant Hotels is a romantic resort on the beach near Folkestone Marine Life Reserve. The hotel has a Spa, four outdoor swimming pools, a swim-up bar, and the rooms all feature flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations and wireless Internet.

Just one look at the golden sand beaches and it's not hard to see why a holiday to Holetown is so popular. There are a huge amount of stunning beaches to choose from and the water is clear, calm and perfect for swimming and paddling in. Not only that the beaches are lined with beach bars and seafood restaurants serving the freshest catch of the day including lobster.

Whether your idea of holiday heaven is to do little more than sunbathe on a beautiful beach or enjoy an adrenalin fuelled few hours trying out a new water sport, you can do both on Holetown beaches. Beginner and intermediate surfers can make the most of the waves at Church Point, while the man made shipwrecks that have been sunk off Carlisle Bay attract a large variety of marine life for snorkellers and scuba divers to discover.

Settlers Beach, a 4-star resort, overlooks a stunning sandy beach where there's plenty of opportunity for guests to try a range of water sports and go swimming in the calm sea. The Sunswept Beach Hotel is also located directly on a white sand beach and has comfortable accommodation suitable for both couples and families.