Exciting action, beautiful steed, and a friendly atmosphere set among beautiful grounds. This is the essence of polo in Barbados! This year, the Barbados polo season will take its usual course, running from January through May 2017 with a tantalizing calendar of events. January kicked off with the Barbados Cancer Society Charity polo day, and the Ladies Tour extended from the end of January through February. In addition to regular...
Fancy dining by candle light at one of the island’s most revered plantation homes? Then visit St. Nicholas Abbey during the winter season to experience this first hand! Hosted within the stately grounds of one of the only three remaining Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere, the moonlight dinners at St. Nicholas Abbey take place on Saturday evenings that occur closest to the calendar full moon. Enjoy live music and...
And they’re off! The excitement of the 2017 Barbados Sandy Lane Gold Cup horserace is already in the air, and locals and visitors alike await with bated breath to see how this year’s race will conclude. Held within the heart of the island’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Garrison, the prestigiously sponsored race attracts some of the best jockeys and most formidable horses to the island’s shores, all...
Barbados holidays are always prefaced by lovely weather, stunning shores and breathtaking beaches. But its balmy breezes and immaculate sunshine also give way to an exciting centuries-old tradition that treats hundreds of locals and visitors yearly as they perch along its expansive green fields. Dotted across the island is the manifestation of an appreciation for everything equine – polo fields, a savannah, equestrian courses and even its coastal sands set...
High fashion in paradise! Stylish. Chic. Barbados. These words meld more perfectly together than you’d ever know! The island is home to several international – and high-end – fashion brands that bring a worldliness to the decadent shores. So, it is no stretch of the imagination to expect the bounty of global fashion week to make its way to the island’s boutiques and stores! So, we’ll be eagerly anticipating the...
It’s lovely cricket in lovely Barbados! The island’s affinity for the sport is as legendary as its amazing beaches. While cricket is played non-stop across the island from the grassroots level, the first taste of international cricketing action will take place at the Kensington Oval in March, where the England Tour of the West Indies culminates with the third one-day-international at the Mecca of cricket. Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017...
When it comes to planning your holiday this year, Barbados offers the perfect canvas for you to make 2017 the Year of your perfect vacation getaway! Therefore, our New Year’s resolution to you is clear – we promise that your Barbados vacation will be the best holiday you’ll have all year! One of our first propositions for you to consider is a sporting holiday. Whether it’s to catch the upcoming...
Barbados is a special place for surf, and we have seen an increase in surf tourism and the demand for holiday rental properties that are close to surf breaks. Even the most recent WSL World Champion John John Florence, and surfing legend Kelly Slater have visited and spoken highly of surfing in Barbados. So, there is no better month than Barbados’ independence month to embrace the Independence Pro. This attention...
In our last post, we invited you to be a part of our illustrious 50th anniversary of independence celebrations as well as sharing our rich history and the relic proof that remains on the island. But, of course, Barbados’ history extends much further than the construction of government buildings, churches and rum shops; therefore, oblige as we introduce you to our natural heritage and history. Underground Wonders To start,...
Barbados usually puts on an impressive showing of its tropical tunes and intoxicating island beats. But in early December, the iconic island sounds give away to orchestral renditions at the Classical Pops show! For the past three years, Barbados has been listed among the ranks of venues in Hyde Park, The Mann and Central Park as home to this spectacular musical treat. This year, on December 9 and 10, a...
