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Best of Barbados Gift Shops

Best of Barbados is a family run business, featuring three generations of art! If you're looking for local handicraft and authentic Barbadian design, look no further than...

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Limegrove Lifestyle Centre

Designer stores, eateries, entertainment, galleries and more. Open for business and pleasure seven days a week, Limegrove Lifestyle Centre is the most stylish place to sh...

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Earthworks Pottery

Earthworks Pottery makes no boast when it claims to be 'No Ordinary Pottery'. For over 30 years David Spieler and the Earthworks team have revived the tradition without r...

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Tortuga Barbados Limited

Tortuga Barbados Ltd. a HACCP certified company is the proud manufacturer of world renowned rum cakes which are Barbadian made and include the world renown Tortuga, Calyp...

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Beth & Tracie

The exclusive Caribbean resort-wear label and boutique, Beth & Tracie, marries relaxed island-inspired apparel with semi-precious accent jewellery.............

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Roslyn of Barbados

Authentic Barbadian Crafts...............

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The Shell Gallery

A world of sea shells of all shapes and sizes, The Shell Gallery is the place to find that unique gift, special decor or souvenir item...................

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Best Golf Courses in Barbados

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Sandy Lane Golf Courses

Sandy Lane offers 2 magnificent Tom Fazio designed, 18-hole championship courses, the Green Monkey and the adjacent Country Club course, as well as a very attractive 9-ho...

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Royal Westmoreland

Live the Dream! Royal Westmoreland luxury golf, beach and spa resort is Barbados living at its very finest, providing a unique holiday and home ownership experience.........

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Barbados Golf Club

Enjoy a round or two on this idyllic 18-hole championship course. Approved and sanctioned by the PGA European Tour in 2003, this scenic course offers superb greens and on...

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Best Beaches for a Picnic in Barbados

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The best spots to enjoy Barbados' sun, sea and sandfrom the shade...

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Garrison Historic Area

The Historic Garrison is the most structurally complete 18th and 19th century British Colonial Garrison in the world. Along with Bridgetown, it has been nominated as a Wo...

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St. Nicholas Abbey

St. Nicholas Abbey, with its history spanning 350 years, its unique Jacobean architecture, restored steam mill and new distillery, is one of the most fascinating treasure...

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Codrington College

You can't miss Codrington College as you drive along because of its characteristic magnificent row of Royal Palms which line its splendid driveway and beautiful large lil...

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Gun Hill Signal Station

Gun Hill Signal Station was built in 1818. Two years after Barbados’ only slave revolt and it was the finest of a chain of stations used to signal the approach of enemy...

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Arlington House Interactive Museum

This small museum in the old seaside port of Speightstown has three floors of interactive audio/visual exhibits about Barbados sugar heritage and the prominence of Speigh...

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Morgan Lewis Windmill

The Morgan Lewis Windmill is one of more than 500 used in the production of sugar in Barbados, that still remains intact. It is maintained by the Barbados National Trust ...

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Barbados Concorde Experience

A state of the art interactive museum featuring one of the legendary supersonic Concorde aircraft. Visitors can actually step aboard or get the simulated feeling of flyin...

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Mallalieu Motor Collection

The Mallalieu Motor Collection presents a tangible history of motoring in Barbados and the Barbados Rally Club in particular which was founded in 1957. .........

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Barbados Wildlife Reserve and Grenade Hall Forest

This tropical forest in the parish of St. Peter is the best place to enjoy the Barbados Green Monkey in their natural habitat along with iguanas, peacocks, snakes, flamin...

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Hunte's Gardens

Anthony Hunte, the island's leading horticulturalist, has applied his flair and knowledge to create a dramatically beautiful garden in the lush highlands of Barbados. Ope...

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Flower Forest

Flower Forest Botanical Garden is in 53 acres of mature rain forest with magestic palms, colourful tropical blooms and some of the best panoramic views of Barbados. This ...

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Harrison's Cave

At the heart of Barbados lies one of its greatest wonders, Harrison’s Cave. Located in the central uplands of the island, this breathtakingly beautiful, crystalliz...

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Earthworks Pottery

Earthworks Pottery makes no boast when it claims to be 'No Ordinary Pottery'. For over 30 years David Spieler and the Earthworks team have revived the tradition without r...

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Exclusive Cottons of the Caribbean

The Exclusive Cottons of the Caribbean Ginnery and Visitor Centre offers fascinating guided tours and a gift shop featuring Barbados' remarkable, regal cotton and cotton ...

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Animal Flower Cave

The highlight of visiting the Animal Flower Cave is the spectacular coastal scenery of the northern tip of Barbados seen both from the cliff tops above and through the wi...

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Welchman Hall Gully

Welchman Hall is an historic natural treasure of the Barbados National Trust. Visitors walk through an impressive collection of tropical trees, plants and blooms on a rel...

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PEG Farm & Nature Reserve

Let the fantastic east coast views along Hackleton’s Cliff take your breath away as you enjoy a fascinating walk around PEG’s unique farm. ...

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Andromeda Botanic Gardens

A beautiful hillside botanical garden created by renowned horticulturalist Irish Bannochie and now owned by the Barbados National Trust. Located on the picturesque east c...

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The Batik Studio

Want to learn a new skill? Why not try your hand at making Batik at The Batik Studio at Earthwork Complex in St. Thomas.............

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Gallery of Caribbean Art

The Gallery of Caribbean Art in historic Speightstown is one of the largest and best-appointed fine art galleries in the Caribbean. This exhibition is constantly updated ...

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Three Generations Art

The art of Jill Walker, her daughter Sue and Sue's daughter Holly is a lovely reminder of your Barbados trip...................

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Janice Sylvia Brock - Artist

Acclaimed artist Janice Sylvia Brock's airy studio gallery overlooking the ocean, displays her original paintings and recent limited edition prints in 500 square feet of ...

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Catherine Forter Chee-A-Tow

A piece of art from the talented Catherine Forter Chee-A-Tow is very decorative, Caribbean in its essence - Generous, vibrant colours and movement................

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Frangipani Art Gallery

Frangipani Art Gallery is lovely and spacious and features an incredible selection of artwork by Barbadian, Caribbean and international artists including Venezuelan Maril...

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Barbados Arts Council

The Barbados Arts Council, established in 1957 is home to many of Barbados' most proficient and seasoned artists. The Council displays the artists' work at their Gallery ...

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No. 17 Art Gallery

#17 Art Gallery is Corrie Scott's studio/gallery showing her original photography and fine art pieces, prints, cards and limited edition lithographs. Also see www.corries...

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Queen's Park Gallery

The Queen's Park Gallery is run by the National Cultural Foundation and exhibits the work of emerging and well-established artists. The Gallery is open until 6pm Monday t...

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ArtSplash Centre

ArtSplash is a fun community art centre, cafe, gallery and play park. Hang out at their farmer’s market, grab a natural juice or lunch from the cafe, venture onto the p...

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Vishni Gopwani

Vishni's rich cultural background in design and dance, and her love of and interest in people, add tremendous vibrancy to her paintings................

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Winston Kellman

Barbadian born, British trained artist Winston Kellman has been painting the Barbadian landscape since 1992 when he returned from Europe.............

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The Tides Art Gallery

The Tides Art Gallery, located on the beautiful West coast of Barbados in the well renowned Tides Restaurant, Holetown, St. James. ............

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Jean Blades

Past and present experiences in Jean Blades life are depicted in her colorful, often emotional paintings of real places here in Barbados................

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Gina Foster

Gina uses vivid colour, bold strokes and texture to depict movement and mood in her work. She paints in acrylics, capturing the vitality of life on the island...............

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The Carrington Collection

Barbadian photographer Ronnie Carrington has created a fascinating collection of images of our cultural heritage................

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Art Exhibition - 'One and One'
Tue 28th Jan, 2020 Barbados Barbados
Gallery of Caribbean art presents the first exhibition of 2020: Susan Mains & Catherine Forter- Chee-A-Tow The Gallery of Caribbean Art is situated in
Barbados National Trust Open House Season 2020
Wed 29th Jan, 2020 Barbados Barbados
Open Houses, presented by the Barbados National Trust as a winter season tradition for over 30 years, are held Wednesdays and some Sundays from 1:45pm-5pm durin
Festive Fridays: Bridgetown Night Market at Pelican Craft Centre
Fri 31st Jan, 2020 Barbados Barbados
The Barbados Tourism Marketing, Inc. (BTMI) is taking Fridays to another level with Festive Fridays. Come down to the Bridgetown Night Ma
A Presentation by Dr. Tara Inniss at the Barbados Museum
Wed 29th Jan, 2020 Barbados Barbados
Come out and hear Dr. Tara Inniss! Join the Genealogy Group on Wednesday, January 29th for a presentation by Dr.
Barbados Museum's 'Errol Barrow in the R.A.F.'
Tue 28th Jan, 2020 Barbados Barbados
A new exhibition is coming soon! The Barbados Museum & Historical Society presents "Errol Barrow in the R.A.F", an exhibition to commemorate the 100th Bi
Gun Hill By Moonlight 2020
Fri 7th Feb, 2020 Barbados Barbados
These enjoyable evening cocktail parties, hosted by the Barbados National Trust, take place closest to the full moon during the months of January to November th

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A chat with Sir Richard Branson

Editorial Inspiration

Our own Keith Miller, of Miller Publishing Company, had the honour and pleasure of a one-on-one chat with Sir Richard Branson this week about the development of entrepren
Creating the Turtle Tracks Family

Arts & Culture Editorial

Growing up in Barbados in the 1960s and 70s, my sisters and I snorkelled regularly but we were never aware of turtles. It wasn’t until I had my own children that they became a part of our lives. The Barbados Sea Turtle Project (BSTP), based at the University of the West Indies, played a big part in the change.
The Walkers’ Life...a Love Story

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“I always thought I had had a rather quiet life. However, since I was persuaded to produce this book, I realise it has been the most fabulous life..I have been extremely lucky"
Culinary Heritage

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Barbados is a ‘melting pot’ of many culinary methods because people of diverse continents, countries and cultures have made this island their home over the course of the last four centuries. The influence of Amerindians, Africans, English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, East Indians and Chinese have all combined to make modern Bajan cooking so eclectic and interesting.
Get Reef Smart in Barbados

Adventure Editorial Interviews

Some good plugs for Barbados in this Montreal TV interview with Ian Popple of Reef Smart, partners with Miller Publishing in the about to be released Reef Smart Barbados Dive Guide Book and underwater Dive Cards. Watch this space!
A Barbadian Celtic Festival

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A touch of Celtic charm in the Caribbean…
Shades of Light

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Ned Bowes - The Speightstown Stained Glass Artist
A Guide to Holidaying with Friends in Barbados

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Fish, Foxtrot and something else beginning with F
Barbados - A Superyacht Destination!

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Barbados remains popular for superyachts despite hot competition.

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Bridgetown

When an island is as small as Barbados, the capital city becomes sort of a catch-all as a main point of reference. Bridgetown is Barbados' largest town and one of the best known capitals in the Caribb...
Countryside

Certainly the heart of Barbados is its countryside. Like the coastline, it is varied in topography and diverse in what it has to offer, making up the greater part of the island and arguably the most i...
East Coast

The East Coast of Barbados is distinctly different from the rest of island - undeveloped and sparsely populated, there are a few small hotels and properties around to stay in and rustic beach houses t...
North Coast

The North of Barbados is in some ways the most dramatically beautiful coast of the island, and certainly the least developed. Atlantic surf pounds relentlessly away at steep coral limestone cliffs res...
South Coast

The South Coast is the most developed area of Barbados and is now considered to be the most vibrant and lively spot on the island with its numerous hotels and apartments, beautiful white sand beaches,...
South-East Coast

A journey into the South-East of the island takes you deep into the heart of sugar cane country and out to some of the most beautiful beaches in Barbados. These are easily accessible and are marked by...
Suburbs

Historically the 'suburbs' of Barbados were the middle class, residential districts of Bridgetown's merchants. Shop owners once built residences atop their businesses, but commercial expansion in the ...
West Coast

Holetown, situated in the parish of St. James, is the place where Captain John Powell landed in the ship "Olive" on May 14, 1625 and laid claim to the island in the name of England. Today, Holetown is...

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