Barbados Vacations

Family-friendly hotel located on premier Barbados beach This redesigned 4-star resort on the west coast of Barbados features 104 contemporary and spacious guest rooms and suites, all with private balcony or patio as well as facilities like cable flat-screen TV, air conditioning, iPod docking station, en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower, hairdryer, mini refrigerator and safe deposit box. Amenities include three freshwater swimming pools, two restaurants, a fully equipped business center, beauty salon, and modern fitness facility. Adults can relax in the full spa while kids enjoy specially designed activities and teens hang out in the Club Tamarind lounge, featuring Wii games and dancing. Five indoor and outdoor meeting venues can accommodate up to 90 people for conferences or special events. HighlightsComplimentary water sportsThree swimming poolsPrivate balcony or patioClub Tamarind provides entertainment for teenagers RoomsSeven categories of rooms offer queen or double beds with flat-screen television with cable programming, iPod docking station with clock radio, mini-fridge (not stocked), and lap-top sized personal safe. Marble bathrooms offer bathtub and shower, hairdryer, and amenities. FeaturesThe Tamarind Cove hotels rests on a 750-foot crescent of premium West Coast white sandy beach. This redesigned resort combines contemporary and modern interior design with serene outdoor spaces.   Complimentary water sports include snorkeling, sailing, boogie boards, kayaking, windsurfing, banana boats, Hobie Cat, and water-skiing. A small spa offers relaxation and a range of body services inspired by local ingredients such as Bajan sea salt and Barbadian Moscovado brown sugar. Specially designed programs for young children and teens offer age-appropriate activities.   Dining options include Sugar Cane restaurant, which offers open-air dining for breakfast and afternoon tea. Enjoy meals any time of day at Rilaks Deck, a South Beach-inspired restaurant with innovative and trendy tapas lounge. Cocktails, light cuisine, and various genres of live music are available from 6 p.m. to midnight. The 246 Bar & Restaurant features all-day dining with a spectacular beach backdrop and live poolside music on select evenings.Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the resort for a nominal fee. TransportationGrantley Adams International Airport (12 mi/19.4 km)Complimentary transportation to Bridgetown, Monday through Saturday (book in advance) Nearby attractionsBridgetown City Center (5.6 mi/9.0 km)Harrison's Cave (6.8 mi/10.9 km)Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary (7.5 mi/12 km) BusinessBusiness center with Internet accessFive indoor and outdoor meeting venues can accommodate up to 100 people for conferences or special events

Mediterranean-style resort on Maxwell Beach offers dolce vita vibe Combining fine Mediterranean architecture with an unspoiled beachfront setting, the Bougainvillea Beach Resort is centrally located on the south coast of the island on Maxwell Beach. The resort is just 15 minutes from both the airport and Bridgetown, the capital, yet it offers a dolce vita type serenity that makes it feel like it is miles from anywhere. Highlights High-speed and Wi-Fi Internet accessConciergeFitness center, three pools, Kids Club, game roomBeauty salon and spaLimited room service Rooms The hotel features 138 deluxe, ocean-facing suites with pool and garden views. All have kitchens. Rooms have king- or queen-sized beds, pullout sofabeds, air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet access, and cable television. Features Overlooking the emerald-blue Caribbean Sea, this 2.5-acre resort is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and edged by the beautiful white sands of Maxwell Beach. Three swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar, highlight a wide selection of leisure facilities and amenities, which include a beach shop, beauty salon and spa, and Kids Club.   Tennis, a well-equipped fitness center, and motorized and non-motorized water sports satisfy the sports buff. The Challenger game room offers air hockey, pool, table tennis, foosball, and a 57-inch flat-screen television. Video games and a current DVD library are also available.   Situated on the beach, Lanterns by the Sea Restaurant offers fabulous views as well as a delicious selection of local and international cuisine. The inviting beachfront Italian restaurant and bar Buoni Amici is open for dinner only. Transportation Grantley Adams International Airport (6 mi/9.7 km) Nearby attractions St. Lawrence Gap (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Oistins fishing village (2.5 mi/4.1 km)Bridgetown (4.2 mi/6.8 km) Business Photocopying and fax services available

South coast Barbados boutique hotel offers intimate setting Silverpoint Hotel is a unique, 58-unit boutique hotel that offers excellent services and luxury amenities, all within an intimate environment. It epitomizes Caribbean chic and is equipped with a modern, two-story, open-concept bar and restaurant that serves Caribbean-inspired cuisine. Highlights Gated accessBeachfront cabanasPool with loungesRoom service and conciergeCellular telephone rental Rooms Three types of accommodations all feature lavish granite and marble accents, cedar cane-faced closets, and coral stone. One- and two-bedroom suites offer private balconies or terraces, flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations, DVD players, air conditioning, and in-room safes. King or queen beds have fine linens and comfy duvets. Bathrooms feature rain showers, quality bath products, and transparent glass shower curtains. Features This boutique Caribbean hotel sits above the soft white sands of breezy Silver Rock Beach on the south coast of Barbados. A dramatic deck embracing the hotel's expansive beachfront provides sanctuary for sun worshippers and a bevy of cabanas and daybeds. The two-level restaurant serves up ocean views, a bar, and a martini lounge. Transportation Grantley Adams International Airport (3 mi/4.8 km) Nearby attractions South Point Lighthouse (0.75 mi/1.2 km)St. Lawrence Gap (2.8 mi/4.4 km)Bridgetown (9.5 mi/15.2 km)

Serene Barbados resort retains the social cachet of a colonial-era clubThe Colony Club by Elegant Hotels earned a AAA 4 diamond award for attentive, personalized service, refined spaces, elegant decor and hard-to-beat gardens. Once a private colonial-era club, the resort offers top-notch dining, poolside activities and heavenly beaches. Poolside rooms offer private pool access to a meandering pool with the feel of a tropical lagoon. Bridgetown is a short ride from the Colony Club by Elegant Hotels. Guest also visit the resort's west coast sister properties via water taxi (weather permitting). HighlightsGuest library with board games and computer with complimentary Internet accessFour lagoon-style freshwater pools meander through seven acres of gardensSome rooms feature private access to the tropical lagoon pool Beach and pool concierge service Beach Ambassador Service offers a variety of amenities and servicesFull breakfast daily RoomsTimeless sophistication is key at the Colony Club by Elegant Hotels. Expect up-to-date details like sunburst mirrors, clean lines and Mission-inspired furniture, along with modern conveniences like flat-panel TV, mini refrigerator, Wi-Fi access (fees apply), air conditioning, clock radio, tea/coffee maker,  iron/ironing board, safe deposit box and iPod docking station. The resort offers six room categories that range from ocean view to one-bedroom suites. All 96 accommodations are non-smoking and include a private balcony or patio, stocked mini bar, and spacious marble bathroom with bathrobe, bathtub, shower and hairdryer. Nightly turn down with service and 24-hour room service (limited menu from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) are available. FeaturesComplimentary water sports at the Colony Club by Elegant Hotels include snorkeling, sailing, boogie boarding, kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing and stand-up paddling. A fitness center, two floodlit tennis courts and beauty salon offering spa services are also available. Manager's cocktail party happens every week. A wedding coordinator and hotel shops are also available for added convenience. DiningThe Laguna Restaurant is the showpiece of the Colony Club by Elegant Hotels dining experience, with vaulted ceilings, white wood beams, decorative archways and tropical plants. Several theme dinners are held each week, with the individual themes varying by season.  The Sunset Bar and Deck provides an outdoor dining experience and features a swim-up bar. Theme nights at this venue include Lobster and Jazz, Bajan Fish Grill and Seaside Grill. In addition to numerous lobster selections at Lobster and Jazz, guests choose from pan-seared red snapper, Caribbean curry chicken and several other dinner entrees. The Planters Bar offers canapes and aperitif in a relaxed setting. Transportation Grantley Adams International Airport (12.8 mi/20.7 km) Attractions Folkestone Marine Park (0.2 mi/0.3 km) Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Machinery Museum (1.7 mi/2.7 km)Harrison's Cave (4.6 mi/7.3 km)Flower Forest (4.9 mi/7.9 km)Turners Hall Woods (5.3 mi/8.5 km)Bridgetown (6.9 mi/11.1 km) Andromeda Gardens (8.3 mi/13.3 km) BusinessWi-Fi Internet access in public areas(fees apply)Conference room facilities and indoor and outdoor event spaces for up to 125 guests Policies and fees The property is temporarily closed from 01 to 30 September 2013 due to renovations.February is an adults-only month. Children under 12 years of age will not be permitted at the property during this time. Normal supplement charges will be applied to teens 13 years or older.

Tranquil resort within walking distance of lively St. Lawrence Gap In a desirable location on the south coast of Barbados, this 59-room hotel is actually spread over three blocks just off the lively St. Lawrence Gap, an area internationally known for its wide variety of shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, banks, and salons. The hotel is suitable for everyone from families to honeymooners. Tucked off the beaten path, it beckons with sun-kissed tranquility by day and bustling activity along the St. Lawrence Gap when the sun goes down. Highlights High-speed Internet accessInternet caféBusiness centerPool and complimentary beach towelsComplimentary Wi-Fi in lobby Rooms Studios offer ocean, pool, or garden views -- or a combination of all three. In addition, rooms have terraces or balconies, twin or double beds, coffee maker, a small fridge, electric kettle and microwave, cable television, radio, air conditioner, and telephone. Fully equipped bathrooms include hairdryers. Features Dover Beach Hotel is located along three blocks: Calais, Goldwater, and Flowers. Calais is located directly on the beach. Flowers is set amid lush tropical gardens. Goldwater features an island oasis of its own.   The hotel offers a beautiful pool and sundeck, pool bar, and rooms with panoramic views of the ocean or tropical gardens, each with a balcony or terrace. Breakfast is the only meal served. The nearby Gap is famous for its lively nightlife, duty-free shopping, a variety of bars and restaurants, and wide range of activities. TransportationGrantley Adams International Airport (8.7 mi/13.9 km)Airport shuttle Nearby attractions St. Lawrence Gap nearbyGraeme Hall Nature Sanctuary (0.7 mi/1.2 km)Bridgetown (3.5 mi/5.7 km)Oistins fishing village (4.3 mi/7.0 km) Business Photocopying and fax services at front desk