3. Barbados
Sunbury Plantation Home- Enjoy the fascinating tales of
a by-gone era with a visit to Sunbury Great House,
located in the tranquil St. Philip countryside. As you
explore the property, you will discover mahogany
antiques, old prints, a unique collection of horse-drawn
carriages and other items used in domestic plantation
life. After your tour, be sure to stop by The Courtyard
Restaurant for a sumptuous meal!
Hiking- Hike Barbados takes you through cane fields,
gullies, tropical forests and coastal communities to
explore the unique geological and social structure of
Barbados. Along the way you will meet new friends, enjoy
healthy exercise and observe the delicate balance of the
unique heritage and environment of Barbados.
4. Barbados
As a tropical island Barbados is home to many beautiful beaches. Barbados beaches are
as diverse as the island and everyone has their favorite.
On the calmer west coast, palms sway on white sandy shores while the azure waters lap
gently at the shore. Relax onshore soaking up the rays or take a dip in the clear waters.
Jetskiing, kayaking, catamaran cruises, swimming and snorkeling all await you.
Heading south you'll continue to find flawless sandy Barbados beaches protected by coral
reefs. The more lively surf in the south and south-east are ideal for a host of watersports
such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and boogie boarding. If you've never tried these before
Barbados is the perfect place to start, hey you're on vacation after all!
Along the east coast the beaches are wide and wind-blown. Here the shore is pounded by
the Atlantic making it a delight for the surfers who come from all over the world.
In the north, coral and sandstone cliffs rise straight out of the sea reaching up to a
hundred feet in height. But even here, you'll find the occasional sheltered cove.
All along the Barbados shores large and small beaches are dotted with coral formations,
the soft coral rocks weathered by the ocean surf, forming abstract sculptures pleasing to
an artist's eye.
5. Barbados
George Washington House- Provides insights into life as it was in
the Barbados of 250 years ago. George Washington stayed here in
1751. Barbados was the only country he ever visited outside colonial
America!
St. Nicholas Abbey- Built in 1658, St. Nicholas Abbey is one of only
three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere. St.
Nicholas Abbey Rum is produced at the on-site rum distillery
Tyrol Cot Heritage Village- Comprised of a historic Palladian-style
home, and a modern "Heritage Village" with local crafts and a
restaurant.
Barbados' capital city of Bridgetown and its Garrison is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
Bridgetown derived its name from the bridge that was constructed in the area by
the original Amerindian settlers. The island was settled by the English in the 17th
century and early deeds refer to the area as The Indian Bridge and The Indian
Bridgetown.
Bridgetown was to become a key hub for trade and commerce with its harbour
(or Careenage) often filled with trading vessels. This city was also often the first
port of call for ships making the trans-Atlantic crossing from Africa.
6. Barbados
Weather- As summer ends in many places around the world,
warm temperatures continue in Barbados with daily highs
around 30°C / 86°F.
Right in the middle of the rainy season, October is typically
the rainiest month in Barbados. It's also one of the most
humid. Despite that, there will be many sunny days with
cooling breezes. There are rarely full days on rain and there's
still an average of 8 hours of sunshine a day!
October falls within the Atlantic hurricane season but
Barbados' position near the south of the Caribbean island
chain means that there is a remote chance of a direct hit by a
hurricane.
7. T H E F A I R M O N T R O Y A L P A V I L I O N
Option One
8. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion
5 Star Resort
Located on an enviable beachfront, in the charming environs of St.
James Parish and just 12 miles from the Grantley Adams International
airport, the boutique Fairmont Royal Pavilion is ideally situated to
serve guests wanting to embrace a truly Barbadian experience. After a
recent and extensive renovation, the resort's 72 luxurious guest rooms
stand ready to welcome the most discerning travelers. 48 Deluxe
Oceanfront rooms (now with clear glass balconies) offer unobstructed
views of the glittering Caribbean Sea, while 24 stylish Beachfront
Junior Suites, complete with butler service, redefine the phrase "steps
from the beach". Elegantly implemented and retaining the property's
authenticity, all the public areas have been refurbished and have been
affectionately made anew. A welcoming staff, exceptional cuisine and
an array of leisure facilities, make this resort perfect for romantic
getaways, memorable celebrations and unforgettable family holidays.
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11. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Umbrellas and lounge chairs dot a half-mile of sand
fronting the hotel. A 65-by-35 foot pool is surrounded by
cushioned lounge chairs; chilled towels are distributed in
the afternoons. Above the pool deck, a spa tub
accommodates 12 people.
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is pleased to offer a full
range of non-motorized water sports equipment for
guests to use on a complimentary basis, including:
Single and double kayaks
Snorkeling gear
Paddle boats
Sea floats
Hobie wave sailboats
Windsurfing
Stand up paddleboards
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Palm Terrace
One of the most sought-after fine-dining venues in Barbados, Palm
offers first-class cuisine, a welcoming ambiance and spectacular
panoramic views of the ocean. Enjoy newly designed menus featuring
distinctive local fare as well as an excellent variety of international
cuisine. Entertainment showcases a variety of local artists, offering
everything from contemporary standards to cool jazz. Dinner only. Dress
code: Elegantly casual attire. Gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers
and collared shirts.
Taboras Restaurant
Located poolside, Taboras is a casual open-air bistro offering breakfast
and lunch daily, providing the perfect blend of exceptional casual
cuisine, a relaxed informal setting and breathtaking views of the
Caribbean Sea. Sunday Buffet Brunch featuring authentically local
cuisine and a live steel pan band. On Friday evenings there is a
Caribbean floor show and a traditional Caribbean buffet dinner under
the stars. Traditional complimentary afternoon tea is served daily in the
picturesque setting of Taboras Terrace, overlooking the beach and the
Caribbean Sea. Dress code is informal.
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Oceanfront Deluxe Room
All of these Oceanfront Deluxe rooms are a mere 25 feet from
the ocean and have been recently refurbished, with the
spacious balcony area further enhanced with glass fronted
railings they offer beautiful unobstructed ocean views. The
balcony also offers comfortable furnishings (2 chairs and a
coffee table) and a refreshing ceiling fan. The bathroom has
marble floors and a separate tub & shower. The bedroom area
has lovely ceramic tile floors and elegant touches. Located on
the 1st and 2nd floors (middle and top floors).
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Beachfront Junior Suite
Offers Barbadian Plantation style decor with a stunning ocean
view. Features hardwood floors, private wooden deck, Butler
Service, complimentary evening canapes and welcome gift.
Large seating area in the room with sofa, table and two chairs.
Bathroom has marble floors and a separate tub & shower.
Located on the ground floor.
Exclusive Beachfront Junior Suite amenities and services:
Airport Platinum Service: Arrival fast-track service with a
designated Airport Concierge who will expedite your transit trough
immigration and customs, and will escort you to your limo, taxi or
rental car
Butler Service
Complimentary evening canapés
27. Colony Club
4.5 Star Resort
Colony Club by Elegant Hotels offers sophisticated elegance
and colonial charm. It is a restored former private colonial
club where old world charm meets new world standards of
quality and attention to detail. Located on one of the finest
stretches of the Platinum coast, it is ideal for couples seeking
tranquility and relaxation, honeymooners longing for romance
and families wanting to spend time together.
A retreat rich with history, restored from a former Colonial
Club, Colony Club stands among the most iconic resorts on the
platinum west coast of Barbados. Discover timeless
architecture, décor and landscape countered by modern, fresh
appointments. Experience unique recreational options,
boutique shops and restaurants that are among the best in
Barbados. With a prime location, just two minutes to
Bridgetown, the Colony Club is perfect gateway for
experiencing everything the island has to offer.
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The Caribbean Sea gently washes the hotel's 400-m beach, with casuarina
trees and umbrellas shading thickly cushioned lounge chairs. Cushioned
lounge chairs also ring four narrow, rock-lined, freeform pools—each
approximately 27.5m long—in a courtyard running through the hotel's
center. The courtyard contains rock waterfalls, flower gardens, and tall
palms and mahogany trees. The pool nearest the beach features a swim-up
bar.
The hotel provides 30-minute snorkeling excursions to a nearby sunken
barge and 30-minute boat cruises along the coast—both complimentary.
Also complimentary are water skiing, tubing, and banana-boating as well as
snorkeling gear, kayaks, sailboats, boogie boards, and windsurfers.
Independent operators on the beach rent out personal watercraft and offer
parasailing. On request, other independent operators pick up guests for
scuba lessons, certification classes, and excursions.
Use of two lighted tennis courts and a basketball hoop is complimentary.
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Laguna Restaurant
Open-air, sea-view restaurant with two-story, white-lattice ceiling,
marble floor, dark rattan chairs, plants. Lounging area with red,
overstuffed seating. Breakfast buffet with American, English, Bajan
(Barbadian) selections. Lunch menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers,
roti, saltfish fritters. Fixed menu dinners with starter choices such as
smoked salmon pâté, crab/prawn fitters, cheese soufflé; main-course
choices such as orange/thyme roasted chicken, pork piccata, pan-
fried flying fish. Sunday lunch buffet. Dinner dress code: Long pants,
collared shirts for men.
Orchid Room
Intimate, second-story, fine-dining dinner restaurant with sea views.
White-wood ceiling, hardwood floor. Starters such as sugar-cured
tuna, roasted duck with sweet-potato confit, breadfruit/sweet corn
soufflé. Main courses such as red snapper and lobster in saffron
broth, rack of lamb with sweet-potato dumplings, beef tenderloin
with Port glaze, vegetable tian. Reservation required. Dress code:
Long pants, collared shirts for men.
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Sunset Bar & Deck
Poolside swim-up bar adjacent to expansive beachside, sunset-
view wood deck furnished with teak umbrella tables, rattan
chairs. Nearby gazebo for live music some nights. Light
lunch/dinner menu. Bar service late morning to late night.
Planters Cocktail Lounge
Open-air lounge with cushioned rattan seating. Open evenings.
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This Barbados hotel offers 96 guestrooms and suites in
four two-story buildings and two three-story buildings
(no elevators), all of them white with pink or white lattice
trim and all facing a long, narrow central courtyard
containing pools and gardens. Rooms and suites' white
walls, tile floors, and bedspreads serve as backdrops for
floral-motif throw pillows and drapes; straw-mat area
rugs; bleached, cappuccino-colored furniture;
upholstered chairs with ottomans; and nature prints on
walls. Louvered panels and front doors combine with
ceiling fans to offer a cooling alternative to rooms and
suites' air conditioning. Electrical kettles heat water for
instant coffee and tea. EphéMer toiletries come from
London. Pillowtop mattresses provide slumber comfort.
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Pool/Garden View
Sleeping up to two adults and one child, with king
size / twin beds, air-conditioning, separate bath and
shower, safe, fridge, hair dryer, telephone, cable TV,
and balcony patio with either a pool or garden view.
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Luxury Poolside
With air conditioning, separate bath and shower,
safe, fridge, hair dryer, telephone, cable TV, iron and
ironing board, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Rooms have direct frontage onto the Lagoon
Pool with private steps into the pool.
45. Colony Club
Oceanview
With air conditioning, separate bath and shower,
safe, fridge, telephone, and cable TV, tea and coffee
making facilities, iron and ironing board, and
balcony or patio. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.
View: Ocean.
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47. Flights
October 5th
Depart IAH 5:05 am, 1 hour 20 minute layover in
Miami, arrive Barbados 1:47 pm
October 11th
Depart Barbados 2:57 pm, 2 hour 20 minute layover
in Miami, arrive IAH 11:14 pm
48. Quotes October 5th-11th
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Ocean Front Deluxe Room-$3,736
Beach Front Jr. Suite-$4,648
Colony Club
Pool/Garden View Room-$3,592
Luxury Poolside-$3,869
Ocean View Room-$4,060
49. Details
Breakfast is included in room rates
Quote includes round-trip transfers between airport
and resort
Prices shown are quotes only and subject to change
before deposit is paid
Travel protection is available for $150 per person
due with deposit
Rental car can be arranged
Final payment due 8/21