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Ins & Outs of Barbados 2010 The Exclusively Recommended In Room Guide of

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V.I.P. Visitors Each year, especially at Christmas and New Year, Barbados is happy to host a ‘Who’s Who?’ list of celebrity VIP guests.

This special island has become the preferred vacation destination for royal families, leading statesmen, film stars, top supermodels, world sports icons and today’s most eminent business personalities. While it is a relatively new trend for the international media Tiger Woods and his wife Elin to focus on ‘who has been seen in Barbados’, this celebrity love affair with Barbados is a longstanding relationship, dating back to the 1900’s.

In those early days, members of the British aristocracy and celebrities such as Noel Coward clearly enjoyed the natural beauty and charm of Barbados but they also greatly valued the peace and privacy they were afforded by their island escape. Sir Edward Cunard, of the great shipping company fame, invited many of his peers to stay at his Glitter Bay home in Barbados and this in turn resulted in Ronald Tree also building his own magnificent home on the west coast, Heron Bay. During the 1950’s Tree introduced Barbados to his wide circle of very influential friends from both sides of the Atlantic and the island soon became ‘the place to be’ for a wide cross-section of VIP

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visitors, ranging from legendary world leaders such as Sir Winston Churchill to the biggest Hollywood stars of the day. In fact, Heron Bay became such a popular vacation destination that Ronald Tree was inspired to build “an English country style hotel located next to the sea”, hence the birth of Sandy Lane Hotel.

When Sandy Lane opened its doors in 1961, this heralded a new era for Barbados by attracting even more of the world’s rich and famous to visit the island. In the hotel’s very first week guests included the renowned Rothschild family and American literary giant John Steinbeck. A host of other luminaries soon followed, including notably the Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and opera diva Maria Callas, who at that time were deeply embroiled in the world’s most infamous love affair.

They came to Barbados in search of a quality vacation that also offered them tranquillity and a chance to enjoy their life in privacy; and they found it.

Thus the stage was set for Barbados to become the popular destination that it is today for high profile personalities. While the international media may strive to track down celebrities when they are in Barbados, Barbadians themselves are renowned for protecting the privacy of our VIP visitors and giving them the freedom to enjoy themselves to the full. Generally speaking, you only hear publicly in Barbados that a celebrity has visited the island after they have already left; and most times you just don’t hear about it at all, since many celebrities quietly enter and leave Barbados via the security of the island’s private jet terminal or on board a luxury yacht.

When Tiger Woods got married, he and his wife Elin could have chosen any location in the world for their wedding. They chose Sandy Lane in Barbados. That is a huge endorsement.

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Heritage From Plantation Days to Modern Ways When the English settled in Barbados in 1627 they set about developing an agricultural economy based on cash crops, initially cultivating tobacco and cotton. However, neither of these crops were sustainable and very poor returns made it quite clear that another, much more lucrative alternative needed to be found.

Influenced by the success of Jewish planters in Recife, Brazil, the colonists decided to switch to the cultivation of sugar cane.

This move into the production of sugar cane is arguably the single most important event in the entire history of Barbados; such was the dramatic effect that this decision was to have on the future development of this country. Whereas the early farms had mainly been smallholdings, owner-managed by families with additional labour provided by a handful of white, indentured servants, a profitable sugar industry could only operate on a much larger scale. The production of sugar needed lots of land, lots of capital and lots of labour. By the 1640’s, most of the small farms had been taken over by wealthy landowners and consolidated into large estates.

As soon as this plantation system had been established, it was abundantly clear that a much larger work force would have to be found to replace the now woefully inadequate supply of indentured European labourers. Once again turning to Dutch planters in Brazil for guidance, where by now there existed a thriving sugar plantation economy, the Barbadian planters opted to import black slaves from West Africa.

Fuelled by the availability of this massive work force, funded by private capital from England and driven by the agricultural expertise brought to the island by Sephardic Jews who had been expelled from Brazil, the Sugar Revolution changed the face of Barbados forever. The natural tropical vegetation was swept aside and replaced by a neat, patchwork quilt of carefully managed fields, where the sugar cane thrived in the perfect

climate and soil conditions. Sugar quickly made Barbados very wealthy and by the late seventeenth century, Barbados was acclaimed as the “richest spote of ground in the worlde.”

Unlike most islands in the Caribbean, where plantations were generally owned by absentee-landlords, the vast majority of the plantation owners in Barbados were permanent residents. One obvious benefit of this was that they needed to build a good national infrastructure and provide adequate amenities and living and social conditions for everybody, including slaves, and in later times after abolition, freed slaves. It was for this reason that education became such an important element of Barbados so early in its existence and has remained so to this day.

Since the landowners were living permanently in Barbados, and because the success of the sugar industry made them very wealthy, it became the norm to build a splendid ‘great house’ that served both as a home and the focal point of the plantation.

Given the widespread cultivation of sugar, hundreds of these plantation great houses were scattered all across the Barbadian landscape. Fortunately, many of these splendid houses have survived and today they represent a very important aspect of the history and heritage of Barbados.

Very few of the plantation houses remain involved with the sugar industry, though some are still attached to farms, and the majority of them have over the years been redeveloped into private homes. However in recent times, triggered by the growth of tourism and international business in Barbados, more and more of these architectural gems from the ‘old days of sugar’ have been revived and transformed into useful entities that are more relevant in the modern day world and can better serve the needs of all Barbadians and the country as a whole.

While driving around the island you should keep a look out for former plantation houses, often identifiable by their grandeur and the presence of an old windmill. And should you have the opportunity while you are on the island, a visit to a plantation great house will certainly add a lot to your Barbados experience.

The following are just a few examples of great houses that have been transformed from plantation days to modern ways.

St. Nicholas Abbey has restored an old steam-driven mill that is used to crush sugar cane to extract the juice

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Heritage St. Nicholas Abbey The majestic St. Nicholas Abbey is believed to be the oldest building in Barbados and one of only three existing Jacobean houses in the Western Hemisphere, with one of the others, Drax Hall, also being in Barbados. Records indicate that St. Nicholas Abbey was built by Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Berringer, one of the first sugar planters, some time around 1650, a mere 23 years after settlement. Interestingly, the house must have been constructed to an English design, since the plan incorporated fireplaces and chimneys that were redundant in the tropics.

This impressive three-storey plantation house, which is readily identifiable by its three curvilinear gables, is surrounded by lush vegetation, magnificent cabbage palms and formal gardens.

Inside the house there is a fascinating collection of period furniture that includes a four-poster bed, reputed to have been owned by Napoleon's second wife, Empress Marie Louise, and a grandfather clock that was built by James Thwaites of London in 1759. The dining room table and chairs are thought to be Barbadian, made around about 1840 or possibly earlier.

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In the old boiling house, a 19th century steam driven mill has been refurbished to once again grind sugar cane just as it would have done over 100 years ago. Surrounding this showpiece, visitors can see other interesting aspects of life on the plantation.

St. Nicholas Abbey has an extraordinarily rich heritage and there is no doubt that this outstanding house is an integral part of the history of Barbados. However, what is just as compelling is the story of what is happening at St. Nicholas Abbey today.

The current owners, Barbadian architect Larry Warren and his wife Anna, have set out not only to restore and preserve St. Nicholas Abbey as a heritage tourism site and museum, but to also give it new life as a sugar plantation by establishing a cottage industry in sugar-related gourmet products, including St. Nicholas Abbey branded aged rum, sugar and blackstrap molasses, all packaged, blended and bottled onsite in what used to be the stables.

St. Nicholas Abbey does not just have a glowing past, it also has a very bright future. It is the prime example of a Barbadian great house that has been successfully transformed from the old plantation days to modern ways. www.stnicholasabbey.com

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Sunbury House Sunbury House was built around 1660 by Matthew Chapman, a relative of the Earl of Carlisle and one of the first planters to settle on the island. Since that time the history of Sunbury has been full of intrigue and adventure, as the house has passed through generations of different owners.

The most significant event was undoubtedly the 1816 slave rebellion, when Sunbury sustained almost 4,000 Pounds worth of damage. The leader of the revolt at Sunbury, King William, was a friend of Bussa the overall slave leader who was later tried and put to death for his crime. One of the early owners of Sunbury was Thomas Daniel, who was a great friend of the notorious Sam Lord, who spent many an evening dining at Sunbury.

The current owners, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Melville, purchased Sunbury in the early 1980’s. Inspired by a firm commitment to preserve the heritage of a gracious past, the Melvilles have

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amassed one of the country's superior collections of antiques.

The cellars, originally used for storing vegetables grown on the plantation, now house the largest collection of antique carriages in the Caribbean, as well as many items used in the domestic life of the plantation. More fine examples of old carts and machinery used in the last century can be found in the grounds. Sunbury is the only great house with all rooms available for public viewing.

In addition to being a heritage site and museum, Sunbury is also a renowned location for the hosting of weddings and other special events. And for a rare treat, it is possible for a group to arrange for a private Plantation Candlelight Dinner to be held in the magnificent dining room, complete with silver service.

Sunbury Plantation House is a wonderful, living monument to plantation life of a bygone era and it has been carefully restored and lovingly cherished by its owners for posterity, for the enjoyment of many generations to come. www.barbadosgreathouse.com sunbury@caribsurf.com

Heritage Woodland Great House Having been allowed to fall into a state of bad disrepair and subsequently linger on the property market for quite some time, Woodland Great House was eventually purchased by a man with real vision. When Damian McKinney first surveyed this property he did not see a broken down old plantation house, instead he envisaged a Global Headquarters for his increasingly successful company that already has offices in twelve other countries and a client list that includes some of the world’s leading corporations.

Upon acquiring Woodland, Damian set about converting an old stable into a modern cottage as a place to live, while the rest of the work continued. His next essential step was to build a very functional office that offered full capacity for the installation of state of the art telecommunications systems, thus enabling him to interact with any of his clients or employees anywhere in the world any time he wants. From his office at Woodland, Damian can use a tele-conferencing facility to hold ‘global meetings’ with people in 9 different countries at the same time.

Once he achieved those initial targets, Damian McKinney then turned his attention to what he feels is the most rewarding aspect of his Woodland project. With the aid of old images of the house in its heyday and the services of Tony Hoad, a Barbadian architect with considerable experience and knowledge of old plantation houses, Damian has undertaken to completely renovate Woodland and restore it to its original condition.

There is a wonderful sense of paradox in the fact that Woodland is to be restored to the house it was in 19th century Barbados in order to be the world head office of a global business that is very 21st century.

Woodland Great House is a diverse and very inspiring example of how a Barbadian great house can be transformed ‘from plantation days to modern ways’.

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Heritage Fisherpond Great House Fisherpond is an 18th century house located amidst the lush greenery of the fertile farmland parish of St. Thomas. Built with traditional rubble-stone walls and in the classic Caribbean Georgian style, the original house was extended at some point in its history by the addition of an enclosed gallery and then, in more recent times, a porch.

This beautiful plantation home sat idle for many years until the renowned hotelier John Chandler, previously of Ocean View fame, discovered this hidden gem and immediately saw in it tremendous potential as a country house venue for weddings and other special events, as well as lavish Sunday luncheons reminiscent of yesteryear. John renovated the exterior of the house, adorned it with his magnificent collection of antiques,

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paintings and objets d’art, and then skilfully set about turning the overgrown and long neglected gardens into the beautiful spectacle that they now provide.

Today, thanks to the sterling efforts of John and his wife Rain, Fisherpond has been restored to its former glory and Barbadians and visitors alike have a great opportunity to experience the exceptional delights of delicious, traditional Barbadian plantation house food, served in surroundings that could not be more appropriate. It is even possible to arrange a private dinner in the main house, seated at a magnificent, Barbadian made, antique mahogany table that can accommodate up to twentyfour guests.

For events involving large groups, the grounds of Fisherpond can be converted into a magical world of soft lights and refined indoor-outdoor elegance. www.chandelierweddingsbarbados.net

Heritage Fustic House In addition to being one of the architectural national treasures of Barbados, Fustic House is one of the most naturally beautiful properties on the island. The approach road to Fustic winds its way through a shaded grove of Mahogany and Pride of India trees before eventually revealing the house itself, serenely tucked away amidst eleven acres of flourishing gardens. Due to its pleasantly elevated position on an undulating coral ridge overlooking the coast, Fustic benefits from spectacular views and refreshingly cool breezes. Fustic is one of those very rare places on earth that naturally exude a sense of spiritual well-being.

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The plantation that once occupied the area surrounding Fustic dates back to the 17th century and the original dwelling located on this spot was known as Seaview. Little is known about this early period but for most of the 1800’s, Seaview was owned by John Edward Armstrong, who was the Parochial Treasurer for St. Lucy. At some point during the history of Seaview, the name of the house was changed to Fustic, in acknowledgement of the towering Fustic trees that once prospered in this area.

Much of the modern charm of Fustic House must be attributed to the charismatic Oliver Messel, a flamboyant Englishman who, having made his name as a theatre set designer, arrived in Barbados to embark on a new career path as an architect in the

1970’s. Messel was destined to exert an enormous influence on contemporary Barbadian design and today he is recognized as the architect who brought romance to tropical living. This whimsical aspect of Messel’s creativity is clearly evident in the stylish ‘al fresco’ architecture he introduced to Fustic.

Fustic House is a classic example of elegant Caribbean indooroutdoor living at its very finest and it is easy to see why this was one of Messel’s favourite houses.

Today, Fustic House has been tastefully transformed into a sumptuous ‘private paradise’ where seven elegantly appointed suites in four separate wings can sleep up to fourteen guests in luxurious accommodation. Fustic House is the largest private

estate that is available for rental in Barbados and guests are vigilantly pampered by fourteen dedicated members of staff and a highly acclaimed private chef.

A recent addition to the estate is a new Pavilion that has been purpose designed as an ideal venue for business retreats, corporate meetings or similar events.

Far removed from its days as a sugar plantation, Fustic House is now an elegant retreat where guests can savour a rare degree of secluded peace and harmony while still enjoying the highest levels of hospitality and the best that Barabdos has to offer. You may wish to visit the estate's acclaimed web site at http://www.fustichouse.com

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Heritage Malvern Great House This site is first recorded as a plantation in 1652 but was not known as Malvern until 1802, when it was renamed by its new owner, Frances Shorey Bayley, in honour of his ‘alma mater’, Malvern School in England. Malvern Great House is essentially Georgian and it is a fine example of an early Barbadian “double house”. If you ever drive past Malvern your attention might be captured by the derelict but still magnificent Regency style stables that can be seen from the road. Today, Malvern Great House is the home of the Barbados Natural Healing Centre for Complementary Medicine.

Francia Plantation House Pleasantly situated on a wooded hillside overlooking the picturesque St. George valley, Francia is a relatively modern plantation house, having been built in the early 1900’s. The name Francia was derived from the Portuguese word for France, as the original owner was a Frenchman who had been a successful

rancher in Brazil prior to meeting and marrying a Barbadian.

Francia operated as a working plantation until it changed ownership and was converted to a private school, the Providence Elementary School, in September 2005.

Pollards Mill Pollards is one of the oldest plantations in Barbados and the house is recorded on the 1722 Mayo Map of Barbados, however very little is known about Pollards Mill prior to the start of the 20th century. During the 1950’s Pollards opened as a hotel called the ‘Lu-Mar’ Inn and it was later to become more widely known as the popular ‘Bonne Auberge’ restaurant. The current owner of Pollards, Linda Cooper, intends to continue that hospitality services trend by hosting weddings and other special events in the very attractive gardens of the house.

Linda is a great believer in the strong sense of spirituality that exists at Pollards and her long-term plans include the establishment of a health and wellness recovery centre.

Francia - Reproduced from Barbados in Bloom

Malvern House - Reproduced from Historic Houses of Barbados

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Pollards Mill

Saint Peter’s Bay

Saint Peter’s Bay is the Platinum Coast’s newest beachfront residential community. The community will be unveiled this December as the final finishing touches are put in place and potential purchasers are invited to tour the property and relax in the show apartments for the first time. Special introductory pricing for the first few sales will start at US$2.3 million for the 2,700 square foot standard 3 bedroom residences.

Anybody who has ever dreamed of enjoying an idyllic Caribbean lifestyle would almost certainly have conjured up a romantic vision of lazy days spent peacefully on the edge of a beautiful white sand beach, lulled by gently swaying coconut palms while sipping a chilled cocktail and gazing out across azure blue, crystal clear ocean. Some people might suggest that this scenario is just a bit too good to be true - but they would clearly be wrong since that vision, which contains all the key elements of the classic ‘Caribbean Dream’ location, is a precise description of life at Saint Peter’s Bay. The truth is that for many years the beautiful beach and majestic coconut trees at Saint Peter’s Bay have been featured on many a postcard, as well as in numerous travel books and fashion photo-shoots.

Saint Peter’s Bay is a truly superb 4 acre area of beachfront land that generations of people have admired and now a select group of fortunate individuals are being offered the unprecedented chance to acquire a luxurious residence on this idyllic beach. The well-planned residential development at Saint Peter’s Bay comprises six elegant buildings strategically spaced along an ample 500 feet of beachfront. Four of the residential buildings overlook a beautiful 160 feet freeform swimming pool, which offers residents a very attractive alternative location for relaxation and recreation. Adjacent to the pool is a spacious gazebo that makes a perfect spot to find some shade during the day or to watch the sun set in the evening. The other two

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residential buildings are located on the southern end of the property, providing privacy from the pool area.

Saint Peter’s Bay has been designed in an attractive Caribbean yellow reminiscent of the colour applied to most of the main buildings in Barbados during the 18th century, when the paint was hand-mixed using natural pigments. The colour is accented with coral stone moldings and white washed cedar joinery set against the azure backdrop of the Caribbean sea.

In total, Saint Peter’s Bay comprises fifty-seven desirable homes, including six spectacular penthouse suites and three even more spectacular, deluxe penthouse suites. Every single residence enjoys captivating views across the beach and out to sea. The homes display traditional architecture and finishes, with floor plans that maximize open living spaces, breathtaking ocean views, and privacy. Generous terraces with spa pools, fully equipped kitchens, and beautiful bedrooms with en suite bathrooms are accented with marble tiles, white washed cedar joinery, and coral moldings. The interiors of the show houses at Saint Peters Bay have been delightfully designed and tastefully furnished by Archers Hall, to give prospective owners a vivid insight into just how elegant and comfortable these exquisite residences can be.

One of the several great advantages of the location of Saint Peter’s Bay is that the shape of the land has enabled the architect to position an attractive Administration Centre at the main entrance, to neatly accommodate the main security office, a fitness centre, a personal training room, on-site property management and sales offices, a hair salon and other amenities.

The residences are therefore set well back from the road beyond this Administration Centre, thereby benefiting from added privacy, security and a much more peaceful environment. This well-conceived site plan has also facilitated the creation of plenty

of open areas, and spacious gardens which compliment the ocean views from the residences.

As is befitting for such a prime location, Saint Peter’s Bay is being developed by a team of highly experienced, local professionals, all with proven track records in successful real estate development in Barbados. The key team members, such as developer Bjorn Bjerkhamn, architect Ian Morrison and contractor Jada Builders Inc., have all been involved in numerous successful developments throughout the Caribbean over the past decade, including notably the prestigious Port St. Charles Marina located just north of Saint Peter’s Bay. The developers are fully utilising their invaluable collective experiences to ensure that Saint Peter’s Bay becomes one of the Caribbean’s premier beachfront communities, from the multiple perspectives of planning, construction, operation and management.

An extra and extremely attractive bonus of the developers’ excellent relationship with Port St. Charles is that all homeowners will be presented with a membership of the superbly located and well-appointed Port St. Charles Yacht Club, which is a members-only club, as part of their purchase package. The Yacht Club offers casual dining seven days a week. Saint Peter’s Bay owners will be able to travel by water-taxi to and from the club, as well as to Historic Speightstown.

Saint Peter’s Bay has also teamed up with QUINTESSENTIALLY, the world’s leading luxury lifestyle group to provide first-class

concierge and lifestyle management service that will be dedicated to satisfying the individual requirements of residents while they are in Barbados or anywhere else in the world.

An interesting and attractive element of the sound investment opportunity that exists at Saint Peter’s Bay is that the residences are only being offered for purchase upon completion. This policy, which is still quite rare in Barbados, guarantees that owners will know exactly what they are buying; and can truly experience the quality of the community prior to purchasing. This removes the frustration which can sometimes result from purchasing at a property prior to completion.

The advent of Saint Peter’s Bay represents a rare opportunity for the discerning investor to purchase a quality home on one of the very finest beaches in Barbados. As an added incentive, potential purchasers should also take note of the fact that the whole neighbouring area surrounding Saint Peter’s Bay is gradually being upgraded, thus creating potential for a future increase in property values and also assuring a very pleasant local environment well into the future.

Sales for the project will be launched this December 2009.

For further information please contact: (Tel) 1 246 439-3333 (Fax) 1 246 439-2459 Email: info@stpetersbaybarbados.com Website: www.stpetersbaybarbados.com

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The beautifully landscaped gully at Hunte’s Gardens in St. Joseph

January

Photo: Andrew Hulsmeier

Music Festivals

Polo

Full Moon

17th Annual Barbados Jazz Festival Mon. 11th to Sun. 17th www.barbadosjazzfestival.com

6 Goals Tue. 5th @ Holders Thu. 7th @ Clifton Sat. 9th @ Holders Sun. 10th @ Lion Castle Tue. 12th @ Holders Thu. 14th @ Waterhall Sun. 17th @ Clifton Thu. 21st @ Holders Waterhall Tour Sat. 23rd @ Holders Sun. 24th @ Waterhall Tue. 26th @ Holders Thu. 28th @ Clifton Sun. 31st @ Waterhall For more info see their website www.barbadospoloclub.com

Sat. 30th

Horticulture Barbados Horticultural Society Annual Flower & Garden Show Sat. 30th to Sun. 31st, 11am-6pm daily at Balls Plantation, Ch. Ch. B.H.S. Tel: 428-5889 www.horticulturebarbados.com Barbados Horticultural Society Open Gardens Sun. 10th, 2-6pm: Lot 1, Fairview, Kendal, St. John Mrs. Julie Landis Sun. 17th, 2-6pm: “Windermere”, Reservoir Road, Brittons Hill, St. Michael - Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Cave

Public Holidays New Year’s Day - Fri. 1st Errol Barrow Day - Thu. 21st

Gun Hill by Moonlight Fri. 29th at the Signal Station, Gun Hill, St. George - Lowering of the flag ceremony from 5:30pm (complimentary drinks and cocktails included)

Hike Barbados Sun. 3rd - Cove Bay Sun. 10th - Orange Hill Pavilion Sun. 17th - Bottom Bay Sun. 24th - Codrington College moonlight hike at 5:30pm Sun. 31st - St. Thomas Post Office (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

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Barbados National Trust

Open Houses Wed. 13th, 2:30-5:30pm Thu. 21st (Bank Holiday), 2:30-5:30pm Wed. 27th, 2:30-5:30pm For more info Tel: 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

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Volleyball

VolleyBarbados Championships Mon. 28th Dec. 2009 to Sat. 2nd Jan. 2010 at The Garfield Sobers Gymnasium www.volleybarbados.com

Horse Racing

at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Available At Cave Shepherd

The game of polo is very popular and played from December to May at four clubs

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Photo: Lisa Davis

Cultural Festivals

Horse Racing

Track & Field

Holetown Festival Sun. 14th to Sun. 21st

at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Barbados Relay Fair (Regional and international teams) Sat. 13th at the National Stadium

Agricultural Show

Windsurfing

Agrofest (The National Agricultural Exhibition) Fri. 26th to Sun. 28th at Queens Park, Bridgetown www.agrofestbarbados.com

International Windsurfing Championships/Waterman Festival Sat. 6th to Sun. 7th

Horticulture Barbados Horticultural Society Open Gardens Sun. 7th, 2-6pm: #5 Frere Pilgrim, Ch. Ch. Dr. Stephen Collins & Frere Pilgrim, Ch. Ch. Mrs. Anne Carter Sun. 21st, 2-6pm: Lot 1 Prior Park, St. James Mrs. Vera Cole Sun. 28th, 2-6pm: Gibbs Hill, St. Peter Mr. Ole Dam Mikkelsen www.horticulturebarbados.com

Full Moon Sun. 28th

Polo Chukkas Thu. 4th @ Holders Tue. 9th @ Clifton Tue. 16th @ Holders Thu. 25th @ Holders Canada/India Sun. 7th @ Holders Tue. 9th @ Clifton Thu. 11th @ Lion Castle Sun. 14th @ Holders Tue. 16th @ Holders Jamaica Thu. 18th @ Waterhall Sat. 20th @ Lion Castle Sun. 21st @ Clifton Holders Cheshire UK Sun. 28th @ Holders For more info see their website www.barbadospoloclub.com

Gun Hill by Moonlight Fri. 26th at the Signal Station, Gun Hill, St. George - Lowering of the flag ceremony from 5:30pm (complimentary drinks and cocktails included)

February

Barbados National Trust Open Houses Wed. 3rd, 2:30-5:30pm Wed. 10th, 2:30-5:30pm Wed. 17th, 2:30-5:30pm Wed. 24th, 2:30-5:30pm For more info Tel: 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

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Sun. 7th - Wildlife Reserve Sun. 14th - Heywoods Beach Sun. 21st - Great Train Hike Independence Square (6am only) Sun. 28th - Lester Vaughn School moonlight hike at 5:30pm (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

Holders Opera Season takes place in March each year

March

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Music & Drama

Golf

Surfing

Holders Opera Season Sun. 7th to Sun. 28th at Holders House, St. James For more info Tel: 432-6385 www.holders.net

The Rockley Cup Sun. 21st at Rockley Golf Course www.rockleygolfclub.com

Surfer of the Year Contest For more information: www.bsasurf.net

Game Fishing

Tennis

Barbados International Fishing Tournament - Sat. 27th to Tue. 30th www.barbadosgamefishing.com

Barbados Junior International Tournament (ITF Junior Circuit) Mon. 22nd to Sat. 27th at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex www.tennisbarbados.org

Horticulture Barbados Horticultural Society Open Gardens Sun. 7th, 2-6pm: “Grassy Hills”, 21 Mount Wilton, St. Thomas - Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Walker www.horticulturebarbados.com

Barbados National Trust Open Houses Wed. 3rd, 2:30-5:30pm Wed. 10th, 2:30-5:30pm Wed. 17th, 2:30-5:30pm Wed. 24th, 2:30-5:30pm Wed. 31st, 2:30-5:30pm For more info Tel: 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

Horse Racing Sandy Lane Gold Cup Sat. 6th at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Fashion Barbados Fashion Week Thu. 25th to Sun. 28th at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre www.barbadosfashionweek.com 36

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Polo Chukkas Tue. 2nd @ Waterhall Thu. 11th @ Holders Sat. 13th @ Holders Holders Cheshire UK Tue. 2nd @ Waterhall Thu. 4th @ Lion Castle Sun. 7th @ Holders Barbados Open 8 Goal Tue. 9th @ Clifton Thu. 11th @ Holders Sat. 13th @ Waterhall Sun. 14th @ Lion Castle Tue. 16th @ Holders Thu. 18th @ Clifton Sun. 21st @ Clifton Singapore Tue. 23rd @ Holders Thu. 25th @ Lion Castle Sat. 27th @ Waterhall Sun. 28th @ Clifton For more info see their website www.barbadospoloclub.com

Dog Show The Barbados Kennel Club’s All Breed Championship Dog Show Sun. 21st at Waterford Plantation, (Judge - Elizabeth Cartledge, UK) For more info Tel: 417-0607 www.barbadoskennelclub.org

Full Moon Mon. 29th

Gun Hill by Moonlight Fri. 26th at the Signal Station, Gun Hill, St. George (complimentary drinks and cocktails included)

Hike Barbados Sun. 7th - Holetown Sun. 14th - Haggatts Sun. 21st - B’dos Nat’l Trust Hdqrts.

Sun. 28th - District “C” - moonlight hike (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

There are several great surf spots around the island for professionals and beginners to enjoy

April

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Music & Drama

Film Festival

Trade Shows

The Gale Theatre of London & Barbados - 3rd Season For more information contact The Frank Collymore Hall Tel: 436-9083 www.galetheatre.com

Bridgetown Film Festival (Local & Caribbean made films shown under the stars at the open air cinema located at Ocean Spray Apts., Inch Marlow, Ch. Ch.) Wed. 21st to Sat. 24th thebridgetownfilmfestival.com

Re-discover The Caribbean Show Fri. 23rd to Sat. 24th at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre www.re-discover.com

Cultural Festivals Oistins Fish Festival Sat. 3rd to Mon. 5th

Polo Chukkas Thu. 1st @ Holders Tue. 6th @ Clifton Thu. 15th @ Holders Sat. 17th @ Holders Tue. 20th @ Waterhall Thu. 29th @ Holders Holders Ladies Tour Sat. 3rd @ Holders Tue. 6th @ Clifton Thu. 8th @ Waterhall Sun. 11th @ Holders Mexico Tour Sun. 18th @ Lion Castle Tue. 20th @ Waterhall Thu. 22nd @ Clifton Sun. 25th @ Lion Castle www.barbadospoloclub.com 38

Sailing Fireball World Championships Sat. 24th Apr. to Fri. 7th May at the Barbados Yacht Club www.fireball-worlds.com

Horse Racing Banks Barbados Guineas (1st Jewel in the Triple Crown) Mon. 5th at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Public Holidays Good Friday - 2nd Easter Monday - 5th Heroes Day - Wed. 28th

Full Moon Thu. 28th

Gun Hill by Moonlight Fri. 30th at the Signal Station, Gun Hill, St. George - Lowering of the flag ceremony from 6pm (complimentary drinks and cocktails included)

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Golf

Sir Garfield Sobers Festival of Golf Fri. 23rd to Sun. 25th www.sirgarrysobersfestivalofgolf.com

Surfing

National School Championships For more information: www.bsasurf.net

Hike Barbados Sun. 4th - Indian Ground Playing Field Sun. 11th - Harrison Point Lighthouse Sun. 18th - Barclays Park Sun. 25th - Searles Old Sugar Factory - moonlight hike at 5:30pm (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

May

West Indies fast bowler, Fidel Edwards, sends down another fiery delivery against India in the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in England in June 2009

Music Festivals Gospelfest Sat. 22nd to Sun. 30th www.barbadosgospelfest.com

Cultural Festivals Celtic Festival & Int’l Folk Festival Sat. 15th to Sat. 29th www.barbados.org/events/celtic.htm

Rallying Barbados Rally Carnival Sat. 22nd to Sun. 30th Scrutineering - Sat. 22nd Shell V-Power King of the Hill Sun. 23rd Rally Barbados - Sat. 29th & Sun. 30th www.barbadosrallycarnival.com

Sailing Mount Gay Boatyard Regatta Thu. 13th to Sun. 16th at Carlisle Bay www.sailbarbados.com

Football Wanderers Int’l Masters Football Thu. 20th to Mon. 24th at Wanderers Football Club

Trade Show BMEX Trade Show Fri. 21st to Mon. 24th at The Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael www.bma.org.bb 40

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Cricket ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup Tue. 4th, Thu. 6th, Fri. 7th, Sat. 8th, Sun. 9th at Kensington Oval Finals - Sun. 16th, Kensington Oval www.icc-cricket.yahoo.net

Polo Chukkas Sat. 1st @ Holders Thu. 13th @ Holders Thu. 20th @ Holders Thu. 27th @ Holders 10 Goal Sun. 2nd @ Waterhall Tue. 4th @ Clifton Thu. 6th @ Holders Sat. 8th @ Lion Castle Sun. 9th @ Waterhall Charity Day Sun. 16th @ Clifton President’s Trophy/Pat Kearns Sat. 22nd @ Holders Tue. 25th @ Holders End of Season Sat. 29th @ Holders Sun. 30th @ Holders For more info see their website www.barbadospoloclub.com

Horse Racing at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Surfing Surfer of the Year Contest For more info: www.bsasurf.net

Fundraisers Ship Inn Fun Run Sun. 16th Children First Trust Cidel Charity Cup & Scavenger Hunt For more info Tel: 430-5350 www.cidelcharitycup.com

Public Holidays Labour Day - Sun. 1st Whit Monday - 24th

Full Moon Thu. 27th

Gun Hill by Moonlight Fri. 28th at the Signal Station, Gun Hill, St. George (complimentary drinks and cocktails included)

Hike Barbados Sun. 2nd - Bathsheba Sun. 9th - Applewhaites Sun. 16th - Skeete’s Bay Sun. 23rd - Conrad Hunte Cricket Ground - moonlight hike at 5:30pm Sun. 30th - Oistins Car Park (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

designed for performance. engineered for elegance.

GRANTOUR CHRONO Self-winding mechanical movement Black-lacquered steel bezel Sapphire crystal, screw-down crown Waterproof to 150 m, steel case 41 mm

A section of the golf course at Royal Westmoreland Golf & Country Club

June

Photo: Andrew Hulsmeier

Cultural Festivals

Sailing

Gun Hill by Moonlight

Crop Over Festival Begins Sun. 27th June to Mon. 2nd Aug. The Ceremonial delivery of the Last Canes - Sun. 27th at Balls Plantation, Ch. Ch. www.barbadoscropoverfestival.com

J24 Open Sat. 5th to Sun. 6th For more info call The Barbados Sailing Association Tel: 427-7318 www.sailbarbados.com

Fri. 25th at the Signal Station, Gun Hill, St. George - Lowering of the flag ceremony from 6pm (complimentary drinks and cocktails included)

Golf

Radio Controlled Sailing

Hike Barbados

International One Meter Regatta Mon. 28th June to Fri. 2nd July For more info call The Barbados Sailing Association Tel: 427-7318 www.sailbarbados.com

Sun. 6th - Andrews Factory Sun. 13th - Castle Plantation Sun. 20th - Hackleton Cliff Top moonlight hike at 5:30pm Sun. 27th - Rock Hall (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

June

The Beacon Barbados Open Thu. 24th to Sun. 27th (venue TBA) The CGA Championships (The Hoerman Cup) Mon. 28th June to Sun. 4th July at Royal Westmoreland Golf Club www.barbadosgolfassociation.com

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Full Moon Sat. 26th

BRIDGETOWN - #32 Broad Street, Tel. (246) 429-7072 WEST COAST - The Promenade Shops at The Beach House, Holetown, St. James, Tel. (246) 432-7342

The 4H Foundation

July

Photo: Maurice Giles

Cultural Festivals Crop Over Festival Continues The BNB Crop Over Gala Sat. 3rd at Queens Park, B’town Pan Pun De Sand Sun. 18th July at Brandons Beach Pic-o-de-Crop Semi Finals Fri. 23rd at Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium Junior Kadooment Sat. 24th at The National Stadium Party Monarch Finals Sun. 25th at Ermy Bourne Highway, St. Andrew Pic-o-de-Crop Finals Fri. 30th at The National Stadium Foreday Morning Sat. 31st - 12am at Independence Square, Bridgetown

Bridgetown Market Sat. 31st at Spring Garden Highway For further information contact The National Cultural Foundation Tel: 424-0909 www.barbadoscropoverfestival.com

Cricket

Basketball Jhoops Live (B’dos) Basketball Camp (Being hosted by the James Jones Legacy Foundation) Fri. 9th - Sat. 10th

Full Moon

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Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Cricket Tournament Sun. 4th to Fri. 23rd www.visitbarbados.org/sport

Horse Racing

Pinnacle Feeds Midsummer Creole Classic (2nd Jewel in the Triple Crown) Sat. 3rd at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Sun. 25th

Hike Barbados Sun. 4th - St. Thomas Post Office Sun. 11th - Portvale Sun. 18th - Cove Bay Sun. 25th - Kendal - moonlight hike (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

Colourful costumes are worn by revellers on Kadooment Day

August

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Cultural Festivals

Motor Racing

Public Holidays

Crop Over Festival Continues Bridgetown Market Sun. 1st, Spring Garden Highway Cohobblopot Sun. 1st at the National Stadium Grand Kadooment Mon. 2nd, National Stadium to Spring Garden Highway www.barbadoscropoverfestival.com

Williams Industries Inc. International Race Meet & B’dos Auto Racing League Championship Sun. 29th at Bushy Park, St. Philip www.barl.com.bb

Emancipation Day - Sun. 1st Kadooment Day - Mon. 2nd

Surfing

August

Surfer of the Year Contest For more information visit their website www.bsasurf.net

Full Moon Tue. 24th

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Horse Racing

United Insurance Barbados Derby (3rd Jewel in the Triple Crown) Sat. 7th at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Hockey

Banks Hockey Festival Sun. 15th to Sat. 21st Various venues including the hockey astro-turf at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex www.sportinggetaways.co.uk

Sun. 1st - Lodge School Sun. 8th - Archer’s Bay Sun. 15th - Haymans Old Sugar Factory Sun. 22nd - Carrington Old Sugar Factory - moonlight hike at 5:30pm Sun. 29th - Barclays Park (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

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The contestants of the Mr. Caribbean Barbados Fitness Competition 2009

September

Photo: Adrian Richards

Horse Racing

Full Moon

at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Thu. 23rd

Surfing Surfer of the Year Contest For more information visit their website at www.bsasurf.net

Hike Barbados Sun. 5th - Foul Bay Sun. 12th - Turners Hall Woods Sun. 19th - Bath Beach - moonlight hike at 5:30pm Sun. 26th - Bulkeley Plantation (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

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Mr. Caribbean Barbados Fitness Competition at the Boatyard Complex, Bay Street, St. Michael www.mrcaribbeanbarbados.com

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Barbados, with its network of cart roads and foot paths is ideal for hiking, either in the early morning or late afternoon.

October

Photo: Andrew Hulsmeier

Culinary Arts

Health & Fitness

Surfing

Taste of Barbados Food Festival For more info call The Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association at 426-5041

Sagicor Run for Life Weekend Fri. 15th to Sun. 17th For more info call Surfside Wellness Centre at 436-1024 www.surfsidewellness.com

Surfer of the Year Contest For more information visit their website at www.bsasurf.net

Triathlon

Fri. 22nd

National Triathlon Championships Sun. 10th, Spring Garden www.triathlonbarbados.com

Hike Barbados

Visual Arts Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts Exhibition At the Frank Collymore Hall - for further info call Cheryl Lewis Tel: 433-8419

October

Horse Racing

at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Bridge

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Dog Show

The Barbados Kennel Club’s All Breed Championship Dog Show Sun. 10th at Waterford Plantation, (Judge - Stuart Mallard, UK) For more info Tel: 417-0607 www.barbadoskennelclub.org

Sun. 3rd - Spring Hall Sun. 10th - Codrington College Sun. 17th - Gun Hill - moonlight hike at 5:30pm Sun. 24th - Haggatts Sun. 31st - Long Beach (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

The Zouave Band of the Barbados Regiment marching during national celebrations

November

Photo: Andrew Hulsmeier

National Celebrations Independence Lighting Ceremony & Bajan Folk Brew Mon. 1st at Hero’s Square, B’town Spirit of the Nation Show Sat. 20th at The Garfield Sobers Gymnasium at 6pm

National Festivals N.I.F.C.A. Performing Arts Finals Fri. 5th - Mon. 8th at The Frank Collymore Hall, Bridgetown N.I.F.C.A. Performing Arts Gala Sun. 21st at The Garfield Sobers Gymnasium N.I.F.C.A. Photography & Visual Arts Exhibition Thu. 11th - Thu. 25th N.I.F.C.A. Culinary Arts Cookoff Sat. 13th at the Dining Club, Manor Lodge N.I.F.C.A. Literary Arts Reading Gala Sun. 14th at UWI, Cave Hill Campus For further information contact The National Cultural Foundation Tel: 424-0909 www.ncf.bb

Sir Winston Scott Memorial Lecture at the Frank Collymore Hall For more info Tel: 436-9083

Golf The RBTT Classic Sat. 27th to Sun. 28th at Barbados Golf Club, Durants, Ch. Ch. www.barbadosgolfclub.com

Surfing Independence Surf Festival at Soup Bowl, Bathsheba For more information: www.bsasurf.net

Health & Fitness Nation Fun Walk Sun. 21st For more info Tel: 430-5400

Public Holiday Independence Day - Tue. 30th

Full Moon Sun. 21st

Hike Barbados Sun. 7th - Pool Plantation Sun. 14th - Indian Ground Sports Field Sun. 21st - Barclays Park moonlight hike at 5:30pm Sun. 28th - Roberts Manufacturing (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

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Volleyball

Sizzlin’ Sand Beach Volleyball Barbados Sunsplash National Championships Sat. 6th - Sun. 7th at Brandons Beach, St. Michael www.volleybarbados.com

Horse Racing

at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

The shimmering lights of Bridgetown at night

December

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Art & Craft Fairs

Horse Racing

Full Moon

Barbados Museum Craft Fair Sat. 4th at The Barbados Museum, The Garrison, St. Michael

Sun. 26th - Boxing Day at the Races! Championship Race in the 10th Annual Diamonds International Challenge Series for 2 year olds and the Victor Chandler Stakes and Trophy at The Garrison Savannah For more info Tel: 426-3980 www.barbadosturfclub.com

Tue. 21st

December Distance Running

Run Barbados International Marathon & 10k Series Fri. 3rd - Sun. 5th For more info call The Barbados Tourism Authority at 427-2623 www.runbarbados.org

Public Holidays

Christmas Day - Sat. 25th Boxing Day - Sun. 26th

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Volleyball

VolleyBarbados Championships Mon. 28th Dec. 2009 to Sat. 2nd Jan. 2010 at The Garfield Sobers Gymnasium www.volleybarbados.com

Hike Barbados

Sun. 5th - Drax Hall Sun. 12th - Graeme Hall Sun. 19th - Brandons Beach moonlight hike at 5:30pm Sun. 26th - Andrews Sugar Factory (All hikes are at 6am & 3:30pm, except moonlight hike at 5:30pm) For more info call The Barbados National Trust at 426-2421 www.nationaltrustbarbados.com

Beachlands

There are some very special places on earth that radiate a natural feel-good factor that can actually be sensed by people who go there. Within Barbados, which has long been recognized as one of these special locations, there are a number of beautiful spots where this natural phenomenon is quite evident.

Beachlands is one of those special places.

The area of Beachlands, formerly the site of four holiday villas, is one of the island’s best kept secrets, even though it is located in the heart of the popular west coast. For years Beachlands has been the preferred beach for the few people fortunate enough to discover this picturesque, crescent-shaped bay. The sea here is particularly blue and ideal for swimming, while the clarity of the water and the inshore reef provide excellent snorkeling conditions.

With a row of mature trees growing along the full length of its border, this beach is one of the few that benefits from shade for most of the day. In addition to providing some welcome shelter from the full heat of the sun, these magnificent trees also add a wonderful feeling of tranquillity. Beachlands is blessed with that

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rare combination of a beautiful beach complete with spectacular seaside scenery, complemented by a verdant backdrop of lawns, plants and trees. Beachlands is special.

The forty luxury beachfront apartments and six highly desirable penthouse suites at Beachlands have all been carefully designed to capture the very best that Barbados has to offer. The overall ambiance at Beachlands is one of airy spaciousness and relaxed elegance. With a focus on a lavish but comfortable indoor–outdoor style of living, the residences at Beachlands all offer wide terraces framed by high colonnades, which provide cool and sheltered living areas. This naturally cool atmosphere is supported by ceiling fans on the terraces and full air-conditioned internal rooms.

The excellent design of Beachlands is the successful culmination of a productive collaboration between Londonbased KSR Architects and Ian Morrison of Barbados, one of the Caribbean’s most eminent architects. Their mandate has been to create a world-class building that combines the best international-quality interiors and high-specification amenities

with elegant, Barbadian coral stone exteriors that blend harmoniously into the surrounding natural beauty – somewhat reminiscent of the classic Sandy Lane style.

Natural materials are used throughout the residences, including stone floors and oak doors in the living areas and limestone in the sumptuous and generously sized en-suite bathrooms.

Each apartment has a spa pool finished with miniature glass mosaic tiles, while ground floor apartments also have their own small private garden. By virtue of the extraordinary location of Beachlands, residents can enjoy truly spectacular views of the sea from a variety of vantage points.

For safety and convenience, each apartment benefits from secure underground parking.

The communal facilities at Beachlands are excellent. A grand, central lobby hosts a reception area, a concierge desk, the manager’s office, a discrete bar with generous lounge seating and a residents’ dining area. Above the main lobby can be found a fitness centre and a games room.

Outside on the main terrace, an expansive infinity-edged swimming pool adds even more visual appeal to the already stunning beauty of this superb property.

With this sophisticated level of services being available inhouse, Beachlands offers residents the unusual option of enjoying a hotel-style experience, while still benefitting from the relaxed comfort and independence of a privately owned apartment.

With this degree of flexibility, which can efficiently cater to the diverse needs and preferences of individual residents and guests, Beachlands can offer perfect living conditions for people of all ages, including singles, couples and families alike.

Beachlands has invested significant capital into making the beach even more attractive and environmentally stable. This praiseworthy endeavour has been fully endorsed by the Barbados Coastal Zone Management Unit, which is currently building a boardwalk in the area. Starting just north of the beach at Beachlands, the boardwalk will provide residents with an enjoyable way to walk to nearby Holetown, with its restaurants, shops and services.

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Beachlands

Beachlands is owned and is being developed by LTG Real Estate, the property division of the highly esteemed Lewis Trust Group, a very successful, long established and very substantial, privately owned company that has consistently earned the respect of leading international investors.

LTG Real Estate has successfully developed and owns a number of high quality residential and resort properties in twelve countries throughout the world, including notably the Ritz Carlton at Palm Beach in Florida.

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Working with Terra Caribbean, LTG Real Estate has identified Barbados as a very attractive jurisdiction in which to invest in property. Once they had decided to invest in Barbados, LTG, with the assistance of Terra Caribbean, readily identified the 4.7 acres at Beachlands as the ideal location to transform their concept of the ultimate Caribbean beachfront property from a vision into a reality.

After many years of working in foreign lands, LTG has earned a very solid reputation for establishing an excellent working relationship wherever it operates. Such is the enormous potential

of Beachlands, it is imperative for LTG to ensure that they maximise this very special opportunity by delivering absolutely the right design to enhance this already outstanding natural environment. With that ethos very much in mind, the large area of garden and the many mature trees at Beachlands have been carefully protected. The plans also allow for the retention of several areas of open lawn in between the buildings, thus creating shaded glades where residents can enjoy quiet moments away from the sea if they so desire.

A visit to the Beachlands Sales Office, located on the actual site, will give you a first-hand experience of what makes this special location so attractive and also provide a good insight into the level of quality that can be expected upon completion.

For further information about Beachlands please refer to pages 234 and 235 in our Property Section.

And please contact: Tel: (246) 432-3224 or Visit: www.beachlandsbarbados.com

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Promoting Barbados Tourism For More Than 25 Years.

Meet

a Bajan

Ryan Brathwaite brings home gold In August 2009, a 21-year-old Bajan stepped into the international sports limelight at the IAFF World Championships in Berlin, Germany.

For a competitor who failed to make the finals at Beijing and Osaka, it was a major triumph. Not only had he won the gold medal in the 110 metre hurdles, he was the youngest athlete ever to do so.

His homeland went wild. The local media talked incessantly about his achievement, Prime Minister David Thompson congratulated him publicly and a committee was formed to organise a welcoming celebration for his return home.

What an occasion it was! On September 17th, 2009, schools closed early in anticipation for his arrival. Hundreds of airport staff cheered when Ryan descended from the plane and on to the red carpet. A motorcade escorted him from the airport to the Kensington Oval where the Prime Minister headed a group of dignitaries in a special ceremony where scores of school children and hundreds of admiring fans performed poems, songs and dances in honour of the star athlete. Local companies showered him with gifts. As if that weren’t enough, the young man who goes by the nickname of ‘Frenchie’ added another variant to his name when he was dubbed ‘Ambassador his Excellency Ryan Brathwaite’ by the Prime Minister.

He also made it into Wikipedia.

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Obscurity was just one in a series of hurdles for this young man from a tiny island. Growing up in Hillaby, St. Andrew, Ryan attended Lester Vaughn Secondary School and went on to Barton County Community College in Kansas, USA. But along the way he kept competing, in venues as far flung as Japan, Brazil, Morocco, and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Over and over he pitted himself against his personal best and whatever the world threw against him.

The man who came second in the fateful 110 metres said: “It was not good. Ryan is a young kid and he became a world champion. It is something above his ability.”

But those who knew him from a young age were not surprised. “He reminds me of Muhammed Ali,” said his mother. “A future champion,” the manager of Rising Stars Track and Field Club called him. Henry Inniss, chairman of the National Sports Council, took note of his mixture of confidence and humility. Barbados Olympian bronze winner, Obadele Thompson, called Ryan “a tremendous talent and competitor.”

And his current coach at Barton, Matt Kane, believes “there is still a lot more for him to come. He is extremely strong.” His Lester Vaughn School coach, Alwyn Babb, who kept with him, even in those naughty moments when he would hide from practice, believes Ryan has the potential to do even better at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

That would be wonderful for Ryan and for Barbados. We are confident that he can achieve more successes. This leaves just one burning question: When he does and it’s time to celebrate, what will we do for an encore?

gol Apes Hill Club Golf Course

Golf Golf in Barbados For such a small Caribbean island, Barbados is truly blessed with an incredible richness of golf courses; especially on the west coast, where the quality of the courses and their very close proximity to each other represent a veritable ‘Golfer’s Paradise’.

Sandy Lane is home to two magnificent Tom Fazio designed, 18-hole championship courses and a very attractive 9-hole resort course. The Green Monkey is an ultra-exclusive, 7,343 yards, par72 course that is considered by many to be the finest course in the Caribbean. The adjacent Country Club course, the host venue for the World Cup of Golf in December 2006, is a very scenic course that can be thoroughly enjoyed by golfers of all levels.

Both of these courses are served by an immaculate central clubhouse that looks out across the green and the lake of the Country Club’s par-3, 18th hole, and on to the coastline and sea below. The Clubhouse Restaurant and Bar are popular with both golfers and non-golfers alike. Tiger Woods chose the Country Club as the venue for his wedding in 2004. The appropriately named Old Nine is made up of nine of the original holes from the very first Sandy Lane golf course that was opened in 1961. It is a pleasantly challenging course that encourages players to think carefully about their game. www.sandylane.com

Royal Westmoreland is a beautiful and very impressive Robert Trent-Jones Jr., designed par-72, 7,045 yards course, that is sure to test golfers of all abilities and demand use of every club in the bag. The magnificent natural environment of Royal Westmoreland has been cleverly crafted into a golf course that is both challenging and visually spectacular. The elegant, colonial style Clubhouse has a superb setting overlooking the 9th hole, with outstanding views across the course to the ocean. www.royalwestmoreland.com Exciting plans are currently in place for the creation of a second 18-hole course at Royal Westmoreland, designed by Rees Jones, Robert’s equally famous brother. Royal Westmoreland will become the only destination in the world where two golf courses sit side by side originally designed by the Jones brothers.

At the time of writing the magnificent and visually stunning new course at Apes Hill Club is close to completion and golfers are waiting with baited breath for a chance to play here. www.apeshillclub.com On the south coast can be found the Barbados Golf Club, a wellmaintained 18-hole course that is open to the public, where visitors are made very welcome. Club Rockley maintains a fun 9-hole resort course, where once again visitors are welcome. www.rockleygolfclub.com With three world-class courses already in operation, a fourth due to be completed in 2010 and at least one more to open in the near future, Barbados can become a genuine ‘golf destination’.

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Barbados Golf Club The Barbados Golf Club has become the soul of Barbados golf with its friendly atmosphere, coaching programmes and charming terraced clubhouse, which opens onto a unique and expansive triple green. Re-designed by notable architect Ron Kirby and re-opened in 2000, the Barbados Golf Club is the island’s first public 18-hole championship golf course. This linksstyle 6,705 yd., par-72 golf course features gently rolling hills, wide open fairways, a series of coral waste bunkers which add character to several holes and mature ‘mile’ trees. A large central lake adds intrigue on three holes and is the cornerstone of the Bajan ‘Amen Corner’. The greens are superb, the welcome is truly Barbadian and there are great specials on Beer Cooler Packs for those intent on having a day of fun!

This is an ideal outing for golfers of all abilities.

The Barbados Golf Club has an extensive tournament calendar.

Group outings are welcome and golf events can be tailor-made on request. Amenities include a pro shop with an array of golf and leisure wear, a bar and restaurant, the perfect vantage point from which players and non-golfing guests can enjoy the setting of the Bajan sun, as well as practice putting and chipping greens, warm-up nets and rental equipment.

With a packed annual calendar of golf events, the Barbados Golf Club really offers Golf for All! Tel: 42T-TIME (428-8463); Fax: 420-8205 e-mail: teetime@barbadosgolfclub.com www.barbadosgolfclub.com

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The Barbados Turf Club’s race track at the Garrison Savannah has been the nursery ground for Canada’s leading Barbadian jockeys

Bajans jockeying for position!

The clock tower of the Main Guard stands sentinel over the Garrison Savannah as it has since the days when mounted guards of the British regiments routinely assembled there. The Garrison has also been home to other horseback activities from the mid-1800’s, when polo and horseracing competitions with the plantocracy helped to keep the troops fit and amused. It was only Barbadian Patrick Husbands natural that the Barbados Turf Club, the has been Canada’s most outstanding jockey of the island’s governing body of horseracing year 6 times since 1905, has headquartered beside the track ever since.

With such a history, it is no wonder that Barbados has produced excellent jockeys, breeders, trainers and grooms. What may surprise the casual onlooker, however, is how far our skills have emerged from the shadow of the clock tower.

It’s the jockeys who have attained the highest profiles, particularly in Canada, where they began to migrate in the late 1980s to meet bigger challenges and further their careers.

Ricky Griffith was one of the first to do so, with Patrick Husbands, Jono Jones, and Slade Callaghan in hot pursuit over the next few years. Like hundreds of other West Indians, they settled at the Woodbine Racetrack in Etobicoke, Canada. All four of “our boys” have succeeded there, but none more so than Patrick Husbands.

A local racing hero turned international star, Husbands comes from a long line of successful horseracing trainers and jockeys and was raised

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around the track at the Garrison Savannah. He began racing at the age of 16 and rode his way to his current position as the top jockey at Woodbine and one of the highest-earning jockeys in Canadian history.

His recent trajectory is meteoric, and shows no sign of burning out.

Starting in 1999, he earned the Sovereign Award for Outstanding Jockey for four straight years, and has since won it twice more. He finished the 1999, 2000, 2002, 2007 and 2008 seasons in the champion position. In 2003 he won Canada’s most prestigious race, the Queen's Plate, as well as the Canadian Triple Crown. He has also ridden at Belmont, and in 2006 he was the first Barbadian to ride in the Kentucky Derby. With his 2,000th career victory achieved at Woodbine in October 2009, comefrom-behind specialist Patrick Husbands continues to make Barbados proud.

Son of the renowned jockey/trainer Challenor “Chally” Jones, Jono started his career at 14 and went on to win each of the Canadian Triple Crown Races, the Prince of Wales Stakes, the Breeders’ Stakes, and in 2008, the Queen’s Plate. In Barbados, he guided his mounts to Gold Cup wins on four occasions.

At Northlands Park in Alberta the top three jockeys are all Barbadians!

In order, they are Rickey Walcott, Quincy Welch, and Rico Walcott. Rickey and Rico are brothers. Their direct competition adds an extra dimension to the thrill of a race, especially when they capture first and second places together.

Every year, many of these prize jockeys return to compete in our most importantraceoftheseason,theSandyLaneGoldCup.Thoughthelocaltrack may have a smaller cash prize, our boys love a day at the races back home at the Garrison, and we enjoy the chance to applaud them. You can too. Check with the Barbados Turf Club for race days. www.barbadosturfclub.com

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Lion Castle Polo Club in the parish of St. Thomas

Polo The polo scene in Barbados seems to go from strength to strength. Visiting clubs from overseas keep coming back for more, as the facilities expand, the players improve and the crowds grow in numbers. The Cheshire Club in England and the Villages Polo Club from Florida are two well-known teams who repeat their annual visits and spectators can look forward to the usual entertaining rivalry against our local teams.

The advent of high-handicap tournaments, involving some of the world’s top professional players and increased corporate sponsorship, along with the accompanying international media coverage that goes with such a high profile event, helped to propel polo in Barbados in the early stages.

The local stables have about 300 playing polo ponies, both thoroughbreds and Argentinean mounts. The thoroughbreds tend to have more power and speed and they need larger quantities of feed, while the Argentine ponies are generally smaller and tougher and have better handling ability.

Sir Charles Williams, a local businessman and veteran polo player, has contributed greatly to the sport of polo in Barbados.

He is the mastermind behind the Apes Hill Polo and Golf development, a Wentworth Lankmark Community. This is due to become the most advanced polo club in the West Indies. Sir Charles has further ensured that Apes Hill becomes synonymous with great polo by sponsoring a team in England, aptly named the Apes Hill team. This team is comprised of three English players

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and one Argentinean, who have worked very well together, winning the Queen’s Cup last June.

The 2010 Polo Season includes an excellent variety of handicap levels. The four fields will be working together again this year, with tournaments being played at all four locations, Holders, the home of the Barbados Polo Club, Waterhall, Clifton and Lion Castle.

The season begins with a flurry of matches in the 4-goal tournament that kicks off at Holders in December 2009. This low goal tournament, which involves the majority of the members of the Barbados Polo Club playing with the professionals throughout the teams, makes for some very exciting polo.

Mexico is due to come for the fourth time in April and will bring with them the usual exuberant festive spirit their tour has become known for.

The Battle of The Sexes, which started in 2002, gets a huge turnout of spectators who all come to support the ladies. Both teams have proven victorious in previous years, so the 12 and 14goal tournaments will once again supply an incredible level of polo, with two professionals on each team playing some fast, exciting games.

These occasions always make for a full afternoon of entertainment, ranging from sedate afternoon tea to amiable social imbibement, often rocking on well into the evening with a full bar, a delicious dinner, which is often a BBQ, and then some lively dance music to cap off a complete day of fun.

Some days have purposely been left open to allow for flexibility in the scheduling and also allow for more friendly matches with thus far unscheduled visiting teams and players.

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Apes Hill Team win the 2009 Queen’s Cup in England In 2006, when watching the British Open, Sir Charles Williams had a sort of epiphany when he realized that there were no English players on the field. “I couldn’t understand why some Englishmen with deep pockets didn’t help these boys out.” he claims. “I was accustomed in the 70’s and 80’s to seeing people like Paul Withers, the Hipwood brothers and Johnny Kidd” being sponsored. At the time Sir Charles had just begun construction on Apes Hill in Barbados, a Wentworth Landmark Polo and Golf Community.

He thought to himself “10,000 people attend Cowdray and double that for Cartier Day – what better way to advertise Apes Hill than to promote a team with access to so many high earners in one location?” And from this idea spawned one of the best success stories in recent polo history.

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Sir Charles began the process by selecting some of the top players in England, Luke Tomlinson, as captain of the new team. The two then worked on selecting the rest of the players. For the first two years, the Apes Hill boys were building their strength and working out their dynamics as a team.

After unsuccessfully entering the Queen’s Cup and other such games, Sir Charles felt slightly disheartened “I was determined, after I had seen how hard the players had tried, against all odds, to make another attempt at winning one or both trophies.”

2009 had proven more successful for the young team, made up of three Englishmen, brothers Luke and Mark Tomlinson, Charlie Hanbury and one Argentinean, Juan Gris. Their hard work finally paid off as the boys went on to win the prestigious Queen’s Cup, Gerard Leigh Cup, Smith Ryland and the Colonel Tatham Cup in the Gold Cup subsidiary, just to name a few!

There are also the Baby Apes, made up of younger, less experienced

players, who have been extremely successful in their league. They won the Eduardo Rojas Lanusse Cup, the Queen Mother’s Cup and the Novices Cup, adding to an incredible polo season for Sir Charles.

“I cannot explain the sheer delight at seeing these young men play what I consider to be the best team polo I have seen for many, many a year,” beams Sir Charles. “The best part is, this has also generated a huge interest in Barbados as a polo destination. The coverage of the Apes Hill Team is enormous! Our 2010 polo season in Barbados is set to be very exciting, with international teams eager to come and play at our clubs. There are certain days in the 2010 schedule which have been left open to host special matches. I would like to play an exhibition match with two of our Apes Hill members on each team, playing against each other.”

Sir Charles expects that 2010 will be another exciting year for the Apes Hill Team, with his eyes set on the Warwickshire Cup in particular. www.apeshillclub.com

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Geological Vibes of Barbados Barbados is a geological wonder.

Compared to most other land masses, it’s an infant. Continents were formed hundreds of millions of years back in time, and dinosaurs roamed them until 65 million years ago. Sixty four million years later, Barbados emerged from the sea.

Barbados was formed not by volcanic action but by two other processes: accretion of coral skeleta and sediment, plus uplift caused when the Caribbean and Atlantic tectonic plates pushed against each other. The resulting island is 85% coral limestone, with the rest being sedimentary deposits.

Much of the record is there for anyone to see. Notice the striated rock formations of the Scotland district, or the fossilized coral embedded in walls of cut rock through which your excursion roads may lead. These are but glimpses of what’s below the surface, where pressure through the ages has created other visual treats.

Limestone is highly permeable, and water flowing through it causes it to dissolve bit by bit. Rainwater (about 56 inches a year) filters through the coral limestone cap of the island and collects in aquifers that have been naturally hollowed out way underground. We also have deep chasms known as gullies, sinkholes, caves, and miles of underground caverns.

Some of the more accessible caves were used as homes by Amerindians and as secret places of worship by Catholics who were ‘Barbadosed’ in Cromwell’s time.

Deeper down, the underground cave system is a complex and intriguing wonderland. Some, like Coles Cave, are wet and wild

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Harrison’s Cave

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experiences, currently accessible only with private guides.

Harrison’s Cave reveals its marvels more readily. Formed about 500,000 years ago, opened to the public in 1981, and redeveloped over the years, it is now ranked by visitors as Barbados’ most popular attraction. Here, water rushes underground through a series of spectacular caverns, leaving deposits of glistening flowstone, rippling curtains of calcite, and impressive phallic shapes, both hanging and standing at attention. Crystals of many shapes and sizes glitter in the lights that guide your way.

Here’s where we go a bit offbeat with an interesting, if scientifically dubious, theory. Barbados has always had a reputation as a place of healing, due to its salubrious climate and clean water. George Washington brought his ailing brother here on doctor’s orders in 1751. A 1911 advertisement for the Crane Hotel claims that “the fresh and invigorating air of the Atlantic restores health without medicine”. What if there were something more to it? It is a widely held belief that crystals have metaphysical properties. Many people believe in their ability to harness or direct healing, protective and harmonizing energies. What if the crystalline substances below ground were doing just that? It is common to hear people say that just being in Barbados makes them feel good. Repeat visitors usually find it difficult to express precisely what it is that makes them keep coming back to the island, often concluding with “there is just something special about Barbados”. More so than most other locations, Barbados generally gives off a good vibe.

So, even though there is no scientific evidence to prove that the crystals embedded beneath the surface of Barbados do in fact enhance the positive energy that the island radiates, it’s still fun to imagine that it really is happening, way down in the aquifers where the waters of life collect and flow onward.

health & beaut The crystal sauna at the Spa at Coral Reef Club

Health & Beauty

A day at the spa is more than a sensory indulgence; it can add years to your life!

Chakra Spa Located on the fourth floor of the elegant Accra Beach Hotel & Spa at Rockley, Christ Church, CHAKRA SPA is an absolute haven for relaxation, rejuvenation and healing.

From the moment you enter this state of the art facility your sensory journey begins.

Experienced massage therapists give a variety of eastern and western massages inspiring a renewed state of well-being, while aestheticians provide Sothys facials, mud masques, salt scrubs, spa Manicures and Pedicures and waxing in relaxed Zen-like surroundings. There is also a hydrotherapy centre with three luxurious plunge Jacuzzi pools, a dry Sauna and a Steam Room.

All of the therapists are Reiki trained and they understand the importance of the human touch in terms of its benefits to physical and emotional well-being.

Treatments include a menu of 12 different types of massage, including the very pampering Chakra Energizer massage performed by two therapists at the same time.

Body wraps and scrubs rejuvenate and restore and the “Men are from Mars� package designed especially for the gentlemen comprises a facial, massage, manicure and pedicure. Your journey at CHAKRA SPA will leave you balanced, revitalized and at peace.

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturdays 9am to 6pm. Consultations and appointments can be made by calling 435-8690 or 435-8920 extension 5176.

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www.accrabeachhotel.com

The Spa at Sandy Lane Hotel The beautifully appointed Spa at Sandy Lane Hotel is open to resident and non-resident guests. Within spectacular 47,000 square foot Romanesque-style surroundings, a blissful experience awaits. With a delightful array of treatments, performed by highly trained therapists committed to providing personalized care, each guest can expect unsurpassed pampering. Our facilities include 14 VIP suites with honed granites, warm woods, mood enhancing lights and either private landscaped garden or hydrotherapy pool; relaxation room; panoramic sauna; crystal cold room; experience showers; Rhassoul; hydrotherapy pool and John Frieda hair salon. The Spa at Sandy Lane is designed to treat your body to the ultimate in decadent relaxation.

To make a reservation, please call: (246) 444 2100 or e-mail: thespa@sandylane.com.

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The Spa at Coral Reef Club is housed within a beautiful colonial inspired building with clean, modern lines, set within a tropical garden paradise. Exotic vegetation and waterfalls weave throughout the spa, from the four multipurpose treatment rooms to the Outdoor Couples Pavilion. Classic charm has been combined with a modern aesthetic and the interior design has brought widespread acclaim to The Spa. The facilities include a luxurious Relaxation Room overlooking the outdoor Hydro-pool with shaded cabanas for post treatment leisure, a Thermal Suite with a serene Crystal Steam Room and Experience Shower and a Spa Lounge offering secluded relaxation. Finally, a chic Manicure, Pedicure Room commands striking views over the treetops of the property. For the ultimate indulgence opt for a Spa Day, selecting from an impressive array of exclusive Spa Collections. In between treatments enjoy a light lunch and luxuriate in simply captivating surroundings.

Guests at sister hotel, The Sandpiper, are provided with complimentary luxury transfers for the two minute drive to The Spa, ensuring that they arrive relaxed and return revitalized from their treatment. This exquisite Destination Spa captures perfectly the beauty and charm of its Caribbean surroundings and is the ultimate complement to such a unique family treasure as the Coral Reef Club.

Coral Reef Club, St. James Tel: (246) 419-4121 e-mail: thespa@coralreefbarbados.com www.coralreefbarbados.com

In this age of fast paced life even normal days can be stressful. For many people, the best way to counteract this stress is to indulge in the personal luxury of a professional spa treatment. Internationally trained Spa Therapist, Kennifer Marius, is a firm believer in this philosophy and she has taken the ethos to the next level by introducing her own Mobile Spa, Reflections, so that she can provide a full range of professional services to her clients in the comfort and privacy of their own home, hotel room or villa.

While Kennifer’s many devoted local clients are testimony to her consistently high quality service, she also has a great deal of experience working with visitors to the island, including high-profile international clients here to perform at the Jazz Festival.

Catering to women and men, Kennifer’s ultimate goal is to always improve each person’s physical and mental wellbeing by giving them the most appropriate treatments to enhance their inner and exterior beauty and to encourage peace of mind.

The Reflections treatments include aromatherapy, deep tissue and sports massages, lavender salt glows, creative manicures and pedicures, waxing, customized organic facials and professional make-up artistry. By integrating natural products into the various treatments, Reflections aims to create unique experiences for each client. Special packages include custom-created treatments for newlywed couples, weddings, mums-to-be and golfers. You really should treat yourself to some affordable luxury.

Tel: (246) 232-7985 or e-mail: rmobilespa@yahoo.com Kennifer Marius, Professional Spa Therapist

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Gregory Paul’s salon at West Coast Mall in Sunset Crest, Holetown

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Gregory Paul Salon

Donna Smith has certainly made a name for herself as a hairdresser in Barbados, between house calls and Sass, her salon at Royal Pavilion Hotel, Donna is in high demand. Donna’s mobile service is very popular with visitors to the island, especially celebrities who value their privacy.

Donna was trained at Vidal Sassoon and has over 26 years experience. She was privileged to meet many celebrities like Hilary and Bill Clinton, Luciano Pavarotti, George Harrison, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Flatley and Louis Gossett Jr., to name a few.

Donna’s mobile service includes full hairdressing services and caters to brides and wedding parties.

The usual hours of business are Monday to Saturday from 9am, but they also offer an after hours service which includes Sundays, bank holidays and Christmas day. With enough notice, they will be happy to assist you.

Donna’s mobile service and Sass Beauty Salon also offer a personal hairdresser service. Donna, Cheryl or the team can be your personal hairdresser, manicurist or pedicurist for a day, a week, a month or for the duration of your holiday. They will even travel with you if necessary. This service is perfect for wedding parties, persons on yachts or just to ensure privacy and secure appointments, especially at Christmas time.

Sass Salon: (246) 422-4052 Mobile Service: (246) 234-3731 email: donnasmith@caribsurf.com www.barbadosmadeeasy.com

Gregory-Paul has returned to the Hair Arena in Barbados.

Twenty years ago he left Barbados for what was to be an adventure of inspiration in Asia, where he fully absorbed the wonderful shapes and colours of everything in his sight.

It is quite simple to understand how in less than two years Gregory-Paul has regained the trust of several of his former clients as well as some of their children, many of whom were just little kids at the time he left.

Renowned for his innate ability to visualise his client’s needs in detail, Gregory-Paul always uses the finest products to achieve his exceptional colour results.

And of course, his cutting skills were well known before his love of colouring.

Gregory-Paul’s beautifully appointed working environment is conveniently situated in the West Coast Mall, Sunset Crest, St. James.

Please keep in mind that all appointments need to be booked approximately 5-10 days in advance.

Gregory Paul Salon Upstairs West Coast Mall Sunset Crest Holetown St. James Telephone: (246) 432 - 2220 e-mail: gregory-paul@hotmail.com

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The Barbados Fertility Centre A Clinic With A Difference While Barbados has long been renowned as the playground of the rich and famous, what most people do not know is this beautiful tranquil Caribbean island also makes the ideal destination for medical treatment.

Over the last few years there has been a dramatic rise in patients traveling to different countries around the world for medical treatment. With more and more people having to pay for their health care treatment either to avoid long waiting times or do not have insurance, it is quite common for these patients to travel for a wide range of elective procedures, from heart surgery to In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment.

Since 2002, Barbados has placed itself on the global map as a place not only as a tropical holiday destination but now home to the world class, JCI accredited Barbados Fertility Centre. During this time Barbados Fertility Centre has successfully treated thousands of patients from the Caribbean region, USA, Canada, UK and Europe.

Their commitment to providing high quality medical care with an established, success proven, internationally trained medical team complimented with premier state of the art equipment has helped many couples achieve their dream of having a baby.

With the clinic’s success rates surpassing the national published averages of the USA and UK - what is the difference that makes them so successful? Dr. Skinner, Head Clinician at BFC said “It’s a

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combination of the latest medical treatments available and a holistic approach to our patient care. Science alone may not be enough for some couples with infertility. We are open and in fact encourage the adjuvant use of reflexology, acupuncture and massage alongside the highly successful assisted reproductive techniques available today.

We know stress plays a role in many aspects of biological function, the understanding of this role is complex but should not be ignored”.

Freezing Time As we enter the second decade of this century, the world of medicine has seen a leap forward with a major advance in the cryopreservation of cells/embryos called vitrification. In the last few years a new door of opportunity has been opened– the ability of science to preserve a woman’s eggs.

This ground breaking procedure has given women a tool, which up until now did not exist – the facility to preserve her fertility. From August 2009, Barbados Fertility Centre will be the only clinic in the Caribbean and one of the few worldwide to offer this service. For women with medical conditions such as cancer, Barbados Fertility Centre will be the beacon of hope for them guarding the possibility of one day having a family of their own. It is also a wonderful opportunity for women who want to follow their career path without relinquishing their fertility future at the same time.

Integral to the understanding of this medical development is the knowledge that unlike men who make sperm throughout life, women are born with all of their eggs. In fact it is estimated that at birth a woman has 2 million eggs. This number reduces throughout life and even by puberty this number has fallen to approx 300,000 eggs! Consequently a woman’s chance of being able to conceive decreases as her egg age increases, especially after the age of 35.

While IVF has become a major key to many couples having families in their late 30’s or early 40’s, success rates decline with increasing maternal age, therefore for some, even with IVF it is too late. For these couples treatment may become limited to options using the eggs from an egg donor rather than her own.

The development of egg vitrification offers tremendous hope and now presents the option for women to have eggs stored at a younger age, so preserving their fertility options, if and when, they arise later.

The egg freezing technique involves collecting eggs from the patient in the same way as if she was undergoing a cycle of IVF. The mature eggs are then frozen the same day. Years later, when pregnancy is desired, the eggs are thawed and fertilised with the sperm of her desired partner at that time via IntraCytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). Resulting embryos are then transferred to the uterus.

While embryo freezing has been performed successfully since 1983, an embryo is the result of combination of a sperm and an egg.

For fertility preservation a woman needs to freeze unfertilised eggs.

Egg freezing has been more of a challenge scientifically because the egg is the largest cell in the human body and contains a lot of water.

During the freezing process, this water may turn to ice crystals, which could destroy the egg. Until vitrification (a rapid freeze technique) was developed, previous attempts at egg freezing were not very successful. However, latest published data on the new

technique suggests that 99% of eggs preserved by vitrification survive and 92% fertilise successfully. Implantation rates and pregnancy rates are in keeping with women having IVF treatments under 35 years of age.

While this breakthrough is new and studies are small, it offers a major advance for fertility preservation for women either for medical or social reasons. So far, around 1,000 babies have been successfully born worldwide using frozen and thawed eggs.

In fact, the prediction is that by women freezing their eggs at a younger age they will therefore carry lower risks of genetic abnormalities linked with women having babies at older ages such as Down Syndrome.

Taking A Closer Look Reinforcing its commitment to offer patients the latest in technology, Barbados Fertility Centre will now also be able to offer patients another break-through within the field of assisted reproduction technology: Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS). This tool allows the testing of a cell from the embryo to ensure the embryo is genetically normal.

PGS is carried out in conjunction with in-vitro fertilisation.

Typically, one cell from an embryo is removed for genetic testing.

The results will allow selection of only genetically normal embryos for transfer. This process will be beneficial for: a) Patients at risk of genetic abnormalities; b) Allow families with a known genetic mutation to avoid the potential of offspring with the specific disease; or c) As a tool for patients who have previously had failure from IVF treatments.

The highly developed field of assisted reproductive technology continues to expand offering new hope for couples with infertility.

Both Pre-Implantation Screening and Egg Freezing are major advances. Undoubtedly, egg freezing and fertility preservation is set to change women’s fertility choices forever. Women will now be able to ‘bank’ eggs in their 20’s or early 30’s to protect them from the declining fertility in their late 30’s and 40’s! Barbados Fertility Centre is proud to be at the forefront of this phenomenal change.

1Antinori et al 2007 Reprod. Med Online 14:72-79.

For further information on the work of Barbados Fertility Centre please log on to www.barbadosivf.org or call +1 (246) 435-7467

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Fond of Fauna As the sun sets, the trees rustle in the breeze and the night comes alive with the sound of thousands of small chirps. Similar to crickets, this invisible orchestra is made up of small whistling tree frogs, and acts as a backdrop to every evening. The tree frog is very tiny, has fingers and toes instead of webbed feet, and does not lay eggs in water like most frogs but gives birth to its young live. Their big, warty, brown cousins, the cane toads, come out in rainy weather. These avid bug eaters were introduced to control agricultural pests. In self defense, they can also kill some animals, using a hallucinogenic poison secreted from glands behind their eyes.

Along with the million-plus visitors who come to Barbados every year, thousands of birds also visit Barbados annually. Roughly 64 species of migratory birds, including ospreys, falcons, ducks, sandpipers and terns from three continents pass through Barbados, resting in wetlands around the island. Resident birds include doves, pigeons, herons, egrets, hummingbirds, grackles (the ubiquitous blackbirds) and finches. Parrots and parakeets can also be seen, or more often heard squawking, as they go home to roost just before sunset. Those winged things that swoop through the air at dusk are bats, hunting insects.

English settlers imported the infamous mongoose, to get rid of snakes as well as rats that were eating the crops. Quick, clever and troublesome, the mongoose is now a favorite character of Bajan folklore. It looks like a weasel and can sometimes be spotted darting across a road.

Barbados is home to a type of thread snake that is the smallest in the world. The rare creature is just under 10 cm long, and thin as spaghetti. Barbados has other reptiles too—four species of lizard and the red-footed tortoise. The tortoise may have been introduced in the

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17th century as a food source. They were also put to another use, as consumers of outhouse waste! Did you know that tortoises have a voice? Loud, rather comical grunts accompany their mating efforts.

Lizards here may be bright green, stripy green-brown, shiny brown, or pale, pinkish-beige. They lurk in every home or yard across the island.

Some bask in the sun. Others hide behind pictures on the wall. Some display a bright yellow flap under their necks. All are completely harmless and their quirks can be fascinating.

The English settlers also brought European wild hares as hunting game for the plantocracy. Grey, larger and more athletic than rabbit, they can be spotted around the countryside on a rare occasion.

Green monkeys were brought to Barbados from West Africa in the mid17th century. Its colour, facial fur and even behavioural characteristics have evolved over time and are now considered uniquely Bajan.

Because even their vocalisation has evolved, it could be said that they now have a Bajan accent! Green monkeys live all over the island.

Mothers carry their little ones slung around their backs or stomachs and male monkeys cause trouble, picking fruit and digging up crops.

They generally keep to themselves but are also known to meander into populated areas and steal food straight from the plate! The green monkey is considered a symbol of Barbados, appearing frequently in folklore, children’s books and local art and craft.

You don’t have to dive or snorkel to appreciate marine life in our clear blue sea. Swimming with the sea turtles—mostly hawksbill, with the occasional leatherback—is one of the most memorable experiences you could have. These gentle creatures glide gracefully through the water, popping their heads above water periodically to breathe. Some are so accustomed to visitors that they will eat out of your hand.

Another treat is to participate in the Barbados Sea Turtle Project when they release endangered hatchlings or help a nesting turtle in trouble.

Call 230-0142 for information.

To lay their eggs, sea turtles return to the beach on which they were born, and some travel hundreds of miles to return to the exact same stretch of sand in Barbados. Like the birds and the turtles, many visitors also return repeatedly over the years. We hope you will too!

island adventure Over the years Barbados has gained world wide recognition as the perfect destination for action-packed waterman sports, with international class surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing already well-established Courtesy Brian Talma – deAction Beach Shop

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The pristine waters off-shore possess treasures only a diving mask can reveal

Barbados has the well-earned reputation of being an immensely satisfying holiday destination, going far beyond the usual prerequisites of a tropical beach holiday. We encourage visitors to ‘scratch the surface’ and discover the refreshing mix that lies beneath. Whether it’s serenity or excitement you seek, Barbados offers an unbeatable range of holiday activities and sightseeing trips – sportsmen, sailors and landlubbers alike will all find a bountiful array of activities to fill your days.

Barbados offers excellent conditions for sailing and a huge fleet of vessels from which to choose – from the sleek, luxurious mega-catamarans, to the smaller, more intimate ‘take-it-easy’ sailing cruises. The boats are all well maintained, with fully trained captains and crew who all seem to have that wonderful Bajan spirit with warm and friendly attitudes. So whether it's a lunchtime snorkeling cruise and a swim with the sea turtles, or a romantic champagne cruise at sunset, there are few experiences that will linger in the memory of holiday makers like an exhilarating cruise along the picturesque coastline of the island.

The pristine, off-shore waters possess treasures that only a diving mask and scuba tank can reveal. So take the plunge, the

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scuba courses offered by many of the dive shops are designed to get you diving the same day! And for an underwater experience, without getting wet, you can explore the ocean floor in one of Atlantis’ state of the art submarines.

Even the devout landlubbers will enjoy exploring the island, there is a feast for the eyes around every corner! Take an organised island tour or hire a car and go exploring – visit one of the many magnificent old plantation houses or explore the underground wonders of Harrison’s Cave; nature lovers will delight in a visit to Andromeda Gardens, the Flower Forest, Hunte’s Gardens and Orchid World as well as mingling with the monkeys at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve.

Over the years, Barbados has gained world wide recognition as the perfect destination for action-packed waterman sports, with international class surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing already well-established. Some of Barbados’ top ranked surfers now offer round-the-Island surfing tours to all of the island’s best breaks – so, for a ‘natural high’, why not take some surfing lessons?

Almost every day of the year you can find some kind of surf action along Barbados’ shoreline.

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Jammin’ is the newest recreational catamaran cruising the island’s coastal waters. This eye-catching, 63-ft. craft has all the ingredients necessary for a fun day in the sun! Jammin’s competent crew is headed by the skilled Captain Roger Kelly who guarantees all ‘Jammers’ an unforgettable ride, while the Jammin’ crew, with their dynamic personalities and friendly dispositions, ensure a truly extraordinary day on the water.

All cruises offer delectable buffet meals onboard and a well stocked bar. In the water activities include swimming with the turtles, snorkeling, fishing and diving. Jammin’ can also custom design cruises to meet the discerning tastes of their guests.

Their featured cruises include the breezy Early Bird Cruise which sets off in the tranquil early morning hours; the Sun Blast Cruise is the fun lovers’ favourite – great for families; and for a slamming party with really great entertainment, Jammin’s Twilight Cruise is the hottest affair on water.

Coconut Tours proudly offer three wonderful tours of the island in the comfort of their spacious, air-conditioned coaches and tour buses, so if you wish to explore Barbados and learn about its history and culture, Coconut Tours is the ideal choice. Their guides are knowledgeable and friendly, keeping passengers entertained with their interesting, and often humorous commentary!

The 360 Degree Island Tour takes in the island from coast to coast.

Some of the notable stops along the way include North Point with its rugged cliffs, pounding surf and awesome blow holes; the fascinating St. Nicholas Abbey plantation–built in 1658, it is one of only three remaining Jacobean-style mansions in the entire western hemisphere; enjoy a traditional Bajan lunch at Bathsheba–the surfers’ paradise and visit the historic St. John’s Church…

The Green Monkey Encounter will appeal to all nature lovers with visits to Hunte’s Gardens–one of the most extraordinary gardens in the entire Caribbean; mingle with the monkeys at the Wildlife Reserve; enjoy the rugged, wind swept east coast scenery and the west coast with its tranquil waters, palm fringed beaches and magnificent holiday homes of the rich and famous.

The main attraction of the Cave Tour is of course, the breathtaking Harrison’s Cave with its massive caverns, underground streams and towering stalactites and stalagmites, but this tour also offers so much more… historic Speightstown in the north, Chalky Mount and beautiful Bathsheba on the east coast, and Hackleton’s Cliff, at 1,000 feet above sea level offers sweeping views of the entire Atlantic coastline.

Be sure to ask about their Customised Private Tours.

For bookings please call (246) 422-1152 info@jammincats.com www.jammincats.com

Tel: (246) 437-0297 e-mail: reservations@coconutcars.com www.coconuttoursbarbados.com

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Atlantis Submarines Celebrating 23 Years in Barbados Now you can experience a great adventure with Atlantis... Sit back and enjoy a tour like no other – the Atlantis Submarine Expedition.

Explore the amazing sea life surrounding Barbados on this fascinating voyage aboard a real submarine, where a knowledgeable co-pilot will inform you about the wonders of the deep.

As the submarine dives to 55 feet, passengers can view a spectacular coral reef with dancing sea fans and an abundance of marine life through the sub’s large, clear viewing windows. Before returning to the surface, the submarine descends to depths of 115 to 150 feet to view what has in the past been reserved for scuba divers only – a sunken shipwreck! Enjoy the ocean in air-conditioned comfort with your family, friends or group. Celebrate any significant event on an underwater journey that is both unique and unforgettable.

Atlantis Submarines was awarded Achievement of Excellence at the National Tourism Awards 2006 & 2009 from a field that included the island’s top attractions and The Environmental Excellence award 2009. The Atlantis Submarine is Zagat rated and is the first attraction in the world to achieve the double award from Green Globe and Green certifications in January 2009.

For more information call (246) 436-8929 or after hours at (246) 243-1069 www.atlantissubmarines.com

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Silver Moon Catamarans Sail the translucent waters of the ‘platinum coast’ in the elegant style and comfort of the Silver Moon catamarans. Silver Moon is owned and operated by veteran captain, Nick Parker, who has been in the catamaran business for almost 30 years – his reputation for the highest standards and excellent, warm and friendly service speaks for itself.

Coastal cruises are offered for a very limited number of passengers on the Silver Moon catamarans. The Deluxe Cruise, sails with a maximum of 12 guests and the Exclusive Cruise with a maximum of 24, both allowing guests ample space to relax in the shade, or bask in the sunshine on the spacious decks as the crew caters to your every need.

This company excels at providing an unmatched level of comfort and service on all of their cruises.

Transportation from your hotel, all drinks, lunch and snorkeling equipment are provided.

Private Charters The possibilities are endless with the Silver Moon catamarans. You choose the setting - day or night, special menu and refreshments and they take care of the rest. There is no better way to celebrate a special occasion - whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, wedding party or just a romantic evening for two.

For information and bookings Tel: (246) 438-2088 Fax: (246) 438-3650 e-mail: reservations@silvermoonbarbados.com www.oceanadventuresbarbados.com

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Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruises

For information and bookings Tel: (246) 438-2088 Fax: (246) 438-3650 reservations@silvermoonbarbados.com www.oceanadventuresbarbados.com

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Cool Runnings Experience one of the most pleasurable days of your holiday...

This unique charter company specialises in personalised cruises, ensuring the utmost in comfort, service and enjoyment. These elegant, custom-built catamarans sail with a limited number of passengers, to guarantee a superb day of sailing in an uncrowded atmosphere.

Owners, Robert and Annika Povey, run a professional operation – this is apparent from the moment you step aboard – the captain and crew are a good humoured group of well-trained, experienced sailors who know how to look after, and entertain, their guests; the boats are immaculately maintained, spacious and comfortable, and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.

• Lunch Cruise: A 5-hr. sailing cruise with three stops along the way... swim in a secluded bay; snorkel with the sea turtles; explore a shallow shipwreck where you can feed schools of tropical fish.

• Sunset Cruise: This 4-hr. cruise is a wonderful way to enjoy a dazzling tropical sunset. Includes stops for swimming, snorkeling with the turtles and on an old shipwreck.

• Private Cruises: These are ideally suited for weddings and corporate entertaining with many options available for specialized catering.

• Lunch/Sunset Cruises: Delicious meals are served with wine, and there is an open bar. Transport included.

For reservations, contact your tour rep, hotel activities desk, or Tel: (246) 436-0911 Fax: (246) 429-2596 coolrunningscruises@caribsurf.com www.coolrunningsbarbados.com

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As the name suggests, this company specialises in smaller, more personalised cruises with the emphasis on intimacy, carrying a maximum of 12 people on their popular coastal cruises. As with most catamarans, this sleek 30' vessel gives a smooth, stable ride under sail, making it the perfect choice for the average landlubber!

They offer a 3-hour Snorkeling Cruise and a longer 5-hour Lunch Cruise, both including stops for snorkeling on a magnificent coral reef along the west coast, where you can swim with thousands of colourful reef fish and see a shallow shipwreck.

The second stop, in a tranquil bay, offers a unique opportunity to swim, play with and

This 60-ft. catamaran will excite the sailor with her exhilarating performance while soothing the timid with her stability and comfort.

feed a family of green back turtles a totally awesome experience!

Drinks and snorkeling gear are provided on all cruises along with a free transportation service to and from the dock.

Private Charters are available for groups of up to 12.

For further information & bookings call (246) 421-6419 or (246) 231-7306 / e-mail: smallcats@sunbeach.net www.smallcatscruises.com

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El Tigre was among the top scoring attractions in Zagat’s 2007 Best of Barbados Survey: “A very attentive, warm-hearted crew with a fabulously contagious Bajan spirit enhances the three and five-hour tours aboard this spacious catamaran…”

Their 3-hr. Snorkel Cruise is perfect for families with small children, the 5-hr. Lunch Cruise is loads of fun for all ages, and the romantic Sunset Cruise is ideal for couples and honeymooners!

The Lunch and Snorkel Cruises operate daily, and the Sunset Cruise sails on Wednesdays. All cruises visit the island’s friendly sea turtles for a swim and snorkel. Drinks, snorkeling gear and transport are all included.

Be sure to ask about their Private Cruises.

For bookings and information, Tel: (246) 417-7245 or (246) 231-1585 Fax: (246) 421-7582 info@eltigrecruises.com www.eltigrecruises.com

El Tigre crew member blowing the conch shell

Zed’s Surfing Adventures Surfers Point, Inch Marlow, Christ Church Tel: (246) 428-7873 or 262-7873 zedlayson@gmail.com www.barbadossurf.com www.surferspointbarbados.com Zed offers a complete range of surfing packages and surfboard rentals for beginners and experienced surfers. Lessons are designed to teach all the basics of surfing, whether it’s the ‘Get Wet’ two hour session–a good starter for those who just want to try it and experience the thrill, or the three day ‘Be A Surfer’ Package which covers all the basics and is the best option for becoming a surfer. Round-the-Island Surfing Tours are available for experienced surfers, offering the opportunity of getting the best waves of the day – includes equipment, light lunches and beverages. Surfer's Point is considered one of the best spots for beginners and longboarders and they are equipped with a wide range of beginner, intermediate and advanced boards, ranging from 6ft.–10ft. Lesson times are 9am to 11am and 2pm to 4pm.

Surfers Point also offers accommodation right on the beach.

deAction Beach Shop Silver Sands, Christ Church Tel: (246) 428-2027 e-mail: irieman@sunbeach.net

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Come experience Barbados Beach Culture with Brian “deAction Man” Talma and his professional crew at deAction Beach Shop. It’s located on the best beach in Barbados for kitesurfing and windsurfing.

Surfing Lessons & Rentals: guaranteed within an hour you will be standing up!!

Kitesurfing lessons and rentals: 6-hour packages divided up into 2 to 3 sessions which will get you to the beginning stages of kitesurfing.

Stand Up Paddling (SUPing): after a five minute introduction you will be into deAction!!

Windsurfing: equipment rentals for people wishing to test their skills in waves and also professional beginners lessons.

Food: after a session on the water, relax with a drink and some tasty grilled fish.

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The Barbados

Our Little Rock: Born of a Coral Reef Under rolling hills and fields of majestic sugar cane lies a hidden beginning beneath the sea; a coral paradise atop a rising ridge of seafloor sediments pushed above the surface of the Atlantic Ocean by the slow but relentless movement of two great tectonic plates.

Barbados represents the only part of the undersea ridge that was pushed high enough to grow corals and eventually to emerge, making it not only unique, but the most easterly of all the Caribbean islands. The arc of volcanic islands less than 100 miles from Barbados form the Lesser Antilles. Because of its unique geology, Barbados has been described as “a coral charm dangling on a volcanic necklace.”

The coral limestone cap has given Barbados many beautiful features unique amongst her island neighbours, such as an underground cave system and stunning reefs around the island.

Coral reefs form the ‘lifeblood’ of Barbados, with the islanders having a social or spiritual bond as well as an economic dependence on coral reefs and their associated ecosystems.

Coral reefs support our fishing industry, generate our famous white sand beaches and protect our shoreline. They are a resource for modern medicine, the backbone of our tourism industry and the course of our calm nature, both literally and figuratively, as they protect us from the fury of the waves during

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storms and hurricanes, and slow us down as we sit on the coral sand and watch the sun slip beneath the waves.

The ‘coral reef’ signifies different things to different people.

To fishermen and dive operators, it is an income-generating machine, while to fish consumers and divers it provides nutrition for the body and spectacular vistas for the soul. To coral reef scientists, it presents a complex, fascinating ecosystem to study. To the individual Barbadian, it represents life itself, because without it there would be no Barbados.

Coral reefs are strong and resilient but with the oceans heating up and becoming more acidic, an increasing frequency of storms and hurricanes, more people and more sewage, sedimentation, anchors, overfishing, fin kicks and disease, our corals are experiencing unprecedented stress. Here are some ways we can all ensure that our coral reefs can still protect our beautiful island and our cultural identity: • Don’t touch the coral reefs – they are very sensitive to contact. Be aware of your fins/flippers when swimming near to a reef.

• Don’t buy coral products or reef curios, juvenile reef fish, berried lobsters and sea eggs out of season.

• Be responsible divers, control your buoyancy and do not harm the animals that give us so much joy.

• Do not drop anchor on the reef, use the mooring lines provided. If they are missing or frayed, contact the Coastal Zone Management Unit.

Excerpt from Barbados - A Coral Paradise.

Available in leading bookstores islandwide. Order online at www.BarbadosBooks.com

divin Although quite common throughout Barbados reefs, seahorses are very difficult to find. They are almost always found close to the seabed, usually with their tail wrapped around a finger sponge or a strand of soft coral – more often than not they are motionless, making them doubly hard to spot Photo by Lucy Agace, reproduced from her book, Barbados Dive Guide – available at book stores and dive shops around the island. Order online at www.barbadosbooks.com

Diving Barbados Blue Watersports Hilton Hotel Complex, Needham’s Point, St. Michael Tel: (246) 434-5764 Fax: (246) 435-3794 e-mail: barbadosblue@caribsurf.com www.divebarbadosblue.com Barbados Blue at The Hilton - Five Star Service with Island Flair! "Their two marine biologists made each dive so enjoyable."

• On Staff Marine Biologists Andre Miller and Christie Finney • PADI/BSAC diving facility • 2 fully equipped dive boats, both with shade and ladder access • Daily beginner classes - dive the same day!

• Our house reef has WWI & WWII ship wrecks • Three dives daily (reef, wreck, drift and deep) • Weekly dives on the S.S. Stavronikita Power Boat, Turtle Tour & Shipwreck Snorkel Safari Call for Bookings!

Reefers & Wreckers Speightstown, St. Peter Tel: (246) 262-6677 or (246) 422-5450 or (246) 234-1377 e-mail: scubadiving@caribsurf.com www.scubadiving.bb Reefers and Wreckers Dive Shop, situated in historic Speightstown, is the most northerly dive shop and offers easy diving access to the unspoilt reefs around the north of Barbados – definite favourites among locals and visitors. They also make regular visits to the wrecks of the Stavronikita, the Pamir and the wrecks in Carlisle Bay. The family owned business, run by brothers Philip and Michael Mahy, offers diving in small groups – no crowds and a flexible personalised and friendly service that has earned them a loyal following of clients. Instructors are PADI certified and courses range from “Discover Scuba” to Divemaster. Be sure to visit their new Scuba Bar above the dive shop!

Packed with helpful hints for all levels of diver, and beautifully illustrated with more than 100 superb underwater photographs, this high quality book should be a ‘must have’ for expert and novice divers, and snorkelers alike.

This book will also greatly appeal to any non-divers who merely want to enjoy the captivating beauty of the fascinating marine-life that can be seen in this magical underwater world. Lucy Agace has created an excellent guide, offering essential information about all aspects of diving in Barbados.

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Cricket .... Barbados Style!

Cricket is the strong common thread that binds every fibre of our national fabric. And wherever you drive around the country you will see matches being played, often on a piece of ground that until that moment you hadn’t even recognised as a cricket pitch. This is because Bajans have perfected an amazing ability to transform any area of rough pasture into a flat batting surface.

Bajans will start a game anywhere and anytime they get a chance, including that truly classic element of life in Barbados, a game of beach cricket. Beach cricket is not just some leisurely game; it is a full-on, friendly feud between anybody who can get hold of a ball and whoever’s turn it is to bat. The ‘wickets’ are sticks or branches, often stripped from a sea-grape tree, that are embedded into the sand as close to the waterline as possible without them being washed away.

The ball of choice is a heavy, solid sponge ball and the real art of beach bowling is being able to judge when a wave will wash over the sand in front of the batsman and leave a thin covering of water. That is the moment! The bowler will generate as much pace as possible and aim specifically for that thin layer of retreating water in front of his opponent. If his judgement and

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delivery are both accurate, the ball will hit the sand and aquaplane off the layer of water at twice the speed that it arrived, soaring upwards at life threatening velocity towards the batsman’s body. Then of course the man with the bat in his hand has to use it. At this point it must be made very clear that there is no such thing in beach cricket as trying to get out of the way of the ball. The ball is there to be hit; and if you miss it, then you get hit! Of course if the batsman does connect, you can rest assured that the ball will fly off the bat like a rocket, often sailing out to sea or disappearing off the back of the beach. Incidentally, if any international cricket fans have ever wondered why West Indians are so good at hooking bouncers they would only have to watch half an hour of beach cricket to understand why!

Of course, the best thing about cricket in Barbados, even ‘serious’ cricket, is all the fun that goes with it. This can include doing a delirious ‘Bajan Wave’ with 15,000 welllubricated spectators during a one-day international at Kensington Oval; chipping rhythmically behind Mac Fingal’s all-star, bizarrely costumed band during a lull in a Test Match; howling with laughter at the impromptu jokes flying around at every possible opportunity; and sharing your stories, food and cooler with happy cricket fans from all over the world.

Cricket Barbados style is not just a game; it is also a skilful art form that must be perfected and it is equally a fun-filled social gathering that must be enjoyed.

Cricket is a Barbadian way of life!

island hoppin Kayaking in the crystalline waters of the Tobago Cays Marine Park Courtesy Chantours Caribbean Inc.

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Island Hopping

Whether it’s a day charter to the Tobago Cays, or a few days onboard a luxury yacht, the relaxation is total and the beauty is all encompassing

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Until fairly recently, many of the Grenadine islands were accessible only by sea, by way of inter-island schooners and ferries. Now, with the addition of small airports on the islands of Mustique, Canouan, Bequia and Union, these enchanting hideaways are within quick and easy reach of Barbados.

Barbados is the gateway to these islands and there are a number of options available to get you there. These range from private jet and exclusive yacht charters, to allinclusive, one-day, or one-week packages offered by tour companies like Chantours Caribbean Inc., who specialize in island hopping adventures and exclusive yacht charters in the Grenadines and other Caribbean islands. They can arrange anything from the exceptional and exclusive to the simple and sublime. You can enjoy a one-day sailing excursion aboard a 45-ft. luxury catamaran visiting the islands of Mustique, the Tobago Cays, Palm Island, Mayreau, Morpion and Petit St. Vincent all in one glorious day (flights to/from Grenadines included), or escape for a day (or more) of golf and spa indulgences at the exclusive Raffles Resort on Canouan Island.

Chantours can custom-design packages for special events like corporate incentives, group excursions, weddings, or any special occasion for that matter, which can include private jet charters throughout the Caribbean, Europe or North America, luxury mega-yacht charters in the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands and French West Indies and personalized packages to exclusive resorts and villas throughout the entire Caribbean.

Chantours is committed to the pursuit of excellence guaranteeing their customers exceptional service every step of the way.

For the past 20 years SVG Air, based in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has been taking many a satisfied customer from one Caribbean destination to another. They operate scheduled and charter flights to and from the Grenadines and a number of other Caribbean destinations. Specializing in charters and shared charters SVG Air offers a personalized service second to none. Their fleet of aircraft, flown by highly professional pilots, also offers an air ambulance service, a freight service and a handling service for any aircraft wishing to visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Private charters offer the convenience of no crowds, no queuing up and no waiting around airports and the short flight times enable you to make the most of your precious holiday days.

Palm Villa Palm I s l a n d , T h e G re n a d i n e s Are you looking for a vacation with a difference, with a big emphasis on natural beauty, peace and quiet and rest and relaxation? If so, you need to know about one of the best-kept secrets in the Grenadines – the privately owned homes on Palm Island that are available for vacation rentals.These comfortable beach cottages, ranging from 2 to 5 bedrooms, are located right on the beach with spectacular views of the surrounding Grenadine islands. It is an ideal holiday for families, couples or anybody who just wants to get away from it all.

Palm Island has five beautiful beaches, all offering excellent conditions for swimming, snorkeling and water-sports. There is also a walking trail for the more exercise-oriented visitors. Villa guests wishing to go on a sailing charter to Mayreau and the Tobago Cays can do so by booking directly.The boats are based in Union Island but they will collect guests at the Palm Island jetty.

Villa guests are not generally at liberty to use the Palm Island Resort hotel facilities, though it is possible to dine at the resort’s Yacht Club Restaurant and make purchases at the small boutique.

Chantours, a Barbadian travel company, offers ‘sail and stay’ packages, with part of the time spent sailing the southern Grenadines on a luxury catamaran and the remainder in a villa on Palm Island.

For reservations and further information: Tel: (246) 262-5874 e-mail: keith@millerpublishing.net

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The spectacular Jim Fazio-designed Trump International Golf Course in Canouan has been named one of the "Best Golf Courses" in the world by the Robb Report

SVG Air From Barbados, the best way to get to the pristine islands of the Grenadines is by SVG Air. The company operates scheduled and charter flights throughout all the islands of the Caribbean, in particular between Barbados, Bequia, Canouan, Mustique, Union Island, St. Vincent, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Maarten, St. Barts, Anguilla and Martinique, but also as far afield as Guyana and Jamaica. Their charter service allows the discerning business traveller or holiday maker to fly on the day and at the time that is most convenient to them, therefore reducing time spent in airports to a minimum.

SVG Air is the airline of choice for members of European royalty, international rock stars and prominent individuals from the worlds of politics, finance and industry. They have highly experienced pilots, expert aircraft maintenance, friendly staff and a truly personalised service from the moment you first make your reservation until you reach your final destination. Their reputation over the past 20 years has endeared the airline to as many as 60,000 people who travel with SVG Air on a yearly basis.

For further information contact your travel agent, or call SVG Air direct: Tel: (784) 457-5124 or Toll Free: 1-800-744-5777 e-mail: info@svgair.com Visit them online at: www.svgair.com

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A photo of the interior of the Mikvah taken during restoration

Historic “Mikvah” Discovery Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Bridgetown, down a small, narrow street, lies the Nidhe Israel Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the Western hemisphere.

Surrounded by silent graves of Jewish settlers, this historical site is a reminder of a rich history dating back to the 1600’s, when Sephardic Jews, fleeing Rubble stones from the site the inquisition in Spain and Portugal, were used to reconstruct settled in Barbados. They are credited the present structure with having introduced sugar cane production to the island. They built the original synagogue in 1654, but this structure was damaged by a hurricane and was rebuilt in 1833. The ground level is still the original from 1654. The local Jewish community thrived thereafter, becoming successful businessmen and merchants.

However, after the First World War many of the original Jewish settlers had assimilated into the wider Barbadian community and emigrated to Europe and North America. The synagogue was sold in 1925 and in subsequent years used for a variety of purposes, even being used as a warehouse! The building was in desperate need of preservation. The building and cemetery came under threat in the late 1970’s when the government acquired it by compulsory acquisition and plans were made to demolish it in order to make way for the new Supreme Court Building.

The local Jewish community, which had been rekindled by a settlement of European Jews, starting in 1931, stepped in to protect their heritage.

Through local and international funding they magnificently restored the

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current building in a major project from 1984 to 1990. The synagogue has decorative interiors, with beautifully detailed woodwork, elegant chandeliers and historical artefacts. The cemetery was also repaired and a modern museum was developed in the interior of the old school house on the synagogue grounds.

This museum has links to the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus). When Dr. Karl Watson from the University introduced one of his Doctorate students to excavate an area, where it was believed the original Rabbi’s house existed, a major discovery resulted. Michael Stoner, the student, began the excavation and unearthed a step, in April 2008, which was the first of a flight of stairs, leading to a mikvah bath dating to the mid seventeenth century.

A ‘mikvah’ is a ritual bath used for purifying the body and is a small chamber that is filled with natural, flowing water. This one in particular is floored with red granite tiles and flanked by alcoves where lamps would have been placed. It was built around 1652 and would have been considered the most luxurious of its time. The water level in the mikvah is the same as the water level of Bridgetown as it is spring-fed and this ensures that the water is always pure.

The mikvah is a traditional bath used for ceremonial purposes, such as marital rituals between Jewish men and women. Women who would have disrobed before they entered the mikvah as part of the bathing ritual, would have used the marble, granite and slate clad steps.

Notably, rubble stones and clay bricks were used to construct what is there now. Though the mikvah will not currently be used for religious purposes, as there is no resident rabbi, it is another piece of local Jewish culture that will be preserved and admired by Barbadians and visitors alike.

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Water is a dominant feature in Bridgetown and the Waterfront Café on the old wharf of the Careenage is a perfect place to relax

Bridgetown Bridgetown is over 380 years old. It is full of heritage, soul, and surprises. Architecturally, it’s a hodgepodge of English, West Indian, colonial, mid-century modern, and contemporary buildings, serving commercial, religious, residential, and government purposes. There’s Caribbean music pulsing around every corner, wonderful smells from restaurants, and plenty of Bajan smiles and “Good mornings”. Somehow, it’s both languid and bustling.

Inside a historic building you might find a modern department store. Tucked behind it, there might be a little haberdashery shop with hundreds of different trimmings and threads for the island’s seamstresses, or hole-in-the-wall bars selling cutters of freshly baked salt bread with hunks of delicious Bajan ham, or a warren of tiny vegetable stalls.

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Within a small radius, shoppers will find duty free clothing, jewellery, electronics, crafts, and perfumes. For history buffs, there are museums and churches. For a bit of calm, there’s Queen’s Park. Everywhere, there’s great people-watching.

The waters of the Careenage run through the centre of everything. Its banks were renovated over the last five years, and a wonderful boardwalk installed all the way around it. The inlet is dotted with small boats, and on either side are plazas with facilities for open-air concerts and other events which are staged throughout the year.

Overlooking all this is the Waterfront Café, famous for great jazz music and Caribbean food. This is the place to kick back with a rum punch and try the national dish (Flying Fish and Cou Cou), or the irresistible salt fish cakes. Further down Bay Street are more restaurants where you can sit by the water, with or without a crowd… or shoes.

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From top clockwise: A snowball cart in High Street, Hunter’s Bar in Lucas Street, stall holders in Cheapside Market selling home-grown produce

If you’re looking for some lovely local fruit and vegetables, they’re all over town, but it’s Cheapside Market that begins to buzz as early as 5.30am on a Saturday and goes on all day with chatter, banter, laughter and the timeless hum of a traditional city market. Brimming with authenticity, it doesn’t merely provide you with food, but with an experience of vitality.

There, in the terra cotta-tiled hall of aisles and archways opening onto a sunny courtyard, you’re connected with the source of bounty and the people who bring it into reach. Every purchase is a transaction with a person, and each has a comment or a story, if you’ve got the time.

A few stall holders have bunches of medicinal bush tea and can tell you how to use them. Your nose might lead you to a pile of salt-fish. The St. Lucians at the end of one aisle stock their stall with bay leaves and spices; sticks of bitter, barely refined chocolate; bottles of shark oil, essences and honey. Bajan seasoning and pepper sauces pop up in several spots. Need rice, oil, eggs or bread? They are there too. For refreshment, sample the fresh juices or mauby. Don’t see them? Ask. It’s a good excuse to start a conversation.

In the butcher section, the droning sound of meat saws bounces off the gleaming white tiles and fills the air-conditioned hall. Fresh from the farm and the cold blast room, shoulders and haunches of beef, lamb and pork hang from hooks while slabs and chops populate the display cases.

One side of the upstairs is lined with food shops offering snacks, meals, pudding and souse, beer and other beverages, even health shakes and smoothies with imaginative names.

Fanning out from here are variety shops, apparel and accessory stalls, a handful of folks in a dark corner selling second hand clothes and a Rastafarian dress designer. Speaking of Rastas, across the road is Temple Yard. Not for the faint of heart, this countercultural enclave features handmade shoes, fruit, and wood carvings in the front, and an alternate universe in the back, where Ital (vegetarian) food and other substances are served up in little huts.

Where ever you go in Bridgetown, up Broad Street, down Swan Street or wandering through Cheapside you can be sure of a real Barbados experience, one that you just can’t find anywhere else in the world.

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Shopping Historic Bridgetown The existence of Bridgetown is said to have begun in 1628 when 64 settlers first arrived to claim 10,000 acres of land. Some of Bridgetown’s first streets survive today and bear their original names, notably High Street, Palmetto Street, Swan Street, James Street, Reed Street, Tudor Street and White’s Alley. In a Statute of 1657, one of the town’s main streets was declared reserved, “for a market place and other publique uses of the Island”, and was given the name Cheapside. By 1703, that thoroughfare was renamed Broad Street. Today, Broad Street is still Bridgetown’s main street and it still bears that same name even though it has since become a definite misnomer.

The western extension of Broad Street, near St. Mary’s Church, is still known as Cheapside. The impressive Cheapside Market was built in 1810.

Early Bridgetown also boasted a profusion of taverns and alehouses. With a population numbering some 2,000 at this time, it appears that there was one drinking house for every 20 citizens. To counterbalance the potential social dangers of excessive alcoholic consumption, in 1654 the Governor issued an Order-in-Council directing the justices of the peace to suppress all unlicenced “drinking and tippling houses”.

Bridgetown settlers erected the island’s first church as early as 1630, to serve the parish of St. Michael. That site is today occupied by St. Mary’s Anglican Church, consecrated on July 25th, 1827.

By 1654 Bridgetown also had a Jewish Synagogue, three years earlier than London. Today, the Nidhe Israel Museum at the Synagogue is state of the art and very interesting. St. Michael’s Cathedral was consecrated in 1665. Both the synagogue and St. Michael’s Cathedral are open for visitors.

Bridgetown also boasts the third oldest Parliament in the commonwealth. There is a Museum of Parliament on the ground floor of the west wing of the Parliament buildings. The clever use of interactive audio and video along with the exceptional high quality exhibits make a visit to this small museum a real pleasure.

A statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the English naval hero, was erected in Bridgetown’s Trafalgar Square, close to the Careenage, on 22nd March 1813, some 30 years earlier than the English created their own landmark monument to Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square. There is an excellent book called Historic Bridgetown by Warren Alleyne available in bookstores or from the Barbados GIS. Tel: (246) 427-4853.

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The Royal Shop opened a beautiful west coast branch in October 2008 at The Beach House complex in Sunset Crest, Holetown, St. James

Shopping in Bridgetown Barbados has been an entrepôt and trading centre ever since the English settlers arrived in 1627. Drawing on this proud legacy and their many years of experience, Barbadian retailers have successfully established this island as the Tax Free Haven of the Eastern Caribbean, where prices can generally be 30% to 50% less than the regular prices in Europe and North America.

As an illustration of the historical strength of the retail sector in Barbados, Cave Shepherd, the island’s very own department store has recently celebrated their 100th Anniversary and are still going from strength to strength. In recent years they have been joined by other high quality, locally owned stores, as well as a select group of exclusive international stores. In recent times, the overall quality of shopping in Barbados has improved quite

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dramatically and all indications are that this good progress will continue, with entrepreneurs unveiling new and exciting retail plans at Limegrove in Holetown due to open at the end of 2010.

Bridgetown still offers by far the best shopping experience on the island. You can spend the morning shopping, enjoy a nice lunch at one of the many quaint Bridgetown establishments or at the bustling Waterfront Café overlooking the water and boats of the careenage. You will still have the afternoon free to relax on the beach.

A must see jewellery store on Broad Street is The Royal Shop. They carry a wonderful selection of watches: Rolex, David Yurman, Raymond Weil, Chopard, Longines, Girard-Perregaux, Maurice LaCroixand Movado.

There is also a large selection of fine jewellery and pearls. This excellent family-run business also has the finest display of bone china figurines that make wonderful gifts. www.royalshopbarbados.com

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Colombian Emeralds’ beautiful south coast store at The Vista in Worthing

Whether you are celebrating a new love, have an anniversary to mark, a success to enjoy, or if you’re simply a lover of fine jewellery, then you’ll want to visit Colombian Emeralds International while in Barbados. Boasting a breathtaking selection of exquisite emeralds, fine jewellery and brand name watches, Colombian Emeralds International has established an enviable reputation for quality, integrity, service and value. As you’d expect from the name, Colombian Emeralds specializes in genuine Colombian emeralds. To source the most valuable and vivid emeralds, CEI goes directly to the master emerald cutters of Colombia whose skilled hands have helped to carve a name for CEI as one of the world’s most respected jewellers.

If green is not for you, that’s fine, because the same attention to detail, style and value can be found in their offering of other coloured gem-set jewellery. The blues of sapphire, topaz and tanzanite, rich reds of ruby and garnets, the wonderous lustre of pearls in white, black and sweet ice cream pastels. If diamonds are your first love you’ll want to be sure to check out Colombian Emeralds full selection of diamonds from the fabulous to the affordable.

For over more than 40 years Colombian Emeralds International has earned a reputation of offering a full range of gem-set jewellery in unique and superior designs. Finally, CEI decided to name this jewellery collection AMORO. AMORO’s name, a combination of the Latin words for Love & Gold, tells it all. Lovers of fine jewellery will appreciate the thoughtful details in every AMORO creation.

Exquisite gemstones carefully selected and matched to perfection, securely set - many in AMORO’s exclusive heart settings. Heavy

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gold rings that are a joy to wear, super comfortable earrings, thoughtful details such as secure but easy to use decorative clasps on bracelets and earrings, luxury pendants that readily fit varying sizes of chains, pearls and omegas. These are the details that lovers of fine jewellery know make the world of difference to the owner.

AMORO is not only the world’s most romantic jewellery it is also one of the jewellery world’s greatest values. Qualities and features found in each AMORO creation rival those of the greatest names in fine jewellery but AMORO is pleasingly more affordable. Remember, AMORO jewellery is only found exclusively at Colombian Emeralds International. So be sure to visit CEI while in Barbados to start your very own AMORO jewellery collection. You won’t find it anywhere else in the world!

Colombian Emeralds’ watch boutique carries some of the world’s leading watch brands including Omega, Gucci, Tag Heuer, Ebel, Jaeger Le Coultre and so much more. Be sure to include Colombian Emeralds International on your shopping list while in Barbados knowing that you can shop with complete confidence at CEI. A complimentary International Guarantee, Certified Appraisal and a free 90-Day Insurance Replacement against damage, loss or theft comes with every purchase. Ask about Instant Credit and Instant Savings when you visit.

Colombian Emeralds International is conveniently located in Cave Shepherd, on Broad Street in Bridgetown, Sunset Crest on the west coast, Vista Complex in Worthing and Almond Casuarina Resort on the south coast. They also have a brand new location in the Village at The Crane, as well as locations at both the Bridgetown Port and Grantley Adams International Airport. www.colombianemeralds.com

Cave Shepherd on Broad Street in Bridgetown has an excellent cosmetic and frangrances section including a department of MAC Cosmetics

Cave Shepherd, the island's lone department store, is situated on Broad Street in the heart of Bridgetown. Boasting a new Ralph Lauren Polo boutique as well as an outstanding department of the highly regarded MAC cosmetics, this 102 year old store is determined to keep its store front fresh and trendy with all the latest international brands. Walk into this store and you'll see many of the top brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Quicksilver, Clarins and Clinique, to name a few.

Cave Shepherd always offers an outstanding assortment of the latest in fragrances, sunglasses, electronics and cameras, liquor and cigars, sportswear, beachwear, local music and a wonderful array of high quality souvenirs, all available at great duty free prices with savings of up to 44% on US retail prices. So, why wait, visit Cave Shepherd today at their main store in Bridgetown, to take advantage of their great deals.

The store offers a Bridgetown shuttle service from most hotels on the island. It's the right move to get downtown and - it's free!

You can book with your hotel activities desk or call Cave Shepherd at 227-2200. www.caveshepherd.com Harrisons, also located on Broad Street, specializes in designer sunglasses, leather bags by Guess, Benetton, Sak and Land, as well as a fantastic selection of the latest fragrances. At the flagship store located at Nicholas House on Broad Street, you will find the Colombian Emeralds International Diamond Boutique as well as crystal jewellery

by Swarovski.

Local crafts at Cave Shepherd on Broad Street in Bridgetown

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The beautiful VIP lounge, upstairs the Diamonds International Watch and Design store at #8 Broad Street, caters to the discerning shopper

Diamonds International is the leading loose diamond, diamond jewellery, designer jewellery and luxury watch retailer in the Caribbean, Mexico and Pacific Riviera. With 10 conveniently located stores in Barbados, Diamonds International offers you the widest selection of loose diamonds, diamond jewellery and designer diamond brands, including Hearts on Fire, Crown of Light and 88 Cut. If you are a diamond aficionado, Diamonds International offers you the unique opportunity to create your very own self-designed piece which can be ready within hours after choosing a gemstone (e.g. diamond, tanzanite, topaz) and setting from their fabulous collection. And should you, in time, wish to change your design their trade-in and upgrade policies offer you that flexibility. You can surely discover your treasure at Diamonds International!

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It is with this same confidence that Diamonds International retails the finest timepieces from Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Piaget and Panerai to Breitling, Chopard, Bulgari, Corum and IWC. Diamonds International Watch & Design store at No. 8 Broad Street caters to the discerning shopper who knows and appreciates the world of luxury brands. Their VIP Lounge, upstairs Watch & Design, offers you a cool, comfortable and private ambience in which to shop. Outfitted with a wine and champagne bar and paintings by local artists, you will enjoy the experience! And if you take pleasure in the art of writing, Diamonds International's Pen World will crave your indulgence with the finest writing instruments from Visconti, Delta, Graf von Faber-Castell, Pelikan and Porsche Design to name a few. www.diamondsinternational.com

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Tiffany & Co. on Broad Street

Defining luxury across the Caribbean – Little Switzerland is one of the world’s most trusted duty free retailers with a global reputation for luxury and service that has stood the test of time for over 50 years. Twenty-five stores across the Caribbean offer an unprecedented showcase of the most desired collections of respected names in fine jewellery, watches, china, crystal and accessories.

If it’s designer lines you’re looking for, Little Switzerland has a world-renowned collection of the best brands. Here are just a few to tempt you: Baccarat, Baume & Mercier, Breitling, Bentley, Omega, Rado, Raymond Weil, Roberto Coin, Swarovski, Swiss Army, Tag Heuer, Tiffany & Co., Tissot, Waterford, Yvel, Zenith and many more.

If you haven’t been to Little Switzerland, then you haven’t been to the Caribbean! Treat yourself to a Little Switzerland luxury shopping experience in Barbados today!

Visit Little Switzerland in Barbados at DaCostas Mall on Broad Street, Bridgetown (246) 431-0030 and in the West Coast Mall, Sunset Crest, St. James (246) 432-6791. www.littleswitzerland.com The Colonnade on Broad Street, home to DaCostas Mall, has been designated as a Building of architectural interest by the Barbados National Trust and has been successfully converted into DaCostas Mall. The clock over the façade of the building was made in November 1898 by the Thomas Clock Company of

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Thomaston, Connecticut, USA. This building is a handsome example of the architects of that period with its cast iron work, ornate parapet, central pediment and its arched first floor door openings. It is probably one of the only early remnants of traditional architecture remaining on Broad Street.

DaCostas Mall, the largest mall in Bridgetown has an extensive variety of tax free shops offering jewellery, designer sunglasses and handbags, china, crystal, beachwear, cool fashion and accessories, souvenirs, shoes, cosmetics, video games, a photo studio, a health store and also Mall Mart supermarket, where you can pick up all your groceries and essentials. Satisfy your hunger in either of the Mall's two air-conditioned food courts where specialty coffees, subs and sandwiches and authentic Caribbean and international dishes to tempt any palate, are available. In the north wing on the second floor is where you will also find Broad Street's only KFC. The Runway, with tax free shopping located in DaCostas Mall, offers the latest and most stylish names in sunglasses: Gucci, Dior, Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and the always popular Ray Bans. The Runway also carries the widest GUESS selection on the island. Accessorize your world with the trendiest bags, wallets, belts, swimsuits, shoes, watches and jewellery, all from the latest GUESS collection. For that perfect fashion accessory be sure to visit The Runway. Email:runwaybarbados@gmail.com

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Shopping On Prince William Henry Street, off Broad Street and across from DaCostas Mall, can be found Correia’s, Barbados’ oldest and longest running jewellery store. They specialise in unmounted, polished diamonds, gemstones and gold jewellery.

Owner-run by the store’s founder, Maurice Correia, who has nearly 52 years in the gem business as a trained diamond cutter and gemologist. His large and impressive selection of diamonds, which come primarily from South Africa, are cut in Israel and sold in New York. He guarantees that if a customer requires a stone which is not already in stock it can be imported within one week. www.diamondbrokers.org In Norman Centre on Broad Street is Jeweler’s Warehouse.

Unbeatable value for your money is what Jeweler’s Warehouse is all about. They have become the island’s value leader over the last decade featuring a fabulous selection of fine jewellery including diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, tanzanite, pearls and fashion gold jewellery all at 50% savings!

To compliment their jewellery, Jeweler's Warehouse has a large inventory of fashion watches including Seiko, Citizen, Timex, Wenger, Pulsar and Guess. Shop with confidence. All merchandise is fully guaranteed.

Another great store for fantastic deals on wonderful jewellery and fashion watches is Tropicana Jewellers in Swan Street.

Tropicana Jewellers is renowned for their outstanding selection of fine sterling silver and exquisite 10kt and 14kt Italian gold jewellery, including beautiful rings, chains, earrings, pendants, bracelets and the popular West Indian Bangles. Tropicana also offers an extensive variety of brand name watches such as Anne Klein, Jennifer Lopez, Citizen, Casio and Seiko. With very attractive prices and friendly, helpful staff, shopping at Tropicana Jewellers can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. Whether buying a gift for yourself or someone else, or even looking for a phone or electronic entertainment equipment, you should visit one of the two Tropicana stores, at #42 Swan Street in Bridgetown or at the Sheraton Mall.

When visitors are duty free shopping one must present the immigration form or passport and ticket at the time of purchase.

There is a free shuttle service to Bridgetown from hotels on the south and west coasts, operating from Monday to Saturday at 9.30am or 11am returning at 1.30pm or 3pm and from the Crane on Thursdays at 8.45am. Call your hotel’s front desk or concierge to make arrangements or telephone them at 227-2200.

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Buying Diamonds You might like to consider taking advantage of the fact that some of Barbados’ highly reputable jewellers, notably Diamonds International and Correia’s, sell loose diamonds. By purchasing loose diamonds you can incorporate them in a piece of jewellery of your own design choice, thus acquiring a truly unique and very personal asset. Loose diamonds are also considered a good investment, especially during global economic downturns such as now. Whereas currency and stocks and shares may depreciate rapidly, diamonds retain their value and appreciate.

For first time purchasers of loose diamonds, the key is to understand what combination of carat weight, clarity, colour and cut you prefer; because once you know what you want it is easier to set a budget. For instance, if the size of the diamond is most important, you may be willing to give up a little in clarity, colour or cut to get a bigger stone. However, if quality is more important, you might choose the best colour, clarity and cut at the price that you can afford – even if it means getting a smaller stone.

Since diamonds are so valuable, it is essential to have a universal grading system for comparing their quality. So, in the 1940s, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) established the the GIA International Diamond Grading System and the 4Cs: Carat - Diamonds are weighed in metric carats. The majority of diamonds used in fine jewellery weigh one carat or less.

Colour - Diamonds are valued by how closely they approach colourlessness; the less colour, the higher their value. The exceptions to this rule are the fancy-colour diamonds.

Clarity - Diamonds contain unique birthmarks, either internal ‘inclusions’ or external ‘blemishes’. Diamond clarity refers to the absence of these inclusions and blemishes. Diamonds without these birthmarks are rare and rarity increases a diamond’s value.

Cut - The cut of any diamond has three attributes: brilliance (the total light it reflects), fire (the dispersion of light into the colours of the spectrum) and scintillation (the sparkle when it is moved). A diamond that is cut with excellence is more valuable than one that is not.

Whenever you buy a diamond, it would be wise to ask the retailer for Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) certificates to verify their specifications and lasting value.

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Above: Diamonds International has a well stocked branch at the Turtle Beach Resort. Below: Sheraton Mall has over 120 stores including duty free shopping, great local food in the food court and a VIP cinema

There are three main shopping centres on the south coast of Barbados: the Vista Complex, Quayside Centre and Sheraton Centre.

Further east is the brand new and beautiful Crane Village at The Crane.

In the Vista Complex in Worthing, there is a fourth branch of Cave Shepherd which offers an outstanding assortment of designer perfume and cosmetics, cameras and electronics, liquor and cigars, sportswear and beachwear, local music and quality souvenirs, all available at great duty free prices with savings of up to 44% on US retail prices. Also in Worthing you’ll find the excellent supermarket Super Centre Big B. Quayside Centre has a Best of Barbados with wonderful quality souvenirs featuring the art of Jill Walker and now her daughter, Sue Trew. They also have a branch in St. Lawrence Gap. Sheraton Mall, just off the ABC Highway in Christ Church, is fully airconditioned and houses over 120 specialty stores, an elegant food court with 15 restaurants and a brand new cineplex with 6 movie theatres and a VIP movie theatre. There you can find Tropicana Jewellers who offer quality crafted jewellery without having to pay designer-label prices including traditional Caribbean gold jewellery in Guyanese gold. They also have stylish watches, with the Marc Ecko, Aqua Master and J Lo lines being especially appealing.

Diamonds International now also have a well stocked jewellery and watch boutique at the Turtle Beach Resort in Dover.

The Crane Village opened in 2009, so visitors in St. Philip now have a quality shopping experience right there. The brand new and very elegant stores there include Colombian Emeralds, Cave Shepherd, Pages, The Tamarind Seed, Aweipo Gallery and The Crane Logo store as well as the ever important general store for everyday supplies.

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Dwellings, a beautiful shop for the home, is located in Canewood close to Earthworks Pottery

West Coast Shopping

The Jewellers at Sandy Lane

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The west coast possibly offers the most varied shopping outside of Bridgetown.

Diamonds International continues to add more glitz and glamour to the golden west coast of Barbados. The Diamonds International West Coast Mall, Sunset Crest, St. James store has a beautiful selection of diamond jewellery, designer jewellery, timepieces and writing instruments. Located within this beautiful art décor store is an exquisite collection of art de table from Baccarat, Bernardaud, Christofle and Daum. Fabulous accents for your home here in Barbados or overseas!

Diamonds International has well appointed diamond and watch boutiques at Fairmont Royal Pavilion and Elegant Hotels’ Tamarind Cove Hotel.

And if you are a collector of objet d'art, Galleria, located at the world class Sandy Lane Golf & Country Club is a connoisseur's store featuring some of the world's finest works of art in jewellery and timepieces. Galleria offers a selection of distinctive jewellery and timepieces combining the original, the exceptional and the nouveau.

Galleria collections will vary from horological masterpieces to exquisitely rare coloured diamonds and one of a kind diamond jewellery. Galleria welcomes you every day, between 10am and 6pm or relax in the comfort of your room or villa and make an appointment for a private viewing with their Sales Executives at 419-4505.

Speightstown has the wonderful Gallery of Caribbean Art and Mango’s Fine Art Gallery which you can read all about in the art section. The Shell Gallery is now located nearer the coast, just off Highway 1 in Gibbs, St. Peter. The warm and friendly owner, Anne Smith, has an outstanding selection of shells from around the world and lovely shell related gifts.

In Holetown, The Promenade Shops at The Beach House has a Royal Shop branch. This well run family business carry such wonderful time pieces as Rolex, David Yurman, Chopard, Maurice Lacroix and more.

The modern West Coast Mall has been renovated to include an excellent range of tax free stores, including a much expanded Diamonds International, Diamonds International Outlet store, Little Switzerland boutique store, Pages Bookstore, Cave

Diamonds International’s spacious branded store at West Coast Mall

Shepherd, Bean ’n’ Bagel Internet Café, Gregory Paul Salon and of course the Super Centre Supermarket.

Next door you can't miss the charming Chattel Village, a colourful cluster of interesting chattel house shops. Nestled in this attractive shopping village is a Best of Barbados Shop, The Gourmet Shop and Beth & Tracie who produce an impressive selection of high quality and reasonably priced casual and formal resort wear. Not far along is the Cave Shepherd Plaza, the main Cave Shepherd west coast store. They stock an impressive range of duty free merchandise such as designer clothing and swimwear, perfume and cosmetics and so much more along with

a full range of quality souvenirs and a department of Colombian Emeralds International. Of course you can also stop by the other location at the West Coast Mall which also offers a compact but comfortable shopping experience with a bit of all that Cave Shepherd has to offer. In Holetown, just opposite the lovely, little Methodist church, is the beautiful Indigo Courtyard where you'll find Gaye Boutique and Leonard’s Menswear with their fine array of renowned clothing from around the world and Heather Harrington Jones with her incredible selection of one of a kind designer jewellery and watches. Café Indigo and Tides Restaurant are wonderful spots for a delicious lunch.

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Shopping Canewood, St. Thomas

Walker’s World now has a second location at the Millhouse Complex in Canewood, St. Thomas

Canewood has become an upscale homeshopping centre and The Millhouse Complex houses some leading appliance, accessory and home furnishing retailers. Dwellings is a favourite shopping destination for locals and expatriates alike, attracting attention with the widest selection of contemporary home furnishings and accessories in the island.

Their internationally designed 12,000 sq. ft. showroom features beautiful furniture for inside and out, kitchen essentials and an extensive bed and bath collection. www.dwellingsbarbados.com Also at the Millhouse Complex, Walker’s World has recently opened a spacious, contemporary home furnishing store with 2,200 sq. ft. of stylish displays. “Living Less Ordinary” sums up the Walker’s World philosophy, with their focus on supremely chic designs, stylishly unique collections and top quality products, available to everyone at excellent value. walkersworldbarbados.com From the Everton Weekes roundabout in Warrens, head inland towards Jackson, veer right at the small roundabout and Canewood is about a mile further on.

Shopping at Grantley Adams International Airport

The Diamonds International store in the departure lounge has the finest names in designer timepieces, pens and fine jewellery

Best of Barbados at the aiport is full of great local gifts!

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The landside courtyard is the centrepiece of the departures terminal. The shops, bars and restaurants of this area are open to all airport users. The service offerings include the Barbados Postal Service and the Barbados National Bank, The Tamarind Seed, a beautiful art and craft store and a couple of convenience stores.

The Departure Lounge offers some of the best duty free shopping in an airport terminal in the Caribbean. Passengers who have cleared security have a choice of fine jewellery stores like Colombian Emeralds, Cave Shepherd and Diamonds International.

Also in the Departure Lounge you’ll find Best of Barbados, a perfect place to find tasteful and authentic souvenirs and gifts featuring the well loved Barbadian art of Jill Walker. There are also liquor and tobacco stores, books, music, perfume and cosmetics, leather and luggage, confectionery, convenience stores along with two restaurants, a very relaxing bar and a coffee shop.

Best of Barbados Gift Shops If you want to bring a little Barbadian sunshine into your home, then this is the place to find it! A wonderful array of original designs, many of them by company founder and artist Jill Walker, are presented in an extensive, functional and attractive product range! Leaders in high quality souvenirs, Best of Barbados Gift Shops remain fresh and modern after more than 30 years in the business. “With so many repeat shoppers, we continually strive to introduce new designs throughout the year and upgrade our product”, says Jill’s daughter Susan, who now runs the company’s 5 gift stores with her husband, Chris Trew. “We get excited by our many new ideas and immediately want to put them into production!” she says.

Jill, now into her eighties, continues to paint every day and still enjoys designing for Best of Barbados. The originality of her work makes the stores unique because most things are actually made and designed in Barbados! As the buyer, Susan complements the Jill Walker range with the

Best of Barbados sells a large selection of high quality local souvenirs

best of what Barbados has to offer by way of pottery, natural skin care, apparel, jewellery and music, so creating stores where you can find a gift for just about anyone… or indulge yourself of course!

And originality certainly doesn’t mean high prices, with their stores offering a large selection of items under US$10,

appreciating that their customers like to get value for money!

Conveniently located around the island and in the departure lounge at the Airport, Best of Barbados Gift Shops, with their friendly, welcoming and well-informed staff, are a truly Bajan experience that you shouldn’t miss! www.best-of-barbados.com

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Our Exclusive Cotton The first English planters in Barbados didn’t raise cane; they started out with tobacco, indigo, and cotton. By 1650, Barbados was the first of Britain’s West Indian colonies to export the fluffy fibre.

West Indian Sea Island Cotton (WISIC) has led a colourful and somewhat contentious life since then. Barbados, Jamaica, Nevis and Antigua are now the only producers of WISIC. This branding sets it apart from plain old Sea Island Cotton, but gives the consumer no clue to its rarity.

Long ago, West Indian cotton seeds were taken from Barbados to South Carolina, USA, and were passed on to a farmer on Sea Island, off the Georgia coast, where the strain acquired its unique name.

The predations of the boll weevil led to genetic modifications in order to reduce reliance on pesticides. Now known as Uplands and Pima, the resultant cottons are now grown across the southern US from coast to coast.

Now, according to an American source, "There has been no such thing as authentic Sea Island Cotton for 80 years. Anybody can call anything Sea Island Cotton and get away with it." This, however does not apply to the WISIC variety, which is having a revival in the Caribbean and is internationally registered as a pure Sea Island Cotton. Perhaps the author of that statement could be excused for overlooking WISIC, since it constitutes less than half a thousandth of 1% of the world's cotton production!

WISIC requires special growing conditions to produce it, which only the small land masses of the Caribbean islands can provide. It also requires careful hand harvesting. These factors make it rare and expensive, but its quality justifies the price.

Not as famous as uniquely branded Egyptian cotton, which is also noted for excellence, WISIC is a product of the gossypium

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barbadense variety of cotton. It is distinguished by its long staple, softness, and durability. Its fibers can have the sheen of satin, the strength of wool, and the softness of fine cashmere.

In Barbados, it is produced by the aptly-named ECCI, Exclusive Cottons of the Caribbean, Inc., which in 2004 built a new processing facility at Groves in St. George.

ECCI is vertically integrated. It coordinates with local farmers and the Ministry of Agriculture; gins and bales the cotton lint; and ships it to Switzerland for production of yarns and some fabrics. Why there?

“The Swiss weave fabric the way they make watches—expertly. With 400 years of practice, they do the finest job,” said the Product Development Manager of ECCI. Lint and yarn are sold onwards, especially to Italian and Japanese manufacturers. The resulting textiles are then turned into classic gents' dress shirts, socks, blouses, whisper-soft underwear, and supple knitwear. Among the rich and famous, WISIC has enjoyed great popularity in the UK and Japan for many years.

ECCI also orders the production of specific yarns and fabrics to be returned to Barbados for sale to interior and clothing designers. In addition, ECCI has created its own “Caribbean Lifestyle” line of finished products, with design and construction taking place in Barbados, Trinidad, Jamaica and Antigua. From couture clothing to gifts and soft furnishings, these items are in turn sold by gift shops and spas in the top resorts.

To learn more first-hand, contact the ECCI ginnery and visitor facility in Groves, St. George by calling 433-3108. Fascinating tours are given from February until the last week of April, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm.

Finished products are also sold there, without the high markup.

There you can get dressing gowns, shirts, handkerchiefs, tea towels, and more. You can also see beautiful wraps being hand painted by the resident designer, and even order the design of your choice.

Cotton production in Barbados has come a long way since its origins nearly four centuries ago!

tropical chi The Beth & Tracie boutique carries a wonderful range of stylish kaftans, tunics, cover-ups and sundresses, all in beautiful tropical hues, with exquisite embroidery and sequins in patterns of swirling bougainvillea flowers, dragonflies and orchids

Tropical Chic

Gaye Boutique is especially known for their fabulous lines of imported designer beachwear, including top swimwear designers like Gottex

As may be expected in one of the world’s leading and most fashionable leisure destinations, the focus of many of the island’s boutiques is on elegant, high quality resort wear. If you want to be sure that you have the ‘right look’ in Barbados, then it clearly makes sense to buy your clothes here, especially since many of the items can be purchased tax free. Indeed, when taking into consideration the excellent value for money on the taxfree prices, it can be argued that the boutiques in Barbados provide an even more attractive opportunity for the purchase of high quality apparel and accessories.

Even though catering to the variable tastes of world travellers is no easy task, Barbados has risen to the occasion in great style and the island can now offer even the most selective of shoppers an enticing array of duty free shops and boutiques.

For a number of years now Holetown, located on the exclusive west coast of the island, has been quietly developing into a destination for fashionable shopping.

While there, be sure to stop by the Indigo Courtyard complex where you’ll find the chic and elegant Gaye Boutique, occupying one of Holetown's oldest and most charming buildings. Its cheerful, buttercup yellow colour makes it easy to spot as you drive through this charismatic little town. Leonard and Gaynor Asseling opened Gaye Boutique over 30 years ago and they have earned an outstanding reputation for selection and quality. Their daughter Camille, who helps them manage the shop, also ensures that it is always freshly stocked with an exceptional selection of resort wear and evening apparel for women and children in every age group. They are especially known for their fabulous lines of imported designer beachwear, including top swimwear designers like Gottex, Ralph Lauren and Maryan Mehlhorn all of which are available duty free to visitors.

The gentlemen will be pleased to learn that the Asselings are continuing the family tradition, and in

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The Indigo Courtyard, Holetown, St. James Tel: (246) 432-1396

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• Beach Wear • Casual Menʼs Wear • Shoes

November 2005 they expanded the shop to include Leonard’s – the perfect complement to the boutique, Leonard’s caters to the well-dressed man. They carry a wide-ranging selection of casual men’s wear, beach wear and footwear. Well-known designer names like New Man, Gant and John Smedley are just some of the lines available.

Just across the courtyard, you’ll find Heather Harrington Jones Duty Free Jewellery Boutique. A cutting edge approach to luxury retail where you can select from an exclusive and distinctive collection of handcrafted fine jewellery, precious gifts and timepieces.

The Chattel Village in Holetown, with its gaily-painted ‘chattel shops’, fits right into the surroundings and houses a diverse assortment of specialty shops and boutiques like the newly opened Lola Beach which features a scrumptuous selection of swimwear and beach accessories, the much loved Best of Barbados shop, and the deliciously stocked Gourmet Shop.

It is here that you’ll also discover the stylish Beth & Tracie flagship store, an exclusive Caribbean label marrying stylish but relaxed resort-wear with unique ‘one-off’ pieces of semi-precious jewellery.

When British owner and designer Tracie Lamb, holidayed in Barbados with her family as a young girl “many years ago”, she adds coyly, she knew that she would one day make the island her home. This Bajan-English connection has served her well over the past few years since she opened the boutique; she knows exactly what looks and feels fabulous in the tropics but can also be easily worn in the summer back at home.

Step inside this effortlessly sophisticated yet relaxed boutique and you will discover an array of Tracie Lamb jewellery alongside the Beth & Tracie beach wear collection of all the holiday essentials you could need for women and girls. Her brand truly reflects features that are most important to her, and can be seen in her stylish and wearable kaftans, tunics, cover-ups and sundresses, all in beautiful tropical hues. The signature to this brand is the exquisite embroidery and sequins in patterns of swirling bougainvillea flowers, dragonflies and orchids. Be sure not to miss her collection of other accessories such as bead, shell and lace embellished beach bags, sandals and belts.

Tracie designs just about everything in the store, using carefully selected fabrics that work just as well with the climate as they do for the occasion. A jeweller for 25 years, she has created an eclectic range of very special handmade, one-off pieces from fabulously opulent and luxurious gemstones which capture the inherent natural beauty of the Caribbean. At the heart of her collection are necklaces spanning a vast palette of colours and textures, bearing a strong visual sense of Western design and Eastern influence.

From cool aquamarine and Caribbean blue chalcedony to the opaque burnt orange of carnelian, iridescent fresh water pearls and sea bamboo, to sparkling rock crystal and blue topaz. No piece is ever repeated – each one as unique as its wearer. It’s also worth noting that Tracie will custom make jewellery for clients who are looking for that special piece to compliment a particular outfit.

And if you leave this lovely island wishing that you had bought that special tunic or that perfect sundress, you can click onto her UK-based website www.bethandtracie.com to purchase the collection directly and continue your holiday experience!

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Drinking for Non-drinkers – Barbados Style It's no surprise that Bajans like to drink. That fact is historical.

Luckily for teetotalers, so is the island's wealth of exotic nonalcoholic drinks.

On arriving in Barbados in the late 1800’s, Bishop Bentley was shocked by rampant dipsomania, as others had been before him. To encourage sobriety amongst his flock, this pro-active personage concocted a delicious alternative to booze using fresh lime juice, Barbados sugar, a dash of bitters, water, and lots of ice topped with a cherry. This sophisticated Bajan ‘mocktail’ is known to this day as a ‘Bentley’. A similar drink, LLB or lemon, lime and bitters, is now available in a can.

What else is there? Well, Barbadians also have a sweet tooth, and for that we've created a slew of non-alcoholic drinks.

Whether it's a fruit, a flower, a root, a bark or even seaweed, we add sugar and water or milk, and drink it. It’s as though Bajans can’t just drink a glass of water!

Perhaps it’s the dazzling hues that surround us which have heightened our craving for brightly coloured, sweet liquids.

Regionally-made carbonated beverages: Frutee, Busta, Ju-C and

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Chubby help satisfy it, and are routinely served at children's birthday parties. At big events it’s snow cones, shaved ice smothered in a thick, sweet syrup of all colours.

Equally as sweet, but far more natural, is the wide variety of fruit juices made on the island. Soursop punch, mango, golden apple, guava, Bajan cherry and lemonade (made with our intense little limes) hit the spot. Vendors can be seen on the side of the road selling home made juice drinks of every kind; look for someone with a cooler. Though not nearly as sweet, coconut water is another popular treat, freshly poured by a vendor or savoured straight from the nut.

Another light favourite is Plus, a bottled energy drink with a distinct flavour. A traditional Christmastime drink is sorrel, made from red sorrel flowers that ripen as the days shorten in December. These are steeped with clove, fresh ginger root and dried orange peel. Bright red, slightly musky and sweet, sorrel will remind any Bajan of Christmas at home with family.

Made from boiled bark of the mauby tree, vanilla and lots of sugar, a glass of mauby on ice is exceptionally refreshing. The initial bitterness changes to sweetness and back. It's something you learn to love.

Another acquired taste is seamoss drinks. Thick, milky and reputed to boost the libido, these come in a variety of flavours.

Barbadians are known to be very friendly and generally happy people. There are many theories to explain why. What we drink may be part of it. Check this for yourself while you're here!

special event Barbados is considered one of the Caribbean’s best choices for destination weddings Wedding Photography by Steve Cumberbatch of Magical Moments

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Eleanor Chandler is one of Barbados’ best known wedding photographers – she photographed the much publicised wedding of celebrity golfer, Tiger Woods in 2004

Tying The Knot in Barbados Planning the wedding of your dreams, or the perfectly romantic honeymoon, can be as easy as saying ‘I do’. Barbados has a long tradition of hosting newlyweds and the island can provide all the necessary ingredients to ensure the intimate sojourn you’ll always remember with great pleasure. There are a number of well-regarded wedding coordinators on the island, with a wealth of experience in planning weddings. They will look after every detail before, during and after the big event. A number of hotels provide an on-staff wedding planner or service

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to assist with every aspect. This allows the bride and groom, and their guests time to relax and enjoy the island at their leisure while someone else takes care of the details!

Over the years, Barbados has become a most desirable destination for tying the knot and in 2004, world-renowned golfer Tiger Woods, made the island his choice for his wedding celebrations.

So whether it’s a traditional ceremony in an old country church, a serene beach at sunset, or an intimate gathering on the deck of a yacht under a star glittered sky... choices of romantic settings abound.

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Ellco Rentals Ellerton, St. George - Tel: (246) 434-RENT (7368) e-mail: events@ellcorentals.com www.ellcorentals.com Ellco Rentals are the professionals in the rental business in Barbados. Take advantage of their free consultation so that no detail is overlooked. A service much praised by their clients is their comprehensive range of products and services, managed by friendly, experienced staff. Whether you are planning a small home party, a wedding or a major event, you will find that Ellco has the best selection of equipment and accessories. All items are chosen on the basis of the highest standard of design and appearance.

Conscientious maintenance and the island’s only sanitizing service for cutlery, crockery and glasses means that you can be

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free to focus your attention on yourselves and your guests. The range of stock varies from tents of many sizes from 10ft. to the largest in the Caribbean, including clear tops, liners and draping to many types of ambient lighting. State-of-the-art bathroom trailers fully air conditioned and even piped music; commercial barbeques, colourful linens and overlays; various table and chair designs, wedding arches, candelabras, dance floors and garden flambeau all create a romantic atmosphere for your special day.

For extra guests, rollaway beds, cribs, strollers and car seats are available. The children are not left out with cotton candy and pop corn machines and many games will make their parties outstanding. Ellco has everything you could possibly need to make your event a great one. After all, if your event is a success, it’s a success for Ellco too. Please also make sure to visit their website.

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Recent legislation has eliminated the advance notice requirements to marry on the island, allowing couples to marry as soon as a license is obtained.

The general requirements for couples wanting to get married in Barbados are as follows: valid passports; original or certified copies of the applicants’ birth certificates; if either party is widowed, a certified copy of the marriage certificate and death certificate in respect of the deceased spouse will be required; if either party is divorced, an original Decree Absolute, (NOT the Decree Nisi) is required. If the Decree Absolute is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by a certified translation; and a letter, or written indication, from the Marriage Officer (including the church to which he belongs) who has agreed to perform the marriage ceremony.

Application for a marriage license must be made by the bride and groom, in person, at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs located on the 5th Floor of the General Post Office Building, Cheapside, Bridgetown.

If neither the bride nor groom is a citizen or resident of Barbados, the license fee is BDS$150 cash and a $25 stamp. Return airline tickets must also be presented.

Serendipity Bay for Elegant Events A gem in the rough has been transformed into one of the most picturesque, remote and serene locations in Barbados.

Serendipity Bay provides sweeping vistas of Cattlewash, Bathsheba and Martin’s Bay with Hackelton’s Cliff as the dramatic backdrop. This retreat offers panoramic views, untouched beauty and an atmosphere of absolute serenity.

An excellent wedding location for those wishing to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the island and have the privacy of the exotic and verdant landscape.

Ideally suited for business retreats, corporate luncheons or dinners, birthday parties and receptions.

Tel: (246) 433-0037 www.seredipitybay.com

DJ Dusty “Music for your Soul” DJ Dusty is renowned throughout the Barbados wedding and party scene for his efficiency and reliable professionalism, his good humour and easy-going manner, and his special ability to get people onto the dance floor.

From the best of the Golden Oldies to all of the latest hits, Adrian “Dusty” Payne knows how to spin the right tunes, at the right time, to get any crowd into a happy party mood.

Tel: (246) 239-2972 e-mail: djdustyitm@caribsurf.com

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Magical Moments “The Sharpshooter of Romance”, Steve Cumberbatch, is one of the leading wedding photographers in Barbados and the Caribbean. An outstanding photographic storyteller, Steve's images are relaxed, natural and romantic slices of a wedding celebration. Steve is warm and friendly and has a special knack for making his subjects feel relaxed and comfortable. He has a great eye for memorable shots and this is certainly reflected in his photographs.

Tel: (246) 230-3732 e-mail: stevec@caribsurf.com Visit Steve at www.magicalphotos.net

A top class photographer whose superb work has appeared in international publications such as Brides, Vogue, Harpers, Town & Country, Hello and OK. Capable of producing exceptional wedding photography, Eleanor has become a very popular choice with newlyweds.

In October 2004 she was photographer for the much publicized wedding of celebrity golfer, Tiger Woods at the prestigious Sandy Lane Hotel.

Tel: (246) 432-0113 Fax: (246) 432-7325 e-mail: ephoto@caribsurf.com

Simply Flowers Simply Flowers can take care of all the floral requirements for your wedding or any special occasion from simply elegant to lavishly extravagant; bridal bouquets, head pieces, corsages, buttonholes, floral arrangements, baskets of petals and fresh flower decorations for the wedding cake.

They provide an early delivery service to your hotel or the church to help remove some of the anxiety from your special day. They also offer a delivery service of floral arrangements to your villa or hotel room.

Christina Foster of Simply Flowers has deservedly earned an excellent reputation for the consistent high quality of her beautiful floral work. Trained at Constance Spry in England, Christina makes full use of her creative ability and a dependable supply of local and imported fresh flowers.

One of the highlights of Christina’s career was in 2004 when she was hired to create the floral arrangements for the wedding of golf superstar Tiger Woods at the Sandy Lane Golf and Country Club.

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Rockley New Road, Christ Church Tel: (246) 437-6597 Fax: (246) 435-9742 e-mail: afoster@sunbeach.net

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Apsara & Tamnak Thai

Sunbury Plantation House

Set in the beautifully landscaped grounds of an elegant, 200 year old plantation house, this award-winning restaurant makes a wonderful backdrop for the perfect wedding. Full of charm and character, with wonderful Eastern accents and zen-like water features throughout the lush tropical garden creating a welcome feeling of serenity.

Apsara & Tamnak Thai offer you the perfect venue for your perfect day.

Set in the heart of the St. Philip countryside, Sunbury is a superb example of a Barbadian plantation house. Built over 300 years ago, it has a rich and varied history and has been lovingly maintained and magnificently furnished.

The house is surrounded by sprawling tropical gardens and mahogany woods making it an ideal setting for weddings and other special functions.

Morecombe House, Worthing, Christ Church Tel: (246) 435-5454 or 435-5446 e-mail: apsara_barbados@yahoo.com

Tel: (246) 423-6270 e-mail: sunbury@caribsurf.com

Hilton Barbados

Champers Restaurant

Imagine immersing yourself in the warm glow of the Caribbean sunshine while experiencing a true taste of paradise‌ The locale of this four diamond resort at Needham’s Point is perfect for making your wedding dreams come true. Sitting on the edge of a peninsula and surrounded by pristine waters, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, Hilton Barbados offers what few hotels in Barbados can.

Let Hilton Barbados make your wedding dreams come alive!

Champers is one of the leading restaurants on the south coast, with a solid reputation for their consistently good food.

The dramatic cliff-top setting, with superb panoramic views over the ocean and Accra Beach make Champers a magical setting for weddings and private functions. Alive with vibrant Caribbean design and atmosphere, there are few settings as stunning as Champers for any special occasion.

Tel: (246) 434 5720 e-mail: Barbadosweddings@hiltoncaribbean.com www.hiltoncaribbean.com/barbados

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Skeetes Hill, Rockley, Christ Church Tel: (246) 434-3463 or 435-6644 e-mail: champersinc@caribsurf.com www.champersbarbados.com

Orchid World

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Perched some 800 ft. above sea level with glorious views across the verdant St. George valley. This is one of the finest orchid gardens in the Caribbean with over 30,000 orchid plants on display, including imported varieties fromThailand, Singapore and Hawaii. A beautifully land-scaped, meandering path leads visitors through well-tended gardens and green houses where orchids flourish in conditions similar to their natural habitat. Friendly staff are on hand to answer questions and share their knowledge. A truly wonderful location for weddings and other special events. Open daily 9am to 5pm.

Groves, St. George Tel: (246) 433 0306 e-mail: orchidworld@foster-ince.com

Soulmates Barbados is a full service wedding coordination company that works closely with a highly reputable group of local service providers to assist couples with the planning of their wedding day. Their range of wedding coordination services is designed to suit wherever their clients are at in their planning process. From transportation and accommodation, to flowers and music, no detail is too small, no request too large. Just say “Yes” and let Soulmates Barbados do the rest!

Adams Castle, Christ Church Tel: (246) 435-3860 e-mail: soulmatesbdos@caribsurf.com www.soulmatesbarbados.com

Chandelier Weddings

Chandelier Weddings John and Rain Chandler are the ideal team to work with you to make your dream day perfect. Their plantation home, Fisherpond Great House, is over 350 years old and has been lovingly restored to enhance its old world charm and romance.

It is a magical venue for weddings and special events.

The beautiful gardens offer many exquisite settings for any occasion. Wedding luncheons and dinners can be enjoyed in the antique setting of their home or in the splendour of their tropical ‘Secret Garden’. While the premiere location for weddings is Fisherpond Great House, John and Rain are happy to work with you to find the location of your dreams. In fact, they can coordinate it all… from exotic florals and sensational table settings, to exquisite gourmet cuisine – in beautiful locations – delivered with style, panache and meticulous planning.

Fisherpond Great House, St. Thomas, Barbados (246) 433-1754 rain@chandelierweddingsbarbados.net www.chandelierweddingsbarbados.net

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Weddings by Malissa is owned and operated by professional bridal consultant, Malissa Blackman, who has been planning weddings in Barbados for the past four years. Malissa’s personalised service and attention to detail, along with her knowledge and understanding of the island, ensures that your dreams are turned into your wedding day reality!

Several wedding packages are available to suit all budgets, whether it’s a grand event for two hundred guests or a small intimate gathering. Malissa will coordinate as much or as little of your wedding day activities as you desire, always working within your ‘dream’ plans. You will enjoy personalised attention from the very first meeting right up to your perfectly orchestrated wedding day, allowing you more time on our beautiful beaches or sightseeing recommended and booked by Malissa. The services offered cover every aspect of your wedding, including all legalities (marriage license application, etc.), bridal bouquets and floral arrangements, decorations, transportation, music, entertainment, aesthetic services and children’s entertainment.

Malissa is the official wedding planner for The Cliff Restaurant.

So you can have your ceremony on the beach at sunset, followed by a gorgeous reception at one of the island’s most renowned restaurants on the scenic west coast with dinner and dancing.

Weddings for cruise ship passengers and wedding vow renewal can also be arranged. Weddings By Malissa now offers individual wedding services, stationery, rentals and coordination which includes set up and clean up of your wedding.

Tel: (246) 262-1450 or 228-6089 e-mail: malissa@barbadosweddings.net www.barbadosweddings.net

Your dream wedding in Barbados Vikki Phillips and Jan Taylor are professional wedding planners who design bespoke luxury weddings. Based in both the UK and Barbados they create sensational weddings for lovebirds from around the globe. Each wedding is designed from scratch ensuring you and your fiancé achieve the individuality you are looking for. If you can dream it, they will make it happen!

Vikki and Jan will be there to guide you through the numerous, bewildering wedding decisions which need to be made, offering their expertise and guidance on venues, photography, menus, entertainment and the styling of your special day. From the legalities of marrying abroad to the colour and fold of your napkins, they cover every aspect of your wedding arrangements.

The flow, timing and execution of a wedding is as important as the details themselves, that’s why they will be present on the day ensuring seamless organisation and coordination. This exceptional service leaves you free to relax and fully embrace and enjoy your wedding day. Client satisfaction is Vikki and Jan’s top priority. They begin with an initial consultation which enables you to discuss your wedding requirements in detail. From that point on they will be in touch as much, or as little, as you'd like. They approach each wedding with graciousness and warmth and genuinely care about your event.

From the essentials to the extraordinary, Bajan Weddings gives you everything your heart desires... planned to perfection.

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Weddings... beyond your imagination!! Island Bliss Weddings Hailed as Barbados’ premier wedding planner by OK! Magazine following their exclusive coverage of Westlife’s Kian Egan’s celebrity wedding in Barbados in May 2009, Lisa StC. Hutchinson runs a top notch, full-service destination wedding company. With over 18 years experience, Lisa specialises in the orchestration of customized events for romantics from all over the world, ensuring that every couple is a guest at their own celebration. She takes pride in designing creative entertainment and customized events, all at hand-picked venues, to compliment any occasion. Catering to cruise ship passengers, as well as long stay visitors, Lisa works with only the most reputable service providers offering an extensive menu of optional services including video/photography, florals, catering, décor, music, children’s entertainment, babysitting and aesthetic services. She will also happily arrange accommodation, transportation and group excursions, providing a personal concierge service for your entire wedding party, along with traditional or ‘island stylee’ welcome parties, private cruises, rehearsal dinners, beach barbecues and farewell brunches.

Lisa’s services have been applauded internationally in several newspapers and magazines including USA Today & Beach Houses, in fact, she was appointed the official Bridal Coordinator of the grand prize wedding, ‘Love is in the Air’, hosted by BRIDES MAGAZINE in Barbados.

So relax and enjoy your very own island affair… with every detail personally designed with you in mind. Lisa promises your very own Barbados Wedding... beyond your imagination!!

Tel/Fax: (246) 420-4832 USA Phone: (860) 835-6629 e-mail: cupid@barbadosweddings.com www.barbadosweddings.com

Island Bliss has rightfully earned a first class reputation for their personalised service and high level of professionalism.

Their wedding co-ordinators offer an individual and friendly approach, “from inception to reception”, creating a unique and memorable event which reflects each client’s particular personality and style.

The Island Bliss team pays special attention to every detail, always offering exemplary service, regardless of how large or small the occasion. Their combined experience and local knowledge, along with a trusted network of reputable and reliable suppliers ensures your wedding day is totally enjoyable and, most importantly, as stress free as possible.

Here is what one recently married couple had to say:

“The best idea we came up with when we decided to get married, was to use a wedding planner. Even better deciding to go with Island Bliss! Their attention to detail, discreetness, willingness, not to mention their professionalism, was impeccable. We left all the arrangements to the team and were able to take in and thoroughly enjoy our beautiful day.

Thank you Island Bliss for making our day an unforgettable one!”

Abbie & Tom Tel: Jean Hill (246) 266-4399 / Lisa St. John (246) 243-0549 e-mail: info@islandbliss.net www.islandbliss.net

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The Gourmet Shop

The Gourmet Shop in The Chattel Village, Holetown

The Gourmet Shop is a charming, family run shop catering to the serious foodaholic. Fantastic friendly service and top quality, branded items have won them two Barbados Tourism Awards of Excellence. They willingly go ‘the extra mile’ to satisfy the most discerning customers. Special orders are a daily routine for the knowledgeable staff… just ask.

On offer is a worldly profusion of exclusive meats, seafood, caviars, paté, deli meats and cheeses, imported vegetables and fruits, sushi ingredients, edible gold and truffles, as well as the finest chocolates, jams, oils, olives and condiments in Barbados. An impressive selection of champagnes, wines, liquors and beers is available by the bottle or by the case. Kitchenware and wine accessories are stocked regularly too. The Gourmet Shop also makes truly impressive, custom gift baskets for special occasions or a simple ‘thank you’. You are invited to stop by Monday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Super Centre Supermarkets The Super Centre grocery chain has 5 excellent supermarkets conveniently located on the south and west coasts of the island. Renowned for their vast selection of both local and international brands, Super Centre also offers a variety of shopping services to make life that much easier. Email, fax, or call in your orders and enjoy a free delivery service for orders over $100; pick up your groceries from your nearest Super Centre location and allow their reliable Super Centre Shuttle Service to take you and all of your purchases back home, or shop online at www.supercentre.com and order your goods to be delivered or collected.

Super Centre, Warrens, St. Michael

A selection of tempting Canapes from Patisserie Flindt

Patisserie & Bistro Flindt You can have all your catering needs met by the chic and exquisite Patisserie & Bistro Flindt, owned and managed by Carsten Flindt and his wife Zoe. Mention the name Flindt and the first thought that comes to most people’s minds is that of the most delicious, decadent chocolate creations, or an equally sinful strawberry cheesecake. But ‘sweet things’ are not all that Flindt is about. In addition to their west coast location (see restaurant guide page 310), an impressive variety of savoury and sweet items are available to order, making home and corporate entertaining a breeze! Ask about their ‘Ready-to-Serve’ platters, picnic boxes and ‘Flindt at Home’ range – Flindt is truly the perfect choice for any occasion – whether it be a picnic, dinner party, BBQ, casual get together or an office meeting. And if you happen to be leaving Barbados by Private Jet, ‘Flindt Catered’ is a comprehensive and exciting line specially designed for high flyers!! Flindt also offers a delivery service. They are usually very busy, so we recommend booking special orders well in advance. Full catering services available - dinners, cocktail parties etc.... ask for details.

Josef’s Premiere Catering Service

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Already well known for their excellent fine dining and spectacular cliff side setting, Josef’s Restaurant now offers an exclusive, five-star catering service for all types of premiere events, corporate entertaining and private functions.

Josef’s has created a wonderful menu with a fusion of European, Thai, Caribbean and Asian flavours, specializing in seafood and haute cuisine.

Owner, Thomas Harris, together with Chef Charmaine Maynard will be happy to custom design special menus of their award winning gourmet treats.

Located in the famous St. Lawrence Gap on the south coast of Barbados, Josef’s Restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored Barbadian home sitting on a cliff edge overlooking the sea, just a mere few feet above the waves – truly a magical setting for weddings and special functions with its well-manicured gardens and gazebos set on the edge of the cliff.

INTRODUCING JOSEF’S PREMIERE EVENT CATERING SERVICE

Purveyors of distinguished specialty foods, wines & liquors from around the world

Try our five star catering service, custom designed to the most exquisite taste.

• Corporate Functions • Weddings • Special Occasions

The

Gourmet Shop Established 1991

The Chattel Village #5 Holetown, Barbados Tel (246) 432-7711 Fax (246) 432-7715

BARBADOS

thegourmetshop@caribsurf.com

Waverly House, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church Tel: (246) 420 7638 josefsrestaurant@hotmail.com www.josefsinbarbados.com

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Andrew Hulsmeier

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Gill the Pan Man Wander around the Pelican Craft Centre in Bridgetown and there is a good chance you’ll hear the sweet sound of ‘pan’ drifting between the craft workshops. It’s probably ‘Pan Man Gill’, busy giving lessons in his ‘Hands On’ steelpan workshop, to visitors wishing to try their hand at playing the steelpan.

Pan Man Gill has been teaching pan for about 13 years; he knows anything and everything there is to know about the steelpan. He will tell you that the steelpan originates from Trinidad, and has spread throughout the islands and is now recognized around the world as a sweet, rather unique, sound of the Caribbean. The pans are made from large steel drums, originally used to store oil. The drums are cut and shaped into bowl-like instruments, using hammers and air pressure. The notes are marked onto the surface of the drum and meticulously shaped to create the different

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sounds. These ‘notes’ are then tuned and softened to suit the required pitches. The end result is a basic instrument with the ability to entrance a crowd and encapsulate the essence of the Caribbean; relaxing, melodious and cheerful.

The skill needed to make the pans requires arduous training, and the process is a long and tedious one. As a result each pan can cost between US$900 and $1,800! The pans are made in Barbados, Trinidad and England. The Barbados government funds many workshops and training camps for young people, as it is recognized as an important part of Caribbean culture.

‘Pan Man Gill’ hopes to spread this wonderful music beyond the Caribbean. Many Caribbean steel bands already travel around the globe, performing in places such as Trafalgar Square in London and at shows such as Panorama in New York. ‘Pan Man Gill’ hopes to introduce the pan to visitors and locals alike who would not usually get to experience a steel pan. His ‘Hands on Pans’ workshop is aimed at teaching visitors the basic techniques of pan and gives a short history of the steelpan in the Caribbean, and in Barbados in particular.

For further information call Steel Pan Productions at 425-4242.

art & craf Artist: Denzil Manns

Art & Craft Art and Craft in Barbados The island’s ‘gentler side’ offers a cultural haven among the action-packed activities on offer. The vibrant colours that are everywhere you look in Barbados are used lavishly in Barbadian art. So steal away for a day and explore the outstanding galleries highlighted on the following pages. Many of the galleries have intesting shows throughout the year so be sure to check our website at www.insandoutsofbarbados.com to see the events that are on while you are here.

An interesting new development in the arts is the opening in December 2009 of The Old Pharmacy in Speightstown as an arts centre.

Whilst some treasures are sought, others are chanced upon, so on your travels around Barbados be sure to visit some of our talented artists at their studios. They will be delighted to show you their work and you will have an interesting glimpse of Bajan life. Perhaps you’ll find a unique treasure as a reminder of our ‘island in the sun’.

There is a wide variety of beautiful local craftwork, much of it created out of the island’s most readily available natural resources such as clay, wood, pandanus grass, palm leaves, bamboo shells and leather. Pottery, batik, basket making, jewellery and wood carving are among the prominent local skills.

The Pelican Craft Centre, near the Bridgetown Port, has the largest selection of local craft on the island and you can watch many of the craftspeople at work. The Earthworks complex in St. Thomas also presents an excellent variety of high quality craft. In addition to the many craft outlets on the island, there are several festivals held to celebrate aspects of the island’s culture where local craftspeople showcase their work. These include the Holetown Festival in February, the Oistins Fish Festival in April, Bridgetown Market during Crop Over in August and the Barbados Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair in early December.

There are a group of craftspeople who sell their wares in Bathsheba on the east coast. They set up in the small park close to the public facilities Andrew Hulsmeier

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Artist: Susan Mains

Art Galleries Gallery of Caribbean Art Speightstown, St. Peter - Tel: 419-0858 Email: artgallerycaribbean@caribsurf.com The Gallery of Caribbean Art is the largest and best appointed fine art gallery in the Caribbean. It is located in the scenic northern point of Speightstown and encompasses a large selection of Barbadian and Caribbean art with impressive exhibition space and continuously changing art pieces. The Gallery hosts monthly exhibitions by individuals or groups of artists. These shows attract visitors from every section of the local community as well as providing a haven for collectors and art enthusiasts from beyond our shores.

A wide selection of media from metal, clay and wooden sculptures to batiks and silk painting, make the Gallery a must see for all art lovers. The Gallery is open weekdays from 9:30am – 4:30pm and Saturdays from 9:30am – 2:00pm.

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The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and make a visit to the Gallery a memorable experience.

Shipping to anywhere in the world is easily arranged and all major credit cards are accepted. You may also visit the Gallery’s web site at www.artgallerycaribbean.com to get a preview of all that is available.

The Old Pharmacy Speightstown, St. Peter In what is perhaps one of the most important unrestored heritage buildings in Speightstown, Roger Chubb has created an art gallery to promote Barbadian and Caribbean art and also encourage young artists from the region and overseas by providing them with studio space.

These studios are open to the public so that works being created can be appreciated as they progress and the public can be involved in the entire creative process.

For happenings here in 2010 check The Ins and Outs of Barbados website at www.insandoutsofbarbados.com.

Fran Attaway

Susan Mains

Everick Lynton

Vincent Castellanet

Catherine Forter-Chee-A-Tow

Don Small

Vishni Gopwani

Sene Absa Moussa

Northern Business Centre, Speightstown, St. Peter Tel: (246) 419-0858 Fax: (246) 422-1346 Open: Monday - Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm Saturday 9.30am – 2.00pm

email: artgallerycaribbean@caribsurf.com www.artgallerycaribbean.com

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Artist: Vanita Comissiong

On The Wall Gallery & Art House Café Zemicon Gallery Earthworks Pottery, Edgehill Heights, St. Thomas Tel: 438-9246 or 234-9145 Email: vanitacom@caribsurf.com Champers Restaurant, Worthing, Christ Church - Tel: 426-3380 www.onthewallartgallery.com On The Wall Gallery’s well known location at Earthworks Pottery in the breezy hills of St. Thomas, features the work of many of the island’s best known painters and offers a wonderful selection of fine craft from talented Caribbean craftspeople.

The adjoining Art House Café is a lovely spot to sit for a chat and enjoy their delicious range of sandwiches, paninis, wraps and garden fresh salads, all served on their al fresco gallery with panoramic views across the island. Owner and curator Vanita Comissiong, a well known artist herself, also runs the gallery at the superb Champers Restaurant on the south coast.

The Aweipo Gallery The Crane Village, The Crane, St. Philip Tel: 423-6220 Email: aweipogallery@yahoo.com A beautiful gallery created to showcase the work of both Barbadian and Caribbean artists in the wonderful new Crane Village. It is curated by Julianna Inniss and there are plans to exhibit some new talent who have never been seen in Barbados before, as well as the many well known Barbadian artists.

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James Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown Tel: 430-0054 / 432-0222 or 826-4875 A small, intimate gallery owner run by Teresa Hadchity who is committed to the works of some of the most distinguished artists in the English-speaking Caribbean. Zemicon is located in the James Fort Building near the Bridgetown Port. Parking is available behind the building near the Heliport.

Queen’s Park Gallery Queen’s Park, Constitution Road, Bridgetown - Tel: 427-2345 The Queen’s Park Gallery is run by the National Cultural Foundation. The gallery displays work by well established and emerging artists in all media. The annual ‘Air Supermarket’ showcases work of excellent design at an affordable price to attract new collectors. Open until 6pm Monday to Saturday.

Mango’s Fine Art Gallery Queen’s Street, Speightstown, St. Peter - Tel: 422-0704 Located at Mango’s By The Sea Restaurant, this gallery features the work of internationally renowned artist, Michael Adams. His pieces are intricate, magnificent representations of everyday experiences in the sun-kissed islands.

Champers Restaurant, Worthing | Earthworks Pottery Complex, Edgehill

Sophie Barnard

Vanita Comissiong

Martin Superville

For opening hours or further information please call

(246) 234 9145

Boscoe Holder

Ann Dodson

or email: vanitacom@caribsurf.com

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Artist: Janice Sylvia Brock

Tides Art Gallery

Manipura

Holetown, St. James - Tel: 432-8356 The curator of this gallery offers strong Caribbean flavours with a lush display of Caribbean talent! On the menu are acclaimed artists John Stuart, Simon Menzies, Heather-Dawn Scott, Corrie Scott, Rebecca Ali, Susan Alleyne Forde, Joanne Boopsingh, Lou Miller, Kate Burrows, Alcina Nolley, Annalee Davis, Arthur Atkinson, Sarah Beckett, Jeannie Taylor, Leo Glasgow, Judith Shaw, Virgil Broodhagen, Jeffrey Pataysangh, Mosera, Jonathan Guy Gladding, Janice Brock, Patrick Chevailler, Martin Superville, Rachel Superville, Sundiata Stewart, Angie Teversham, craft by Fred Odle and Jewellery by Fiona Hanton. It is located within The Tides Restaurant and open 12-3pm Monday to Friday and 7-11pm daily and by appointment.

The Milking Parlour, Walkers Dairy, St. George Tel: 435-1952 or 230-8897 e-mail: enquiries@manipurainc.com www.manipurainc.com Run by well known Barbadian artist, Annalee Davis, the Manipura studio is located under a grove of mahogany trees on a dairy farm in the St. George countryside. Manipura is an art management and production company providing beautiful 100% Caribbean-designed works of art and home dĂŠcor products, as well as a variety of creative professional services to private dwellings, hotels, restaurants and commercial businesses throughout the Caribbean. Manipura offers both a consulting service to develop art collections for the home and corporate space, and an art rental service. Original art works can be loaned for a minimum of six months, with the option to acquire the works or rotate the collection to refresh your visual space.

Gang of 4 Art Studio The Cottage, Springvale Plantation, St. Andrew - Tel: 438-7883 Contemporary Caribbean art and sculpture on display in the home studio of artist Gordon Webster. In addition to Gordon’s pieces, this informal studio also features the work of Lillian Sten, Aziza and Ras Bongo Congo.

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Beyond Aesthetics #34 Regency Park, Christ Church Tel: 228-0485 or 439-9596 Authentic Barbadian art featuring originals and limited edition prints by John W. F. Walcott and floral creations by Mary Walcott.

Corporate lease packages are also offered.

Jill Walker’s Barbados This fascinating autobiography, now in its second edition, is packed with over 400 paintings, drawings and photographs. It is the true story of a young English woman who decided to leave the UK in the early fifties to seek her fortune as an artist, who bought a one-way ticket on a freighter to South America, who met her husband on the very first night she arrived and who came to Barbados initially in 1956 because of a hurricane. It portrays a very personal view of Barbados over more than fifty years and her artistic record of many aspects of Barbadian lifestyles. Readers’ comments include, “Your book is marvelous, quite marvelous. It positively exudes the spirit of this unique Caribbean island”; “I couldn’t put this book down and when I did I found myself returning to it almost every day.”

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Art & Craft A Gallery A grasp of the Caribbean through art at the exclusive Royal Westmoreland & The Mews Restaurant

Allison Chapman-Andrews

Bob Kiss

Ras Akyem I

Royal Westmoreland, St. James The Mews Restaurant, 2nd Street Holetown, St. James Tel: 262-6241 or 262-6238 e-mail: c.forter.cheeatow@caribsurf.com Artist and curator Catherine Forter Chee-a-Tow welcomes all art lovers to her lovely little art gallery, nestled in the Club House at the exclusive Royal Westmoreland Golf Estate. A Gallery, with its quaint, chic dĂŠcor and warm atmosphere, welcomes visitors to the vibrancy of tropical living through a prestigious pallet of renowned international and Caribbean artists: Susan Mains, Ana Didier, Ras Akyem, Ras Ishi Butcher, Susan Alleyne Forde, Bill Grace, Asher Mains, Tracy Williams, Lisa Cole, David Skinner, Maharaki, Vincent Castellanet, Simon Menzies, Allison Chapman Andrews, Fred Odle, Bob Kiss, Lila, Kate Burrows. Catherine also hangs her selection of artists at The Mews Restaurant in 2nd Street Holetown.

Barbados Arts Council Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown - Tel: 426-4385 mail@barbadosartscouncil.com www.barbadosartscouncil.com Established in 1957, the Barbados Arts Council is home to several of the island’s most accomplished artists. Located in Pelican Craft Centre, the Gallery features original paintings in a variety of media and also offers for sale a wide range of prints.

Artwork can be shipped to numerous destinations.

The gallery opens Monday to Friday from 9:30am until 5pm and on Saturdays from 9:30am until 1:30pm.

Asher Mains

Vincent Castellanet

Maharaki

Simon Menzies

Susan Mains

Susan Mains

Ras Ishi Butcher

Catherine Forter Chee-A-Tow

Tel: (246) 262-6238/41 c.forter.cheeatow@caribsurf.com

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Tel: (246)426-4385 mail@barbadosartscouncil.com www.barbadosartscouncil.com Pelican Craft Centre, Harbour Road, Bridgetown

Catherine Forter-Chee-A-Tow

Catherine paints a vibrant and colourful Barbados with tropical sensitivity and exoticism. She constantly asserts her style, influenced by expressionism, impressionism and semiabstract. The Creole theme, lush tropical vegetation as well as market scenes in full rhythm and movement are very intricate parts of her body of work. Her art is sought after by Caribbean and international collectors. She has shown in London, Brussels and will host in December 2009 her fourth solo exhibition in Barbados at the Gallery of Caribbean Art in Speightstown. Catherine is the owner and curator of A Gallery at Royal Westmoreland and of Art at The Mews Restaurant, 2nd Street Holetown, where she has created a spectacular display of her works alongside the works of many other artists.

Tel: (246) 262-6241 or 262-6238 e-mail: c.forter.cheeatow@caribsurf.com

Crystal Forms

Heather-Dawn Scott

She has been known and loved for many years for her exquisite watercolour technique.

Heather-Dawn’s extraordinary talent is now rebelling against tight shapes and dreary colour. She is using raw colour, heavy impastos, textured canvases, moving away from drawing, and letting the brush and the paint go in a series of very spontaneous, uninhibited pieces.

Her work is available at the Tides Art Gallery, On The Wall Art Gallery, Gallery of Caribbean Art and Zemicon Gallery.

Heather-Dawn can be contacted by e-mail: kinrarasutherland@hotmail.com

Gina Foster "I use bold colours and simple shapes to capture a feeling. It is in this simplicity that the beauty of what I see is reflected."

At just 22 yrs. old, Jamal Ifill has already attained an outstanding proficiency in the art form of Glass. Utilizing an exacting eye for detail and drawing influences from the tropical Barbadian landscape and culture, Jamal crafts jewellery with designs ranging from the whimsical to the outrageous. He also creates lifelike glass sculptures of Caribbean life and is well known for his exquisitely crafted glass beads, which make attractive hair ornaments. Visitors are welcome to visit his studio, Crystal Forms, at the Pelican Craft Centre where they can see Jamal and other glass artists at work.

Shop #17, Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown Tel: (246) 435-3865 e-mail: crystalforms_barbados@yahoo.com

Barbadian artist, Gina Foster studied in England where she completed her Degree in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design. She uses vivid colour, bold strokes and texture to depict movement and mood. She paints in acrylics capturing the vitality of life on the island.

Gina’s book, “Sweet Bajan Days” is a wonderful depiction of the true essence of life on our island – an absolute must for all lovers of Barbados.

For original work please visit our local galleries or meet Gina personally by contacting her at:

Tel: (246) 430-0338 or (246) 233-0999 e-mail: gina@caribsurf.com

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Art & Craft John Stuart

Howaida Moussa-Weel

John Stuart was born in London in 1932, however it was here in Barbados, in his mid-sixties that he started to paint seriously. Through his exposure to such Barbadian artists as Fielding Babb and Wayne Branch, whose work he greatly admires, John has developed a style which is uniquely his own, using a palette knife and oils to render, with tiny strokes, bright and cheerful rural scenes in a lyrical almost fairy-like style. John is a full time artist and continues to produce work with enormous personal pleasure and great joy. His work totally reflects the amazing love and identification he feels for his adopted homeland.

Highly regarded as, “The brightest flower in the Caribbean bouquet of art”, Howaida Weel is a find and a master of many subjects and styles. Highly prized by private collectors and galleries, her paintings are rich with content, colour and technical brilliance. She is represented by the Gallery of Caribbean Art in Speightstown, however you may also visit her by appointment, at her atelier at #6 Goblin Estate, Rockley New Road, Christ Church. An expedition well worth your time and may prove to be the highlight of your vacation. Her 2010 Solo Show opens at the Gallery Saturday 6th November. A notable date for your your agenda.

John can be contacted at his St. George home Tel: (246) 437-7829

Tel: (246) 228-5534 e-mail: howaida@mac.com

Ellon Lewis

Winston Kellman

A graduate of the Jamaica School of Art and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Ellon is an adept Abstract-Expressionist painter specializing in the study of Calypso and Carnival sounds. His well-regarded talent extends far beyond his artist’s brush and palette to include other media such as print-making and ceramic-sculpting. Original prints and miniature ceramic-sculptures available in limited editions. Art packaging & shipping offered to all destinations.

Viewing by appointment, Call: (246) 237-7148 e-mail: ellon_l@yahoo.com

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“Natural Therapy”

Barbadian born, British trained artist Winston Kellman has been painting the landscape since his return from Europe in 1992. Poetic, brooding, Expressionistic works that evoke the island’s history through images of Plantations and the Barbadian countryside. His charcoal drawings of plants and vegetation convey the same dynamism and drama inherent in the landscapes.

By appointment, The Studio, Little Buckden Plantation, St. Joseph Tel: (246) 433-2101 e-mail: dekellmanart@hotmail.com

Janice Sylvia Brock

Steve Bonner

The vibrant hues, the sense of movement, the free style and the sometimes offbeat treatment of subjects, imbue Janice Sylvia Brock’s paintings with joie de vivre. Brock’s vibrant paintings are keenly sought after by discerning collectors worldwide. Many of her paintings, recently completed or still in progress, are displayed in her St. James studio – over 500 square feet of exhibition space overlooking the ocean.

Although an English artist, Steve is a frequent visitor and prolific in his portrayals of the beauty of Barbados. Predominately working in oils, Steve's work is meticulous and time consuming in its execution, resulting in beautifully crafted and evocative works of art. Available for commissions, Steve Bonner’s work can be seen and purchased at The Gallery of Caribbean Art, Speightstown and Limited Edition prints are available online at www.paintingsofthecaribbean.com

Viewing by appointment.

“Brocklands”, St. James Call: (246) 432-6061 or 237-7670 e-mail: brock@brock-gallery.com

Vincent Francis Castellanet

Tel: (246) 419-0858 e-mail: mail@stevebonner.co.uk Order online at www.paintingsofthecaribbean.com

Christine Taylor

Sea Eggs - Original Oil - 40 x 50

International artist Vincent Castellanet has exhibited at the Gallery of Caribbean Art in Speightstown (419-0858) for many years. His success is attributed to a remarkable talent, and the continued support from the Gallery and their patrons.

Vincent's art can also be viewed at: A Gallery, in the exclusive Royal Westmoreland Golf Estate and at the Mews Restaurant, Holetown (262-6238).

On the Wall Gallery, Champers Restaurant, Rockley (426-3380).

In the United States, Vincent's work can be viewed at the Boston Taj Hotel, and at many prestigious galleries.

Commissions accepted.

e-mail: originalartofVFC@aol.com website: www.vcastellanet.com

Christine Taylor is a Barbadian artist who has painted for most of her life. She loves to use juicy colours on her canvases to capture the serene Barbadian atmosphere. Her expressive characters breathe life into sunny landscapes and her seascapes are flooded with dancing Caribbean blues. She has exhibited extensively in local galleries and on the 'World' luxury Liner. Her work hangs in many private and corporate collections both here and abroad. Originals as well as colourful prints are available from the artist by appointment and from The Gallery of Caribbean Art, Champers, Earthworks & The Crane Art Galleries.

Tel: (246) 423-4612 e-mail: rtaylor@sunbeach.net

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Earthworks... ...is no ordinary pottery! Its beginnings were in the mid 70s, founded by Goldie Spieler as a project designed to revive the tradition of pottery-making in Barbados, evolving into a co-operative during the 80s when several independent potters shared costs in the small studio, then growing into its present form, where the Earthworks ‘crew’ and David Spieler passionately continue to create functional works of art.

The studio is beautifully decorated with mosaics on the outside, located on a cool breezy hillside, and is a not-to-be-missed photo opportunity. Inside, free of charge and unpretentious, on the red clay dusty floors, looking through airy open windows on to the St. George valley below, you can watch the diligent, friendly group of potters practice this ancient art in Bajan style. They pay careful attention to producing their goal - what may be described as rustic-chic unique, highest quality, food-safe ceramic wares. One might not expect a selection of world-class, hand-made, hand-decorated dinnerware, plus serving pieces, to be produced on such a small island, but entire sets are there; in square, round, rectangular or oval; plus all kinds of everything, in dozens of colourful patterns.

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If it isn’t there, custom orders in clay anything from the smallest piece to the largest architectural project - are a speciality, made and shipped to your home on completion. Children are allowed to play with ‘real’ play dough. Earthworks is relaxed and hassle-free; yet highly professional. Boxes can be packed while you dine, shop or relax and take photos.

All Earthworks pottery is made for use on the table and can be used in the dishwasher and/or the microwave.

Earthworks, located in the heart of Barbados, away from Bridgetown, has received many awards, including Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and in separate years ‘Excellence’, ‘Best Bajan Small Business’ plus ‘Best Small Bajan Exporter’. What more can you ask?

Potters make, finish and fire works as you tour the studio at Earthworks.

At On the Wall Art Gallery you will find carefully selected works by a variety of talented artists and craftspeople from Barbados - wood, glass, metal, fabric, prints, jewellery and, of course, clay from our best potters.

The gallery is complemented by the wonderful Art House Café, offering a full range of sandwiches, fresh salads, quiches, humus and more. The staff will take extra

special care of you on the breezy, shaded verandah. The gentle sound of the wind rustling through the bamboo patch makes for a relaxing interlude as you enjoy the magical view over the southern quarter of the island.

Tulis Batik, run by Henderson Reece, is a small on-site studio producing quality batiks while you watch. In the same format and mission as Earthworks, please feel absolutely free to come and watch the process of creation and then choose from the beautiful finished batiks, depicting flowers, cricket, village and sea life in Barbados and more. It’s wonderful!

There’s now another good reason to visit Earthworks Pottery in St. Thomas. At the Ins and Outs Gift Emporium a cornucopia of local products beautifully presented for gift giving is available. See overleaf.

Open Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am1pm. Never on Sundays or public holidays!

Credit cards accepted.

Earthworks Complex, St. Thomas Earthworks - Tel: (246) 425-0223 Tulis Batik - Tel: (246) 424-0391 On the Wall Gallery - Tel: (246) 438-9246 Art House Café - Tel: (246) 425-2890 Ins & Outs Gift Emporium - Tel: (246) 438-3438. www.earthworks-pottery.com

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Ins and Outs Gift Emporium Step into Barbados’ past and find the very best quality products. Traditional Bajan pepper sauce, spicy mango chutney, rum cakes, fudge, coconut fudge, guava cheese, guava jelly, mango fruit jelly, orange and rum marmalade, lime marmalade with coconut rum, Bajan spices, pure vanilla essence, Barbados sugar and seasonings and a host of other goodies are available.

Everything is uniquely packaged for gift giving and beautifully displayed in an old zinc larder and even an 18th Century mahogany ice box. Choose from the selection of exceptional coffee table books covering subjects such as architecture, gardens, coral reefs, cooking, cricket, art, historic houses and diving. Children can play in the childrens’ corner and learn about

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the things that Bajan children enjoy. Located to the west of Earthworks pottery. Of course, anytime you need copies of the Ins and Outs of Barbados, they are also available here. This is another good reason to visit Earthworks Pottery in St. Thomas. At the Ins and Outs Gift Emporium visitors are treated to a wonderful tribute to old time Barbados.

Ins and Outs Gift Emporium specializes in corporate, welcome or party favour gifts of authentic and high quality Barbadian products that your guests and friends will really enjoy.

Open Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-1pm. Never on Sundays or public holidays! Credit cards accepted.

Earthworks Complex, St. Thomas Tel: (246) 438-3438 or Kelly Lewis - 262-5868 Email: caribbeanemporium@caribsurf.com

The Shell Gallery “It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire.”

Robert Louis Stevenson The Shell Gallery is truly an exceptional place to visit, with its fascinating display of sea shells from all over the world. It is arguably the largest sea shell shop in the Caribbean, and in her tireless search to obtain shells that are unique, owner Anne Smith offers some of the world’s most rare and exotic sea shells.

The Gallery also carries a selection of ceramics, picture frames, jewellery, elegantly crafted shell boxes and other unique gifts all with a sea shell theme. Complementing the spectacular display of shells and gifts are an attractive array of locally hand crafted shell related items, and the exclusive Atlantis and Seaboard lines of exquisite imported china.

Since its inception, this delightful gallery continues to captivate the avid shell enthusiast and all who visit. Anne and her charming staff are very knowledgeable and helpful - it’s no wonder so many visitors return year after year.

The Shell Gallery is located at “Contentment”, Gibbes, St. Peter.

To get there, take Highway 1 north to Gibbes in St. Peter, turn right at the sign post which reads, “Highway 2A, Gibbes Glade, Rock Dundo”. The gallery is the third property on the right. Alternatively, you can travel north on Highway 2A/ABC Highway, make a left turn before Bakers Woods (sign posted Rock Dundo, Gibbes Glade, Highway 1) and follow the winding road towards the coast until you see the Shell Gallery sign on your left. The gallery is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am–2pm.

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Sea Shells of all Shapes & Sizes Shell Pictures Shell picture frames, Jewellery Exquisite China and Ceramics

Open Mon. to Fri. - 9am - 5pm & Sat. 9am - 2pm Closed on public holidays

7Contentment8 Gibbes, St. Peter Tel: 246 422-2593 Tel/Fax: 246 422-0943 contentment@sunbeach.net

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Art & Craft and other sundries. Jahmal Springer of Got Bajan features a casual clothing line of catchy slogans and ‘Bajan filled’ designs.

Roslyn Watson, an icon in Barbadian craft, has a well-stocked craft shop featuring the work of many talented people. Anna Legall of Collectors' Treasures has a curious selection of unique handpainted pottery and beach wraps. Diane Bourne-Daniel of Diane Crafts is usually busy sewing her colourful Bajan dolls, Christmas decorations and oven mitts. Juliette Lindo of Keturah’s World enchants with wonderful home decor and gift items delicately fashioned from shells, sand and glass. Jamal Ifill of Crystal Forms fashions jewellery and figurines using a flame glass technique. At Hewitt's Metal Art, Neville Hewitt creates an impressive variety of wrought iron Barbadian figurines and traditional conch shell lamps. Artforms’ Wayne Wells displays his carvings and his wife's whimsical sea glass jewellery. Renowned photographer, Ronnie Carrington's Tropical Rhythms features his stunning black and white photography of rustic Barbados along with a full selection of Caribbean music. Philipe Mayers of Blahnik’s The Salon, provides hair and aesthetics services. Island Crafts displays a wide variety of fine crafts, including fused glass works and their own line of kitchen accessories. Judy Jordan's shop, The Monkey Pot, has been a long standing feature of Pelican with a wide selection of small Caribbean ornaments including miniature steel pans.

Earth Mother Botanicals offers simply natural soaps and skin care products locally made from local plants and all the products are chemical free. Deshakk Boutique has cool tropical clothing including wraps and men's shirts. Art's Art is a well stocked arts and crafts supplies shop. Facilitators Inc. is a tour company that facilitates a variety of island tours. Last but not least are the two councils; the Barbados Arts Council with their constant turnover of new exhibitions, and Barbados Crafts Council, with their members' work, bring a whole new selection of different items not seen in any of the other shops.

Pelican Craft Centre Princess Alice Highway, Bridgetown Tel: (246) 426-0765 0r (246) 427-5350 e-mail: cthomas@bidc.com Located on the main road near the Deep Water Harbour in Bridgetown, just outside of the main shopping district, is the Pelican Craft Centre. This is the largest arts and crafts centre in the Caribbean with 25 shops and countless workshops where visitors can watch the craftsmen making pottery, basketry and straw work, glass blowing, carving, weaving, moulded figure-making, sewing, tuning steelpans and cigar making. Sylvester’s Restaurant and Cork & Bottle Bar and Bistro both serve really tasty Bajan food at very reasonable prices. The Centre is very well appointed with airconditioned shops, disabled facilities and parking.

The Shops The refreshing aspect of the Pelican Craft shops is that, like the workshops, all the craft is authentic and made and designed by crafts people in Barbados or the Caribbean. Here is a brief synopsis of what you can find at Pelican Craft Centre: Little Seeders has a wide selection of handmade costume jewellery of semiprecious stones and beads. Pelican Variety Shop offers a variety of convenience items such as confectionery, coffee, suntan lotion

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Workshops Wendell Weatherhead showcases a line of pottery ware, consisting of bowls, vases and cups. He specializes in teapots with rattan handles and unusual shapes. Valis Kellman renders a wide array of leather craft items. Frank Harwood of Harwood Wood Works produces wonderful mahogany salad bowls and mortar and pestles. Angelique Custom Creations is where exquisite jewellery is made on site from Polymer Clay and precious metals. Valda Clarke of Val's Manufacturing makes colourful cotton clothing. Mena's Arts and Crafts makes painted chattel house mouldings. The unique trinket and jewellery boxes crafted in mahogany by Kenny Williams of Williams Legacy are a collector’s delight.

Emiliano Cuselli of Tropical Art Glasses showcases very decorative and interesting fused glass work. Mr. Campbell Skeete has his little workshop upstairs where he still makes his naïve hand painted figurines of Barbadians in uniform. At Ann's Craft Centre, Gloria Gaskin's colourful straw bags continue to capture the spirit of the island. Next door at Roots and Grasses, Ireka and Prince Pine Jelani produce their unique and very high quality baskets. Upstairs the ladies at Caribbean Cigar Company are hard at work rolling cigars from Cuban tobacco. Iola Ganteaume runs Fine Art Framing, the oldest framing company in Barbados, with a display of local art for sale. Next door is Glass Creations, where you can see beautiful glassware in vibrant colours of the Caribbean.

experience Photo: Derek St. Romaine, Reproduced from the book Barbados in Bloom

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Many medicinal plants can be seen grouped together at Andromeda Botanical Gardens

Bush Teas of Barbados The age-old belief in the remedial powers of ‘bush tea’ has been passed down through generations of Barbadians. Some of that faith and knowledge was carried in ancient religious traditions brought over by the African slaves. Necessity too must have mothered the invention of remedies in the new world, for the science of medicine was neither as well developed as it is today nor as available. Poverty too has had a role; it's cheaper to use bush than to visit a doctor.

Back in the old days, many Barbadians would use ‘silent doctors’—concoctions of flowers, leaves, stems, barks, and roots.

The practice is carried on today by older people, herbalists, Rastafarians and ordinary believers in certain simple folk medicines.

Stroll through Cheapside market on a Saturday and you’ll see evidence that bush is still in demand. There, shoppers can find intriguing plants in many forms—fresh, dried, sold separately or in mixed bundles of withered shapes. The organic farmers’ stall even has things like vervain tea (for fungal infections and other complaints) and fermented noni (for cancer, the immune system and more) in bottles.

Whether you’ve got pain, fever, a cold or cough, inflammation, skin problems, constipation, hair loss, insomnia, diseased organs, indigestion or parasites, there’s a bush for it. Some are recognized in the pharmacopoeia and others, like ginger, even by the FDA, but

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many rely on anecdotal evidence for proof of their efficacy.

There's no denying that aloe will relieve sunburn and constipation (depending on where you put it); that lemon grass will help you sweat out a fever; and that the very bitter leaves of the cerassee vine (momordica charantia) and/or Christmas bush will speed the resolution of your cold and flu symptoms. There’s also evidence that green papaya lowers blood pressure and that gully root will induce labour. The ornamental Madagascar periwinkle (catharanthus roseus) is commonly used for diabetes, but it is for childhood leukemia that it has been shown most effective. Two of its alkaloids have been credited with raising the survival rate from under 10% to over 90%! How they are extracted we cannot say.

Wonder of the World, also called the Leaf of Life is crushed and given to children to help cure colds, and it is also used to help treat heart conditions. This plant has also received attention from the scientific medical community for its anti-tumour activity. Depending on whether you’re Bajan or Trini, the large, hand-like leaves of the Pop a Gun (or trumpet) tree are used to treat either high blood pressure or diabetes.

Many medicinal plants can be seen grouped together at Andromeda Botanical Gardens, which has also compiled a database of their uses to help keep the knowledge alive.

To most people’s eyes, many of these plants and trees are just weeds, and as Barbados gets more developed, they become harder to find. We can only hope that local practitioners will join forces with ethnobotanists to record the properties of medicinal ‘bush’ and preserve the plants before they disappear in the course of ‘progress’.

sightseein The view from the gazebo at Welchman Hall Gully Andrew Hulsmeier

Sightseeing St. Lucy The full fury of the Atlantic Ocean pounds the steep cliffs of the north coast of Barbados. The resulting erosion is an interesting geography lesson with stunning rock scenery of cliffs over 60 feet high, dangerous pot holes and sea caves.

Animal Flower Cave The Animal Flower Cave, located on the rugged cliff tops at the northernmost point of the island, is a large sea cave with several huge chambers filled with pools, unusual rock formations and a few sea anemones. Guides accompany visitors through the cave. The informal café serves cold drinks and sandwiches and there are numerous cliff top benches with shade provided by coconut leaf shed roofs to sit and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Open daily. There is an entrance fee. e-mail: animalflowercave@yahoo.com Tel: 439-8797.

River Bay River Bay is a sheltered swimming hole on this coast that is very popular with Barbadians for picnicing, especially on Sundays and public holidays.

Segway Barbados Ride the world renowned Segway PT in a truly ‘off road’ experience in the beautiful setting of Cove Bay in St. Lucy. Tel: 426-5740 or 253-6772. www.segwaybarbados.com

Little Bay Little Bay is a part of Barbados seldom seen by most Barbadians. There are two sea caves that can be safely explored at low tide with interesting sea life in the rock pools. The barren, flat area immediately north is called Indian Mound after a site of an Amerindian settlement. The Archaeological Survey, a report of a 1985/86 field study of the island, identified 56 prehistoric sites based on discovery and identification of artefacts.

Half Moon, Shermans and Six Mens Half Moon, Shermans and Six Mens Bay are three charming fishing villages that hug the north west coast - their popular evening fish frys offer a wonderful opportunity to sample some of the freshest fish around. The Fish Pot Restaurant at Little Good Harbour is the perfect spot for sunset drinks and a tasty dinner.

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Sightseeing St. Andrew The parish of St. Andrew is located in the ‘Scotland’ district, a beautiful bowl-shaped area lacking the coral limestone bedrock cap covering the remainder of Barbados.

Chalky Mount Chalky Mount is actually a hill made of clay and is home to a village whose inhabitants have been potters for over 300 generations. The items sold are traditional designs including the ‘monkey jug’, a unique design to Barbados, the conneree for pepperpot, candle shades, plant pots and more recently, tableware. The potters are often at work on their kick wheels and visitors can sometimes try their hand at this ancient art.

Cattlewash The Ermy Bourne Highway, formerly known as the East Coast Road, runs through Cattlewash to the main village in St. Andrew, Belleplaine. The Atlantic rollers surge over caves and channels that create treacherous undersea currents. Swimming here should be restricted to calm rock pools at low tide. Sand Dunes Bar and Restaurant and The Cove Restaurant serve delicious local lunches and punches. Young men sell very unusual local fruit at the roadside in Belleplaine such as sea grapes, cashews, Barbados cherry, chilli plums, fat porks, ackees and hog plums.

Morgan Lewis Windmill The Morgan Lewis Windmill is the only one of more than 500 sugar mills that existed in Barbados, that remains intact. It was recently struck by lightning and is undergoing repairs but is due to re-open in 2010. This Barbados National Trust property, whose design and means of operation can be determined during a visit, also has a small museum and the view from the top is magnificent.

Springvale Museum The Springvale Eco-Heritage Museum, set on a 200 acre plantation, takes you back in time to witness Barbadian life, the rich culture and folklore. In addition to the small museum there is a trail up to the river through bamboo groves, wild eddoes and cassava dispersed between coconut and banana trees. Tel: 438-7011. Ent. fee Bds$10.

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Sightseeing St. Peter The parish of St. Peter is the quieter of the two west coast parishes with several quaint fishing villages and the charming historic city of Speightstown.

Speightstown There is now another reason to visit Speightstown - the Old Pharmacy has been renovated by Roger Chubb to create a focal point for Caribbean artists and craftspeople to sell their work in a studio environment. There are also plans to have movie evenings in the ‘window to the sea’ opposite. The Gallery of Caribbean Art, next door in the Northern Business Centre, is a very worthwhile stop for all art lovers. It features a wonderful collection of works from Barbados, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and the rest of the region.

Arlington House Interactive Museum Located in the heart of historic Speightstown, Arlington House Interactive Museum is an eighteenth century building featuring three floors of exhibits, including interactive and audio visual visitor communications. The museum provides an abundance of interesting information, while entertaining and educating all ages about the Barbados sugar heritage and the prominence of Speightstown as an ocean trading “hub” to the New World.

St. Nicholas Abbey St. Nicholas Abbey is a true masterpiece of 17th Century architectural style, one of just three remaining in the Western Hemisphere. A Barbadian family, The Warrens, have restored the entire property exquisitely. A tour of the house and the rum making and bottling facilities with lunch and a little shopping is always an absolute treat. Tel: 422-8725. Ent. Fee: $30. Open Sun.Fri. 10am to 3:30pm. www.stnicholasabbey.com

Barbados Wildlife Reserve The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is set amidst a lush Mahogany grove where you can mingle with free roaming monkeys, deer, otters, agouti, mongoose and many others.

There is also an exotic orchid collection, walk-in bird aviary and iguana sanctuary. See overleaf for more details. www.bprc&wr@caribsurf.com

Grenade Hall Forest Just next door, Grenade Hall Forest & Signal Station houses many interesting artefacts, including pre-Colombian tools unearthed during its restoration. See overleaf for more details.

Farley Hill Park Directly across the road, you’ll find Farley Hill National Park – the ruins of an old palatial mansion, sweeping grounds with groves of mahogany trees and breathtaking views of the east coast make this an excellent picnic spot. It is said by some that Farley Hill has a special vibe that makes people feel wonderful. There is a small entrance fee per vehicle.

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Sightseeing St. James The parish of St. James is also known as the platinum coast of Barbados. It is where the settlers first landed in Holetown and claimed the island in the name of King James in 1627. One can walk for long stretches along this coast without interruption past the relatively small hotels, private homes and new condominium projects. This is best done early in the morning while the sun is still in the east. The afternoons on the west coast are best spent resting up, in the cool of an airconditioned bedroom, and then heading out for a delicious dinner at one of the many fine establishments that dot this coast.

Folkstone Underwater Park and Museum This small museum has a display of marine life that inhabits Barbadian waters.

The Underwater Park is a snorkeling trail on the Dottins Reef. There are picnic tables, good parking and public facilities.

Email: folkstonemarine@caribsurf.com.

Tel: 422-2314. Open Mon. - Fri. Ent. Fee: Bds$1.15.

St. James Parish Church The oldest church on the island has been lovingly restored and is well run by an enthusiastic group of members who give daily tours. It is claimed that parts of the south entrance, including the pillars, are from the original stone church built in the late 1600s. The famous old bell is inscribed ‘William 1696’ and the font is inscribed ‘1684’. Tel: 422-4117.

Holetown Holetown offers a convenient area to shop and dine in the centre of the west coast. There are currently two large and two small shopping malls. The new Limegrove shopping mall is scheduled to open in December 2010 with an impressive selection of designer shops. There is a newly constructed boardwalk by the sea that extends from the beach behind the post office for about a half mile south. First and Second Streets come alive at night with many restaurants and bars, some of which are open into the wee hours.

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Sightseeing St. Thomas The central highlands of Barbados are verdant and home to an array of horticultural wonders. The parish of St. Thomas has Barbados’ only mountain, Mt. Hillaby which is 1,115ft. above sea level.

Earthworks Pottery An essential stop in the lofty hills of St. Thomas. See pages 200-201.

Harrison’s Cave Also in the general area is one of the natural wonders of the Caribbean that is not to be missed. See overleaf for more details.

Aerial Trek Zipline Adventures Experience the thrill of zipline technology over eight platforms in the beautiful Jack-in-the-Box gully. Aerial Trek received near perfect scores from the Zagat Survey 2009. Tel: 438-8735. www.aerialtrek.com

Welchman Hall Gully Deborah Branker has recently taken over this stunning Barbados National Trust attraction. The clumps of imposing bamboo, groves of nutmeg, the only clove tree on the island and enormous stalactites are just a few of the many wonders to be enjoyed. The walk is not arduous so it can be enjoyed by all ages. Open daily. Ent. fee Bds$12 and children over 3 Bds$6. Tel: 438-6671. www.welchmanhallgullybarbados.com

Flower Forest In close proximity you’ll discover some of the island’s most treasured sites – the exquisitely landscaped Flower Forest in St. Joseph offers a relatively easy wander through a haven of lush tropical flora with sweeping views of the Atlantic coastline. See overleaf for more details.

Email: flowerforest@caribsurf.com

Hunte’s Gardens In the lush hills of St. Joseph, Anthony Hunte has lovingly landscaped an arena sized natural sink hole into what can only be described as a truly stunning tropical garden. It is literally breathtaking. There is also a very extensive plant nursery with specialist tropical plants from all over the world. Open daily 10am to 4pm.

Telephone: 433-3333. Ent. Fee Bds$10.

Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Machinery Museum The history of sugar is attractively displayed and recounted in the Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Machinery Museum which is located in the factory yard of Barbados’ most modern sugar factory, Portvale. During the sugar crop - February to June - a visit to the site gives you the opportunity to see the old and the new. Open Mon-Fri. 7am-4pm. Tel: Mr. Quimby 245-1771.

Ent. Fee Bds$10 out of crop season. Fee during crop is Bds$25 for museum and factory tour with a complimentary package of Muscovado Gold Barbados sugar.

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The Flower Forest is a peaceful blend of a botanical garden and a nature trail, with groups of majestic palms and inconspicuously paved pathways through the jungle-like rainforest, punctuated with colourful tropical flowers. The natural topography of gentle hills affords panoramic photo opportunities of the eastern coastline and central highlands of Barbados. Regardless of the weather, (umbrellas are available at the front desk) the Flower Forest is a place of peace which will refresh the soul. There is a comfortable central refreshment area.

Tel: 433-8152. Email: flowerforest@caribsurf.com Ent. Fee Bds$20. Open Daily.

Harrison’s Cave has been transformed into a world-class recreation experience with a brand new facility as of January 2010. The breathtaking underground journey takes you past the bubbling streams and cascading waterfalls whose pure clear water help create the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites spread throughout the cavern. You cannot help but be amazed by nature’s mastery as you journey through this living sanctuary.

There is a ten minute pre-show that takes you on a historical tour of Barbados and the origins of the cave, prior to boarding the trams and taking the ride of your life. www.harrisonscave.com Don’t miss the opportunity to see one of the World’s Wonders!

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Here you will be treated to a spectacular working pottery and their irresistible, functional works of art. For many visitors Earthworks becomes one of the unique and wonderful memories of a Barbados holiday. At Earthworks there is also The Ins and Outs Gift Emporium, On the Wall Art Gallery, Tulis Batik and Art House Café. On the Wall Art Gallery carries the work of talented Bajan artists and craftspersons.

At Tulis Batik you can watch Henderson and his staff at work creating beautiful Batiks. The Art House Café specializes in the tastiest gourmet sandwiches around as well as great salads and pastas. Another great place to visit at Earthworks is the Ins and Outs Gift Emporium. A tribute to ‘old time’ Barbados, selling high quality Barbadian items including beautiful coffee table books, local preserves and spices, condiments, Bajan sugar, table linens to match the Earthworks pottery, and high quality gifts with interesting displays of Barbadian heritage. Open Monday to Friday and half day on Saturday. For more information telephone 425-0223. www.eworks@caribsurf.com

Sightseeing St. Joseph It is truly extraordinary how unique each parish in Barbados is. St. Joseph is perhaps the best example of this. This is the parish where the coconut vendors come to pick from the thousands of trees that cover the verdant coastal hills. Many a huckster loads up with breadfruit, bananas, shaddock, grapefruit and limes to head over St. Joseph’s hills and down to market in Bridgetown. The coast of St. Joseph is a favourite with Barbadians for Sunday visits, picnics and summer holidays.

Bathsheba Bathsheba is a historic east coast village that is dear to all Barbadians. The centre of the beach is known as the ‘Soup Bowl’, an area that has become famous for its excellent surfing conditions and events with large numbers of surfers from around the world participating. Further along there is a well maintained public beach facility set in a small park with seaside picnic tables. There are several places in Bathsheba to have a casual bite to eat.

The Atlantis Hotel Atlantis Hotel, which has long been a favourite of Barbadians as a wonderful spot to enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Bajan dishes, has been completely renovated and re-opened. It is located in Tent Bay, a small fishing community just north of ‘Soup Bowl’ in Bathsheba. See page 299. www.atlantishotelbarbados.com

Andromeda Gardens Nestled on a cliff overlooking the coast, Andromeda Gardens was originally developed in 1954 by the late horticulturalist, Iris Bannochie, with exotic plants and blooms from around the world creating one of the finest botanical gardens in the Caribbean.

She left the property to the people of Barbados following her death in 1988. It is now under the capable stewardship of horticulturalist, Vicky Goddard, who has taken over the care and development of the property for the Barbados National Trust.

Open daily. Ent. fee Bds$17.50. Telephone: 433-9384. info@andromedagardens.com The vendors source many of their coconuts from the verdant parish of St. Joseph Andrew Hulsmeier

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Sightseeing St. John The parish of St. John is best known for its rolling fields of sugar cane which thrives in this area with excellent soil and good rainfall.

St. John Parish Church St. John’s Parish Church offers a combination of beautiful architecture, a stunning view and an interesting history.

Ferdinand Paleologus, a descendant of the last Byzantine Emperor Constantine Paleologus, is buried here. The beautifully carved pulpit is made of several varieties of Barbadian wood. Tel: 433-5599.

Martin’s Bay Martin’s Bay is a quaint little seaside village, well known for its lobsters. The fishermen from this area supply some of the island’s best restaurants. There is a small ‘no frills’ rum shop there that serves cold drinks and tasty Bajan food.

Bath Bath is a popular picnic area with Barbadians as it has calm swimming, a pleasant breeze and plenty of shade. The sea gets its dark colour from a seaweed which acts as a vital protective nursery for juvenile fish. There is a brand new public beach facility with picnic tables and a large playground. The small cottages along the beach are very often rented by Barbadians during the holidays.

Codrington College The buildings of Codrington College seem to have been lifted straight from an Oxford quadrangle yet blend perfectly with the surrounding hills and trees of St. John.

Christopher Codrington, planter, scholar, soldier and philanthropist, died at Codrington in 1710 leaving his two estates in Barbados to an institution of higher education in “physic and chirurgery, as well as divinity” so that good might be done to mens’ souls and their bodies. The College is now affiliated with the University of the West Indies (UWI) and functions as the theological college of the Anglican church of the Province of the West Indies.

Ragged Point Ragged Point, the location of the east point lighthouse, has a lovely view of almost the entire east coast of Barbados to Pico Teneriffe in St. Lucy.

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Sightseeing St. George St. George is one of only two of Barbados’ parishes with no coastline. Although it is best known for its fertile soils, it is also a popular parish with locals when chosing a place to live.

Orchid World Orchid World is one of the finest orchid gardens in the entire Caribbean, perched some 800 feet above sea level, overlooking the sugar cane fields of St. George. The vast array of orchids on display includes imported varieties from Thailand, Singapore, Hawaii and the USA, as well as Barbadian specimens. Orchid World has made full use of its existing natural surroundings and well-designed supporting structures, to re-create as closely as possible the natural growing conditions most enjoyed by orchids, both the terrestrial varieties and the epiphytes.

The extensive collection is breathtaking.

Bring your camera. Ent. Fee: Bds$20. Open daily. Tel: 433-0306.

Gun Hill Signal Station and Lion This signal station has been wonderfully restored and landscaped by the Barbados National Trust. It now houses a collection of military memorabilia and affords captivating views of the entire island. There is also a small café. From January to May, on Friday evenings nearest to the full moon, the Trust holds full moon cocktail parties on the terrace from 5.30, complete with sundown taps played by members of the Zouave Band of the Barbados Regiment. All visitors are welcome. The entrance fee is $30 for nonmembers and $20 for members, including drinks and hors d’ouvres. The large statue of a lion located below the signal station was carved out of a single piece of rock in 1868 by an army officer serving there at the time.

Open Mon. - Sat. from 9am-5pm. Tel: 4291358. Ent. Fee: Bds$10.

St. George Parish Church Built in 1784, this is the oldest church building on the island to survive intact. The altar is graced by the most famous old painting in Barbados by an 18th Century artist, Benjamin West.

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Sightseeing St. Philip St. Philip, in south-eastern Barbados, is almost entirely flat.

The only exception to this is a long ridge, along which the District C Police Station is located, which was once a sea cliff a few hundred thousand years ago.

The Crane Beach Although the entire south-east coast is spectacular, the Crane Beach is particularly so. The Crane Resort and Residences has an interesting new Village where visitors may shop and dine. Their L’Azure Restaurant, overlooking the beach, serves food and drinks all day. See pages 6570. www.thecrane.com

Sunbury House In the St. Philip countryside you can visit Sunbury Plantation House, steeped in history and offering a wonderful opportunity to view the architecture and antiques of a bygone era. This is the only plantation house with all rooms open for viewing. See overleaf. www.barbadosgreathouse.com

Kendal Sporting Just south of Sunbury on Highway 5 is an excellent shooting facility in a charming country club setting.

Kendal Sporting offers clay target shooting, indoor and outdoor handgun shooting, paintball, and on the weekends, archery. Visitors can relax poolside and enjoy delicious meals at The Flying Rabbit Restaurant, play table tennis, pool and darts.

Woodbourne Shorebird Refuge The Woodbourne Shorebird Refuge, on the border of St. Philip and Christ Church, opened in 2009 as a result of an initiative by BirdLife International, The Barbados National Trust and concerned environmentalists on the island. The refuge provides a safe haven for the thousands of species of shorebirds that pass through Barbados during their winter migration. It also provides the opportunity for birders to see rare birds that cross the Atlantic from Europe and Africa.

“Our dream,” said Dr. Karl Watson, “is to create at least two other similar refuges on the island for these otherwise vulnerable birds”. Mr. Wayne Burke of BirdLife International, who is running the project, can be contacted at 433-2616.

Bottom Bay Even if you are not planning a beach stop on your island tour, Bottom Bay is worth a visit just to see its splendour and take some photographs.

Harrismith Beach The next bay south after Bottom Bay is Harrismith Beach, pictured on this spread. There are small pools here at low tide where one can enjoy a quiet dip safe from the wild breakers.

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George Washington House

Set in the heart of the St. Philip countryside, Sunbury is a superb example of a Barbadian sugar estate great house. Built over 300 years ago, Sunbury has a rich and varied history.

Originally known as Chapmans, then Branckers, the house was eventually called Sunbury some time around 1767 when the new owners named it after their family home in England.

The historically listed building is magnificently furnished and it contains one of the country’s superior collections of antiques, china and silver, as well as a most interesting display of old prints. The cellars, originally used for storing root vegetables grown on the plantation, now house the Caribbean’s finest collection of antique carriages. In addition there is a fascinating assembly of household items that many years ago were part of everyday domestic life on a plantation.

Apart from the house itself and the beautiful antiques, the one factor that really makes Sunbury stand out amongst the plantation houses of Barbados is that this is the only one where every room is open to the public, and visitors are able to view everything from the cellars to the bedrooms. A leisurely stroll through Sunbury Plantation House in the company of an informative guide, will give you a very vivid impression of the gracious lifestyle of a by-gone Barbadian era. Throughout the extensively landscaped grounds can be found more fine authentic examples of old carts, machinery and mule and oxen drawn equipment once used on the plantation. According to the time of day you visit you may wish to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or a refreshing drink in the garden setting of the Courtyard Restaurant and Bar. For a special occasion you may have a very special five course candlelight dinner in the very same dining room where the notorious Sam Lord used to come for dinner way back in the 1830’s. Sunbury is also an ideal location for any size wedding. Call 423-6270 for further information. www.barbadosgreathouse.com sunbury@caribsurf.com

The George Washington House is the only house outside the USA where Washington ever resided. The William Mayo map of 1717-1721 shows the first building on this site, labelled “Cogan”, after William Cogan who built the house. It became the property of Captain Richard Crofton in 1746, through his marriage to Cogan’s daughter Judith. Crofton rented the house to the Washingtons, furnished, for £15 a month. George noted in his diary that this was too expensive.

The Museum has been installed on the upper floor of the house. It focuses on the story of the rich, cultural heritage of the island in the 17th and 18th centuries. This was a time when Barbados was one of the wealthiest countries in the hemisphere, Bridgetown one of the three biggest cities with Boston and London, when the Barbados Adventurers set off and colonised North and South Carolina and when the British established the largest Garrison in the colonies. It also features an examination of the shameful practice of slavery that dominated plantation life in the Caribbean and the southern USA. The handsome Georgian-style house has been restored and furnished as a typical, but not luxurious, plantation residence of the mid-18th century. A windmill, used in the 18th century to draw water for the property and adjacent bathhouse, will also be restored. An outdoor performance stage will be used for concerts and evening events. A beautiful wedding arbour will be available for weddings and the gardens alone will be worth a visit. Visitors will start by viewing a film featuring George Washington in Barbados in the small theatre and then join a guided tour of the main floor of the house, and upstairs to tour the Museum. They then can explore the grounds, enjoy the gardens, shop in the Gift Shop and enjoy cool refreshments in the Café. Please call 228-5461 for details. www.georgewashingtonbarbados.org

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Sightseeing Christ Church This very populated south coast parish extends from the Grantley Adams International Airport down to Hastings, just before the Garrison Historic Area.

Barbados Concorde Experience Barbados was one of only four regularly scheduled Concorde destinations along with London, Paris and New York. The stunning exhibition centre adjacent to the Grantley Adams International Airport is a state of the art interactive exhibit where you can actually step aboard that legendary supersonic aircraft, the grace and elegance of which won hearts around the world. Ent. Fee Bds$40. Open daily 9am - 6pm. Tel: 420-7738.

Oistins The coastal town of Oistins is known as the island’s fishing capital, famous for its Friday night Fish Fry. All types of fresh fish are available daily from the vendors in the fish market. This is where the Royalists and the Roundheads finally clashed in a bid for independence from Cromwell’s England in 1639 and eventually drew up the Articles of Agreement in the ‘Mermaid Tavern’, establishing Barbados’ own Parliament, celebrating the 370th Anniversary in 2009.

The Boardwalk Extending from Accra Beach in Rockley to just before the Garrison Historic Area in Hastings is the splendid south coast boardwalk. Many Barbadians are early risers and you will find a number of walkers there by 5am getting their daily exercise and watching the spectacle of the sunrise. Things quiet down during the day while the sun is hot and then pick up again from around 4pm. As the sun sets, the many bars and restaurants that are cropping up along this stretch welcome guests to sit and enjoy the beautiful south coast sea views.

Mallalieu Motor Museum The only ‘old’ car collection in Barbados. This collection represents a history of motoring in Barbados and in particular the story of the Barbados Rally Club. Open during normal working hours. Ent. Fee Bds$10. Tel: 426-4640.

The Boardwalk on the south coast extends from Accra Beach to the start of the Garrison Historic Area It is very popular with Bajans at sunrise and sunset.

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Sightseeing St. Michael The parish of St. Michael encompasses the nation’s Capital, Bridgetown and its suburbs.

Garrison Historic Area The Barbados Militia was established in 1640 making it one of the oldest in the British Commonwealth. The British troops arrived here in 1780 at which time the Military Garrison was established at the headquarters for the British Army in the Caribbean. The Garrison Historic Area includes George Washington House and Museum, the Barbados Museum, the Main Guard, the Mallalieu Motor Collection, The Military Cemetery and St. Ann’s Fort. The beautiful Main Guard with the clock tower is rented out for events of all kinds.

St. Ann’s Fort St. Ann’s Fort in the Garrison Historic Area contains the finest collection of 17th Century English iron cannon known to exist in the world, including England.

Major Mike Hartland offers personalized tours for up to 3 people of this splendid 17th Century fort. Recently converted into an interesting museum, there is a vaulted underground gunpowder magazine which houses some particularly fine examples of cannon including an Elizabethan gun of 1593, the only one known to exist in the world, and a cannon with Cromwell’s Republican Arms of 1652, one of only two known to exist. Call him at 427-1436 or 244-1219.

The National Heroes Gallery In 1998, Barbados chose ten National Heroes. Dramatic and evocative sculptures, created by Barbadian and Caribbean artists to give imaginative expression to the qualities and circumstances of the life of each Hero, are key elements of the National Heroes Gallery. Located at the West Wing, Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown. Tel: 310-5400.

Ent. fee Bds$10. www.barbadosparliament.com.

George Washington woke up here!

The bedroom where George Washington slept on his only visit outside of the USA in 1751. The house is open to the public and also features a museum and a short feature film

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Sightseeing Museum of Parliament and The National Heroes Gallery The national Parliament of Barbados is the third oldest in the Commonwealth, having been established in Barbados in 1639.

This exhibition tells the story of achievement. The clever use of interactive audio and video along with the exceptional high quality exhibits make a visit to this small museum a pleasure. Tel: 310-5400. www.barbadosparliament.com. Closed Tue. & Sun. Ent. fee Bds$10.

Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum The Nidhe Israel (Scattered of Israel) Synagogue and Museum are situated a few minutes walk from Broad Street; the main shopping district of Bridgetown. The synagogue was founded in 1654, the earliest constructed synagogue still in use in the Americas.

The museum artistically communicates the story of the Jewish Diaspora and their search for a Promised Land as it relates to the Caribbean region and most specifically Barbados. The Jewish community thrived in Barbados until 1831 and by 1848 the Jewish population had declined to only 70 Jews. By 1925, there was only one Jew, David Baeza, left on the Island. The Nidhe Israel Synagogue was deconsecrated in 1925 and sold to private interests.

In 1931, Ashkenazi Jews, including the late patron Moses Altman, migrated to Barbados from Poland. He and his son, Paul Altman, dedicated themselves to rescuing the decaying structure. With assistance and generous donations the admirable restoration, started in 1989, has resulted. The tour of the museum and synagogue provides an enlightening and interesting experience of life in historical Barbados. A fascinating Mikvah, a ceremonial Jewish bath with a fresh water spring, was discovered, painstakingly restored and recently opened. See page 112.

Tyrol Cot House and Heritage Village

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This was the home of Sir Grantley Adams, the first premier of Barbados and the only Prime Minister of the Federation of the West Indies. The home is also the birthplace of his son, Tom, the second Prime Minister of Barbados. The house, constructed in 1854, is a blend of Palladian and tropical architecture. A Heritage Village located here includes a slave hut, several chattel houses and a rum shop. Located close to the Barbados National Stadium.

Open Mon. to Fri. 8am to 4pm. Ent fee: Bds$16. Tel: 424-2074.

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The Barbados Museum & Historical Society The Home of Barbadian Culture and Heritage

Special Events

Where can you experience the authentic history and culture of Barbados? At the Barbados Museum & Historical Society, of course!

Seven galleries set the stage for a fascinating journey through the rich heritage of the island. Explore natural history, Barbadian social history, decorative arts, military history, African artefacts, and prints and paintings all within the Museum’s nineteenth century buildings.

Discover uniquely Barbadian mementos such as prints, eighteenth century maps, books, and postcard reproductions of art, all in the Museum Gift Shop.

Located in the heart of the Garrison Historic Area, on the outskirts of Bridgetown, the Museum regularly offers special exhibitions and exciting activities and events. These include the Fine Craft Festival, the island’s premier Christmas showcase of local art and craft, traditionally held on the first Saturday in December.

The Museum’s lush gardens and cobblestone courtyard provide the perfect setting for weddings, special celebrations and photo shoots.

Research Local History Delve into rare West Indian documentation, archival documents, genealogical records, photographs, maps and books in the Shilstone Memorial Library, open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Educational programmes for local schoolchildren are conducted regularly and a range of talks and other public programmes are also offered.

The Museum welcomes members and volunteers to help them preserve Barbadian heritage.

Check www.barbmuse.org.bb for further information on current services and programmes or check them out on Facebook.

Please call for current admission rates.

Open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sundays 2pm – 6pm.

Closed on public holidays.

Tel: 427-0201 or 436-1956 Fax: 429-5946 e-mail: museum@caribsurf.com www.barbmuse.org.bb

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Further Reading BARBADOS IN BLOOM - Tropical Gardens and Plants A superb book of the highest quality, featuring beautiful private and botanical gardens in Barbados and a colourful array of hundreds of tropical plants. Derek St. Romaine, twice voted United Kingdom Garden Photographer of the Year, has produced a horticultural masterpiece with images of astounding quality. An excellent reference piece for garden enthusiasts. Extensive photo-captions by Landscape Design and Horticultural Consultant, Dr. John L. Webster, provide fascinating and useful information, as well as the common and scientific names of the plants. Special sections dedicated to Orchids and Palms.

Foreword by Peter Seabrook.

Available at all leading bookstores Contact Miller Publishing Co. Ltd. (246) 421-6700 miller@caribsurf.com www.BarbadosBooks.com

Schomburgk’s 1848 The History of Barbados

This book showcases the beauty of Barbados’ coral reefs with text by the talented trio of marine scientists - Angie, Hazel & Ramon, complemented by a collection of stunning & vivid photos.

"A delightful contribution to science, art & literature - all neatly presented in one package! ... You are guaranteed a leisurely, entertaining read ... and a life-long education."

Sir Robert Schomburgk’s “The History of Barbados,” first published in 1848, has for generations been widely regarded as one of the most informative and comprehensive books ever written about the island.

Contact Tony Thomas to have your copy delivered.

Tel/Fax: (246) 428-4015 or futura@caribsurf.com

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Barbados - A Coral Paradise written by Angelique Brathwaite Ramon Roach Hazel Oxenford Contact Miller Publishing Co. Ltd. (246) 421-6700 miller@caribsurf.com www.BarbadosBooks.com

Great Guns of Barbados written by Major Michael Hartland It is a little known fact that Barbados possesses the finest collection of English 17th Century Cannon to be found anywhere in the world – including England! Major Mike Hartland has done an excellent job of telling this amazing story in this well written and beautifully designed book, packed with fascinating facts and numerous photos and old illustrations. Such is the major historical significance of this book that His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was readily willing to contribute the Foreword Available at all leading bookstores Contact Miller Publishing Co. Ltd. (246) 421-6700 miller@caribsurf.com

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Historic Houses of Barbados written by Henry Fraser and Ronnie Hughes To learn more about the island’s fascinating military history we highly recommend the book A Concise & Illustrated Military History of Barbados 1627 – 2007 written by Major Michael Hartland Contact Miller Publishing Co. Ltd. (246) 421-6700 miller@caribsurf.com www.BarbadosBooks.com

An intriguing account of the history and architecture of Barbados’ most interesting houses, with illustrations by Henry Fraser and photography by Mike Toy

Contact Miller Publishing Co. Ltd. (246) 421-6700 miller@caribsurf.com www.BarbadosBooks.com

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Car Hire

Car Hire For a small island there is an intriguing number of places to visit and things to do. What may be equally appealing, however, is the fact that everything is less than half an hour’s drive away!

Hiring a car is the best way to appreciate the beauty and character of Barbados. Bajans are friendly and always willing to point you in the right direction.

Driving in Barbados In Barbados we drive on the left. Drivers must have a local Driver’s Permit which can be obtained from most car rental offices or from any local police station for BDS$10. They are valid for six months from the date of issue. Seat belts are compulsory and drivers incur a hefty fine if caught with passengers not using seat belts.

Visitors to the island are easily identifiable on the road by the ‘H’ number plate. Locals are usually accommodating of your confusion with directions, roundabouts, road signs, etc. and make allowances. However, since the ‘H’ does identify you as a visitor you can be targets for pickpockets and harassing vagrants.

Authorized security personnel at all locations are usually in uniform, so do not pay anyone else who claims to be “security” to guard your vehicle. Please be careful with your possessions and place them in the boot/trunk wherever possible and ensure that the vehicle is always locked when unattended.

Speed Limits In built up areas or the city - 40 km/h Rural areas outside the city - 60 km/h ABC Highway - 80km/h

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Map Reading This can be challenging as Barbados is the most densely roaded country in the world. The island maps are based on place names. The new black and white signs identifying districts give the map reader a point of reference and the name of the highway you are on. Highways 1-7 all commence in Bridgetown and fan out across the island. Highways A-Z are the smaller roads in between. The main ABC Highway runs from the airport, parallel to the south coast and then over to the west.

Car Hire Information The agent will show you the vehicle’s features. Pay attention to this demonstration since most models are different in the Caribbean. This is a good time to ask about any safety features you require. Note the emergency hot line number of your company and check that they offer breakdown assistance.

All of the rental companies featured on the opposite page offer unlimited mileage, free delivery and pick-up to hotels, villas, airport and seaport, baby seats and free maps. All vehicles are covered by insurance including unlimited liability for passengers and third party personal injury coverage. The Collision Damage Waiver is also available and highly recommended. This gives you comprehensive insurance in the event of an accident. CDW does not usually cover damage to rims and tyres. Though credit card insurance covers you for most motor vehicles it is recommended that you check which vehicles are exempt.

If you have an accident, you must leave your vehicle in its position and call your car hire company and the police immediately - do not admit liability or agree to costs or compensation. For Police dial 211 and ambulance 511.

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Meet

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Ainsley Lovell A Secret Superstar

Based on the adage that ‘Age is just a number and life is an attitude’, it is clear that Barbadians have a really good attitude towards life since so many of our citizens successfully reach the monumental milestone of 100 years of age. Well, if ever there was an individual Bajan who perfectly personifies this positive and healthy approach to life, it has to be Ainsley Lovell.

Ainsley recently travelled to Utah in the USA, where she competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games, an international senior sports competition for men and women ages 50 and better, and she came back home to Barbados literally laden down with medals and awards. Competing in the 55–59 age group against athletes from every corner of the world, Ainsley blew away everybody in sight to amass an unsurpassed total of 9 Gold Medals and 2 Silvers. Incredibly, this Barbadian phenomenon won Gold in every single running event: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1,500m and two in the 5k road race, as she won the overall event as well as her age group. Ainsley also won Golds in the 1,500m and 5k race walk, plus Silvers in the 3,000m race walk and the standing long-jump. In the process, she set new records in the 400m, 800m and 1,500m events. Inevitably, Ainsley won the World Senior Games 2009 Most Outstanding Female Athlete award.

The most astonishing facet of this unsurpassed World Senior Games performance is that nobody at the games was surprised

by Ainsley’s success! The strange reality is that while Ainsley has somehow remained relatively unknown at home in Barbados, she is renowned internationally as a genuine superstar in the world of senior athletics. When asked just how well known she is globally,

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Ainsley’s response is typically modest: “Well, I am the one who all the other athletes come to the games to try to beat. I often get invited to meets all over the world to make guest appearances but it is difficult for me to go, because of the cost.”

Ainsley’s success is certainly no flash in the pan. She has been competing successfully at the World Senior Games since 2004 and she has won the Most Outstanding Female Athlete award for each of the last three years. In 2005 she also competed in the World Senior Olympics, winning Gold in the 800m and 1,500m, as well as Silver in the 200m and 400m. Unfortunately Ainsley, who is not sponsored by anybody in her heroic endeavours, was not able to participate in the 2009 Senior Olympics due to the insurmountable financial challenges involved.

Ever since she was a very young child, Ainsley Lovell has always loved running, even just for the fun of it. She started to compete when she was at primary school and has tasted success at every level ever since, including winning the Victrix Ludurom at her last year in the Barbados Inter-School Sports.

She then won the Most Outstanding Female Athlete award in the 1990 and 1991 Barbados Industrial Games, representing the Plantation Group of Companies. She also enjoyed great success over the years with her Club, Freedom Striders.

However in 1992 she opted out of competitive athletics; choosing instead to focus on other aspects of her life and, above all, to once again run just for sheer pleasure of it and to keep fit.

She needed a break from the stresses and strains of competition. That hiatus lasted some 13 years and only came to an end in 2004 when she was encouraged by her husband, Tony Lovell, who is also her athletics coach, that she really should enter the Regional and the World Senior Games and see how well she could compete against the best from around the globe.

And the rest, as they say, is history. Since 2004, in addition to her outstanding World Senior Games success, Ainsley has also dominated athletics in Barbados, being the Most Outstanding Female Athlete in the open-age category for 5 out of the last 6 years, including 2009. Ainsley Lovell has never lost a race in Barbados. Younger athletes are dismayed whenever they see Ainsley in the line up for a race, knowing that they are about to be left chasing the dust of an older, senior athlete.

Ainsley’s typical day usually starts as early as 4:00 am, when she meditates for 30 minutes, “to help me focus on getting things done”. She has a full-time job but still trains every day.

Ainsley is as lean, trim and fit looking as anybody could be. She attributes this partly to her training regime but also to the food she eats: “I love lots of fruit and vegetables, especially ground provisions. I eat meat and fish but no junk food. There is no need to diet when you eat the right food and exercise.”

Ainsley attends a Methodist Church and she enjoys anything to do with outdoors life ….. “Gardening, growing vegetables as well as flowers, going to the beach, swimming in the sea.”

Her simple philosophy on a healthy lifestyle could be a blueprint for anybody: “Get involved in something, get up, go out, go for a walk. Do something active. We are surrounded by beautiful sea, use it. Eat more of what we grow here. Be proud of who you are and set yourself standards.”

Ainsley Lovell is a Secret Superstar in World Senior Athletics and so much more. She is also a role model for all of us as we grow older. This country could not have a better ambassador to portray to the world the healthy lifestyle that Barbados can offer.

beache Swimming in Cattlewash and Bathsheba is extremely dangerous due to rock shelves and strong currents. It is best to have a dip in calm rock pools Andrew Hulsmeier

Beaches East Coast Crane Beach A truly stunning beach. There are boogie boards, umbrellas and beach chairs available for rent and excellent body surfing conditions. There is a moderately challenging public access to the beach by the roundabout. You can pick up a picnic lunch nearby at Cutters of Barbados, a Bajan gourmet deli.

Cold drinks, including a nice rum punch, are also sold on the beach.

Bottom Bay and Harrismith Bottom Bay is everyone’s dream of the perfect tropical beach – cliffs, coconut palms, a cave, soft white sand, brisk breezes and aquamarine sea. A first class picnic venue with chairs for rent.

Harrismith has much less beach area but does have a shallow lagoon for a calm dip at low tide and is also very beautiful. Both beaches have formidable steps. An excellent new hand rail has been erected at Bottom Bay.

Foul Bay This is a long, wide, open expanse of beach on a ruggedly attractive stretch of relatively undeveloped coastline. Care should be taken when swimming here as the waves are big and they break onshore – there can be a strong undertow at times. There are some lovely shady areas with picnic tables and benches. There are no chair rentals or refreshments on sale.

Bathsheba and Cattlewash Although these two beaches on the east coast are stunningly beautiful and the sea appears to be quite inviting, swimming is very dangerous with strong and unpredictable under currents and no life guards on duty. It is best just to take a dip at low tide in the rock pools. As Bajans often say, "The sea ain't got no back door!” This is a wonderful beach for walking!

The Atlantis Hotel in Bathsheba, recently re-opened, does excellent lunches and The Round House serves delicious lunches and punches! There is also a nice picnic spot with shade and tables in Bathsheba around the public facilities. The Cove Restaurant in Cattlewash also serves a wonderful lunch.

Bath Although Bath is on the Atlantic coast, swimming here is quite safe because of the large off-shore reef.

This is a popular picnic spot with Barbadians, especially on weekends and public holidays because there’s plenty of shade, a pleasant breeze, a small playground, a car park and brand new public facilities.

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Beaches South Coast Caution: The south coast can have some unexpected undercurrents, so do not go beyond your depth.

Carlisle Bay A spectacular crescent shaped bay extending from Bridgetown to the Hilton - over a mile - with a wide beach and beautiful calm water. Food, drinks, parking, beach umbrellas and deck chairs are available at the Boatyard, Harbour Lights, Lobster Alive and the Bayshore Complex. There is good snorkeling, quite far out. Be sure to have a colourful marker whenever you snorkel to alert boats and jet skis of your whereabouts. Hazell’s Waterworld at the Boatyard sells good quality snorkeling gear.

Hastings With the new boardwalk between Accra and Hastings, it is now possible to walk from Accra all the way to Needhams Point where the Hilton Barbados is located, sometimes along the sand and sometimes on the boardwalk. This is a marvellous stretch for rock pooling at low tide.

Accra Beach One of the most popular beaches on the island with great swimming, lots of people and lots of activity. It’s good for body surfing and body watching! There are boogie boards and beach chairs for rent and a number of beach stalls selling hot food, clothing and souvenirs. Lifeguards are on duty.

There are several restaurants nearby such as Fusion or Bert’s and Tapas a short way down on the Boardwalk.

Dover Beach and Sandy Beach These are lovely expanses of beach with good swimming conditions on either side of St. Lawrence Gap. Hobie Cats, kayaks, lounge chairs and umbrellas are available for rental at Dover - check with Charles Watersports. Sandy Beach is great for families with young children because of the shallow, calm water and picturesque lagoon. Beach chairs, umbrellas and towels are available for rent from ‘Spock’, who hangs out in his ‘office’ under the trees, near the Carib Beach Bar.

Miami Beach Located close to Oistins, this is a lovely beach with crystal clear water. There is a groin there and one side is very calm, while the other is choppy with small waves. It is very popular, especially on weekends. The Mr. Delicious canteen there sells cold drinks including their special rum punch and tasty Bajan food, such as fish cutters. There are also very good lunches available from Café Luna at Little Arches Hotel.

Silver Sands This is a lovely white sand beach with excellent conditions for windsurfing, wave-riding and kitesurfing. Many international windsurfing events are held here due to the ideal wind and wave conditions. DeAction Shop, run by worldranked Barbadian windsurfer Brian Talma, can be found near Silver Rock beach – they offer lessons and surf boards, windsurfing and kitesurfing equipment for sale and rental.

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Beaches West Coast Caution - Beware of the poisonous manchineel trees (usually marked with a red ring around the trunk) and the yellow-green ‘apples’ found along many of the west coast beaches.

Paynes Bay Paynes Bay is a beautiful white sandy beach ideal for swimming and snorkeling with turtles, however, it can be a bit crowded at times. There is a public access between The Sands and Sandy Lane with limited roadside parking. Cold drinks are sold in Paynes Bay and chairs are available for rent.

Mullins, Gibbes and Reeds These beaches make up a magnificent stretch of beach in St. Peter with glassy, turquoise water; good area for snorkeling and a variety of watersports on offer. Mullins Beach Bar offers service right to your beach chair. At the southern end of the beach there is a good area for picnics.

Gibbes Beach has no beach chairs for rent nor refreshments for sale but lovely swimming. Reeds Bay in Lower Carlton has the best parking with chairs for rent and refreshments on sale.

The Garden and Heron Bay Between Royal Pavilion Hotel and Carlton in St. Peter is a lovely stretch of beach with several little paths through which you can gain access. For a delicious lunch there is the wonderful Lone Star or for an economical light bite there is Juju’s. It’s best to take your own deck chairs or just use your towel here. There is nice swimming and sometimes there are turtles around.

Holetown and The Boardwalk There are some lovely expanses of beach along the waterfront in the Holetown area. There is no shortage of lunch stops around this area - The Tides Restaurant and Sandpiper Inn are particularly good, as is Patisserie Flindt which also does take-away food.

Batts Rock and Prospect Just past the northern end of Spring Garden Highway, there is a public access to this superb beach with parking, shade and great swimming.

Brighton Beach, where day passes are available for tours of the Rum Distillery, has beach chairs and umbrellas, lunch and drinks as well as loads of watersports. Brighton Beach runs all the way to Bridgetown. Caution - the area known as the ‘hot pot’, where warm water from the rum distillery flows into the sea, sometimes has dangerous currents.

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experience The Barbados

Jaicko

Shontelle

Livvi Frank

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Barbados’ Rising International Stars Former United Nations SecretaryGeneral Kofi Annan once said that internationally, “Barbados consistently punches above its weight.”

He probably wasn’t referring to the island nation’s global impact on pop music, but if he were, he would still be right. In the last four years Barbados has become as synonymous with pop music, billboard hits and superstars as it has Vita been with cricket, beaches and tourism.

Soca stars like Alison Hinds and Rupee have represented us abroad for years. Then Rihanna erupted like a supernova all over the music charts. The phenomenon is poised to continue, with a posse of talented young people now positioned to shine in international proving grounds.

Shontelle, born Shontelle Layne in St. James in 1985, was signed to Street Records Corporation in 2006, after Alison Hinds’ hit “Roll it Gal” caught the interest of an international producer. Shontelle had written it, and when the producers met her to discuss the song’s future potential, they were amazed to find such a beautiful girl who had a great voice too! “We went to the studio and they put me on the spot, broke out a guitar and made me sing,” she says. And the rest, as they say, is history. Since then Shontelle had a hit single “T-shirt” another called “Stuck With You” (with Akon,) and has even toured with Beyonce!

Born in North Yorkshire, Livvi Franc considers herself a Bajan girl, having lived in Barbados from the age of five. Her music mixes pop, R&B, folk and reggae, with an underlying soca beat. Twenty-one-yearold Livvi, real name Olivia Waithe, was once very quiet and shy, but now projects an image as a “Babe in Total Control of Herself.” In the summer of ‘09 her hit song “Now ‘m that Bitch” rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs charts.

The youngest artist to emerge from Barbados, 16 year old pop-rocker

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Vita Chambers has been singing “from the womb,” and ramped up her learning curve with training in operatic technique at age 11. A selfstarter, Vita launched her career on MySpace. This led swiftly to a recording deal with SRP/Universal Motown. Her single, “Like Boom” hit the airwaves in August of 2009, with a full-length debut album soon afterwards. To pursue her career, Vita has since moved to New York with her parents. They make sure that she is “instilled with good West Indian values and will remain grounded and very family-oriented.”

Jaicko Lawrence is not to be overshadowed by his female counterparts. The 18 year old from St. James signed with Capitol Records in 2009. Jaicko describes his music as “Caribbean-infused, a bit of Barbados brought to America.” He began his singing career at age nine, recorded his first single at ten and sold 6,000 copies of his independent album island-wide a few years later! As a teen, Jaicko performed at the Ship Inn and supported Ne-Yo when his tour stopped off in Barbados. Listen out for his hit single “Oh Yeah” and his debut album, “Can I.” With classically trained musicians as parents, it was natural that 22 year old St. Michael native, Hal Linton, taught himself to play piano and guitar. He’s also an R&B/soul singer-songwriter with a voice that’s a smooth cocktail of Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Al Green. At the 2007 Barbados Music Awards he captured Song of the Year (male) for the single “Cardiac Arrest.” His debut album “Spirit Love” made waves, and by 2009 he was featured on BET’s lineup of Rising Icons. Hal moved to the US in 2007 and by late 2008 had signed with SRP/Universal Motown Records. His breakout hits include “She’s Dangerous,” and “Lock my Heart.” Look for his new album, “Return from the Future,” and expect him to be around for a long time.

These Bajans are making a name for themselves internationally, whilst flying their flag high. When we listen to the radio here and abroad, there’s an exhilarating feeling when we hear our fellow Bajans’ hits played. We know how hard these guys have worked to get where they are, and that they will continue to make us proud. Represent!

propert Courtesy of the Crane Resort & Residences

Property A Good Time to Buy in Barbados It is said that every cloud has a silver lining; and following the storm clouds of the recent global financial crisis one of the few bright spots that have emerged for international investors is that this seems to be a very good time to buy property in Barbados.

Historically, the property market in Barbados has tended not to experience the same booms and depressions as the bigger markets but rather a steady increase. However this year, as a direct result of 2009’s very unusual economic decline throughout the world, real estate prices have actually fallen in Barbados for the first time in over 30 years, sometimes by as much as 25%. This price reduction seems to have taken place in most categories of the property market and so there is a variety of good purchase opportunities for the savvy investor with finances available .

Over the past 15 to 20 years, Barbados has exhibited a history of capital appreciation averaging over 10% per year; so it would not be too risky to assume that once the market settles down and prices stabilise, value growth should re-emerge quite quickly.

This should especially be the case in the beachfront and prime property sector of the market where supply is clearly still very limited but demand will continue.

Another popular adage suggests that during a time of crisis, only the strong survive; well, in the case of the property market in Barbados, that translates to a significant reduction in the amount of residential projects that are currently on stream, with many fledgling developments having been postponed or abandoned altogether. The beneficial end result of this situation for the wouldbe purchaser is that, in addition to knowing that you are dealing with a high quality developer, there always exists a greater chance to benefit from future capital appreciation when supply is reduced and the market is not flooded.

While all of the current economic indicators suggest we have not yet seen the end of the global recession, the property market in Barbados, which tends to operate more like an independent market within the general world market, can still offer potential investors an attractive, safe and secure investment option.

And now is a good time to buy.

Verbeia at Royal Westmoreland, courtesy of Altman Real Estate

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Still a Secure and Stable Investment Barbados has a long tradition of political, economic and social stability. Settled by the English in 1627, the sugar economy boomed and by the 1700’s Barbados was said to be "the richest spot of land on earth.” An offshoot of the enormous wealth generated by the sugar industry was the establishment of an excellent infrastructure that has served as a solid platform for the country’s development.

During the early twentieth century, Barbados became very popular with influential people such as Sir Winston Churchill, Ronald Tree and Sir Edward Cunard, who were all regular visitors and, in the case of Cunard and Tree, also home owners. The influx of people of this calibre led to the building of magnificent houses, notably for the first time along the west coast.

Increasing demand for a quality hotel at that time then instigated the opening of Sandy Lane in 1961, with plans that incorporated luxurious villas located around a golf course. This development was the first of its kind on the island and its success helped to establish Barbados as a premier vacation destination.

The success of the tourism industry and international business in Barbados, combined with well-planned and diligently enforced legislation to protect the interests of all legitimate investors, have

driven the development of a sophisticated and active property market. Indeed, the property market in Barbados today has attracted some of the world’s highest profile companies, such as Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Knight Frank and Savills.

This kind of exposure by top realty companies is well supported by the excellent media coverage that Barbados is being given, as more and more famous celebrities and some of the world’s most successful and wealthy people make this island their preferred vacation destination, purchase homes, establish business investments or even come here to live.

Within the compact 166 square miles of Barbados there can be found a disproportionately extensive selection of highly attractive property investment opportunities, ranging from modest studio apartments to palatial plantation great houses or sumptuous seaside villas - all situated in a wide choice of locations and themed environments.

In summary, while there is some degree of risk in any investment, there is ample real evidence to support the claim that property has been a secure and valuable asset in Barbados for many centuries, with good capital gain, and will continue to be so.

With a welcoming investment environment, Barbados is ready to offer investors a harmonious blend of the modern amenities of a developed nation with the charm and beauty of a tropical island.

The penthouse at Ocean One, courtesy of Altman Real Estate

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Property What’s Hot in Barbados in 2010?

At first glance the property market in Barbados today clearly appears to be a lot quieter than it has been for many years, but a closer examination will readily reveal that even though volume is definitely down – which is hardly surprising given the recent state of the world’s economy – there is still a significant amount of real activity taking place, especially within the luxury market.

At the time of writing two new, prestigious projects, that are quite different to each other, are about to complete construction and have show-units ready to present to prospective buyers.

Saint Peter’s Bay, located as the name suggests on 4.5 acres of the St. Peter coastline, comprises six elegant, 5-storey buildings strategically spaced along 600 feet of beachfront and offers a total of fifty-seven desirable homes, including six spectacular penthouse suites and three deluxe penthouse suites.

Portico, which is situated on a 15 ft bluff overlooking Prospect Bay Beach in St. James, is a more intimate development with just two units on each of its five floors, including two luxurious penthouse suites. Portico has a very contemporary design.

Another new and very elegant residential development, Beachlands, occupies an attractive 4.7-acre beachside site close to Holetown. Construction has commenced and upon completion there will be forty luxury apartments and six highly desirable penthouse suites. The Beachlands Sales office is open on site.

When Limegrove is completed in the heart of Holetown, it will become the island’s first mixed-use, lifestyle centre, incorporating 100,000 square feet of space for quality shopping and leisure facilities. As part of the master plan, the Limegrove Residential Garden Community, The Grove, will comprise 56 luxury residences: 32 garden and penthouse condominiums, 8 loft-style townhouses and 16 hillside villas.

For purchasers interested in a sports lifestyle community, the relatively new and very exciting Apes Hill Club and the more established Royal Westmoreland are both very vibrant right now and have a variety of lots and beautiful homes for sale.

There also exists several very attractive residential investment opportunities away from the west coast, notably Palm Beach and Oceans Two on the south coast, both of which are nearing completion; plus the already highly successful and widely acclaimed Crane Resort and Residences, located on the beautiful south-east coast in St. Philip.

All of the aforementioned residential developments are covered in the following pages. For further information about any of them, please contact the relevant sales office or the real estate company that is identified as the representative sales agent for the property.

The real estate companies featured in these pages will also be delighted to give you guidance and information regarding any individual houses or properties that are for sale or rental.

Portico, courtesy of West Coast Villas Sotheby’s International

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Nicoli, courtesy of West Coast Villas Sotheby’s International

Property Saint Peter’s Bay Saint Peter’s Bay is the Platinum Coast’s newest beachfront residential community. The community will be unveiled this December as the final finishing touches are put in place and potential purchasers are invited to tour the property and relax in the show apartments for the first time. Special introductory pricing for the first few sales will start at US$2.3 million for the 2,700 square foot standard 3 bedroom residences.

Located on a superb 4 acres of West Coast beachfront land, Saint Peter’s Bay comprises fifty-seven desirable homes, including six spectacular penthouse suites and three even more spectacular, deluxe penthouse suites. The homes display traditional architecture and finishes, with floor plans that maximize open living spaces, breathtaking views, and privacy.

Every single residence enjoys captivating ocean views.

Saint Peter’s Bay has been developed by a high quality team of highly experienced, local professionals, all with excellent proven track records in successful real estate development in Barbados.

The members of the team are utilising their invaluable collective experiences with their previous development of the nearby Port St. Charles to ensure that Saint Peter’s Bay becomes one of the Caribbean’s premier beachfront communities.

An extremely attractive bonus of the developers’ excellent relationship with Port St. Charles is that all Saint Peter’s Bay home-owners will be presented with a membership of the Port St. Charles Yacht Club, which is a members-only club, as part of their purchase package. Owners will be able to travel by water-taxi to and from the club, as well as to Historic Speightstown.

Additional amenities include 24 hour global concierge services offered in conjunction with QUINTESSENTIALLY, a fitness centre, a beauty salon and on site property management and security personnel. On the beachfront a beautiful 160 ft freeform swimming pool and Gazebo border the beach.

A reassuring element of the sound investment opportunity that exists at Saint Peter’s Bay is that the residences are only being

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offered for purchase upon completion. This policy, which is still quite rare in Barbados, guarantees that owners will know exactly what they are buying; and can truly experience the quality of the community prior to purchasing. This removes the frustration which can sometimes result from purchasing at a property prior to completion.

Saint Peter’s Bay is a rare opportunity for the discerning investor to purchase a quality home on one of the finest beaches in Barbados. As an added incentive, potential purchasers should also take note of the fact that the whole neighbouring area surrounding Saint Peter’s Bay is gradually being upgraded, thus creating potential for a future increase in property values and ensuring a very pleasant local environment well into the future.

Sales for the project will be launched in December 2009.

For further information please contact: (Tel) 1 246 439-3333 (Fax) 1 246 439-2459 Email: info@stpetersbaybarbados.com Website: www.stpetersbaybarbados.com

The Yacht Club at Port St. Charles

Property What’s Hot on the West Coast Bellevue Estate, though not actually situated on the west coast, is still close enough and special enough to certainly be worthy of inclusion in this ‘What’s Hot’ section. Built in the 1700’s and set amidst more than three acres of expansive grounds, this elegantly furnished, two-storey Georgian plantation home is blessed with rich historical character, including many traditional Barbadian architectural features such as thick coral stone walls, both stone and wood floors, sash windows with shutters and pickled wood tray ceilings. Its classic dual stairway leads up to an impressive entrance hall and the formal living room. A large verandah with several sitting areas affords a variety of views over the property, while a casual sitting area overlooks a striking swimming pool. The master suite and three guest suites are all located on the upper level, with open balconies.

The former cellar, on the ground floor, has been delightfully transformed to accommodate a spacious family room with a mosaic floor , a study, modern kitchen and a formal dining room that leads through arched doorways to a wrap-around verandah.

An additional two bedroom suites are also situated at this level. A patio with casual seating, dining and a bar area, opens on to the pool deck surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Located just across the courtyard from the main house, there is a self-contained 2-bedroom guest cottage. Additional outbuildings on the estate include a laundry, staff facilities and a porter's lodge situated by the entrance gates.

Similarly, the Ca stle G ran t country estate in St. Joseph comprises a main plantation house, 3 cottages and several outbuildings suitable for renovation. Set on approximately 5 acres, divided into 3 lots of land, including a private driveway with lovely lawns and gardens, and a beautifully landscaped, terrace, Castle Grant enjoys a beautiful country setting.

Castle Grant, courtesy of Bajan Services Limited

Bellevue Great House, courtesy of Bajan Services Limited

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Property Beachlands Any serious investor who is contemplating purchasing an upscale property in Barbados must give thorough consideration to Beachlands before making any final decision.

With forty luxury apartments and six highly desirable penthouse suites ideally positioned within 4.7 acres of mature, landscaped gardens on one of the west coast’s most prized beaches, Beachlands is undoubtedly an extremely attractive place to own a home. However, what many experienced investors may find even more compelling is the ultraprofessional manner in which Beachlands has been conceived, designed and delivered.

Beachlands has been painstakingly planned and developed by its owners LTG Real Estate, the property division of the Lewis Trust Group, a very successful, long established and very substantial, privately owned company that has consistently earned the respect of investors while developing a range of high quality residential and resort properties, and operates in twelve countries throughout the world.

Working with Terra Caribbean, LTG Real Estate has identified Barbados as a very attractive jurisdiction in which to invest in property and they have resolutely set their sights on a long-term presence in this country. In keeping with that ethos, LTG Real Estate is totally committed to ensuring that this very special Beachlands opportunity becomes a complete success story that sustains their already excellent reputation.

Over the course of the last year, LTG has called upon its longstanding financial security, abundant resources and vast

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experience in property development to actually turn the challenge of the global economic crisis into a strategic advantage for the development of Beachlands.

LTG Real Estate was ready to start the project in late 2008 but given the economic turmoil and almost daily global financial shifts at that time, and after talking with potential buyers, LTG decided to sit out the turmoil of that period and did not launch for sale. LTG Real Estate were aware that in whatever way individuals had been affected, many had other priorities over the following months and the uncertainty would make many delay major financial decisions. Instead, they used from November 2008 through to October 2009 to consult with prospective buyers in more detail about the project, listening to those who visited Beachlands and were attracted by its location and what it will offer. As a result, they have made some valuable changes to some aspects of the design and specification. Selling of the first release will start from November 2009 when the beachfront sales office will be open on site. Full construction is due to start in mid 2010, with completions of apartments forecast to take place from the summer of 2013.

During this same period, Beachlands has also been able to accomplish a great deal in terms of enhancing the beach, landscaping the grounds and successfully completing all of the required government approvals.

London-based KSR Architects and Ian Morrison of Barbados, one of the Caribbean’s most eminent architects, have designed a world-class building that combines the best internationalquality interiors and high-specification amenities with elegant, Barbadian coral stone exteriors that blend harmoniously into the surrounding natural beauty.

The spacious apartments at Beachlands range from 1,800 4,900 sq ft, while the penthouses range from 3,000 - 8,000 sq ft. There is a choice of two to five bedroom residences, with up to 7 bathrooms and staff quarters for some of the larger properties. Many apartments have a spa pool, while ground floor apartments also have a small private garden. For security and convenience, each apartment has allocated underground parking space.

The communal facilities at Beachlands are unrivalled. A grand, central lobby hosts a reception area, a concierge desk, the manager’s office, a discrete bar and a residents’ dining area.

Above the main lobby can be found a fitness centre and a games

room. Outside on the main terrace there is an expansive, infinityedged swimming pool. With this sophisticated level of services being available in-house, Beachlands offers residents the unusual option of enjoying a hotel-style experience within the relaxed comfort of a privately owned apartment.

A visit to the Beachlands Sales Office on the beach front just opposite Sunset Crest, will give you a first-hand experience of this special location and provide a good insight into the level of quality that can be expected upon completion.

For further information about Beachlands please refer to p ag e s 5 6 t o 6 1 o r c on t a ct T e l : ( 2 4 6 ) 4 3 2 - 3 2 2 4 or V i s i t : www.beachlandsbarbados.com

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Property Limegrove In recent years Barbados has witnessed the development of a number of truly world-class residential communities, magnificent hotels and sumptuous private villas, particularly along the ‘platinum’ stretch of the west coast. There can be no doubt that the advent of such very high quality accommodation and leisure facilities has attracted a much more discerning and demanding clientele – people who are accustomed to enjoying the very best that the world has to offer.

It is against this progressive background that Limegrove is poised to become the most exciting lifestyle development ever experienced in Barbados. If Holetown is the accepted heart of the west coast, then Limegrove is destined to be the pulse that makes the heart beat.

Limegrove will be the island’s first mixed-use, lifestyle centre, incorporating 100,000 square feet of space for quality shopping and leisure facilities. With the exterior of the buildings designed to blend harmoniously into the surroundings of historic Holetown, the trendy ambiance and chic décor inside will offer a vivid and appealing contrast.

Limegrove will have three distinct but interconnecting courtyards, the Palm Court, the Garden Court and the Water Court, each designed to promote a relaxed atmosphere of open plan, indoor-outdoor living, with overhead balconies and

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terraced seating creating a forum for events or entertainment.

While the shopping experience will focus primarily on the very finest products of the world’s leading brands and designer labels, there will also be a select variety of specialty shops. Other top quality amenities include fine dining restaurants, cafes, cocktail bar, wine bar, spa, gymnasium, art gallery, VIP Cinema and roof deck. For the convenience of patrons, a multi-storey car park will provide secure parking for 300 vehicles.

Limegrove will offer a Concierge Service for guests staying in villas. Business services will include the provision of meeting rooms and a teleconferencing facility.

The Limegrove Residential Garden Community, The Grove, will comprise 56 luxury residences: 32 garden and penthouse condominiums, 8 loft-style townhouses and 16 hillside villas. In all cases, the emphasis will be on spacious design concepts, contemporary styles, natural materials and quality finishes.

Limegrove residents will have their own direct access to the nearby beach, along a landscaped boardwalk.

With prices competitively priced for the Barbadian market, the first release of the residential units are the hillside villas.

Construction is well underway.

For further information please visit the Limegrove Sales Office at the site in Holetown or contact Altman Real Estate at (246) 432 0840 or e-mail: info@limegrove.com

Jasmine, courtesy of Realtors Limited

Property Apes Hill Club The very exciting Apes Hill Club residential development is a Wentwor th Landmark Community. Ideally positioned on an elevated ridge some 1000 feet above sea-level, with cool temperatures and extraordinary views of both the west and east coasts, Apes Hill Club is made up of 470 acres of some of the most beautiful land in Barbados.

The original brainchild of Sir Charles Williams, the highly successful Barbadian entrepreneur, Apes Hill Club is now a joint venture with Landmark Land of the USA, one of the world’s leading golf resort and residential developers, and Wentworth, the world renowned golf and country club.

The new Apes Hill Club community is being built around a spectacular, world-class 18-hole golf course, a polo centre, a central Club House, a luxurious spa, a tennis centre, fitness centre and gardens. Some 300 luxury residential homes will be discretely nestled throughout the community, with great emphasis placed on the ideal of living in green, open-space. To engender this sense of freedom and country living, only 35% of the 470 acres will be developed for real estate.

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Property Owners will automatically become members of the Country Club, which will allow them access to the tennis, fitness and spa facilities, with a further option to enhance their membership to include golf, polo and beach.

A major element of the community that is already in operation is the magnificent Waterhall Polo Centre. In addition to having the opportunity to watch world-class international polo right on their doorstep, residents can also benefit from expert coaching or simply enjoy the excellent riding facilities.

Given the truly outstanding track records of Sir Charles Williams, Landmark Land and Wentworth Club, combined with the extraordinary beauty of this natural environment, it is realistic to foresee that Apes Hill Club will be one of the leading sporting and residential communities in the entire Caribbean.

It is no surprise therefore that the majority of the original lots have already been sold, though a few remain and there may be a number of re-sale opportunities. What may be of special interest to prospective purchasers are the most recently released 36 halfacre lots of land at Holders Meadow and the very attractive and popular range of Garden Wall Villas. Construction is well underway and property sales have progressed briskly.

Property Portico Following the global economic crisis, investors are more discerning than ever when selecting a property to purchase.

While quality and financial security remain paramount, buyers are now also looking for products that are literally ‘extraordinary’.

Having anticipated this shift in market demand, the developers of Portico have gone to exceptional lengths to produce a superb property that very successfully combines the best of Barbados’ tropical lifestyle with some of the world’s most outstanding, modern design features and luxury appliances. Unlike the vast majority of upmarket properties in Barbados, Portico has a very chic and contemporary appearance and ambiance, but still manages to maximise the many pleasures of traditional Caribbean indoor – outdoor living.

Portico is situated on a 15 ft. bluff overlooking the serene and picturesque Prospect Bay Beach in St. James. As soon as you walk though the Portico doors you know you have entered a world of fashionable design and modern sophistication. The entrance leads you across a glass bridge suspended over water and into a

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spectacular five-storey glass atrium. The imposing exterior glass wall on the road side of the building has been cleverly sealed to keep out both the heat of the sun and the sound of passing traffic, while still allowing in lots of light. On the beach side of the building, a glass elevator affords fantastic views of the sea.

Portico has just two residences on each of its five floors, thus providing ample living space and peaceful privacy for everybody.

The luxurious apartments comprise 3,500 sq ft, while the even more opulent penthouse and garden apartments are 5,000 sq ft.

The penthouses include an extra 1,500 sq ft of secluded roof terrace, with breathtaking 360° views, a private pool, an entertaining area and lush landscaping for additional privacy.

The garden apartments feature an additional 1,500 sq ft of private gardens and a sun terrace. Each residence at Portico has a heated Jacuzzi pool, discretely positioned on the terrace.

The apartments have been designed in a contemporary tropical style that captures the beauty outside while retaining optimum comfort inside. The creative use of glass balustrades and expansive, retractable glass doors completely opens up the rooms to reveal magnificent panoramic views of the sea. At the

same time an integral air-conditioning system and ceiling fans ensure that the temperature indoors is maintained at a pleasantly comfortable level. Portico looks cool and it feels cool.

Portico has been completed with luxurious finishes throughout the entire building, using the finest materials from around the world. For maximum convenience, comfort and enjoyment, each apartment is equipped with the leading designer appliances and state of the art technology, including: sound and lighting mood control panels, cable wiring, wireless broadband internet access, dedicated and secure GPX phone system, Surround Sound Theatre and an audiophile quality sound system.

The common facilities at Portico are just as impressive as the apartments themselves. Residents can make full use of a splitlevel sun terrace overlooking the sea, where there is a Beach Bar and an 80ft lap-pool, complete with a section of glass wall that creates a completely disappearing infinity edge. Other amenities include a sauna and a spacious, well-equipped gym, with glass walls that offer an amazing view of the sea while you work out.

Each apartment has its own designated underground parking spot plus a secure lock up. The entire complex benefits from 24

hr security. The impressive array of amenities at Portico is further enhanced by a dedicated five-star concierge service that caters to all the daily needs of the residents.

Portico is the winner of several prestigious five-star CNBC Americas Property Awards for 2009 including: Best Development in Caribbean 5* and Best Apartment in Caribbean 5*, as well as Best Apartment in the Americas (South America, Central America, North America and Canada). At the time of writing, Portico is in the Final for the Best Apartment in World.

For the discerning investor looking for something different and special, Portico is truly ‘extraordinary’.

For information about Portico, please contact: West Coast Villas Sotheby’s International Realty The Beach House, Holetown, Barbados www.porticobarbados.com Tel: (246) 432 5050 Fax: (246) 432 5051 Email: info@westcoastvillas.com London: +44 207 993 6508 * New York: 1 347 284 0045 Miami: 1 954 727 5144 * Toronto: 1 416 840 4861

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Property Royal Westmoreland Royal Westmoreland, located on the west coast of Barbados, is an idyllic setting for some of the most desirable holiday homes in the world, and comprises of over 150 luxury homes set in beautifully landscaped gardens around a championship golf course designed

by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Sporting celebrities, including Wayne Rooney, Joe Calzaghe, Andrew Flintoff, Ian Woosnam and Michael Vaughan, have homes on the complex, where prices range from US $580,000 for a one bedroom apartment to over US $10 million for an architect designed home of distinction. Facilities include a world class golf course, private and communal pools, Indulgence Spa at Mullins Beach, tennis gardens, gymnasium and a welcoming clubhouse. Home owners enjoy beach access on the pristine sands of Mullins Beach. n addition to Ins and Outs of Barbados, Royal Westmoreland has a hatful of awards and recommendations from prestigious publications. The Golfer has recommended it as one of the top ten residential courses worldwide and it is recommended by Caribbean World Magazine as the best golf resort in the Caribbean.

With different routes to home ownership at Royal Westmoreland, you can be assured of securing your ‘Dream Caribbean Retreat’ on the island’s most exclusive estate.

The Royal Apartments are the most unique addition to the prestigious Royal Westmoreland estate providing a choice of one, two or three bedroom apartments and luxury top floor penthouses. All boast beautiful panoramic views of either the immaculately landscaped gardens or the azure Caribbean Sea. Ranging in size from 830sq ft. for the one bedroom to 2,000 sq ft. for the three bedroom, the Apartments are designed and furnished to the most exacting of standards.

The Residences is the latest development opportunity to be released on the prestigious estate. A select location bordering the 13th Fairway consisting of 9 plots ranging in size from 43,000 sq ft to 79,000 sq ft. Several plots have unrestricted views over the manicured green fairway to the azure blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, and all offer the privacy one would expect.

At any time there will also be a number of re-sale properties available with prices ranged from US $ 900,000 to in excess of US $ 7 million.

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A members only estate and residential country club, surrounded by lush, tropical landscape, and centred on one of the finest championship golf courses in the world.

Here, as an owner or rental guest at one of our magnificently styled Plantation villas, you can enjoy the ultimate Caribbean lifestyle everyday!

Enjoy all the privileges of Royal Westmoreland membership in addition to select West Coast Beach access!

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Property What’s Hot on the South Coast In recent years the south coast of Barbados has become the new hot spot on the island for just about everything: entertainment, restaurants, golf, watersports, horse racing, visitor attractions, shops, movies, spas and so much more.

The south coast can offer a happy blend of island magic coupled with first world conveniences. As a result of this growth, there are currently some very good property investment opportunities available.

Ocean Two Residences Of special interest for any potential investors are the Ocean Two Residences, located on Rainbow Beach in the popular Dover Beach area of the famous St. Lawrence Gap. Ocean Two will redefine the art of beachfront living by creating a vibrant condominium-hotel on the desirable south coast of Barbados. Ocean Two will be located on the pristine beaches of Dover with restaurants, shopping and sporting facilities only minutes walk away. The stunning, natural setting of Ocean Two is reflected in the captivating architecture and interior design of

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the development, which comprises 70 residences – 50 onebedroom units and 20 two-bedroom units. All residences at Ocean Two enjoy magnificent, panoramic oceanfront views. The entire grounds will be beautifully landscaped and lighted.

The 4-star Ocean Two condo-hotel will offer exquisite facilities including a beachfront restaurant, serving island fare, and a swim-up pool bar; a meandering pool, with accompanying cabanas, that provides an intimate spot to leisurely watch the day pass by; a full size gym that is sure to satisfy the needs of the most discerning fitness buff; and in-room spa services are also available. A secluded rooftop patio, furnished with sun loungers and a plunge pool, offers a romantic location to watch the setting of the sun. All owners and their guests will receive discounts at the Ocean Two restaurant and bar.

Each residence will incorporate marble floors, a full-size Italian style kitchen, GE or Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, luxurious bedding, a sleeper sofa, high speed wireless Internet and flat panel TVs. Ground floor residences will have their own private plunge pools.

The developer has hired a premier coastal engineering company, Baird & Associates, who, working closely with the Coastal Zone Management Unit, will perform extensive beach works to create a beautiful, secluded bay-like beach.

Property What’s Hot on the South Coast Palm Beach

Andrew Hulsmeier

The Condominiums at Palm Beach, located on approximately 4.5 acres of prime beachfront property in Hastings, is currently the largest development under construction on the south coast.

And with just 59 residences, it is one of the least dense beachfront developments on the south coast at less than 35 beds per acre. This compares very favourably to Town Planning regulations that stipulate a maximum of 150 beds per acre. In keeping with this generosity of space, Palm Beach boasts some of the largest condominiums on the south coast, with square footage between 1,966 sq ft and 2,347 sq ft.

As Palm Beach is accessed via a side road and is not directly on the main road, it does not suffer from the loud noise of passing traffic, thus ensuring peace and a tranquil environment.

Palm Beach residences are available in two and three

bedroom designs, with en suite bathrooms, a spacious master suite, large outdoor terrace, open-plan living and dining area, kitchen and utility room.

Palm Beach offers on-site amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness centre, shops, restaurant, conference room, storage units, and an on-site Property Management facility. Palm Beach has also provided for ample on-site parking, with allocated parking spaces for owners as well as additional guest parking spaces.

It is interesting to note that a very high proportion of those investors who have already committed to purchasing a unit at Palm Beach are Barbadians or Caricom Nationals who intend to live permanently in their new home, as opposed to just using it for occasional vacations. This trend gives a very good and valuable indication of the quality of Palm Beach and the high regard in which it is held by investors in the local property market.

Local people have decided that Palm Beach is a good buy.

For further information please call (246) 228 4625 or e-mail: palmbeach@caribsurf.com

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Property What’s Hot on the South East Coast The Crane Resort and Residences The Crane Resort and Residences is not only one of the biggest, the most dramatic and the most prestigious developments currently taking place anywhere in Barbados, it has also proven itself to be one of the most successful.

Overlooking the magnificent Crane Beach, the Crane Hotel has been transformed into a world class, private residence resort, offering superb one, two and three bedroom apartments, all of which are generously sized and have been stylishly appointed.

The Crane residences can be purchased outright and participate in a rental pool programme or they can also be purchased for just the amount of time that they will actually be required each year by the owner.

Some exciting news is that the Crane, which is the oldest operating hotel in the Caribbean, has opened a Barbadian retail village, that is expected to become the new heart of the resort.

The Crane Village, which maintains the resort’s tradition of hospitality and understated sophistication, offers the opportunity to enjoy the best of Barbadian street life without the traffic! The Village, constructed as uniquely and beautifully as the Crane, features elements of historical Barbadian architecture, such as steep gable roofs, wooden shutters and ornate fret work, integrated with fine mahogany features, distinctive lime stone walls and typical breezy verandahs. The grandeur of Barbadian Victorian design is captured in The Village with gas lamps, ironwork, defined arches and internal ceiling cornices.

The Village offers the trusted Crane quality, for dining with a splash of Village Style. For those Crane people wishing to enjoy superb shopping, the Village incorporates some 3,000 sq. ft of Duty Free shopping.

Also available in The Village is the Town Hall meeting and function space, offering over 2,500 sq. ft of flexible space for meetings, receptions and private functions. In keeping with the old-world feel of The Crane, this area features high ceilings, fantastic sea views and hardwood floors.

The Crane Village is a very exciting addition to life in Barbados.

For further information please call (246) 423 6220 or e-mail: property@the crane.com or visit:www.the crane.com

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The Crane Resort and Residences viewed from the magnificent Crane Beach

Property Property Villa Life Enjoying leisure time relaxing in a beautiful villa in Barbados, be it as an owner or a visiting guest, is definitely one of life's finer luxuries. It is also a luxury that is becoming more affordable.

In keeping with its capacity to provide a surprisingly wide spectrum of scenic beauty within a relatively small area, Barbados can also offer a variety of beautiful villas that can accommodate the most demanding of requirements and tastes.

Whether it be beachfront or wooded garden, classical or whimsical, sprawling or small and intimate, there is something here to please everybody: couples, families or groups of friends. It is no exaggeration whatsoever to say that many of these villas in Barbados qualify as being some of the most magnificent houses available for holiday rental anywhere in the world.

Villa life offers both the relaxed privacy of a home and the attentive service of a top resort. Residents have the liberty to do what they want when they want, without any need to consider the sensibilities of strangers around them and yet still be able to enjoy the benefit of dedicated helpers whose aim is to make sure their guests relax and enjoy themselves.

The friendly staff at Westhaven Courtesy of Bajan Services

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Property The vast majority of rental properties in Barbados are looked after by highly accomplished management companies or real estate agencies, professionals who benefit from many years experience of taking good care of both the houses and the guests who stay in them. As such, the villas are generally well maintained and kept in immaculate condition by carefully trained staff, which usually comprises a butler, cook, housemaids, gardener and security watchman. This means that owners and visitors alike can just leave all their worries behind, totally unwind and forget any responsibilities they may have left back home.

To further enhance the appeal of villa life, in recent years the overall quality of the trained staff in the houses and villas has improved considerably, especially in the kitchens. Nowadays there is not only a good supply of Bajan cooks who can expertly

produce a variety of delicious local dishes, there now also exists a cadre of very gifted, fully trained chefs who are well capable of producing top class cuisine of an international standard.

Also, in Barbados today there are qualified professionals, such as hairdressers, beauticians, massage therapists, exercise and yoga instructors, who will visit your villa to provide their services.

The fact that it is possible to rent a luxury villa in Barbados means that many more people now have the chance to savour the very best that the ‘good life’ has to offer.

For more details about staying in a villa in Barbados, please contact any of the reputable villa rental companies featured throughout this Property Section. It is worth noting that these high quality villas are not limited to the west coast only, there are plenty to choose from on the south and south-east coasts as well.

The Great House, courtesy of West Coast Villas Sotheby’s International

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Island Villas Limited 10th Anniversary!

Crane Vista Villas are two luxury villas located on the southeast coast of Barbados.

These private villas, adjacent to the famous Crane Resort and Crane Beach, sit on a cliff overlooking the azure blue Caribbean.

Continuous tropical breezes bring in the pure sea air and keep the temperatures comfortable. The homes offer luxury, privacy, spectacular ocean views and on-site management to provide "an experience of a lifetime".

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Property Buying Property in Barbados In Barbados there is no restriction on the purchase of property by persons who are not citizens or permanent residents, but nonresidents must ensure that all funds for the purchase of real estate are available from external sources. These funds must be registered with the Central Bank of Barbados and the permission of the Exchange Control Authority must be obtained for the sale or purchase of property by a non-resident, whether such nonresident is a Barbadian citizen or not.

Property must pass conveyance of title, evidenced by the recording of the deeds and certified survey plans at the registry of title. A purchaser will require a registered Barbadian attorney to search the register and establish title to the property prior to the completion of sale. The parties sign a binding contract and the vendor’s attorney holds the deposit until completion, at which time the balance of the price is paid. Once an agreement has been made and a 10% deposit of the agreed price has been paid, then the deal must proceed or the deposit is forfeited.

The title may be taken in a person’s name or through a corporate vehicle set up to own the property. It is possible for non-residents to purchase property through a company, that may be incorporated outside Barbados but which must be registered in Barbados.

The sale of property by all persons, including citizens or permanent residents, is subject to property transfer tax of 2.5%, plus approximately 1% stamp duty. However, the first $125,000 of the sale proceeds is exempt from property transfer tax provided that there is a building on the property.

Attorney’s fees for both the seller and the purchaser are approximately 1.5% to 2% of the sale price. The real estate agent’s commission fees are normally 5% of the sale. Both fees are subject to 15% VAT. Any owner of land in Barbados is required to pay an annual land tax at the following rates: First Bds.$125,000 = 0% Next Bds.$225,000 = 0.10% Next Bds.$500,000 = 0.65% Excess over Bds.$850,000 = 0.75% Following enactment of new legislation, there is a Bds$60,000 cap on land tax rates, provided that the house is used exclusively as a residence by the person who owns the land upon which the house is erected.

All money brought into Barbados should be registered at the Central Bank, which facilitates repatriation if the property is sold.

The importance of this procedure makes it essential to conduct transactions through a reputable real estate agent and a local attorney-at-law.

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Property Bajan Services Limited “Newton House”, Battaleys, St. Peter, Barbados Tel: (246) 422-2618 Fax: (246) 422-3506 Email: salesIN@bajanservices.com To view our complete listings, visit www.bajanservices.com MantaRay Bay 3 – Exclusive Beachfront Property • One of 5 spacious apartments • 4 bedrooms/5½ bathrooms • Commands fabulous sea views • Encompasses the entire 2nd floor • Private plunge pool & shared swimming pool • Private stairway from pool deck to lovely beach US$4.95 Million – Unfurnished

Port St. Charles 102 – Luxury Residential Marina • A tri-level beachfront villa – 3,500 sq. ft.

• 3 bedrooms/3½ bathrooms • Spectacular ocean & lagoon views • Garden terrace with direct access to the beach • Private plunge pool & 50 ft. berth • Access to resort pools, tennis, gym & Yacht Club US$3.25 Million – Unfurnished

Reeds House 10 – Attractive Beachfront Apartment • Elegant 1st floor apartment • 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms • Terrace with spa pool & wet bar • Wonderful views of the sea • Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens • Access to an unspoilt beach with good swimming US$1.35 Million – Furnished (Also available for holiday rental)

The Beach Hut – Luxury Beachfront Villa • Fabulous elevated location with breathtaking sea views • 6 bedrooms/6½ bathrooms • Split-level design • Floor area approximately 6,500 sq. ft.

• Negative-edge swimming pool & Jacuzzi • Private stairway leads to an unspoilt beach US$7.5 Million – Furnished

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Property for Sale Island Villas/Savills International P.O. Box 3129, Trents Building, Holetown, St. James, Barbados Tel: (246) 432-4627 Fax: (246) 432-4628 Email: info@island-villas.com/www.island-villas.com Chimborazo Great House, St. Joseph • Historic 1,700s estate on 3.6 acres, 1,171 feet above sea level, noted as the highest plantation property on the island, coined after Ecuador’s highest summit • Breathtaking views with extensive landscaped grounds, woodland and pasture • Elevated deck with free form estate pool • 3 bed, 3 bath main house has extensive entertainment areas • 2 bed, 2 bath cottage with kitchen, study and wraparound deck • Price on Application

Sandy Cove 301, St. James • 3 bed, 3 1/2 bath on 3,055 sq. ft.

• Prime cliffside location overlooking the Caribbean Sea • Breathtaking 180 degree view patio with private plunge pool • Private Beach lift with direct beach access • Granite finishes and travertine floors • Contemporary furnishings and surround sound audio system • Fully air conditioned with ceiling fans • 24hr. security, secure parking and private tropical gardens • Expansive resort pool and private gym • Price: US$3,250,000

West Coast Villas/Sotheby’s International Realty The Beach House, Holetown, St. James, Barbados Tel: (246) 432-5050 Fax: (246) 432-5051 Email: info@westcoastvillas.com/www.westcoastvillas.com Portico Barbados, Prospect Beach, St. James • Located on the serene & picturesque Prospect Bay Beach.

• Ten luxurious beachfront apartments featuring 3,500 sq. ft. of living and breathing space.

• Very stylish contemporary design - Luxurious finishes throughout.

• State of the art technology.

• Penthouse and garden apartments available.

• Awarded multiple five star CNBC Property Awards 2008 and 2009 - Best Architecture (Caribbean), Best Development (Caribbean), Best Apartment (Caribbean, The Americas and nominated for Best in the World)

• Price on Application.

The Villas at Little Good Harbour, St. Peter • Ocean-front, Ocean-View & pool side units available.

• Communal amenities include salt water swimming pool, landscaped gardens, social decking area with shared bbq facilities.

• Nautically inspired décor.

• Generous private outdoor living space.

• Prices from US$395,000.

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Property Altman Real Estate (Exclusive Affiliate of Christies Great Estates) “Rosebank”, Derricks, St. James, Barbados Tel: (246) 432-0840 email: realestate@aaaltman.com www.aaaltman.com Lion Castle Estate, St. Thomas • 43 magnificent house lots and ten luxury 3 bedroom residences • Set on 64 acres centered around a world-class polo field and club house • Scenic beauty with glorious coast views • Located 10 minutes from Warrens and Holetown • Lots available from US$262,000 • Residences US$1.45 million

Mullins Bay #20, St. Peter • 3 bedroom townhouse opposite Mullins Beach • 2-storey unit with spacious grounds • Access to 3 communal pools • Living Area: 2,084 sq. ft.

• Price: US$1.45 million – furnished

Abbottsford, Pine Road, Belleville, St. Michael • Plantation-style home in central location • Excellent for a commercial endeavour • Perfect fixer-upper residential property • Living Area: 10,000 sq. ft.

• Price: US$1.45 million – unfurnished

The Palisades, Freights Bay, Enterprise, Christ Church • Contemporary development with private beach access • 16 townhouses and a lavish, cliff-front home • Members’ beach club with divine sea views • Living Area: 2,078 sq. ft. – 3,171 sq. ft.

• Price: US$850,000 – US$2.6 million – with appliances

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Property For Sale Altman Real Estate (Exclusive Affiliate of Christies Great Estates) “Rosebank”, Derricks, St. James, Barbados Tel: (246) 432-0840 email: realestate@aaaltman.com www.aaaltman.com Palm Grove #10, Royal Westmoreland, St. James • 4 bedroom villa in luxurious resort community • Golf and beach club access among other amenities • Views toward the Caribbean Sea • Living Area: 3,800 sq. ft.

• Price: US$2.95 million – furnished

Sandcastle, St. James • Beachfront residence with 5 bedroom suites • Presently configured as two apartments over three levels • Offering the opportunity for a conversion into one residence • Enclosed garden with plunge pool and spectacular sea views • Land Area: 10,294 sq.ft.

• Price: US$4.5 million

Monkey Business, St. James • Exquisite 6 bedroom home in a desirable location • Private detached guest cottage • Open plan living and patio with spectacular gully views • Set in beautifully landscaped gardens with expansive pool • Land Area: 24,000 sq.ft.

• Price: US$6.5 million

Go Easy, Sugar Hill Resort, St. James • Stunning 6 bedroom Caribbean colonial style residence • Located within the prestigious Sugar Hill Resort • Set in beautiful, tropical landscaped gardens • Breathtaking ocean views • Separate cottage near the pool, gardens and private tennis court • Price: US$8.75 million

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Treasure in the Trees Mahogany is a wonderful wood whose most prized species (those in the genus Sweitenia) are native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. Beautiful in colour and grain, durable, resistant to insects, moderately dense, workable, and capable of achieving a high luster, its qualities have for centuries made mahogany one of the world’s most desirable woods.

On the several occasions that Queen Elizabeth II visited Barbados and dined at Sam Lord’s Castle, Villa Nova and of course, Government House, she would have been entertained at a beautifully crafted mahogany dining table, made in Barbados from local mahogany trees.

The breed of mahogany in Barbados is known as ‘true’ mahogany, officially called ‘Swietenia Mahogani.” It is also found in Haiti and Cuba.

Something about Barbados pleases the trees; our mahogany is considered to be among the world’s finest. But mahogany is not native to the island. It was introduced after 1763, likely by Sir John Gay Alleyne, who planted the avenue of mahoganies lining the road on Cherry Tree Hill. Small woodlands of mature trees are still found on the remaining lands of many plantations.

Along with the beautiful trees, a tradition of fine craftsmanship took root and flourished on the island. Superbly joined, carved and finished mahogany furniture once filled the grand houses of planters, and this aspect of our heritage is still visible to the public today at such places as Sunbury Plantation House, St. Nicholas Abbey, and the Barbados Museum. The most enduring style is the late Regency, which has been kept and copied right up to the present day.

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There are a few designs that are regarded as uniquely Barbadian, such as the ‘X-frame cellarette’, which is much like a small bar, used to hold drinks and mixers. It is now a very rare and valuable item.

Many Barbadian homes have the subtle smell of mahogany wood, emanating from antique rocking chairs, bed frames, desks, chests, wardrobes, and other items that have been passed down through the generations. A good way to see these items in their ownership passage is to visit an auction or estate sale. This furniture’s beauty made it the object of worldwide collectors. Visiting antique buyers shipped containers of it out of the island in the 60’s and 70’s. Now, in order to preserve the valuable heritage of Barbados’ mahogany antiques, restrictions apply and export permits must be obtained.

Perhaps surprisingly, mahogany’s first reputation was not as a furniture wood. Mahogany’s excellence for ship building was noted in 1595 by Sir Walter Raleigh’s carpenter during a voyage to South America. Duties were later imposed in order to preserve supplies for use by the Royal Navy. Mahogany's use escalated in the 18th century, when European walnut suffered a die-off, Parliament repealed a heavy duty on timber imports from the colonies, and the 1763 Treaty of Paris extended Britain’s rights to territories and timber. The wood’s ongoing popularity came with a price. With two species (Caribbean and Honduran mahogany) now considered commercially extinct, their trade in is now restricted by the CITES convention.

Local mahogany is also seen in wood sculpture and craft, which puts roots, smaller branches and offcuts to use. One might also be stunned to see it burned as fuel for certain remote fish fries, but this too is scrap.

In any form—growing, as furniture and building detail, or in art and craft items—keep an eye out for our treasured mahogany.

Courtesy The Crane Resort & Residences

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interior Barbados has an impressive selection of professional interior design specialists, and a wide array of very inticing shops offering top quality furniture, appliances and irresistible accessories for the home Interior by Designers’ Choice Interior Design Consultants/Photo: Mike Toy

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Whether it’s your primary residence or a seasonal retreat, the team at Designers’ Choice creates rooms of memorable distinction

With the resurgence in property development in recent times, more fine homes are being constructed in Barbados than ever before. In addition, the advancement of contemporary architecture, interior design and landscaping on the island has been quite phenomenal. This has all resulted in an increased demand for tropical styled home furnishings and the services of interior design specialists.

In response to this demand, some very enticing specialty shops and services have been springing up all around the island.

Based right here in Barbados is Designers’ Choice, one of the Caribbean’s leading full-service interior design companies with associate offices in Toronto and London.

Heading up the exceptional interior design team are cofounders, Aubrey Carew and Charlie Brooks, who started the company thirteen years ago. Over the years the Designers’ Choice team has worked on many prestigious projects in the ‘Platinum Coast’ areas of St. James and St. Peter, at resorts such as Royal Westmoreland, Sandy Lane, Sugar Hill and Port St. Charles and

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also throughout the Caribbean. They work in close alliance with Barbados’ top architects and maintain close links with a network of carefully selected artisans who supply custom-designed furnishings and unique creative support.

Their mission, to provide exquisitely detailed interiors for your home, is certainly evident in the work they have produced for their growing list of clients. After all this time, they still find themselves ‘on call’ with most of these projects, as clients constantly upgrade their homes. It is therefore not surprising that their work has graced the covers of such high profile trade publications as Architectural Digest!

A visit to their superb, in-depth furniture and accessory showroom, “Designers’ Choice at the Gallery”, on the corner of 2nd Street Holetown, St. James will take one into a dream-world full of fabulous decorative accessories and furniture, together with unique gifts and wonderful artworks from their collection. Should you be unable to find exactly what you are looking for, the highly trained staff will do their best to locate it from overseas sources.

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Interiors When it comes to creating a stunning home in Barbados, having worked with prestigious clients on the island for over eleven years, Jenny Blanc Interiors is justifiably a well established and highly respected name. The company’s capabilities have also been recognised with four prestigious accolades from the International Property Awards, including the coveted World’s Best International Interior Design. Their award-winning locations along the West Coast include Port St. Charles, Apes Hill, Polo Ridge and The Royal Westmoreland Estate.

Jenny Blanc’s love of interiors was first realised when together with her husband Raymond Blanc, she created the world famous Michelin starred hotel and restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons in Oxfordshire. This was followed by a move to west London, close to the prestigious areas of Hampton Court and Richmond, where Jenny set up a combined lifestyle interiors showroom and dedicated design studio.

The design team is headed up by Jenny and her design partner Sue Thomas-Richardson. Born and brought up in Barbados, Sue spent the earlier part of her interior design career working for notable designers on the island. Her knowledge of life in the Tropics underpins every project. She has an intuitive ability to create truly successful living spaces in any size, scale or style of property.

For many British and European homeowners buying abroad, the company provides the perfect solution for creating a wonderful retreat miles away.

The design process can begin on the island with a meeting at the property, or alternatively, a meeting in the London showroom and studio is a perfect starting point. Elegant examples of the furniture and accessories which Jenny sources worldwide for her projects are

beautifully displayed in the showroom, which also includes a comprehensive library of some of the best international companies. Sitting with a coffee in hand, you can mull over ideas that are both international and tropical in feel, using the team’s skills of knowing what works in the Caribbean to fine tune a look that is exclusive to their home.

Once a personalised concept and budget is decided upon, it’s then left in the capable hands of the design team to organise every aspect of the ordering, shipping and installation. The business is based on a very personal service which Jenny oversees at every stage, so clients can feel totally confident that everything is being taken care of. The team make regular trips to the Caribbean to liaise with their clients, architects and contractors, and their experience on the island together with an established base in Barbados enables them to oversee every aspect of the whole project with the same attention to detail. Jenny also works with a handful of key artisans, commissioning furniture and original artwork crafted to her exacting standards.

Another of Jenny’s great skills is her ability to source glamorous and practical finishing touches - anything from a set of exquisite dining plates to exotic-planted containers for the verandah.

Combine this service with an installation process that is second to none, and clients can literally move into their new home knowing that their every requirement has been attended to.

Looking to the future, the company is collaborating with the new Beachlands development on the Platinum Coast. This, together with a dedicated interior design showroom to be established on the island in 2010, will mark out Jenny Blanc Interiors as a superior and very personal service for holiday homeowners in the Caribbean.

The Jenny Blanc design team creates interiors that exude comfort and style with the owner’s aspirations for a beautiful tropical home paramount

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Interiors “Living Less Ordinary” sums up the Walker’s World philosophy, with their focus on supremely chic designs, stylishly unique collections and top quality products, available to everyone at excellent value.

With two beautifully appointed stores, Walker’s World has enjoyed over 20 years of sound success. Their recently opened, spacious and contemporary home furnishing store is located at the Millhouse Complex in Canewood, near Warrens, with 2,200 square feet of stylish displays, and the long-established Walker's World flagship store can still be found in St. Lawrence Gap on the south coast. Once you step inside either of their stores, you immediately understand how Walker’s World sets itself apart. Their products complement every lifestyle and bring total panache and coordination to any home.

The inspiration and driving force behind Walker’s World is owner, Karin Truedsson. The essence of style and elegance herself, Karin travels the world over to personally select the finest merchandise for her stores. When asked what keeps customers coming back time and time again, Karin says, “I think it’s because they know they can always find the unexpected, and the merchandise is everchanging, so there is always something new to discover!” The atmosphere is casual and relaxed and, she adds, “in many cases customers are on first name terms with the staff because they are genuinely so warm and helpful.”

At whichever location you visit, you’ll find a carefully selected, eclectic mix of gifts, furniture that makes a statement, and intriguing accessories for the home, like one of a kind pieces of Thai art, contemporary bamboo furniture, fragranced candles, exotic wicker, Mexican glassware, wonderful textiles and bedding, rugs, tableware and any number of interesting gift ideas. And if you are getting married, Walker’s World is the ideal place to have your Bridal Registry!

Karin, with her boundless energy and background in design, enjoys creating comfortable homes with a Caribbean feel for her clients. She has completed numerous interior projects on both the west and south coasts of the island and currently has showrooms at the new Sapphire Beach Condominiums in Dover, Christ Church.

With a large pool of global suppliers to choose from, Karin has an extensive knowledge of where to find what. She enjoys travelling to the Far East where the designs and natural materials used are wellsuited to our Caribbean climate and where she can get the best prices for her customers. So whether you simply need some ideas for freshening up your home, or are looking for a complete turnkey package, Karin is always happy to assist!

Their planned website www.walkersworldbarbados.com will give customers, particularly those living overseas, a better idea of what Walker’s World has to offer and can achieve.

At Walker’s World, shoppers will find merchandise to complement every lifestyle and bring total panache and coordination to any home

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Quality and subtle elegance can be seen in DB Home’s product range of linens, towels, bedding, bedroom furniture and accent pieces

Earthworks produces an amazing line of fully functional dinnerware and serving pieces, in over 100 shapes and sizes and 20 different patterns

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DB Home Fine Furnishings located at Sheraton Mall in Christ Church, is a unique gem that brings European charm to the villa and home-owners of Barbados.

Quality and subtle elegance is seen in their linens, towels, bedding, bedroom furniture and accent pieces. Whether you are looking for a chandelier fashioned with intricate shells, a French crystal pendant or a plantation glass lantern, DB Home has lighting that is distinctively different.

Their lamp collection features a variety of contemporary and eclectic designs that complement their lovely range of side tables.

One of their best-selling items is a line of exquisite shells imported direct from Thailand.

Customers will delight in the jardinières throughout the store filled to the brim with delicate shells, creating elegant centrepieces or table accents.

DB Home offers personalized service and instore design consultations free of charge. Intricate details that give your home that individual touch, include their handmade and all-natural soap collection from Provence, their hand embroidered, tropical inspired linen collection from India and their brocade down filled pillows from Denmark.

So whether you are looking for a one of a kind gift, or furnishing your home or villa, DB Home is a destination that you will not want to miss!

In the centre of the island, not too far from the Warrens area, you’ll find Earthworks Pottery at Edgehill in St. Thomas. In keeping with their usual innovative and inspired designs, Earthworks has added a whole new dimension to their already exceptional product range.

Aficionados of the ever fashionable Earthworks dinnerware line and faithful collectors of their unique and functional works of art – lamps, vases, urns and the like, have been delighted to learn that they can now further enhance the interiors of their homes with Earthworks’ fabulous range of accessories for the home.

Above-the-counter bathroom sinks will add a conspicuously distinctive touch to any bathroom or powder room; the Earthworks line of customdesigned tiles are available in dozens of colour options and designs and are the perfect enhancement for swimming pools, bathrooms, back splashes and borders; a truly unique line of Earthworks tables, featuring one-of-a-kind ceramic tops and wrought iron bottoms, will add a touch of whimsy to any room. And, if by chance, what you require isn’t there, they can custom design something to suit your requirements – from the smallest accent piece, to the largest architectural project. As if that’s not enough, if your project happens to be off-island, they can package and ship to just about anywhere in the world!

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Dwellings features an extensive range of contemporary furniture, kitchen essentials and gadgets, table décor accessories and an extensive bed and bath collection

Since its opening three years ago, Dwellings has become a favourite shopping destination for locals and visitors alike, attracting attention with the widest selection of contemporary home furnishings and accessories in the island. Their internationally designed 12,000 sq. ft. showroom is located just minutes away from the Warrens commercial area within an upscale destination home-shopping centre housing leading kitchen and home furnishing retailers. Dwellings features a beautiful range of contemporary furniture, a large selection of kitchen essentials and gadgets to satisfy the most discerning gourmet cooks, fine and casual tabletop, décor accessories for every room and an extensive bed and bath collection presented in a spa-like calming atmosphere.

In the Fall of 2009, Dwellings added outdoor furniture and décor to its collection. “We feel that outdoor is an integral part of the home in the Caribbean and that is usually where people like to entertain. With this in mind, we decided to offer a range of outdoor products that would allow our customers to make their outdoor space as beautiful and elegant as the indoor” says owner Luis Carillo. The new range of outdoor furniture is made of superior quality marine grade Ndura wicker and wrought aluminum with cushions covered in beautiful weather resistant fabrics. The new department also includes accessories such as outdoor lamps, planters, outdoor cushions and many other decorative pieces.

Dwellings also recently launched a Design Center (the first of its kind in Barbados) to cater to the villa market, which often requires turnkey packages, and also to respond to the ever-

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growing global trend of customization. Customers can now choose from literally hundreds of items and thousands of fabrics, not available in-store, to create their unique dream interior. Just make an appointment with one of Dwellings’ design consultants to get started with your project.

As if this wasn’t already exciting enough, the famous Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams line of furnishings will now be available in Barbados exclusively at Dwellings. Since its creation in 1989, this exclusive brand has become synonymous with beauty, quality, comfort and value across the U.S., fitting in perfectly with the Dwellings concept. “When selecting our products, we focus on quality, comfort and value with an emphasis on design to beautify the home. Our main objective is to help our customers make their house a home” says Carillo.

Their full collection is also available online at dwellingsbarbados.com.

Don’t forget to visit Liliplum Kids, Dwellings’ sister store conveniently located right next door. This delightful one-stop shop for kids offers furniture, bedding, room décor, clothing and lots of toys for children from birth to tween. Here you’ll not only find what you are looking for, but you will most certainly enjoy the hunt as well! Liliplum’s full collection is also available online at liliplum.com.

Most people will agree that no home is complete without a good sound system. And in Barbados, many people will tell you that Elite Sound Systems is the company of choice when it comes to “sound advice”.

Whether you’re interested in a simple pair of speakers mounted in your bedroom, or you wish to install an entire, full-house home theatre system, Michael Comissiong and his team of experienced acoustic engineers offer an excellent consultation service on the acoustic environment, with the emphasis on providing a total package from consultation, right through to system design, supply of equipment and installation.

Whether your tastes are conventional or contemporary, Michael advises, “Custom installation is the key to a discreet sound system.” At Elite, they understand that for some clients, no matter how well designed a sound system is, many prefer it to be “heard and not seen”. It is precisely for these clients that their ‘invisible’ custom installations are designed. They will create your sound system for optimum stereo or surround sound reproduction and ensure that it’s artfully hidden in walls or ceilings so that it is as hard-to-detect as possible.

Over the years, Elite Sound Systems has built its reputation on equipment rentals, supplying the necessary infrastructure for concerts and special events by way of technical requirements, including sound

The charming Manipura studio sits beneath a grove of mahogany trees, on a dairy farm in the beautiful St. George countryside

systems, stage and special effect lighting, props and reinforced stages for indoors or outdoors. They will evaluate, advise and implement all the necessary components to create a successful event and can also provide the most technologically advanced generators available, some of which are particularly suited to accommodate film productions and film shoots.

Manipura is an art management and production company providing beautiful Caribbean works of art and home décor products, as well as a variety of creative professional services to private dwellings, hotels and commercial businesses throughout the Caribbean. It is run by wellknown Barbadian artist, Annalee Davis,

who is committed to providing a unique line of 100% Caribbean-designed home décor products that demonstrate excellence in design, the value of high quality and creative expression.

Manipura’s art installations and designer artwork add a distinctive look to any space and Annalee is always happy to work with home owners, interior designers, decorators or architects at any stage of planning, designing, redecorating or renovating. Manipura is a place for cutting edge design ideas, inspiration and innovation. Annalee says, “We can work with old pieces of furniture and redecorated them to give them a more dignified second chance at being beautiful

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Manipura’s art installations and designer artwork add a distinctive look to any space

An exquisite selection of Persian carpets on display at Constant Gallery. Hanging in the foreground on the right, is a rare Royal Kashan with sceptres, signed silk/wools and pure silks from Tabriz and Qom

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and valued!” They can select colours for your home or business space, produce artwork to brighten up a wall or a dark corner, create murals… you can even invite Annalee to hand cast your full term pregnant belly as a special keepsake!

In addition, Manipura offers both a consulting service to develop art collections for the home and corporate space, and an art rental service. Original art works can be loaned for a minimum of six months, with the option to acquire the works or rotate the collection to refresh your visual space.

Manipura's enchanting studio is located under a grove of mahogany trees on a dairy farm in the St. George countryside.

Also in St. George, at Constant Gallery, Barbadian entrepreneur Christopher Robinson has proudly created one of the Caribbean’s most extensive, investment quality, Persian Carpet centres.

The Persian carpet has received international recognition for its artistic splendour and tremendous variety in design, colour, size and weave. For over 4,000 years this art form has beautified palaces, mansions, billowing desert tents, traditional homes and everywhere else discerning people have lived; and over the centuries, they have become treasured heirlooms passed on from one generation to the next.

Carpet weaving is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished expressions of Persian culture and art, dating back to ancient Persia. There is an estimated population of 1.2 million weavers in Iran today, and the usable life span of a Persian carpet is easily measured in centuries. Its desirable, functional quality as a toepleasing investment and undeniable life comfort is widely represented in the collections on display at Constant Gallery’s two locations – in Speightstown on the West coast and at Constant Estate in the verdant St. George valley.

New selections are always arriving to join the over 500 other exquisite pieces in their collection, most of which are between 50 and 100 years “young”, and all at surprisingly affordable prices when compared internationally. Customers will be delighted at the range of ages, regular (and irregular) sizes, colours and value, with the appealing flexibility of their lifetime exchange guarantee. The informed guidance of their knowledgeable staff

CONSTANT GALLERY ...the Persian Carpet collection Constant house, St. George - 429 2654 Speightstown, St. Peter - 422 6555

caribbeanpersiancarpets@yahoo.com

Interiors

Be sure to visit Atlantic Kitchens’ new “Miele Experience Centre”, located at the Beach House shopping complex in Holetown, to experience the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of this renowned line of kitchen appliances

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ensures the perfect choice, and if, by chance, they don’t have what you are looking for, their Iranian partner will source it for you without obligation.

As Christopher often tells his clients, “a room without a rug, is like a kiss without a hug!!”

In January 2010 Atlantic Kitchens, the authorised Miele agent in Barbados, announced the opening of a brand new showroom. Dubbed a “Miele Experience Centre” after its UK counterpart, the showroom is located at the new Beach House shopping complex in Holetown. After several years of supplying Miele appliances to the island, Atlantic Kitchens' new showroom marks the first opportunity for its customers to see, touch and evaluate the premium products before purchasing.

A range of exciting events are promised, including the “Let’s Do Lunch” cookery demonstrations which have proven very popular in the UK. Customers are invited to cook a selection of recipes, each designed to demonstrate the benefits of a particular appliance such as the steam oven or induction hob. The finished dishes then become lunch, enabling customers to experience and taste the difference of cooking with Miele appliances.

Moving away from the kitchen, Miele also manufacture laundry appliances.

Renowned for excellent standards in laundry care, energy efficiency and reliability, their reputation is confirmed by independent consumer advisors who consistently rate Miele laundry appliances among their Best Buy models. A selection of domestic and commercial laundry appliances are also on display in the Experience Centre.

Trained technicians, official Miele components and official Miele care products have always been available in Barbados. However, existing Miele customers will undoubtedly be pleased to learn that the Experience Centre will be a convenient, single point of contact for all Miele service or maintenance enquiries.

For information about the Experience Centre or to book a “Let’s Do Lunch” day, visit them online at www.mielecaribbean.com or email info@mielecaribbean.com.

For mor more e informatio information on visit our website: Sales, service and pr projects: p ojects: Email:

www.mielecaribbean.com www.mielecarribbean.com +1 (246) 432-5142 432-5 5142 info@mielecaribbean.com info@mielecarribbean.com

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Greenwich House Antiques Greenwich House Antiques is still going strong. Started over 36 years ago by the late Lorna Bishop, it is now being enthusiastically run by Mrs. Bishop’s right hand man, Richard Lythcott, her daughter Hilary Knight and Sandra Ezechukwu who is a mine of information!

There is a constant turnover of vintage mahogany furniture, a variety of Art Deco pieces, large wardrobes, classic dining tables and a whole room full of dining room chairs. The workshop at Greenwich House also offers a repair and restoration service.

Choose from a large selection of Wedgwood dinner sets, tea services, a wide range of silver plate, entrée dishes and hundreds of crystal glasses in all shapes and sizes.

Greenwich House is set amongst old, shady evergreen trees and tropical flamboyants. The house was built to withstand hurricanes – designed to last, just like the much sought after Barbados mahogany furniture! There is a vast range of fine, elegant 3-mirrored mahogany dressing tables, planters chairs, lovely Morris armchairs, rockers, settees and tub chairs.

A mahogany piece is truly something to be treasured forever – sturdy and durable.

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Greenwich House Antiques is easy to find, located in Greenwich Village which is clearly sign posted and two minutes from Highway 1 (the main west coast road) just opposite Sandpiper Inn. Alternatively, from Highway 2A, take the turning opposite Orange Hill towards the sea, 1/2 mile north of the Portvale Sugar Factory.

Greenwich Village, St. James Follow directions from the west coast, just north of Holetown.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10am–5:30pm Closed on Sundays (unless by appointment) Tel: (246) 432-1169

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Things

Handcrafted • Best Price

Pots and Things Located at Warleigh Plantation in St. Peter, Pots and Things is a charming outlet that offers for sale a diverse range of beautifully hand-crafted pots, clay tiles, rustic clay bricks, hammocks, handicraft and even a variety of plants to go in the pots.

All of the items at Pots and Things are specially imported from an area of Colombia where the traditional skills for working in clay have been passed down from generation to generation of craftsmen and women. All of the pots, tiles and bricks are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and they have been priced to suit all budgets.

A visit to Pots and Things will reveal just how attractive these authentic, handmade craft pieces really are. Give it a try.

Small, medium and big clay pots Hammocks • Rustic clay bricks • Clay tiles Warleigh Plantation St. Peter www.potsandthings.com (246) 247 0810/(246) 826 2066 pots.things@gmail.com

CARIBBEAN OUT DOOR LIVING

Northern Flower Shoppe Northern Flower Shoppe offers traditional floral services and produces exquisite tropical flower arrangements, but it is also a florist with a very special difference – Orchids!

Orchids, with their delightful delicacy and radiant colours, are absolutely beautiful and can brighten up any room. So, the good news is that the Northern Flower Shoppe has launched a special service whereby you can actually rent the orchids - maybe for a year in your office; a month in your villa or holiday home; or even a week in your house for a special occasion. Northern Flower Shoppe now has over 2,000 locally grown Dendrobium Orchid Plants, in colours of predominantly white, pink, purple, lilac, jade and yellow/brown. The orchids can be rented, bought outright or included in a beautiful flower arrangement.

Specialising in Orchid Rentals, Exotic Cut Flowers & Exquisite Tropical Flower Arrangements.

Delivery Service Available

Babbs, St. Lucy tel: (246) 439-8269 fax: (246) 439-8180 e-mail: northernflowershoppe@caribsurf.com

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The Drive In ..... Our Cinema ‘al fresco’ The Globe Cinema Drive-In is a true Barbadian establishment, a unique part of our culture that is loved by Barbadians and visitors alike.

Many people have fond memories of the Drive-In and movies they watched there, as children, as teenagers and as parents themselves.

The friendly faces of the owners greet you at the box office every night at sunset, welcoming you to a family-run business. From the time you drive through the gates, you feel like you’re stepping back in time, to a place only featured in the movies. Park in the front row and start to unload the supplies. These will include pillows, blankets, beach chairs and a radio; because rarely do people in the front row actually sit in the car to watch the film! The whole experience is about packing a picnic dinner, drinks and snacks, and sitting under the stars to watch a movie whilst the sound comes from your car radio. Not so long ago there were large speakers, mounted on individual poles that could be hooked onto your car, but nowadays the Drive-In transmits a signal that allows you to hear the movie through your car stereo system (tune in to 107.3 FM).

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No movie would be complete without good food and popcorn, so for those who didn’t pack a dinner, they can buy food from the snackette. Here they serve delicious local fast food, from barbecued chicken and samosas, to hot dogs, popcorn and pizza. For dessert there is a separate counter, serving chocolates, sweets and soft serve ice cream. Teenagers usually get dropped off at the Drive-In and watch the movie from the picnic benches located on the grassy area below the screen, or the seating area by the snackette.

Once it gets dark enough, the movie begins. A well known Barbadian character trait is that we become very involved in movies; shouting out advice or displeasure at the screen, or clapping and whistling with admiration. At the Drive-In it’s no different. The audience can get quite passionate, honking their horns, cheering and flashing their lights when a scene deserves recognition, though not necessarily all during one movie! More entertaining than it is annoying, the crowd enthusiasm adds to the whole Barbados Drive-In experience.

Visitors are encouraged to come to the Drive-In, as it really is something special to do while in Barbados. The featured movies change every Wednesday, and the entrance price includes three showings; the first movie is usually repeated later on.

Many of the great classics have been shown at the Drive-In and it continues to feature current Hollywood blockbusters. Check the daily newspapers for showings or call them at 437-0479.

nightlif Barbados is known as the nightlife capital of the Caribbean Photo: Andrew Hulsmeier/Courtesy Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar

Nightlife Harbour Lights Harbour Lights offers some of Barbados’ best nightlife – as a matter of fact, they were recently voted #1...“Most Popular” nightclub in the Zagat Survey “Best of Barbados” nightlife.

This world famous nightclub has a distinct Caribbean difference with a superb open-air beachfront location, making it the perfect spot for dancing on the beach and under the stars! From the entrance it may look like a typical Barbadian beach house, but as you walk through the doors it opens out onto a beach boardwalk lit by flaming torches and full of life, laughter and fun!

The entire club is on the beach – openair to keep you cool whether dancing or relaxing to local and international music.

Beyond the large ‘wrap-around’ main bar and elevated dance floor, lies the late night BBQ Grill on the beach, serving up a range of meals for you to enjoy, along with one of three large, well-stocked bars, where their team of ‘on-the-ball’ bartenders serves the legions of locals and tourists that fill the place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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So whether you want to shake a leg to some of the best club music around, or just ‘lime’ by the bar on their ‘all you can drink’ nights – you are guaranteed a great time at Harbour Lights!

Recommended Nights at Harbour Lights Beach Extravaganza Dinner Show on Mondays & Wednesdays - A truly tropical evening with free flowing exotic drinks, a sumptuous Bar-B-Que dinner and fish fry, complete with roasted marshmallows and a lively local entertainment package.

Be blown away by the amazing performances of the 15-ft. tall acrobatic stilt men, the limbo dancer, the flaming fire eater and the tantalizing Caribbean dancer. Join us on the journey back in time with the traditional tuk band which keeps you moving with its infectious rhythms while the break-dancing green monkey and a loose limbed shaggy bear keep the party jumping.

Enjoy the sounds of a live local band and dance barefoot in the sand. Go in your shorts and sandals and be prepared for a night to remember. Transfers are included to and from your hotel. All ages welcome between 7pm and 10:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays only. Age limit enforced after 10:30pm. The party continues until 2am with DJ music and free drinks; dinner show guests are welcome to stay on at no extra cost.

Club Nights Mondays and Wednesdays - Popular with Bajans and visitors alike, the entrance fee gets you into the club and all you can drink is FREE from 9:00pm to 2:00am. Guaranteed Great!!!

Outdoor Caribbean Nightlife by the beach!

Oh! What A Friday - Experience the best party on the island!

Your rum, gin, vodka, beer, rum punch, soft drinks and juices are all included with your admission fee.

The partying starts at 9:30pm and drinks are free until 3am.

Harbour Lights has a dedicated team of taxi drivers available for transportation to your hotel, at reasonable rates.

Enjoy the non-stop action at the hottest nightspot in town - it’s all happening at Harbour Lights!

Dress code: Guys, no sleeveless shirts or hats.

Call 436-7225 for updates on weekly happenings www.harbourlightsbarbados.com

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Nightlife

The Oistins Fish Fry provides a great opportunity to soak up some real Bajan atmosphere, enjoy the local music and sample all types of fresh fish, deliciously seasoned the Bajan way, and eaten hot off the grill

The nightlife in Barbados is as rich and diverse as the island itself, offering choices for people of all ages. Whatever your own personal taste may be, there is something happening tonight that will tickle your fancy – from elegant and romantic, to wild and wassy!

Whether it’s a visit to one of the friendly roadside rum shops or the flamboyance of a spectacular dinner show, the night time entertainment of Barbados runs the full gamut of choice: beachbars, pubs, wine bars, sports bars, jazz clubs, reggae clubs, discos, floorshows, nightclubs, Latin parties, karaoke bars, live theatre and even a drive-in theatre.

Interestingly, just 25 years after the settlement of Barbados in 1627, there were already over 100 drinking houses in Bridgetown alone. Today, there is a profusion of ‘watering holes’ to be found around the island, approximately 12 per square mile. Many of the bars feature daily Happy Hours, usually around sundown – a fine time to sip on a cocktail and await the ‘green flash’!

The nightclub scene varies from one club to another and from one night to another. Live bands and DJs belt out the latest tunes until the wee hours, from calypso and reggae to R&B and contemporary. Most night clubs open their doors around 9:30pm, although they don’t actually start sizzling much before 11pm.

Barbados boasts some of the very best nightlife in the entire Caribbean. No matter what time of the year you come, you will have a great time partying on this little island of ours, so take advantage, get out there and embrace the night!

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After the Sun Sets Taking into account its small size, there are few places that can rival the scale and scope of after dark activities available in Barbados. The island is widely known for its outstanding restaurants and superb cuisine so it’s not surprising that most evenings usually start with a nice meal and some fine wine.

Should you wish to continue your night out, we have attempted to highlight some other options to help you in your quest.

The Gap Situated on the south coast, in the Worthing area, St. Lawrence Gap, or ‘The Gap’ as it has come to be known in recent years, is a brick-paved street about a mile or so long, illuminated by antique street lamps and lined with bars, lounges, pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels. Ever since the early fifties St. Lawrence Gap has been renowned for its nightlife; today the island beat still permeates – and everyone dances to it: locals and visitors, the young and the old and everyone in between! It pulsates to the various sounds of live, all-night entertainment – from the mundane to the insane!

Friday Night Fish Frys On Friday and Saturday nights hundreds of Bajans and visitors flock to various venues around the island for the famous fish frys.

These open-air events are centred around the fishing communities

and provide a first class opportunity to soak up some real Bajan atmosphere, enjoy the local music and sample all types of fresh fish, deliciously seasoned the Bajan way, and eaten hot off the grill.

These fish frys are held in just about every island parish on weekends, but the Oistins Fish Fry is perhaps the most renowned and has gained much recognition as a truly cultural event.

There are numerous bars and food stalls offering all manner of rum based drinks and fresh-fromthe-sea fish which can be eaten grilled or fried and accompanied by a variety of local sides like macaroni pie, sweet potato, breadfruit and salad.

A romantic alternative to the usual daytime cruises, this is a wonderful way to enjoy a dazzling tropical sunset on the water. Generally there are stops along the way for swimming and dinner and drinks are served onboard. Try to book your cruise around the full moon as this makes it doubly romantic! Silver Moon, Cool Runnings, El Tigre and Jammin’ all offer brilliant sunset cruises in addition to their regular lunch cruise.

Families travelling with young children are often in a quandary about suitable evening activities that youngsters will enjoy. Here are some suggestions that will keep the kids entertained and the grown-ups content:

Photo courtesy Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruises

Sunset Cruises

Enjoy a dazzling tropical sunset on the water with Cool Runnings Cruises

Cinema al fresco Drive-ins provide a romantic and nostalgic alternative under the stars so why not take in a movie at the Globe Drive-In. Somewhat an institution in Barbados, the Drive-In has entertained countless courting couples, teenagers and families over the years. Hot food (fries, burgers, hotdogs, chicken etc.) and munchies are available from the snackette. Featured movies change every week and usually they run double features (two movies for the price of one), so check the local press for movie listings and times.

Children and adults alike will love the Harbour Lights Beach Extravaganza lively dinner show on the beach, complete with roasted marshmallows and amazing performances by 15-ft. tall acrobatic stilt men, limbo and fire eating, the break-dancing green monkey and a loose limbed shaggy bear!!

The Bajan Roots & Rhythms Dinner Show at the Plantation Garden Theatre is a spectacular show of song and dance, with dazzling costumes that will delight all ages.

Photo courtesy Harbour Lights

Dinner Shows

Children and adults alike will enjoy the lively dinner show on the beach at Harbour Lights

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Nightlife Waterfront Café Bridgetown Marina, The Careenage, Bridgetown Tel: 427-0093 waterfrontcafe@sunbeach.net www.waterfrontcafe.com.bb Without a doubt, the Waterfront Café is one of the best values for a night out in Barbados. In the season, Monday through Saturday, you will experience free live dinner-time music of the best quality. Locals and visitors alike return time after time for the casual atmosphere and buzzing energy.

Mondays: Live Piano; Tuesdays: Authentic Caribbean Buffet with Steel Pan Music; Wednesdays: Standard Jazz Piano with Ebbie Gilkes; Thursdays: VSOP Dixieland Big Band; Fridays: Contemporary Alternate Jazz; Saturdays: Caribbean and Latin Jazz trio. Closed Monday evening’s during the summer months.

Bert’s Rockley, Christ Church Tel: 435-7924 Pizza Hotline: 431-1111 e-mail: info@bertsbarbados.com www.bertsbarbados.com Open from 11:30am.

Happy Hour-and-a-Half Daily 4:30–6pm.

Major credit cards accepted.

Known as the House of the Daiquiri since 1976, Bert’s is one of the best places on the south coast to Eat, Drink & Chill.

Bert’s still blends the best daiquiris on the island & the extensive menu features Bert’s hand-made, stone-fired pizza, traditional Bajan fare, Bert's original favourites and a great selection for kids. With the best in state-of-the-art satellite programming on surround sound, high-definition plasma screens, sports fans won’t miss any of the action!

McBride’s Pub & Cookhouse St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church Tel: 435-6352 e-mail: mcbridespub@hotmail.com www.thegapbarbados.com www.mcbridesbarbados.com The one & only authentic Irish Pub in Barbados located in the heart of St. Lawrence Gap. After dinner the place transforms from a laid-back pub with great grub into a late night hot spot with live, rocking entertainment! Widely known for their broad variety of nightly themed entertainment, McBride’s recently rated "number 3 for best nightlife in Barbados" by Zagat’s Best of Barbados 2007 survey. Current line-up: Happy Mondays – D.J. party all night, 2 for 1 drinks 9pm-close; Tuesdays – Karaoke & DJ music; Wednesdays – Live Reggae featuring Buggie & the Fully Loaded Band; Thursdays – Live Alternative Rock with Roadhouse; Fridays – Ladies Night with live Hip Hop, R&B, Rock, Soca & Calypso by local band Masala; Saturdays – 70's & 80's Dance Party; Sundays – Hip Hop, R&B, House and Techno Dance Party. At McBride's every night is a party!

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Careenage Bar Hilton Barbados, Needham’s Point, St. Michael Tel: 426-0200 Ext #5971 bgihi_sales@hilton.com www.hiltoncaribbean.com/barbados The Careenage Bar, located on Hilton Barbados’ lobby level, creates a cozy and relaxed atmosphere just minutes away from Bridgetown and the South Coast. With drinks specials and live local musical entertainment on selected nights, the bar is ideal for early evening cocktails or a late night-cap.

Also choose from a bar menu which ranges from the popular Hilton Burger to the Asian Sensation Tapas Plate to good ole Bajan fish cakes.

Whatever your urge, it’s happening at the Careenage Bar.

Lexy Piano Bar & Japanese Restaurant Second Street, Holetown, St. James Tel: 432-5399 info@lexypianobar.com www.lexypianobar.com “Just what Barbados needed!” Zagat 2009, Lexy is Sufystikated, elegantly casual and air conditioned. Hosted by former Broadway singer Alex Santoriello and a team of talented international piano bar entertainers, it’s a memorable evening filled with camaraderie and nostalgia where you can howlalong and dance the night away to your favourite songs. Along with a main menu of live music every night, Lexy serves up great signature cocktails and several excellent wines and champagnes by the glass. Enjoy a seat at the sushi bar or experience the fun of a Japanese steakhouse as teppanyaki chefs perform, cook and serve dinner for you at your table. Lexy is located at the end of Second Street in Holetown (at the entrance to Mango Bay Hotel). Call 246-432-5399 for reservations and more information. Closed Mondays (out of season).

Scarlet Paynes Bay, St. James Tel: 432-3663 e-mail: scarlet@caribsurf.com www.scarletbarbados.com Scarlet is different. This fresh new kid on the nightspot block has proven that it is possible to be really hot and totally cool at the same time. Instantly popular from the time that Sophie and Stephane first opened the doors to their chic and innovative Restaurant & Martini Bar, Scarlet has established itself as the in-place to see and be seen. Even Marilyn Monroe and Jackie O. hang out there – on the walls with other celeb icons. Scarlet is painted entirely in bright red, so you can’t miss it as you drive along the west coast. That is good because you don’t want to miss it. The mood is fun, the décor is stylish, the service is great and the delicious and affordable food will make you go back for more. Hunger and Thirst menus offer you “Liquid Luxuries & Contemporary Cuisine”. Enjoy!

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Something Fishy all Around!

The sea that surrounds Barbados is more than a watery playground. It supplies much of the island's diet— deliciously!

The flying fish immediately comes to mind. With 64 species, they inhabit all the world's major oceans, but nowhere are they so closely associated with a country as in Barbados. Here, they adorn our coins and the Tourism Authority's logo, hang over the open air lounge at the airport, and appear on our tables as half of the national dish of flying fish and cou cou. Probably because nobody can clean and bone them like we can (in one minute flat!) Barbados is also one of the only countries to export the delicacy. At eateries of any kind, you're most likely to find these little wonders slathered with Bajan seasoning, then battered and fried, or steamed in a tomato sauce.

The island also enjoys many varieties of equally delectable "steak fish." Visit a fish market and you'll see these impressive sea beings, as well as virtuoso displays of cutting, a feat of cutlass work that would put pirates to shame. Considered game fish by sportsmen and commercial species by our fishermen, steak fishes can weigh hundreds of pounds and include marlin, yellow fin tuna, kingfish, and swordfish. There's also a somewhat smaller one we call dolphin, a hump-headed fish that you might know as dorado. Barbadians prepare all of these meaty fish in the same way, with a bath of lime juice and salt and a generous smear of Bajan seasoning, a blend of fresh herbs and spices that often contains a surprising hint of clove. Then it's onto the grill or into the frying pan. Compared to steak fish, red snapper and barracuda have very tender flesh. Red snapper is caught in about 600-1200 feet of water. Baking is recommended, stuffed with onions, tomatoes, sweet peppers and herbs and well coated in olive oil to preserve the moisture.

Barracuda can reach a length of six feet. In some parts of the Caribbean, you have to be careful of them because their diet can put poison in their

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flesh. But here they're safe, and blackened or grilled barracuda is a favourite in restaurants throughout the island.

The jack family has many species. They are schooling, silver fish typically caught using a seine net. Swimming fishermen circle the school with a net, draw it closed, and then haul it up. Horse eye jacks are sometimes caught from shore with a fishing pole. Jacks are best eaten well-seasoned and pan fried, with the smaller ones usually cooked whole. They may have bones, but the flavour is well worth it. If you decide to fry them yourself, remember to remove the cornea before frying; a jack's eye can explode! With the exception of amber jack, members of this family of fish are rarely found on restaurant menus.

Neither are “pot fish,” which are caught in traps called fish pots, and include smaller species as well as chubs. You might see them at roadside tables, though.

It's not only fish that inhabit our waters and feed us. The "guineabird" lobster is spiny, clawless and quite small, rarely exceeding one pound at maturity. They are caught predominantly on the East Coast during the summer, and are not commercially fished. (We import most of our restaurant lobster from our neighbours.) There’s also octopus, locally known as sea cat. Barbadians like it as a weekend treat, either fried or soused—pickled with lime and cucumber. What we call a sea egg is the white-spined sea urchin. Back when they were plentiful, vendors used to scoop out and cook their ovaries, serving them in a rolled up seagrape leaf. Now they are threatened, and harvesting is restricted.

Fish doesn’t get any fresher than catch of the day. Many hotels and restaurants on the island collect their fish directly from the fishermen on the beach in front of their establishment and serve it up that night.

It is not only fancy restaurants that serve delicious fish. One of the best ways to enjoy it is to visit a local fish fry. These are located around the island, the most popular being Oistins on the South coast.

You can even get good fish on the roadside from a lunch van or at a rumshop on weekend nights.

Any way you slice it, please enjoy our bounty from the sea that surrounds us. Bon appetit!

restaurant Courtesy Fusion Restaurant & Lounge

Restaurants Bistros

Eclectic Azul Restaurant Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) Café Luna Cariba Restaurant Champers Cliff, The Coral Reef Club Daphne’s Fish Pot Fusion Josef’s L’Acajou (Sandy Lane Hotel) L'Azure (The Crane) Lone Star Mangos By the Sea Mullins Beach Restaurant Nishi Sandpiper, The Sandy Lane Hotel Sassafras at Sugar Hill Scarlet Tapas Tides, The The Grille at The Hilton

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Breakfast Atlantis (The) Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) Café Luna Coral Reef Club Fish Pot Garden Terrace (Southern Palms) L'Azure (The Crane) Lighthouse Terrace (Hilton) Lone Star (Winter months only) Mama Mia Deli & Pizzaria Patisserie & Bistro Flindt Sandpiper, The Sandy Lane Hotel Sunbury House Village Café (The Crane)

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Angry Annies 310 Azul Restaurant 322 Bellini’s Trattoria 326, 327 Bert’s Bar 320, 321 Brown Sugar 316, 317 Café Luna 330 Café Sol 330 Cariba Restaurant 306 Champers 323 D’Onofrio’s (The Crane) 332 Fish Pot 299 Flying Rabbit 331 Groots 311 Lexy Piano Bar and Japanese Rest’t 312, 313 Lighthouse Terrace (Hilton) 318, 319 Lucky Horseshoe 314, 315 Mangos By the Sea 298 Mama Mia Deli & Pizzaria 323 Mullins Beach Restaurant 298 Nishi 306, 307 Patisserie & Bistro Flindt 310 Paulo’s Churrasco do Brazil 315, 316 Sunbury House 331 Tapas 323 Waterfront Café 316, 317

Special Sunday Lunch West coast Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) Cariba Restaurant Lone Star Sandy Lane Hotel Sassafras at Sugar Hill Coral Reef Club Fish Pot East coast Atlantis (The) L'Azure (The Crane) Countryside Fisherpond Flying Rabbit Sunbury House South coast Lighthouse Terrace (Hilton) Brown Sugar Garden Terrace (Southern Palms)

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Open for Lunch Atlantis (The) 299 Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) 308, 309 Bert’s Bar 320, 321 Brown Sugar 316, 317 Café Luna 330 Cariba Restaurant 306 Champers 295, 322 Coral Reef Club 300, 301 Daphne’s 302, 303 Fish Pot 299 Flying Rabbit 331 Fusion 320, 321 Garden Terrace (Southern Palms) 328,329 L'Azure (The Crane) 333 Lighthouse Terrace (Hilton) 318, 319 Lone Star 304 Mama Mia Deli & Pizzaria 323 Mullins Beach Restaurant 298 Patisserie & Bistro Flindt 310 Sandpiper, The 300, 301 Sandy Lane Hotel 308, 309 Sandy Lane Country Club 309 Sandy Lane Spa Café 309 Sassafras at Sugar Hill 311 Sunbury House 331 Tapas 322 Tides, The 304, 305 Waterfront Café 316, 317 Village Café (The Crane) 332

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Lounge Azul Restaurant 322 Fusion 320, 321 Lexy Piano Bar and Japanese Rest’t 312, 313 Tides, The 304, 305

Piano Bar Lexy Piano Bar and Japanese Rest’t 312, 313

Sports Bar Lucky Horseshoe Berts

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Tapas Azul Restaurant 322 Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) 308 Fusion 320, 321 Nishi 306, 307 Lexy Piano Bar and Japanese Rest’t 312, 313 Tapas 322 Waterfront Cafe 316, 317

Bajan Atlantis (The) Bert’s Bar Brown Sugar (Daily Buffet) Coral Reef Club (Weekly Buffet) David’s Place Sandpiper, The Sunbury House Waterfront Café

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Caribbean Atlantis (The) Azul Restaurant Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) Brown Sugar Cariba Restaurant Champers Coral Reef Club David’s Place Fish Pot Garden Terrace (Southern Palms) L’Azure (The Crane) Mangos By the Sea Mullins Beach Restaurant Sandpiper, The The Grille at The Hilton Waterfront Café

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Steak/Grill

Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) 309 Café Luna (Thu. & Fri.) 330 Fusion 320, 321 Lexy Piano Bar and Japanese Rest’t 312, 313 Nishi 306, 307 Zen (The Crane) 333

Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) Paulo’s Churrasco do Brazil The Grille at The Hilton

Asian

Mexican

Cariba Restaurant 306 Flying Rabbit (Thursday only) 331 Fusion 320, 321 Josef’s 328 Lexy Piano Bar and Japanese Rest’t 312, 313 Lone Star (Oriental Room) 304 Nishi 306, 307 Sassafras at Sugar Hill 311 Tamnak Thai 324, 325 Zen (The Crane) 333

326, 327 302, 303 333 323 322

Mediterranean Daphne’s D’Onofrio’s (The Crane) Mama Mia Deli & Pizzaria Sassafras at Sugar Hill Tapas Waterfront Café

302, 303 333 323 311 322 316, 317

Brazilian Paulo’s Churrasco do Brazil

Café Sol

314, 315

330

English Groots

311

Indian Apsara

324, 325

French Coral Reef Club L’Acajou (Sandy Lane Hotel) Sandy Lane Hotel

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Italian Bellini’s Trattoria Daphne’s D’Onofrio’s (The Crane) Mama Mia Deli & Pizzaria Tapas

308 314, 315 318, 319

Afternoon Tea Atlantis (The) Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) Coral Reef Club Hilton Barbados L'Azure (The Crane) Patisserie & Bistro Flindt Sandpiper, The Sandy Lane Hotel Sunbury House Village Café (The Crane)

299 308 300, 301 318, 319 333 310 300, 301 308, 309 331 333

Seafood Atlantis (The) Azul Restaurant Bajan Blue (Sandy Lane Hotel) Bellini’s Trattoria Café Luna (Fri - Lobster night) Cariba Restaurant Champers Cliff, The Coral Reef Club Daphne’s David’s Place Fish Pot Fusion Josef’s L’Acajou (Sandy Lane Hotel) L’Azure (The Crane) Lone Star Mangos By the Sea Mullins Beach Restaurant Nishi Tides, The Waterfront Café Zen (The Crane)

299 322 308 326, 327 330 306 295, 323 295, 302 300, 301 302, 303 326, 327 299 320, 321 328 308 333 304 298 298 306, 307 304, 305 316, 317 333

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Restaurant Locations - West Coast Pleasant Portland Hall All Saints Church Maynards Benny Mile And A Quater Six Mens Hall Retreat Lakes French Village Mount Mount Brevitor Brevitor Prospect Ashton Hall White Rockless Douglas Hall Orange The Whim Hill The Rock

Clinketts Colleton

The Fish Pot Little Good Harbour

SPEIGHTSTOWN Mangos By the Sea

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Port St. Charles Almond Beach Village

Farrs Ebworth Rose Hill

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Schooner Bay Cobblers Cove Hotel St. Peter’s Bay King’s Beach Village

S T. P E T E R Richmond Hill

Farm Warleigh Road Farm Hayman’s Battaleys Factory

Black Bess Bakers

H1B

Mullins Beach Restaurant

Mangrove

H 2A

Mullins Mullins Beach

Rock Dundo

Gibbes

Springhead Taits

Sion Hill

Reeds House

Upper Carlton

Lower Carlton

S T. J AM E S

Westmoreland

Lone Star Restaurant Sassafras Restaurant at Sugar Hill

Weston The Garden

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Sugar Hill Mount Standfast Emerald Palm

Royal Westmoreland Golf Course

Deans Orange Hill

LancasterHope

GreenWich

Nishi Restaurant Lexy Piano Bar & Japanese Restaurant Angry Annies Patisserie & Bistro Flindt

Lascelles

Mango Bay Hotel & Beach Club

HOLETOWN

Sunswept Hotel Villas on the Beach

The Tides Sandy Lane Hotel

L’Acajou/Bajan Blue/The Spa Café

Seaview Road Molyneux

s Sunset Crest

St. Thomas Parish Church Content

Sandy Lane Country Club Bennets

Sandy Lane Golf Course Golf Course Norwood Sandy Lane H1

Almond Beach Club

Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Museum & Rock Hall Portvale Sugar Factory Ridgeway

St. James Parish Church Trents

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Discovery Bay Hotel

Groots

H2

Sandpiper Inn

Endeavour Plumtree

Colony Club Hotel Settlers Beach Villa Hotel

Apes Hill Apes Hill

Water Hall St. Silas Chapel

Porters

Coral Reef Club Folkstone

Roebuck Sedge Pond

Fours Hill

H2

Christie The Tavern The Sands Bagatelle Bagatelle/ St. James Apt. Hotel Paynes Bay Terrace Paulo’s Churrasco Holders Hill Treasure Beach Grand Hoytes Bagatelle do Brasil View Tamarind Cove Hotel Daphne’s Baily The House St. Johnʼs the Baptist Shop Hill Scarlet Hill Church Durants Reeds Redmans Edge Hill Beach View Hotel Thorpes Hill Haynesville Arthurs Seat Appleby The Cliff Halls Welches Cariba Restaurant & Bar Derricks Prior Oxnards Park Crystal Cove Resort Lucky Fitts West Terrace Husbands Horseshoe Clermont The Moorings Jackson Palm Shores y sWARRENS Friendship Highwa Prospect ins Cumm Terrace n Wanstead do Eden Lodge Green Hill Lazaretto Gor Lodge Hill Walmer Lodge Rock Dundo Cave Hill Friendship Paradise Villas H2

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Parliament Buildings

BRIDGETOWN

Henry’s Lane

St. Paulʼs Church BAYVIEW HOSPITAL

Harbour Lights Night Club

Bayville Nautilus Apts.

Brown Sugar Island Inn Grand Barbados Hotel

Barbados Museum Garrison Savannah Race Course

Needham’s Point

Careenage Bar & Grille & Lighthouse Terrace Savannah Hotel

Mama Mia Deli & Pizzeria Amaryllis Resort Coconut Court Hotel Pom Marine Regency Cove Hotel

St. Annʼs Fort

Navy St. Mathias Gardens Marine Gardens

Hastings

Kent

Fusion Restaurant & Lounge Blue Horizon Hotel Southern Surf Apts.

Blue Orchids Hotel Coral Mist Hotel Sea Foam Haciendas Worthing Court Apts.

Anthurium Suites Melrose Beach Apts.

Palm Garden Hotel Coral Sands Beach Resort Sandy Bay Beach Resort

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Regency Park

Clapham

Bannatyne

Sheraton Park

Bartletts Sargeants

H6

Globe

Sheraton Centre Drive-In & Food Court

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Warners

Vauxhall

Rockley

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Staple Grove

Aquatic Centre Elizabeth National Sports Centre Park

Blue Golf Course Waters

Kingsland Graeme Hall

Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary

Tapas

Pirates Inn Allamanda Beach Hotel Magic Isle Apts.

Accra Beach Resort South Beach Hotel

Champers Bert’s

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Upton

Highgate Brittons Hill

George Washington House

Hilton Barbados Needhamʼs Point Lighthouse

Wildey

Pinelands

Banks Breweries

St. Patrickʼs R.C. Cathedral

Waterfront Café

Carlisle Bay

St. Davidʼs Church

F M H EMERGENCY St. Michaelʼs MEDICAL CLINIC Cathedral QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL

Worthing s Tamnak Thai St.Lawrence Gap Apsara &

David’s Place Little Bay Hotel Bellini’s Yellow Bird Hotel

Café Sol Josef’s South Gap Ocean Hotel Rostrevor Apts.

Mistle Cove Divi Southwinds Resort Southern Palms Hotel

The Garden Terrace

Silver Hill

Maxwell Hill Top Rock

St. Lawrence Bajan Roots & Rhythms

Rockley

Wotton

Kendal Hill

Dover

Escape At the Gap Rio Guest House Carib Blue Apts.

Time Out At the Gap Maresol Apts.

Monteray Apts.

Summerset Apts.

Salt Ash Apts.

Four Aces Apts.

Melbourne Inn Meridian Inn Dover Beach Hotel Turtle Beach Resort Almond Casuarina Resort

Montrose

St. Dominicʼs R.C. Church

Maxwell

Welches

Maxwell Coast Rd.

Cane Hill

Gall Hill

H7

OISTINS

Azul Restaurant

Bougainvillea Beach Resort Barbados Beach Club Sea Breeze Hotel

Café Luna Little Arches Hotel

Restaurants

Mangos By the Sea Reservations: 422-0704 Speightstown, St. Peter info@mangosbythesea.com www.mangosbythesea.com This award-winning fine restaurant is passionate about service excellence. Their ever popular grilled steak, lobster and ribs, creative fish and seafood dishes, extensive choice of wines and must-have cocktails keep happy customers coming back for more. Set amongst swaying bamboo trees and hanging palm leaves, candle-lit tables occupy a terrace overlooking the tranquil Caribbean Sea, close enough to hear the relaxing sound of the waves as you dine. The new rooftop terrace is perfect for intimate gatherings and private parties. Mangos is definitely Speightstown's Hot Spot!

Lobster available in season.

10% service charge.

Visa, MasterCard & AmEx accepted.

Open every evening from 6:00pm.

Mullins Beach Restaurant Reservations: 422-2044

Mullins, St. Peter info@mullinsbarbados.com www.mullinsbarbados.com Nestled on a beautiful palm fringed, crescent shaped shoreline on the most famous of all West Coast Beaches… shoes are optional at this casually trendy, yet elegant daytime Beach Bar. Experience a delightful gourmet lunch or an elegant dinner at this dining hotspot just a footstep from the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. Perhaps you will choose to relax as you sip a tropical cocktail while watching the sun go down on another day in paradise. Friendly staff look forward to serving their guests in a serene atmosphere.

The selection of food ranges from both traditional Caribbean to International cuisine prepared by one of Barbados’ finest chefs.

Lunch - 11:30am - 3:30pm Dinner - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Menu Sample Bds$ Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $18-$49

Soup of the Day Always fresh, imaginative and tempting.

Mille Feuille of Smoked Marlin & Salmon Smoked marlin and smoked salmon, layered between filo pastry disks, mixed greens and drizzles of tomato, red onion & caper salsa.

Mains: $54-$110

Tropical Blackened Fish

Pan Seared Scallops on Cream Potato Served with maple cured bacon and prawn cream sauce.

Chinese Dumplings Cooked Three Ways With assiette of dipping sauces.

Mushroom Risotto with White Truffle Butter Topped with a sunny-side up egg.

Mains: $64-$95

Pork Ribs coated with a Hoisin & Orange Glaze

Our fresh daily catch prepared with blackening spices nestled on savory calypso rice with a panache of vegetables and drizzles of tropical fruit salsa.

Served with a tomato & onion Salad.

Filet Mignon

On a summer vegetable ratatouille served with tomato & basil puree, wilted garlic spinach and tapenade sauce.

Absolutely the best steak you will ever try! This choice US filet mignon is complemented with a red wine, herb & mushroom peppercorn cream sauce.

Filet of Red Snapper Panko Crusted Shrimp

Grilled Caribbean Lobster

With spicy thai chilli sauce, basmati rice, scallions and peanuts

Mango’s is the home of the best lobster dishes! Simply Outstanding!

Grilled in a white wine, lemon & garlic butter sauce.

Desserts: $24-$28

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Desserts: $18-$24

With chocolate sauce and raspberry coulis.

Tropical Carrot Cake

Warm Bread And Butter Pudding

With a unique blend of nuts & spices and a cream cheese frosting. Served with vanilla ice-cream.

With rum soaked currants and vanilla sauce.

Caramelized Granny Smith Apple Tart This upside down tart is served piping hot with home-made vanilla ice-cream.

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Appetisers: $22-$48

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Dark Chocolate Gateau Layered with café patron mousse.

Oceanfront dining • Lunch & Dinner • Casual & Trendy

The Atlantis

Fish Pot

Reservations: 433-9445 or 439-3000

Reservations: 439-2604

Tent Bay, St. Joseph www.atlantishotelbarbados.com The historic Atlantis Hotel, which overlooks picturesque Tent Bay in Bathsheba, has been restored to its former glory by the same team that has made the Fishpot at Little Good Harbour so popular. The new owners are committed to ensuring that the revived Atlantis will be famous for serving the same high quality, traditional Barbadian cuisine as it did in its heyday. The legendary Atlantis Buffet Lunches, on Sundays and Wednesdays, offer the perfect opportunity to savour the many delights of local food, while the regular menu offers a selection of delectable Barbadian dishes served in a more modern style. Atlantis, with its delicious food and dramatic coastal setting, is a real Barbados experience.

Shermans, St. Peter www.littlegoodharbourbarbados.com littlegoodharbour@sunbeach.net This delightful seaside setting in the picturesque Six Men’s fishing village is one of the last remaining undeveloped corners of the west coast. The Fish Pot at Little Good Harbour is a very attractive alternative to the usual glitz and glamour of this fashionable side of the island. Even Michael Winner likes it! Housed in part of a converted fort, The Fish Pot is stylishly casual in appearance and offers friendly, efficient service. Chef Stephen Belgrave’s menu is inspired by the sea and he makes good use of the freshest produce available, infused with local herbs, spices and fruit, to create a fresh and exciting array of dishes.

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers

Pickled Sea Cat On avocado & tomato salsa.

Conch Fritters With red pepper relish.

Cold Cocktail Salads: Shrimp - Lobster Chicken - Conch - Sea Cat Served with local lettuce and Mount Gay marie rose sauce.

Mains

Rotis: Curry Chicken - Beef - Shrimp - Goat Channa & Lentil Served with dahl pourri skins or rice.

Stews: Pepperpot - Chicken - Salt Fish - Seafood Served with field peas & rice, cou cou, yam pie, sweet potato or breadfruit mash

Cutters: Honey Baked Ham - Flying Fish Chicken Salad - Pepperpot - Grilled Fish of The Day

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $20-$40

Seared Scallops On lentil couscous with a cucumber dill dressing.

Pickled Conch Salad With an avocado & mango salsa.

Blue Shelled Crab Cakes On a thai seaweed salad with a red curry aioli.

Mains: $48-$120

A Hai-Tuna Seared herb crusted tuna with wasabi butter.

Grilled Caribbean Lobster With a garlic & tarragon butter.

Each sandwich is served in their own homemade salt bread, hand cut fried and carrot slaw

Pan Roasted Loin of Pork

Roasted Black Belly Lamb

With a warm apple cider dressing.

With thyme and garlic gravy.

Desserts: $20-$30

Fresh Catch of The Day Fried or Grilled

Traditional Home-Made Apple Pie

with a Bajan seasoning butter sauce.

All served with a choice of spinach rice, fries, yam pie, candied sweet potato, breadfruit salad or eggplant lazagna.

With cinnamon ice-cream.

Iced Berry & Fruit Cocktail

Desserts

With warm chocolate sauce.

Daily Homemade Pies, Ice Creams, Sorbet

Chocolate Decadence With vanilla anglaise and homemade sorbets.

Oceanfront • Caribbean Cuisine • Private Functions

Oceanfront • Lunch & Dinner • Private Functions

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The Sandpiper

Coral Reef Club

St. James Beach, St. James info@sandpiperbarbados.com www.sandpiperbarbados.com A small exclusive hotel with a very highly rated restaurant which is considered to be one of the best on the island. The chef, Christophe Poupardin, and his brigade produce eclectic dishes which stress quality and freshness, using only the finest of local and imported ingredients. Service is provided by a team of professionals dedicated to providing a seamless and enjoyable dining experience. Bajan buffet on Wednesdays and a barbecue on Sundays. Low key, live entertainment is featured every evening during the winter and 3 or 4 evenings a week in the summer. The Sandpiper is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Lunch $18$60.

Wine: $70-$800.

Sparkling Wine & Champagne: $90 - $600 including 10% service charge.

St. James Beach, St. James coral@caribsurf.com www.coralreefbarbados.com

Reservations: 422-2251

Reservations: 422-2372

This gracious and charming hotel is nestled in spacious gardens along a picturesque beach. Family owned and managed, Coral Reef is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. A Caribbean and internationally creative a la carte menu changing daily, except Monday when there is a Bajan buffet featuring roast rib of beef, Caribbean specialty fish and other Bajan delicacies. On Thursday there is a floor show with a steelband and a barbeque is served.

Entertainment every evening in the winter and in summer 3 to 5 evenings a week. A lovely warm atmosphere.

Lunch: $18-$60. Wine: $70$800. Sparkling wine & Champagne: $90-$600 including 10% service charge.

Menu Sample Bds$

Menu Sample Bds$

Appetisers: $24-$35

Appetisers: $30-$40

Bresola

Butter Poached Jumbo Prawns

With marinated goat’s cheese and artichokes.

On roasted pumpkin & herb risotto with chopped parsley and black truffle oil

Pan Roasted Sea Scallops

Crispy Duck Salad

Beetroot infused risotto with black truffle.

Mains: $76-$90

Pan Roasted Fillet of King Fish Presented with asparagus, slow roasted tomato and salsa verde.

Roasted Loin of Pork Stuffed with Pancetta Whipped violet potato, honey roasted carrot and parsnip with apple sauce.

Desserts: $25-$32

With a sweet corn pancake, caramelized onions, watercress & star anise sauce.

Mains: $70-$95

Blackened Fillet of Mahi Mahi With crushed new potatoes, coconut scented aubergines, baby carrots and a light herb flavoured tomato jus.

Grilled Veal Rib Chop Glazed with miso. Served with gratin potatoes, steamed asparagus and madeira sauce.

Baked Apple & Rosemary Soufflé

Desserts: $20-$32

Accompanied with a Calvados sorbet.

Raspberry & Chocolate Tart With white chocolate & malibu sorbet.

Iced Mocha Parfait Set on a coffee bean anglaise.

Grilled Exotic Fruit Kebab With a creamy nutmeg spiced rice pudding.

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Daphne’s

The Cliff

Paynes Bay, St. James www.daphnesbarbados.com

Derricks, St. James www.thecliffbarbados.com

Daphne’s, one of the top restaurants in Barbados, reflects the style and grace of its sister establishment, the famous Daphne’s of London. Manager Marco Pavone is an excellent host and he will welcome you to this elegant beachside restaurant, which offers ‘al fresco’ and covered dining in a friendly atmosphere. Though the menu is based on classic Italian cuisine, Chef Marco Festini Cromer adds his modern style to better suit contemporary tastes. The signature characteristics of Marco’s dishes are the freshness of his ingredients – seafood lovers can even choose from a display of fresh fish – his inspired flavours and his careful preparation. He creates simply delicious food. Extensive wine list Italian, New World and Classical French Wines. The Cocktail Bar at Daphne’s offers half-price Cocktail Hours from 5-7pm and bar snacks are also available. Open daily.

Long established as one of the very top restaurants in the Caribbean, The Cliff is the first choice of many people for any special celebration. The stunning, oceanfront, cliff top setting and ambience are truly magical but it is the food itself which makes The Cliff so special. While Chef Paul Owens consistently gains accolades from top food writers, praising his creative talents, he and his team of 12 chefs remain committed to improving upon their performance and to using only the finest fresh ingredients and producing consistency of quality. Affable waiters and knowledgeable wine stewards strive to provide service of the highest standard. The restaurant was recently renovated, bringing many stylish refinements to the overall dining experience.

Available for private functions.

Reservations are required.

Reservations: 432-2731

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $35-$59

Endive & Pears Salad With walnuts, pecorino and grain mustard dressing.

Italian Antipasto Parma Ham, Salami, Coppa, Parmigiano, home made pickles.

Marinated Fish Carpaccio of the day Avocado, red onion and tomato salsa.

Mains: $61-$120

Spaghetti with Lobster

Menu Sample Bds$ set price menu: 2 courses $245 • 3 courses $285 Appetisers:

Sautéed Scallops On truffle mash, served with creamed leeks.

Spicy Tuna Tartare With Asian vinaigrette, wasabi yogurt sauce, chilli oil and tobikko.

Mains:

Fillet of Prime Beef Tenderloin

Flambé with brandy, finished with herbs and extra virgin olive oil.

with roquefort sauce, leek & potato mash, asparagus, grilled tomatoes and crispy leeks.

Oven Roasted Duck Breast

Chargrilled Barracuda

With cannellini beans and parma ham.

On saffron mash with smoked haddock sauce, wilted greens and fresh garden peas.

Red Snapper in crust of salt With sauteed broccoli and potatoes, sauce tartare.

Desserts:

Desserts: $28

Hot Chocolate Pudding

Honey and Saffron Poached Pear

With Mount Gay rum sauce and vanilla ice-cream.

With mascarpone and caramelized almonds.

Warm Bread & Butter Pudding

please enquire about our special discount offers

With vanilla sauce.

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The Tides

Lone Star Restaurant

Holetown, St. James www.tidesbarbados.com thetidesrest@sunbeach.net With a magnificent location on the edge of the sea, The Tides was voted second most popular restaurant by Zagat 2009. The Zagat report contains compliments such as “never an off-day”, “imaginative”, “consistently excellent”, “beautifully presented” and “doting staff that are the epitome of excellence”. By virtue of their hard work and dedication, Chef Guy Beasley, his wife Tammie, manager Henry Sealy and their first-class team have developed a restaurant of the highest order that has earned its right to be a must-do dining experience for both lunch and dinner.

A cool and comfortable, coral stone lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere for cocktails and houses the Tides Art Gallery with an excellent private curator.

Mt. Standfast, St. James wowgroupltd@sunbeach.net

Reservations: 432-8356/7

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $25-$50

Creamy Fresh Mushroom Soup Finished with whipped cream, winter white truffle oil, duck ragout and garlic croutons.

Sautéed Spiced Jumbo Shrimp & Thai Scented Crab Cakes

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers (Dinner): $25-$55

Lobster & Prawn Salad With papaya salsa & cucumber mint dressing.

Thai Chicken & Mango Salad With rice noodles, peanut & chilli dressing.

Mains (Dinner): $45-$120

Mains: $78-$85

Sweet potato mash, papaya lime salsa.

Served resting on a lemon, cashew & smoked bacon pilaf, with seared asparagus and finished with a caramelized orange beurre blanc.

Roast Rack of Colorado Lamb Rolled in a herb & panko bread crumb served resting on parmesan polenta and fresh mint jus.

Blackened Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Balti Chicken Tikka Masala With steamed rice and poppadums.

Seared Tuna With Chinese cabbage, ginger, garlic and soy.

Desserts: $27-$35

Desserts: $25-$30

Caramel Banana & Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding Little Sticky Toffee Pudding

Lone Star Dame Blanche

Topped with warm toffee sauce, roast nuts and vanilla ice-cream

With cinnamon sugar and ice cream.

Oceanfront • Valet Parking • Bar • Art Gallery

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After twelve very successful years, Lone Star continues to offer a spectactular beachfront setting with a wonderfully elegant yet relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant. There’s now the new Desperados bar & lounge area by the beach.

Not to be missed! Lunch: $25-$115. Full wine list. Tip at your discretion. Visa/MasterCard accepted. Open every day. Bar open from 10:30am. Lunch from 11:30am, last orders for dinner at 10:30pm. Every Sunday, three course ‘English Sunday Roast’ available at set price of BDS $130.

Served with a red curry coconut coriander cream

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Light chocolate brownie & vanilla ice cream, Chantilly & chocolate sauce.

Tempura Banana Kebabs Lunch & Dinner • Beachfront • Bar

The Tides Restaurant draws inspiration from the sea on its doorstep for both its decor and cuisine. The restaurant, a rustic coral structure set on the water’s edge within a lush tropical garden, exudes an atmosphere of exquisite fine dining.

Open for Lunch Monday-Friday • Open for Dinner Every Night • The Tides Restaurant • Holetown • St. James • Barbados Tel: (246) 432-8356 • Fax (246) 432-8358 • e-mail: thetidesrest@sunbeach.net www.tidesbarbados.com

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Nishi Restaurant

Cariba Restaurant & Bar

2nd Street, Holetown, St. James www.nishi-barbados.com The latest gastronomic delight on Barbados' Platinum Coast offers something completely new. A sophisticated twist of informal eating and drinking with a diverse and creative menu of Asian and Caribbean Cuisine. Sushi Bar upstairs featuring top Sushi Chefs from the far east. The menu is comprehensive and encompasses both traditional as well as the latest evolution of Japanese cuisine. In the chic bistro downstairs featuring a western Caribbean Menu, diners are offered a choice of air conditioned or outdoor dining under the stars. The bar offers an extensive range of cocktails. Open 7 days a week for dinner only.

Sunday - Thursday: 6pm - 11pm Friday & Saturday: 6pm - 1am Families Welcome!

Reservations Recommended.

#1 Clarkes Gap, Derricks. St. James cariba@caribsurf.com

Reservations: 432-8287

Reservations: 432-8737

Tucked away on a quiet west coast side street, in a traditional chattel house setting, Cariba offers ‘modern Caribbean cuisine with an Asian twist’. Internationally trained Executive Chef/proprietor, Glen Bent has worked in 5-star establishments all over the world, including the prestigious Sandy Lane Hotel right here in Barbados. He and his wife Faye opened Cariba in January 2008 and already they have earned a loyal following. The comfortable and relaxed atmosphere combined with Glen’s innovative flair in the kitchen and Faye’s warmth and hospitality make Cariba a favourite with resident and visiting gourmet food lovers.

Sushi & Tempura on request.

Private catering available.

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $18-$36

Menu Sample Bds$ Sushi Bar (8 pieces): $45-56

Naruto Flying fish roe, avocado, thinly sliced cucumber, choice of tuna, salmon or crab.

Maguro Awase Spicy tuna, flying fish roe, avocado, seaweed.

Peppered Tuna

Thai Chicken Satay With cashew nut and mango sauce on a carrot, alfalfa and coconut salad.

Lobster, Shitake Mushroom, and Pineapple Spring Roll With sweet chilli and coriander dipping sauce.

Served with ponzu sauce.

Tom Yum Soup

Mains: $40-$75

Shrimp, straw mushroom, tomato, cilantro, spicy broth.

Shrimp Curry

Starters: $16-$22

With coconut rice, herb flatbread and mango and tamarind chutney.

Poached Pear Salad Poached pear, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, rocket, honey & dill dressing.

Caprese Noodles Mozzarella cheese, sliced heirloom, tomatoes, basil leaves, black pepper, chinese noodles, Asian and balsamic oils.

Mains: $45-$85

Char Grill Red Snapper

Jerk Pork Chop With lobster and spring onion pancake and sweet and sour sauce.

Grilled Dorado With roasted vegetables, basil infused potato croquettes and pineapple sauce.

Desserts: $22

Heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, crisply shoestring potatoes, sesame oil.

Banana Spring Rolls

Wild Mushroom & Dill Risotto

With vanilla ice cream and coffee caramel sauce.

Fennel shavings, shallots, grain rice with a tomato reduction.

Mango Cheesecake

Desserts: $16-$22

Chocolate Trio

With coconut shortbread and malibu custard.

White, plain, milk chocolate mousses with a twist, served in double shot glasses.

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Bajan Blue at Sandy Lane

L’Acajou at Sandy Lane

Sandy Lane Hotel, Sandy Lane, St. James restaurantreservations@sandylane.com www.sandylane.com

Sandy Lane Hotel, Sandy Lane, St. James restaurantreservations@sandylane.com www.sandylane.com

Located on the Lower Terrace, the newly re-styled Bajan Blue offers modern cuisine complemented with Caribbean influences. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in a stunning beachside setting at this all-day elegantly casual dining option.

The sumptuous Sunday Brunch and West Indies Buffet are not to be missed!

Set in an ancient mahogany grove, L'Acajou is Sandy Lane's signature restaurant. Available to both resident and nonresident guests of the resort, this chic ocean-front restaurant features light, gourmet cuisine de Provence with flavours of the Mediterranean, complemented with an extensive selection of Old and New World wines in an open-air setting.

Reservations: 444-2030 PBX: 444-2000

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $35-$80

Grilled Flat Bread Maine lobster, avocado, shallot cream fraîche.

Thai Beef Salad Napa cabbage, carrot, cilantro, lime soya emulsion.

Sushi & Sashimi California, spicy tuna, salmon, hamachi.

Mains: $70-$160

Grilled Lamb Chops Creamed corn, green asparagus, home-made fries, natural jus.

West Indian Chicken Curry Pumpkin fritters, fragrant rice, mango chutney.

Chilled Shellfish Platter for Two Crab, lobster, shrimp, sashimi, mussels, classic condiments.

Desserts: $30-$40

Warm Milk Chocolate Tart Raisin ice cream, Mount Gay Rum Sauce.

Grand Marnier Crème Brulée Almond Tuile. *Menu items and prices are subject to change.

Reservations: 444-2030 PBX: 444-2000

MenuSampleBds$ Appetisers: $35-$100

Terrine of Foie Gras Peppered pineapple, snow pea salad.

Chilled Salad of Beetroot Crisp polenta, mesclun leaves, Riesling emulsion.

Pan-Seared King Scallops Tomato tart, arugula leaves, grain mustard dressing.

Mains: $140-$210

Pan Seared Filet of Sea Bass Ragout of white beans, parma ham, sherry emulsion.

Char-Grilled Whole Maine Lobster Braised root vegetables, nage of forest mushrooms.

Oven-Roasted Angus Beef Tenderloin Wild mushroom ravioli, Drambuie sauce.

Desserts: $35-$50

Soft “Manjari” Chocolate Fondant Earl Grey ice-cream, basil jus.

“Vacherin” Terrine Sorbet Citrus-raspberry-green apple, cocoa bean wafer.

Profiteroles Almond nougatine, ice-cream, fudge chocolate sauce. *Menu items and prices are subject to change.

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Country Club at Sandy Lane

The Spa Café at Sandy Lane

Sandy Lane Hotel, Sandy Lane, St. James restaurantreservations@sandylane.com www.sandylane.com

Sandy Lane Hotel, Sandy Lane, St. James restaurantreservations@sandylane.com www.sandylane.com

The elegant Clubhouse Restaurant, located at the Country Club, features an open-plan design and stunning panoramic views of the Tom Fazio designed Country Club and Green Monkey courses as well as the island’s west coast. A casual dining option for lunch, the Clubhouse Restaurant showcases 19th hole favourites, seasonal specialties, house-made desserts and an extensive menu of cocktails.

Within the Spa, next to the magnificent swimming pool and its cascading waterfall, the Spa Café offers a light dining alternative with an array of tempting salads and sandwiches. in these tranquil, elegant surroundings. Enjoy fresh ingredients and refreshing fruit smoothies in the tranquil surroundings of the Spa at Sandy Lane.

Reservations: 444-2030 Golf Pro Shop: 444-2500

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Reservations: 444-2030 PBX: 444-2000

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“CLT”

Lunch $35-$80

Shaved chicken tikka, lettuce, Roma tomato, avocado, crispy croissant.

Greek Salad

Prosciutto di Parma Panini

Mesclun, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, pesto, feta cheese, olives.

Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, arugula leaves, pesto.

Caesar Salad

Mains: Bds$60-$140

Hearts of romaine, aged parmesan, chicken or shrimp.

Char-Grilled New York Steak

Salad of Prosciutto di Parma

Jacket potato, bacon, sour cream.

Hearts of romaine, green apple, goat’s cheese, local beets, citrus oil

Shepherd’s Pie

Grilled Flatbread, Alaskan King Crab

Braised lamb, Worchestershire sauce, mashed potatoes, garden vegetables.

Avocado, arugula, herb remoulade.

Shrimp Tempura Onion rings, asparagus spears, green papaya slaw, sweet chili sauce.

Desserts: Bds$30-$40

Lemon Tart Mascarpone Ice-cream.

Frosty Carrot Cake Chestnut rum jus. *Menu items and prices are subject to change.

Free Range Chicken Croissant Watermelon salad, sesame oil.

Fusilli Pasta Chicken/Shrimp Choice of sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic oil or basil pesto

Coconut Crusted Panko Shrimp Mesclun, cucumber, sweet pepper, baby tomatoes.

Fudge Brownie & Vanilla Ice-Cream *Menu items and prices are subject to change.

Lunch • Casual • Private Functions

Lunch • Casual • Light Cuisine

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Patisserie & Bistro Flindt

Angry Annies

1st Street, Holetown, St. James flindt@flindtbarbados.com www.flindtbarbados.com

1st Street, Holetown, St. James

This chic boutique west coast eatery, owned and managed by Chef Carsten Flindt and his wife Zoe, is a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. Renowned for their decadent celebration cakes and creations, Flindt is not limited to just “sweet things”. Step inside and be “wowed” by their impressive range of sweets and savouries all meticulously lined up in sparkling display fridges! There’s something for everyone…. whether for breakfast, lunch, supper or a light snack – sandwiches, quiche, pastas, salads in addition to their refreshing bistro menus. Breakfast is served everyday and lunch Monday to Saturday. In addition, Flindt Catered is a fast expanding and perfect choice for home or corporate entertaining. Open everyday… Eat in…

Take away… Catering… CALL FOR DETAILS ON DINNER NIGHTS. Sundays: 7 am–12noon.

Delivery service available.

Dine in this cheerful and romantic restaurant in Holetown or just call in for a drink. The exciting menu includes chicken, fresh fish served in blackened seasoning or local Bajan style, lobster in mornay or garlic sauce, U.S. fillet steak, ribs, lasagna, rasta pasta, jumbo shrimp, lamb shank served in a minty sauce and lots more. Angry Annies has become well known for their curries and they now serve a wide variety nightly - chicken, shrimp and vegetable with popadums.

Private parties can be organised by arrangement.

Your hosts are Annie and Paul Matthews from Birmingham.

Wine $45-$85. Tip at discretion. Master/Visa cards accepted. Take away available.

Tel: 432-2626

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Reservations: 432-2119

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Mains - Lunch: $22-$48 Dinner: $28-$68

Appetisers: $14-$25

Costa Salad

Blackened Shrimp

Artichokes, mushrooms, pinenuts, black olives, hearts of palm tossed with croutons, parmesan and mixed leaves - balsamic vinaigrette (chicken & fish optional).

Flindt’s Homemade Burger

Prepared in a skillet with cajun dipping sauce.

Goughons Flying Fish Breaded, seasoned and pan-fried.

Arguably the best!

Mains: $40-$70

Chicken Quesadilla Asian Shrimp Salad

Served with saffron rice.

With peppers, toasted sesame seeds & coriander.

Indonesian Wok-Fried Beef With carrots, bean sprouts, peppers, mushrooms & teriyaki dressing.

Plus daily specials and an impressive variety of Sandwiches, Salads, Pastries, Quiche, Desserts & Snacks.

Shrimp Curry Local Fish Blackened or Bajan style mix of garlic, onions & chives.

Desserts: $15-$18

Apple Pie & Ice-Cream Warm apple pie served with two scoops of vanilla ice-cream.

Banana Split A sweet treat.

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Dinner • Take-away available

Sassafras at Sugar Hill

Groots Bar & Restaurant

Mount Standfast, St. James sassafras@sunbeach.net

Trents, St. James

Reservations: 422-6644 or 419-9100

Reservations: 432-7435

www.sassafras246.com

Sassafras at Sugar Hill is set in an elegant, exclusive environment where you can experience exciting, eclectic eats tinged with flavours of the east. In a cool, chic and comfy space, chatter casually while consuming contemporary Caribbean cocktails and sit back and take in the spectacular, sprawling view and sensational style. Sassafras at Sugar Hill scintillates, stimulates and satisfies! Lunch: Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Sunday Dim Sum Brunch.

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $20 - $35

Lobster Ceviche Coconut coriander lobster ceviche, lobster fritters.

Pan-Sautéed Gnocchi Pan-sautéed gnocchi, gorgonzola and caramelized onion cream, asparagus & crispy bacon.

Tandoori-Dusted Shrimp

Awarded well-deserved praise in the prestigious Winners Dinners column of the Sunday Times, including Michael Winner advising his readers: “If you go to Barbados, never mind all the restaurants trying to be clever, visit Groots.”

Serving classic favourites such as cod, chips and mushy peas; a variety of curries and chinese dishes; local seafood, soups and rotis; and even gourmet bacon butties. Groots is a fun, friendly, laid-back place to go for good food at reasonable prices. Visitors are made very welcome by hosts Hans and Ailene.

Of course you might meet a celebrity or two, but don’t worry they won’t bother you!

Full Wine List.

Tip at your discretion.

Credit cards not accepted. Open Mon. to Sat. 5:00pm until; Sun. 6:00pm until; last food orders at 10:00pm.

Date & tomato tartar, toasted naan bread.

Oven-roasted Beetroot salad Asparagus, pine nuts, feta cheese.

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Mains: $45 - $75

Macadamia crusted Barracuda

Appetisers: $6-$32

Curried banana spring roll, yam mash, sticky chili butter.

Stuffed Crab Back Battered Shrimp & Tartar Sauce

Chili & Pineapple glazed Duck Leg Con Fit Ginger spatzie, savoy cabbage.

Jerked Pork Tendorloin Pumpkin coconut & black bean risotto.

Coconut dusted Chicken Breast Stuffed with plantain & spinach, mashed potatoes.

Mains: $22-$52

Cod or Haddock with Chips & Mushy Peas Homemade Steak & Kidney Pudding & Pies Curried Shrimp with Rice

Desserts: $20

Chocolate Dark chocolate pate, espresso & cacao créme anglaise.

Semi-Freddo Toasted coconut semi-freddo.

Bread Pudding

Desserts:

Bread ‘n’ Butter Pudding Treacle Sponge with Custard Apple Crumble & Custard

Caramelized banana bread pudding, warm custard.

Lunch • Dinner • Sunday Brunch • Bar • Lobster

Bar • Take Away Available

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Scarlet

LexyPianoBar&JapaneseRestaurant

Paynes Bay, St. James scarlet@caribsurf.com

Second Street, Holetown, St. James Lexy@LexyPianoBar.com www.LexyPianoBar.com “Just what Barbados needed!” says Zagat 2009, ranking Lexy among Barbados’ top five nightspots every year since it opened. As Lexy enters its fourth year, owner and former Broadway singer, Alex Santoriello expands the successful piano bar concept to accommodate a team of master chefs in the art of Japanese Cuisine. At Lexy it’s always a show and this team provides nothing less, dazzling you with culinary delights from sushi to steak. Enjoy a seat at the sushi bar or experience the fun of a Japanese steakhouse as teppanyaki chefs perform, cook and serve dinner for you at your table.

Groups of up to ten may be accommodated at each teppanyaki table. Reservations are strongly recommended.

And for dessert there’s five hours of sizzling piano bar for you to howl-along, dance and party the night away! Catering and take away service available.

Reservations: 432-3663 Scarlet is different. This fresh new kid on the nightspot block has proven that it is possible to be really hot and totally cool at the same time. Instantly popular from the time that Sophie and Stephane first opened the doors to their chic and innovative Restaurant & Martini Bar, Scarlet has established itself as the in-place to see and be seen. Even Marilyn Monroe and Jackie O. hang out there – on the walls with other celeb icons. Scarlet is painted entirely in bright red, so you can’t miss it as you drive down the west coast. That is good because you don’t want to miss it. The mood is fun, the décor is stylish, the service is great and the delicious and affordable food will make you go back for more. Hunger and Thirst menus offer you “Liquid Luxuries & Contemporary Cuisine”. Enjoy!

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Reservations & Information: 432-5399

Appetisers: $18-$26

Sesame Prawn Toast With soy & sweet chili.

Chicken Liver Parfait With homemade tomato/apple chutney & crisp toast.

Lemon & Rosemary Arancini Deep fried little balls of risotto with goat’s cheese & thyme dip.

Mains: $32-$65

Fish Pie

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Local fresh fish simply cooked with white wine & fresh herbs. Topped with mash.

Sushi, Maki and Sashimi

Lemongrass Salmon Skewers

Freshly made to order at their dedicated sushi bar.

Marinated in soy, ginger & honey, finished with chili & coriander with herbed couscous.

Teppanyaki Dinner $45-$95

Desserts: $20-$22

Your choice of beef, chicken, lobster, shrimp, scallops or fish (Includes soup, salad, shrimp appetiser, hibachi vegetables, rice and hot green tea).

Hot Chocolate Pudding Gooey chocolate pudding, served with vanilla ice-cream.

Sticky Toffee Pudding Served with butterscotch sauce & cinnamon cream.

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Entertainment • Bar • Restaurant

Fabulous Recipes that Work

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Paulo’s Churrasco do Brasil Reservations: 421-6767

Bagatelle Great House, St. Thomas St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church - NEW LOCATION! www.paulos.bb Enjoy the flavours of Paulo’s Churrasco do Brasil, in the beautiful historical surroundings of Bagatelle Great House (circa 1645) and its all new location in lively St. Lawrence Gap. A Churrascaria or ‘Brazilian steak-house’ specializing in open-fire cooking, a technique that dates back three centuries from South Brazil and started by the “gauchos” (cowboys), who would cook their food by slowly roasting their meat around large open fires as they talked about the day’s adventures. Meat, prepared and served like the “old days”, keeps the characteristic grilled taste in each juicy bite. Start with the lavish soup and salad bar which includes typical Brazilian and Barbadian dishes. Signal the Passadors you are ready to begin the “rodizio” (continually rotating table service) by turning the card on your table to the green side. A variety of meats carved tableside will be served as the Passadors continuously make their rounds. Then when you have had enough, simply turn the card to the red side. Have more of everything, or just your favourites.

Lucky Horseshoe Reservations: 435 5825/425 5825 Worthing, Christ Church Warrens, St. Michael www.luckyh.com The Lucky Horseshoe is designed to cater to the entire family with a choice of dining and entertainment areas. American influenced food prepared freshly on the premises at any time of day or night. The unique 24-hour menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner around the clock. For dining there is a choice of open-air or air-conditioned comfort. This is backed up by a full bar selection, either served to your table, or you can just enjoy your favorite beverage at the sizeable bar. Either way you won’t be far from one of a multitude of large screen TV’s showing the latest in sports or music via satellite. For adult entertainment there are a range of slot machines, while families should check out the Super Value Kids Menu or the Kids Eat Free special for children 10 years and under. Now at 2 locations to serve you better, Warrens and Worthing. They look forward to welcoming you soon. There’s twice as much to love, so go on down!

Menu Sample - Bds$ Fore Play: $6-$25

Hot Flashes – Tex-Mex Spicy Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese and deep-fried

Chicken Wings – Buffalo, New York Classic finger-lickin’ chicken wings with blue cheese dip. Choose Buffalo Hot, Mild or BBQ sauce.

Menu Sample Bds$ Buffet and continuous table service of carved meats by passadors Lunch served Friday & Sunday from 12-3pm Dinner served Tuesday - Sunday from 6:30pm Paulo’s Fixed Price Menu at $99 Vat Inclusive Includes soup and salad bar with traditional Brazilian dishes

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Mains: $26-$85

The Volcano Burger – Yucatan An 8oz wrangler topped with a breaded onion ring, lava sauce and jalapeno peppers. Explosive!

The Big Apple – Manhattan A center-cut 20oz striploin grilled to how you like it.

Blackened Snapper – New Orleans, Louisiana “The real thing” fillet of red snapper covered with an authentic Louisiana spice rub, pan seared in a cast iron skillet and served with rice

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Restaurants

Brown Sugar

Reservations recommended, Walk-ins always welcome! 426-7684 or 436-7069

Waterfront Café Reservations: 427-0093

The Careenage, Bridgetown, Barbados

www.brownsugarbarbados.com

waterfrontcafe@sunbeach.net

Brown Sugar is the place to sample the authentic flavours of Bajan cuisine. This charming Barbadian home has been beautifully restored with lush fern covered patios and cascading water gardens. Their Planter’s Buffet Luncheon is an all-you-can-eat four-course feast of Barbadian and Caribbean specialties including flying fish, cou cou, fish cakes, bul jol, souse, the famous pepperpot and the largest array of freshly made in-house homemade desserts. At dinner, taste the Bajan culinary delights such as creole fish chowder, coconut beer shrimp, plantain crusted mahi mahi or broiled pepper chicken. Enjoy live entertainment on selected nights.

Daily Buffet $52; Sunday Buffet $65.

A la Carte Dining Mon-Sun 69:30pm (10pm in season). Major credit cards accepted. See full menu online.

World renowned watering hole & eatery in historic Bridgetown, nestled on the banks of the marina. This owner operated café is a centre of live music and indigenous art exhibitions. Locals and visitors alike return for the casual atmosphere and buzzing energy of this 24-year old establishment. Specialising in Caribbean cuisine, an extensive menu can be found featuring fresh local flying fish & cou cou, melts, crab cakes, jerk pork, shrimp and fresh fish. Experience the authentic Caribbean Buffet on Tuesday nights with Steel Pan Music. All other nights feature Live Jazz in its varying styles.

Call for details. Kitchen open from 10am-10pm. Full wine list & cocktail menu available.

www.waterfrontcafe.com.bb

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Appetisers: $11-$27

Appetisers: $14-$30

Cou Cou & Flying Fish (Our National Dish)

Sea Island Shrimp

A smooth blend of cornmeal and okra served with, lightly seasoned and poached flying fish roll-ups in a court-bouilon.

Cajun spiced and chargrilled with ginger-soy glaze.

Coconut Beer Shrimp Large Guyana shrimp crispy fried in a coconut batter flavoured with beer, with a spicy cucumber yoghurt relish.

Caribbean Crab Cake Blended with potatoes & herbs, lightly crisped on the griddle with cream horseradish sauce.

Mains: $28-$85 Mains: $36-$85

Plantain Crusted Mahi-Mahi Dolphin Filet of mahi-mahi dolphin coated with a blend of plantain chips & cornmeal, sautéed & served with a plantain & pineapple chutney.

Stuffed Roast Pork Caribe Lean Barbados pork with a plantain & bacon stuffing, served with traditional Bajan pan gravy.

Flying Fish & Cou Cou Three fillets of fish steamed in a Caribbean fish broth. Served with cornmeal cou-cou, fried plantain and pickled cucumber.

Pepperpot Hot & spicy meat pot pourri, seasoned with sour-sharp cassareep, served with rice and salad. “Amerindian Caribbean Classic”.

Desserts: $18 Desserts: $12-$18

Carrot Cake

Warm Paw Paw Pie

With walnuts, pineapple & coconut, enveloped in cream cheese frosting.

Served with vanilla ice-cream.

Bajan Bread Pudding Baked with rum-plumped raisins, served with a local rum sauce.

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Bread & Butter Pudding Layered with guava fruit and served with a ginger custard cream.

Lunch • Dinner • Evening Entertainment

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The Grille

Lighthouse Terrace

Hilton Barbados, Needham’s Point, St. Michael www.hiltoncaribbean.com/barbados

Hilton Barbados, Needham’s Point, St. Michael www.hiltoncaribbean.com/barbados

A lavish and uniquely designed interior provides the setting for a most memorable dining experience, serving some of the best grilled meats and freshest seafood on the island.

The Lighthouse Restaurant is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with specialty theme dinner buffets throughout the week. Offering the best of Italian, Indian, Asian and Seafood cuisine. Lighthouse also welcomes locals and tourists alike to their enchanting Sunday Brunch which includes local Bajan dishes along with international cuisine.

This inviting and bright restaurant has full ocean views for both the guests who choose to dine inside its air conditioned environment and those who wish to enjoy the view of Needham’s Point with a cooling sea breeze on the terrace.

Reservations: 426-0200 Ext#5971

Juicy New York Strip and thick Ribeye steaks, to name a few, are carefully crafted to perfection in front of your eyes on the in-room grill and are served with a choice of sides. Along with the signature steaks, consider starting your meal with their speciality dish “Caribbean Lobster Tail Salad” or any other starter from their selection.

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Caribbean Lobster Tail Pan fried lobster tail with salsa of avocado & exotic fruits finalized with lime.

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $30-$40

Lighthouse Cobb Salad Crisp mixed leaves, grilled chicken, smoked bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled egg,

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

crumbled blue cheese, crisp onions & a mustard seed dressing.

Half moon shaped ravioli filled with mushrooms & ricotta. Served with a creamy peppercorn sauce and a tomato concasse.

Warm Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Salad

Mains: $50-$130

Rib Eye Mouth watering grilled steak, heavily aged and cooked to your liking at a very high temperature to seal in all natural juices.

Seafood Tagliatelli Homemade pasta tossed with crab, shrimp, scallops, calamari and mahi mahi in a white wine cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes & basil.

Desserts: $20-$26

Caribbean Cheese Cake Served on coconut crumble with a chunky pineapple mango compote & malibu jelly.

Bajan Molasses Caramel Flan Served with berry coulis, almond biscuit & a coconut malibu sauce.

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Baby spinach leaves tossed with stir fried mushrooms, baked goat cheese, roasted pink kernels finished with red wine vinegar and extra olive oil.

Mains: $30-$70

Thai Red Curry Shrimp Stir fried vegetables in a Thai curry broth with noodles or steamed rice.

Caribbean Seafood Mixed Grill Grilled shrimp, catch of the day, local smoked flying fish served with a garlic butter sauce and steamed rice.

Desserts: $20

Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake With caramel and vanilla custard.

Ocean Views • Sunday Brunch

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Fusion Restaurant & Lounge Reservations: 436-1538

South Beach Hotel, Rockley, Christ Church This refreshing newcomer brings a real measure of Eastern flavour to the island’s bustling south coast. The innovative menu of Asian-influenced dishes offers authentic Thai, Japanese and Cantonese cuisine, including their famous Fusion Sushi, in portions small (tapas) and large – all geared to be shared! Diners have the choice of being served in the spacious, air-conditioned dining area with its chic, contemporary décor, or al fresco on the outdoor lounge area – perfect for lounging and enjoying cocktails from their extensive cocktail menu. A great night out with superb food, first class service and plenty of atmosphere.

Lunch: Tues - Sat 11am - 3pm Dinner: Tues - Thur & Sunday 6:30pm–11pm and Friday & Saturday 6:30pm–1am Closed Mondays.

Bert’s

Tel: 435-7924 Pizza Hotline: 431-1111

Your host - Bert Inniss

Rockley, Christ Church info@bertsbarbados.com www.bertsbarbados.com With a dash of sports and a splash of island ambience, Bert’s is one of the best places on the south coast to Eat, Drink & Chill. Featuring state-of-the-art satellite sports coverage, authentic stone-fired pizza and world famous banana daiquiris since 1976. Chill poolside with a frosted daiquiri, enjoy a meal in the air-conditioned restaurant, or pull up a stool around the fabulous island bar to catch the game. Bert’s extensive menu offers traditional Bajan fare, Bert’s original favorites and a great selection for kids. Try Bert’s weekday lunch combos or call the pizza hotline to order take-out. See you at Bert’s!

Open everyday from 11:30am. Happy Hour-and-a-Half Daily 4:30–6pm.

Major credit cards accepted.

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $16-$40

Lolly Pop Chicken Seasoned Drumettes.

Rock Shrimp Tempura With creamy, spicy sauce poured over shrimp tempura.

Gyoza

Starters & Salads: $9-$45

Bert’s Combo Platter A heaping platter of chicken wings, onion rings, jalapeno poppers & flying fish strips.

Chicken or Pork dumplings steamed and wok fried served with tempura sauce.

Pear & Gorgonzola

Mains: $28-$98

Sliced Anjou pear with gorgonzola & walnuts, mixed with crispy romaine & rocket leaves, tossed with balsamic dressing.

Gan Shao Long Xia

Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers & Pizza: $19-$33

Szechewan Lobster with onions in tomato chili sauce.

Wu Xi Pai Gu Tender Pork Ribs with five spice mix sauce and bok choi.

Miso Chicken Pan fried chicken breast in a sweet miso sauce served with eggplant, broccoli & bell peppers.

Sushi (8 pieces), Nigiri Sushi (2 pieces) & Sashimi: $26-$60

Soft shell crab maki

Philly Cheese Steak Thinly sliced grilled beef with chopped onion and green peppers, topped with provolone cheese, served on a toasted hoagie bun.

Stone Fired Pizza - “Out of Bounds” Bajan jerk chicken, sweet Caribbean sauce, bacon, onions, roasted red peppers and mozzarella.

House Specialities: $30-$54

Tempura soft shell crab.

Fish & Chips

Sashimi Moriawase

Beer battered catch of the day, deep fried until golden brown, served with fries and mushy peas.

Assorted sliced fish served with wasabi, soy sauce& gari.

Ebi (Shrimp)

Bert’s Sizzling Steak Platter

Two pieces Sushi topped with tiger prawns.

80z top sirloin steak, char-grilled and topped with sautéed onions.

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RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

Reservations: 436 1538 South Beach Hotel Christ Church fusionrl@caribsurf.com www.fusionrl.com

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Tapas

Azul Restaurant

Hastings Main Road, Hastings, Christ Church info@tapasbarbados.com www.tapasbarbados.com

Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church reservations@azul.bb

Tapas is the latest trendy restaurant to open along the beautiful South Coast boardwalk, offering excellent food, good service and great value for money. This fashionable, two-storey restaurant and wine bar features a wide variety of tapas dishes in a lovely setting, just a few feet from the water’s edge. On the upper level you can enjoy fine dining from the “a la carte” menu and take pleasure in the sweeping views of the island’s southern coastline.

The perfect venue for weddings, anniverseries, birthdays and more!

Open for lunch and dinner.

Opening hours: 12 noon until late. Last Orders at 10:30pm

With breathtaking views of the ocean and the twinkling lights of Oistins Bay by night, Azul Restaurant offers a seductive atmosphere with an eclectic menu to tempt any palette. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening for two seated along the cliff overlooking the sea; or perhaps, a cozy area to lounge with friends over cocktails and a sampling menu, Azul offers a chic twist on Caribbean fine dining. Executive Chef Dave Trotman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his local and international training which included a senior position in the kitchen at the famous 7 diamond hotel, Burj al Arab in Dubai.

Appetizers: BDS$15–$40; Entrees: BDS$50–$125; Desserts: BDS$18–$35.

Reservations: 228-0704

Reservations: 428-2825

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Tapas: $8-$16

Appetisers: $15-$40

Chorizo, Fried Calamari, Mussels Gratin, Starters: $14-$26

Beef Carpaccio

www.azul.bb

Tuna Tar-Tar With eggplant caviar, avocado salsa, panko crusted egg and soya emulsion.

Thinly sliced Angus beef with rocket salad & parmesan shavings.

Pan Seared King Scallops

Pan Fried Goat Cheese

With teriyaki risotto, enoki mushroom & kefir lime emulsion.

In a panko crust, with pumpkin & pepper timbal.

Main Course: $40-$65

Spaghetti Mare Mussels, clams & shrimp, with garlic, chili, white wine & grape tomatoes.

Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in parma ham & jerk seasoning with ratatouille & mash potatoes.

Red Snapper in Crusty Nuts With ribbons vegetable cream bisque.

Desserts: $16-$26

Napoleon Layers of dark, milk & white chocolate mousse, studded with caramel.

Dome Blange Flourless chocolate brownie with vanilla ice-cream & chocolate shell.

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Mains: $50-$125

Confit Shank of Lamb Wrapped in savoy cabbage nesting on a chana puree, paired with rack of lamb and minted lamb consommé.

Lobster Thermedor or Grilled Lobster Your choice - both served with cajun potato wedges and arugula.

Desserts: $18-$35

Mango & Passion Fruit Brulee With orange & ginger crisp.

Trinity of Chocolate Dark & white chocolate mousse served with chocolate brownie, topped with a scoop of chocolate ice-cream..

Dinner • Eclectic menu • Breathtaking Views

Mama Mia Deli & Pizzeria

Champers

Hastings Main Road, Hastings, Christ Church simagi@caribsurf.com

Torrington, Skeetes Hill, Christ Church www.champersbarbados.com

If you like: Cappuccino & Espresso, Homemade Lasagna & Fettuccine, Panini, Fresh Salads, Antipasto, Bruschetta, Thin Crust Pizza with Homemade Mozzarella, Cakes, Ice Cream, Milk Shakes & Frappé... Then you’ll love Mama Mia! This warm and friendly, family-run Italian deli and pizzeria offers an outstanding selection of healthy, reasonably priced Italian fare, served by smiling staff in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.

Also available, Specialty Gourmet Items imported from Italy.

Open Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 9pm.

One of the leading restaurants on the south coast, with a solid reputation for consistently good food and value for money.

Champers is nestled in a quiet lane off the main south coast road, in an attractive, traditional Barbadian building, with a beautiful cliff-top setting and outdoor bar that overlooks Accra Beach. Alive with vibrant Caribbean design and atmosphere, Champers offers a choice of ‘bubbly fun’ in its downstairs area or the enhanced elegance of its spacious dining room upstairs.

Champers has original art on display, as well as a dedicated gallery. Beautiful new private dining room. Open seven days a week. Closed for lunch on Sunday.

All major credit cards. Lunch: Starters $20-$40 Gourmet Sandwiches $28.50-$38.50 Mains $40-$70. Wine $50-$550. Champagne $190-$550.

Reservations: 434-3354

Menu Sample Bds$ Antipasto:

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Reservations: 434-3463

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers (dinner): $17-$36

“Ciccio”and a selection of cheeses

Warm Duck Breast & Apple Salad

Grunf-Grunf

Served with a balsamic vinaigrette.

“Ciccio” and a selection of salami “Ciccio” is a pizza bread with extra virgin olive oil & some oregano.

Camembert baked in Puff Pastry with Spiced Apples

Mains:

Coconut Shrimp

Mediterranean Salmon Fresh salmon with black olives, capers & sundried tomatoes. Garlic & basil.

Veal Marsala Veal cutlet sauté with flour, butter&marsala wine. Served with mashed potatoes.

Lasagna A traditional Lasagna made with fresh pasta & layered with bolognese meat sauce & bechamelle sauce.

SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANA

Served with a chilli sauce.

Mains (dinner): $48-$95

Barracuda Parmesan crusted barracuda with wholegrain mustard sauce.

Pork Roasted pepper crusted pork tenderloin with sweet potato croquette and guava demi glaze.

Spaghetti in tomato sauce with onion and baconand Pecorino Romano cheese

Desserts: $14-$18.50

Pizza & Calzoni: $25-35

Bread Pudding

19 different types of delicious thin crust Pizzas (plus 2 Calzoni).

Warm bread pudding with Bajan rum sauce and ice-cream.

Salads: $16-30

Cheesecake

11 types of garden fresh Salads - made to order.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Italian • Easy Parking

White chocolate cheesecake with strawberry coulis and vanilla ice-cream.

Cliff Top Setting • Private Dining • Art Gallery

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Apsara

Tamnak Thai

Morecambe House (Behind Cave Shepherd at The Vista) Worthing, Ch. Ch. www.apsarabarbados.com

Morecambe House (Behind Cave Shepherd at The Vista) Worthing, Ch. Ch. www.TamnakThaiBarbados.com

Contained within a walled garden on Barbados’ busy south coast lies a culinary nirvana which richly deserves its heavenly name.

Native dishes of the sub-continent are prepared by authentic chefs in the setting of a gracious Indian home where you can be assured of a memorable dining experience. Delight your tastebuds, engage all the senses and embrace the warm hospitality. Open for lunch and dinner.

Lovers of good Asian cuisine will be delighted to discover Tamnak Thai where authentic chefs work tirelessly to impress diners with the cuisine of their homeland, Thailand. Native delicacies are lovingly prepared, graciously presented and served in the beautiful surroundings of an open verandah by attentive wait staff. Tamnak Thai brings a real measure of Eastern splendour to the bustling south coast, with Eastern accents and water features in the lush tropical garden creating a welcome feeling of serenity. Open for lunch and dinner.

Reservations: 435-5454/5446

Reservations: 435-5454/5446

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Appetisers: $25-$35

Appetisers: $28-40

Murgh Malai Tikka Mild and aromatic boneless chunks of chicken in a cream & cashew nut paste.

Apsara Mussels Sautéd in garlic butter topped with a light curry sauce.

Bharwan Tandoori aloo

Seeklong Moo Ob Nam Pueng Baby back pork ribs, cooked to perfection in our chef’s special barbeque sauce.

Tom Yam Kung Our version of Thailand’s famous hot & sour shrimp soup with citrus overtones.

Som Tan

Whole potatoes stuffed with raisins, nuts and cooked in the tandoor.

A tasty salad of shredded green papaya, carrot and shrimp enveloped in a tangy lime & tamarind dressing.

Mains: $60-$65

Mains: $62-80

All main courses served with steamed basmati rice.

All main courses served with steamed jasmine rice.

Laal Maas

Pla Neung Boui

A Rajasthani lamb delicacy... lamb married with spices and simmered in a tomato based sauce.

Whole snapper steamed with preserved plum, mushrooms, spring onions, grated ginger and garlic.

Zinga Kadhai

Kae - Ob

Delectable shrimp sautéed with onions, sweet peppers, ginger, coriander and tomato sauce.

Spicy oven baked lamb stuffed with shrimp, chicken and selected Thai seasonings, served in chef’s special sauce.

Khaas Shakahari Platter

Ped OB Song Kreung

An assortment of vegetarian kebabs.

Desserts: $15-$18

Kulfi A delicious almond & cardamon Indian ice cream.

Roast Peking duck rubbed with anise, fennel and selected Thai seasonings baked to perfection and served with a fragrant and delicious sauce.

Desserts: $15

Kao Neow Dum Ma Muang

Gulab Jamon

A combination of Thai black rice and sticky rice cooked together with coconut milk & cream and served with fresh mango.

Spongy golden milk balls soaked in rose scented syrup.

Kloey Boad Chi Baked banana in a sugar syrup, topped with coconut cream.

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Authentic Thai Cuisine • Private Parking • Bar

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Bellini’s Trattoria

David’s Place

Little Bay Hotel, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church little_bay@caribsurf.com www.bellinisbarbados.com

St. Lawrence Main Road, Worthing, Christ Church

The Perfect Place for Great Italian Cuisine Bellini’s cool balcony overlooking the lights and life of St. Lawrence Bay and lagoon make this one of the most beautiful settings on the south coast. The menu offers the finest selection of Italian cuisine, beautifully prepared with fresh herbs and tasty sauces. Selections include fresh seafood, steak, chicken and gourmet pizzas; the chef’s secret... the pasta is made fresh daily and pasta lovers know the difference! There is also a good selection of Italian wines and liqueurs, and their Bellini Cocktail made with iced Champagne and fruit nectar is a favourite with repeat clientelle. Open every night from 6pm - last seating 10:30pm. All major credit cards accepted.

David’s Place can be relied on for authentic Barbadian cuisine.

Personal attention by David and his staff with excellent friendly service. Soft-strains of semi-classical music, soothing sounds of waves gently rippling across the glittering waters of St. Lawrence Bay and sophisticated decor, all come together to provide an unforgettable Barbadian dining experience.

Signature dishes include Cheddar Cheese Bread, Pickled Chicken Wings, authentic Arawak Pepperpot and Steak or Lobster cooked in a traditional Bajan way. Large selection of delicious fresh fish, prepared in a variety of ways and numerous appropriate dishes for the vegetarian diner. Please dress for dining. Parking available.

Open 6pm to 10pm Tuesday to Sunday. Major credit cards accepted.

Dinner: Starters $18-$40; Mains $55$95. Extensive Wine List: $41-$150.

Reservations: 420-7587

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $10-$32

Calamari Fritti - $26

dinedavids@caribsurf.com http://davidsplacebarbados.com

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $18-$40

Fresh tender squid lightly floured then deep fried, served with lemon wedges and homemade tartar sauce.

Flying Fish Melts

Misto Mare

Pumpkin Fritters

A combination of shrimp, scallops and calamari in a tomato & garlic herbed lemon dressing. Served on a bed of rocket greens.

Deep fried and crunchy, served with a pepper jelly dip.

A sweet and savory aperitif, a wholesome taste tempter.

Pizza & Mains: $30-$78

Mains: $55-$95

Shrimp Bellini

Flying Fish

Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, plum tomatoes & brandy tossed in a parmigiano cream sauce, served with linguine.

Barbados’ most popular delicacy, battered and fried to perfection, grilled over open flame or tenderly steamed with onions, tomatoes & seasoning.

Chicken Fredrico

Lobster

Tender breast of chicken stuffed with spinach & herbs with a chardonnay cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of rice or potatoes.

Desserts: $14-$19

Bellini’s Cheese Cake Homemade cheesecake - flavours change daily!

Barbadian lobster tail, ocean fresh, sautéed in a light garlic sauce with sweet pepper, onions, herbs & tomato.

Desserts: $18-$40

Coconut Cream Pie A David’s Place favourite.

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Bajan Banana Split

Sinfully delicious!

A tempting treat done the Bajan way.

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Little Bay Hotel, ST. Lawrence Gap, Ch. Ch. - Reservations - 420-7587, little_bay@caribsurf.com, www.bellinisbarbados.com

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Restaurants

Josef’s Restaurant

The Garden Terrace

St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church josefsrestaurant@hotmail.com www.diningwithus.net www.caricombusinessdirectory.biz

Southern Palms Hotel, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church info@southernpalms.net www.southernpalms.net

Not only does Josef’s Restaurant enjoy what is probably one of the best seaside locations on the island, it is also considered one of the finest dining experiences in Barbados. Set on the edge of a cliff, mere feet above the ocean and surrounded by beautiful gardens and dining gazebos, Josef’s offers international haute cuisine with a fusion of Caribbean and Asian flavours. Two creative menus offer diners an outstanding choice of eclectic cuisine and an exquisite selection of Thai and Sushi combinations.

Josef’s was among the Top 10 Restaurants in the 2009 Zagat Best of Barbados Survey. An experience not to be missed, Josef’s provides the perfect location for weddings, large gatherings or intimate dinners for two. Ask about their five-star catering service for private functions.

Southern Palms is a delightful beach front hotel in St. Lawrence Gap and the restaurant, The Garden Terrace, overlooks a magnificent beach. There is a buffet lunch with steelband on Sundays which is popular with both visitors to the island and residents. Monday night may be buffet or a la carte selection, (changes seasonally) with live band for dancing, and on Thursday night its BBQ with live Steelband underneath the stars. Popular band ‘Syndikyt’ plays on Saturday night with a la carte dining or roast beef menu.

Buffet Breakfast. All Day Snack Menu 11am-10pm.

Reservations: 420-7638

Menu Sample Bds$ 2 Course $99.00 BDS per person or 3 Course $119.00 BDS per person Single course option available.

Appetisers:

Shredded Duck Leg Herbed hoi sin pancakes, tri colour peppers and coconut red curry sauce.

Blackened Scallops On a bed of sautéed garlic spinach and papaya salsa.

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $12-$22

Island Crab Cakes

with keylime fraiche.

Grilled Vegetables in a Parmesan Crisp with chive oil and balsamic syrup.

Mains: $40-$62

Mains:

Seafood Penne Pasta Seared king scallops, Caribbean shrimp, seasonal fish, thai chilli & basil sauce.

Grilled Catch of The Day Nutmeg creamed potatoes.

Desserts:

Rich Choclate Mousse Cake Topped with whipped cream & strawberries.

Classic Apple Pie with A Twist Crisp filo stuffed with hot apple filling, crunchy crumble on top & vanilla icecream to seal the deal served with a side of toffee sauce.

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Seared Sesame Tuna on wilted spinach and baby vegetables. Served with an orange sauce.

Paniolo Rack of Lamb with a merlot barbeque sauce and roasted garlic.

Desserts: $8-$15

Opera Vanilla sponge with a trio of creams - topped with chocolate ganache on a pool of raspberry sauce.

Coconut Panna Cotta With vanilla coulis and fresh fruit.

Sunday Buffet Lunch • Entertainment • Beachfront

Restaurants

Sunbury House

Flying Rabbit

St. Philip Sunbury@caribsurf.com www.barbadosgreathouse.com

Carrington, St. Philip flyingrabbit.restaurant@gmail.com www.go-kendal.com Nestled within the Clubhouse of Kendal Sporting is The Flying Rabbit Restaurant & Bar. A beautifully restored transmitter substation used in World War II now boasts a relaxing atmosphere amongst plush gardens on the 72acre property.

Have a swim in the pool, or keep abreast of sports on their TV screens while you have lunch/dinner from their international menu with its unique bajan flare. Famous for their traditional bajan fish cakes, fresh fish dishes, steaks and homemade pure beef burgers. Every other Thursday is Asian night. It is the perfect location for weddings, private and corporate functions of any size, parties for all ages, lunch or the intimate dinner for two. The Flying Rabbit Restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday thru Sunday from 11am until 4pm and for dinner on Fridays ONLY from 6:30pm until 10pm. They also handle offsite catering as well as home catering. Call for details.

Reservations: 423-6270

Set in the heart of tranquil St. Philip countrside, Sunbury is over 300 years old and is a superb example of a Barbadian Sugar Estate Great House. The Courtyard Restaurant blends harmoniously with its 300 year old history, providing a delightful setting for family outings and group functions.

After your tour enjoy their buffet lunch with tasty Bajan specialities (BDS$50), or choose from their a la carte menu or indulge in a Sunbury High Tea. The Pavilion, adjacent to the mahogany woods, lends itself to any function seating up to 300 guests. Inside the house, Sunbury also do delightful private five-course candlelight meals for up to 28 guests seated at the 200 year old mahogany table, where the famous Sam Lord was often a guest.

MenuSample LunchBds$ Appetisers: $15

Homemade Pumpkin Soup Bajan Fish Cakes Mains: $30-$40

Sunbury House Combo Grilled shrimp, mahi mahi and flying fish platter.

Traditional Bajan Beef Stew

Reservations: 437-5591

MenuSample Bds$ Appetisers: $10-$32

Fish Cakes

Cod fish fritters with herbs, deep fried & served with Mary Rose sauce.

Chicken Wings 8 golden friend wings tossed in homemade sauce prepared to your request: mild/medium/madd.

Mains: $32-$85

Catch of the Day

With peas and rice.

Pan fried, grilled or blackened served with a tomato & red onion salsa and served with your choice of side from the menu.

Homemade Desserts: $6-$10

Panko & Coconut Crusted Shrimp

Bajan Rum Trifle Coconut Cream Pie

Fresh water shrimp, panko & coconut bread crumbs, deep fried & served with sweet chili sauce and your choice of side from the menu.

A selection of salads,sandwiches & paninis are also available.

Afternoon Tea: $22.50

Freshly Baked Scones, Served with butter, fresh cream and jam Mini Sandwiches, Slice of Cake, Freshly Brewed Pot of Tea or Coffee

Homemade Desserts: $10-$15

Bread & Butter Pudding Served with a custard & vanilla ice-cream.

Chocolate Brownie Served with vanilla & chocolate sauce & vanilla ice-cream.

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Private Functions • Easy Parking • Asian Night

Café Sol Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar Tel: 420-7655 St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church Fax: 420-7645 www.thegapbarbados.com www.cafesolbarbados.com In the heart of The Gap, Café Sol is the island’s original Mexican restaurant. This lively, fun spot bursts to life 7 days a week and features an extensive "Tex-Mex" menu in an easy-going and informal atmosphere. Enjoy 2 happy hours nightly: 5-7pm & 1011pm. Margaritas are a specialty with 15 fruity flavours on offer!

The menu boasts a wide variety of Mexican favourites, from cheese nachos to sirloin steak soft tacos. Also available is a “Gringo” menu, featuring char grilled chicken and steak, BBQ Burgers and more. Wild Fiesta Fridays: On the last Friday of every month, from 5pm until close, 2 for 1 tequila shots, 2 for 1 Margaritas and 2 for 1 Corona beer! Also a Super Stuffed Piñata loaded with vouchers for free drinks and meals! Now open for lunch Tuesday-Sunday as well as dinner 7 nights from 6pm to 11pm. EAT, DRINK & BE MEXICAN!!!

Café Luna

Tel: 428-6172/420-4689 Fax: 418-0207 Little Arches Hotel, Enterprise Beach Road, Christ Church paradise@littlearches.com www.littlearches.com One of Barbados' most charming and distinctive boutique hotels. Little Arches is nestled away from the hustle and bustle, just south of Oistins Bay and overlooks the sweeping vistas of Enterprise Beach. Here you will discover one of the best-kept secrets in Barbados: located on the rooftop of this romantic property is an open-air, terracotta terrace restaurant; Café Luna, features al fresco dining and guests can enjoy international cuisine served with a unique flair and sample sushi specials on Thursday and Friday nights. Café Luna is open for dinner nightly. Zagat Survey hails Café Luna as a top-rated hotel dining experience, top-rated Mediterranean food and ranks it in the top three for decor and excellence in food overall for Barbados in their 2009 guide.

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Appetisers: $14-$18

Appetisers: $20-$35

Cheese Nachos

Fresh Chicken Livers Pan Seared

A plateful of crunchy tortilla chips topped with zesty 3-cheese sause and served with spicy salsa.

Mini Taquitos 2 corn tortillas wrapped tight around your choice of chicken or beef filling, deep fried and served with sour cream and guacámole.

With caramalized apples & port onion demi cream.

Pan Fried Crab Cake With lemon garilic butter sauce.

Mains: $55-$90

Mains: $30-$44

Beef Tenderloin (u.s.a) Grilled

Burrito

With a stilton cheese chive demi-glace and onion rings.

Your favourite filling served in a soft flour tortilla, with crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh salsa, cheese, beans and topped with sour cream, guacamole and zesty cheese sauce.

Fresh Spiny Lobster (grenadines)

Mexi Burger

Big Shrimp (Guyana) & Fresh Scallops (Canada)

Delicious hamburger topped with a dollop of sour cream, guacámole and finished off with some sliced jalapeno peppers.

Sautéed with crispy leeks in vermouth butter sauce.

Shrimp Ajo

With a peppercorn crust and brandied shrimp bisque cream.

Flame grilled South American shrimp, brushed with butter & garlic and simply served on a bed of lettuce with spanish rice & beans.

Sol Soft Tacos

Either tender top sirloin strips or plump South American shrimp, served fajita style, on soft flour tortillas with sides of pico de gasso salsa, iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese and sour cream... make them however you like them!!!

Tex Mex Menu • Margarita Bar

Grilled with drawn garlic herb butter.

Fresh Yellow Fin Tuna (Local) Pan Seared Rare Chicken Breast (Local) Fried & Oven Baked In panko breadcrumbs with a port mushroom demi-glace.

Luna Bouillabaisse Fresh seafood and shellfish simmered in fresh tomato pernod broth with bruinoise of vegetables and fresh basil aioli.

Ocean Views • Rooftop Terrace • International Cuisine

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The Village Café

D’Onofrio’s

Reservations: 423-6220 The Crane, St. Philip village@thecrane.com

Reservations: 423-6220

Opening 2010

The Village Café at The Crane is your neighborhood bakery, offering a full selection of signature loaves, pastries, made-toorder deli sandwiches, salads and bakery fresh pies. Their outdoor patio, cooled by refreshing east coast breezes, provides the ideal location to enjoy a house blend cappuccino, freshly brewed Blue Mountain or fresh fruit smoothies. When you need to stay connected, take advantage of their wireless internet in an air-conditioned, inviting atmosphere. If the rugged East coast beaches are calling your name, The Village Café can provide everything you need for the perfect picnic. Whether it’s a coffee on-the-go or a bite to eat they look forward to sharing the view.

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The Crane, St. Philip village@thecrane.com

Opening 2010

For a taste of home cooking, head to D’Onofrio's, Barbados’ newest Italian restaurant located within the charming Crane Village. Toast to good friends and good health with a glass of Prosecco while you savor the aromas of authentic Italian cuisine being prepared to your liking. An extensive selection of fine wines complement classic regional dishes inspired by the simple flavours and old-world traditions of Italy. For more casual fare, enjoy a selection of antipasti and pizzas in our garden terrace, open for lunch and dinner. Create your own special occasion and discover the meaning of la dolce vita at D’Onofrio’s. Reservations recommended.

Menu Sample Bds$

Beverage Bar: $8 - $15

Appetisers: $12 - $28

International Coffee Blends Hot Chocolate World Teas Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Char-Grilled Cipollines & Asparagus

Bananarama, Mango Madness, Blueberry Hill.

Linguine alle Vongole

Seasonal fruits

Little neck clams with garlic.

With Serrano ham & rocket.

Mains: $35 - $65

Fresh pressed juices.

Ice Cream

Herb Printed Fazzoletto

Shakes, Sundaes and Splits with all the fixings.

over wild mushroom ragú & braised duck.

Café Bakery: $8 - $22

Orzo Risotto

Signature Loaves

With roasted shrimp & crustacean sauce.

Multigrain, French Baguette and Residents Loaf.

Deli Counter: $20 - $55

Angus Beef Striploin Pizzaiola Sauteéd balsamic potatoes, wilted spinach.

Crane Cobb Salad Tossed with mango and tomato in a citrus-walnut dressing.

Niçoise baguette Flying fish tossed with lemon-herb mayonnaise, tomatoes, green salad and hard-boiled eggs.

Marinated Strawberries With mascarpone ice-cream, aged balsamic reduction.

Beef and Mushroom Pie

Amaretto & Chocolate Mousse Cake

Hearty classic served warm in a golden flaky crust.

Glazed berries.

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Casual al fresco & elegant airconditioned

Zen

Reservations: 423-6220 The Crane, St. Philip concierge@thecrane.com

Top Food Award Zagat 2009

Experience the world of Zen. Zen offers authentic Thai and Japanese delicacies in a magnificent setting on the island’s south east coast. Zen’s sophisticated, Asian-inspired architecture and interior décor complement its dramatic setting, complete with an all-glass frontage offering spectacular views of the sea. The centrepiece of the restaurant is a 12-person sushi bar overlooking the sea 50 feet below. Watch the Sushi chefs prepare delicious, exotic fare as you relax, chat and enjoy the amazing view. A special and intimate Tatami room, in traditional Japanese style, provides a good option for parties up to fourteen people who want to dine in privacy.

Reservations required.

Menu Sample Bds$ Appetisers: $12-$46 Thai - Goog Phan

Oo

L’Azure

Reservations: 423-6220 The Crane, St. Philip concierge@thecrane.com Celebrating 120 years of hospitality, The Crane has been renowned for over a century for both its deliciously prepared seafood and its breathtaking scenic beauty. Lunches feature an excellent and varied International and Caribbean menu in a relaxed atmosphere, featuring spectacular panoramic views of Crane Beach, named "one of the top ten beaches in the world" by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

In the evening, the restaurant's romantic candlelit ambiance is the perfect complement to any special occasion. Sundays at The Crane are an extra-special, well-established tradition, offering a Sunday Gospel Breakfast with live performances and a steel-pan accompanied Bajan buffet lunch.

Reservations required.

Menu Sample Bds$ 69 - $95 for a two or three course fixed menu.

Shrimp mousse char-grilled with sweet sugarcane and served with a tangy sweet & sour dip.

Appetisers:

Japanese/Sushi -

Red oak salad, red chili & garlic mayonnaise.

Tempura Prawns

Blue Swimmer Crab Cake

Prawns dipped in a light batter.

Mains: $20-$85 Thai - Pla Nueng

Roasted Red Onion & Plum Tomato Tart Manow

Caramelized “Crottin de Chevignol”

Fish of the day fillet steamed and served on a bed of herbs topped with fresh lime juice and crushed fresh chilli.

Mains:

Japanese/Sushi -

Toasted Moroccan couscous, sun-blush tomatoes.

Moriawase

Chef’s choice sashimi. (10 pieces)**

Desserts: $16-$26

Tempura Cheesecake Creamy baked cheese cake coated with tempura batter, quick fried to a golden brown crisp and topped with chocolate sauce.

Sang Ka Ya Coconut custard drizzled in caramel sauce, served with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

Oceanfront • Thai & Japanese Cuisine • Sushi Bar

Tandoori Spiced Vietnamese Tiger Prawns Bbq Glazed Rack of New Zealand Lamb Caramelized red onion mash, fire roasted vegetables.

Desserts:

Warm Chocolate Soufflé Tart Bitter chocolate sorbet.

Pistachio Brule With pistachio biscuit, pistachio ice-cream.

Beachfront • Seafood & Caribbean Delicacies

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Health Care Medical Tips

Medical Centres

Opticians

Hospitals & Clinics

Sandy Crest Medical Centre Open 24 hrs. every day of the year Sunset Crest, Holetown, St. James Tel: 419-4911

Harcourt Carter Optical 5th Ave., Belleville – Tel: 429-5565 Mon. - Fri. 7:45am - 4pm Super Centre Warrens – Tel: 417-9600 Super Centre JB’s – Tel: 228-1940 Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm; Sat. 9am - 3pm

Two major hospitals and a number of medical clinics provide medical care throughout the island. While staying in Barbados it is recommended to first consult your hotel concierge or front desk for assistance in finding a medical clinic or doctor as many hotels keep doctors on call for emergency situations.

Ambulance Services Emergency Ambulance: 511 QEH Ambulance Service: 436-6450 Private Ambulance: 435-9425/438-4357

Prescriptions If you anticipate the possibility that you will require refills of a medical prescription while in Barbados, ensure that you have the appropriate documentation from your doctor with you.

Visitors prescriptions may be filled at local pharmacies, where a wide range of over-the-counter medicines can also be purchased. However, if you should require prescription medication while visiting Barbados, you should first consult with a local physician. Most hotels have a doctor on call, so check with the concierge or your hotel front desk for further information.

Drinking Water The Barbados Water Authority, a Government statutory corporation, is the sole provider of water services. The water service in Barbados is reliable and the water supply is safe and refreshing to drink straight from the tap.

FMH Emergency Medical Clinic Open 8am – midnight 3rd Ave., Belleville, St. Michael Tel: 228-6120/1 Bayview Hospital St. Paul’s Ave., Bayville, St. Michael Tel: 436-5446 www.bayviewhospital.com.bb Queen Elizabeth Hospital Martindales Road, St. Michael Tel: 436-6450 Decompression Chamber Barbados Defence Force Medical Unit, St. Ann’s Fort, The Garrison, St. Michael Tel: 436-6185/6/7/8 ext. 2556 Island Dialysis Bayside Plaza, Bay Street, St. Michael Tel: 228-5311 www.islanddialysis.com

Dentists/Dentures Dr. Fiona Cameron & Associates Maxwell, Christ Church Tel: 428-8783 Dr. Derek Golding & Associates 5 Stafford Hse., Garrison, St. Michael Tel: 228-2201 Gentle Dentistry for Children #1 - 3rd Avenue, Belleville, St. Michael Tel: 436-Kids (5437) Tel/Fax: 437-Kids (5437) email: dr.tmm1@gmail.com Warrens Dental Services In One Accord Plaza, Warrens, St. Michael Dental Emergencies Tel: 417-6453

The League of Friends of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital This organisation coordinates events throughout the year to raise funds to provide much needed equipment for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. They also offer companionship for patients and provide library services and gift trolleys.

The League of Friends welcomes donations as well as the support of anyone wishing to volunteer their services.

For further information please contact the association’s president, Mrs. Esther Boxill at 426-7785 or the Treasurer Mr. Willaby Bourne at 428-8877.

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Hearing Aids Barbados Speech & Hearing Centre 4th Ave., Belleville, St. Michael Tel: 426-3093

Medical/Rehab Equipment & Supplies Carib Rehab Friendship Plantation, St. Michael Tel: 427-9687/429-8266

MRI/Cat Scans CT (Barbados) Inc. Pine Medical Centre, 3rd Ave., Belleville, St. Michael Tel: 427-4779 MRI (Barbados) Inc. Charlton House, 3rd Ave., Belleville, St. Michael Tel: 426-6989

Pharmacies Knights Pharmacies Six Roads, St. Philip - Tel: 423-3700 Mon. - Sat. 8am - 8pm; Sun. 9am - 1pm Super Centre Big B Tel: 435-0020 Super Centre JB’s – Tel: 429-7107 Super Centre Oistins – Tel: 428-6057 Super Centre Sunset Crest – Tel: 432-1290 Super Centre Warrens – Tel: 417-5232 Mon. - Sat. 8am - 8pm; Sun. 9am - 2pm Lewis Drug Mart Rockley, Christ Church - Tel: 435-8090 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 6pm/Sat. 9am - 1pm/ Sun. 9am - 12noon Pearsons Pharmacies Collymore Rock - Tel: 427-5521 Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm/Sat. 9am - 1pm Holetown – Tel: 432-0118 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm/Sat. 9am - 1pm Sheraton Mall – Tel: 436-3784 Mon. - Sat. 10am - 9pm Worthing – Tel: 435-8363 Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm/ Sat. 9am - 3pm/Sun. 9am - 12noon

Things to be aware of Centipede Bites These are not lethal by any means but you should see a doctor; especially if a child has been bitten. If you have antihistamine cream or tablets readily available, using them promptly can prevent a reaction.

Coconut Palms Never leave a baby or a small child beneath a coconut palm, it is possible for the coconut or the dead fronds to fall off the tree at any moment. Most hotels regularly remove the coconuts and branches rendering trees safe to sit under.

Drugs Everyone knows that drugs can lead to crime and in a small country like Barbados that could be tragic. There are several penalties for the use or possession of narcotic drugs and there is zero tolerance for ALL drugs, including marijuana.

Manchineel Apples Quite common on the West coast beaches, they look and smell just like small apples, but are quite poisonous and they blister the skin if you make contact. Consequently, if it is raining be sure that the tree under which you are sheltering is not a manchineel tree as the rain can drip off and still have the same unpleasant

effect. Most hotels paint a red band around the tree to mark them as dangerous.

Mosquito and Sandfly bites Not a large problem here but people with sensitive skin may be bothered. There are many creams available to relieve itching and promote healing, any chemist will advise you. It is perhaps best to lather yourself with mosquito repellent in the first few days of your trip.

Sea Urchin spines A black sea egg with long black spines. If the spines are protruding from your skin then you can try to carefully remove them; but if they are beneath the skin DO NOT try to ‘dig’ them out as this could cause infection. If you leave them in your skin they eventually dissolve and disappear. To be safe, soak with some form of antiseptic.

Security Barbados does not have a particularly high crime rate but always lock your room and car doors. Use safety deposit boxes, do not travel with too many valuables, be they items or documents. Do not leave items unattended on the beach. NEVER walk on beaches at night or in poorly lit, unfamiliar or secluded areas. Always make sure that a taxi has a ‘Z’ license plate before getting in the car.

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Index A Gallery 164 Altman Real Estate Insert, 236, 262-263 Angry Annies 310 Apes Hill Club 80, 81, 242-243 Apsara 148, 324, 325 Architecture & Design 237 Atlantis Submarines 95 Audemars Piguet IFC, 1 Azul Restaurant 322 Bajan Blue at Sandy Lane 308 Bajan Cooking in a Nutshell 307 Bajan Services 233, 260 Bajan Weddings 150 Barbados A Coral Paradise 210 Barbados Arts Council 164 Barbados Blue 104, 105 Barbadosbooks.com 64 Barbados Dive Guide 104 Barbados Fertility Centre 88-89 Barbados Golf Club 75 Barbados In Bloom 210, 251 Barbados Museum 209 Barbados Wildlife Reserve 184 Beachlands 56-61, 234, 235 Bellini’s 326, 327 Best of Barbados 133 Bert’s 288, 320, 321 Beth & Tracie 137 Bonner, Steve 167 Bvlgari 23, 33 Breitling for Bentley 19 Brock, Janice Sylvia 167 Brown Sugar 316, 317 Business Barbados 71 Cable & Wireless 47, 49 Café Luna 331 Café Sol 331 Careenage Bar 289 Cariba Restaurant & Bar 306 Cartier 15 Castellanet, Vincent Francis 167 Cave Shepherd 33 Chakra Spa 84 Champers 148, 297, 323 Chandelier Weddings 149 Chandler, Eleanor 104, 146 Chantours Caribbean 109 Chopard 39 Coast Caribbean Images 49 Coconut Car Rentals 213 Coconut Tours 94 Colombian Emeralds 7, 9, 55 Constant Gallery 277 Cool Runnings 98, 99 Coral Reef Club 86, 300, 301 Correia’s 127 Country Club at Sandy Lane 309 Courtesy Rent-a-Car 213 Crane Vista Villas 257 Crime Stoppers 47 Crown of Light 141 Crystal Forms 165 Cumberbatch, Steve 139, 146 DaCostas Mall 125 Daphne’s 302, 303 David Yurman 3, 119 David’s Place 326, 327 DB Home 273 deAction Beach Shop 101 Designers’ Choice 267 Diamonds International 1, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 53, 79, 93, 123, 141

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DJ Dusty 145 D’Onofrio’s, The Crane 332 Dwellings 35 Earthworks Pottery 168-169, 192-193, 273 Elite Sound Systems 145, 275 El Tigre 100 Ellco Rentals 142-143 Fisherpond Great House 22 Flower Forest Botanical Gardens 190, 191 Flying Rabbit 330 Forter-Chee-a-Tow, Catherine 164, 165 Foster, Gina 165 Fustic House 24, 25, 259 Fusion Restaurant & Lounge 320, 321 Gallery of Caribbean Art 158, 159 Gaye Boutique 136 George Washington House 202-203 Grenade Hall Signal Station 185 Greenwich House Antiques 280 Groots 311 Gucci 7 Harbour Lights 284-285 Harrison’s Cave 190 Hartland, Major Michael 211 Hilton Barbados 148, 289, 318, 319 Howaida Moussa-Weel 166 Insandoutsofbarbados.com 4,5 Ins & Outs Gift Emporium 170 Island Bliss Weddings 151 Island Villas 257, 261 ITC Classics 62, 63 IWC 17 Jammin Catamaran Cruises 94 Jenny Blanc Interiors 269 Jeweler’s Warehouse 127 Jill Walker 163 John Hardy 21 Josef’s 152, 153, 328 Jon Farmer Photography 147 Kellman, Winston 166 Kendal Sporting 101 L’Acajou at Sandy Lane 309 L’Azure, The Crane 333 Lewis, Ellon 166 Lexy Piano Bar & Japanese Restaurant 289, 312, 313 Lighthouse Terrace, Hilton Barbados 318 Lime 47, 49 Lime Grove 236 Little Switzerland BC Lone Star 304 Lucky Horseshoe 314, 315 Mallalieu Motor Collection 208 Mama Mia Deli & Pizzeria 323 Manipura 162, 163 Mangos By the Sea 298 Marco Bicego 43 Maurice Lacroix 37 McBride’s 288 Medical Tips 334 Miele Kitchens 279 Miller Publishing 64, 105, 210, 211, 313 Military History of Barbados 211 Moussa-Weel, Howaida 166 Mullins Beach Restaurant 298 National Car Rentals 213 Nishi Restaurant 306, 307 Northern Flower Shoppe 281 Ocean Two 248, 249 On The Wall Gallery 160, 161 Orchid World 149, 198 Palm Island Villas 110

Panerai 123 Patisserie Bistro Flindt 152, 153, 310 Paulo’s Churrasco do Brasil 314, 315 Pelican Craft Centre 172 - 173 Portico 244, 245 Pots and Things 281 Realtors Limited 238-241 Reefers & Wreckers 104, 105 Reflections Mobile Spa 86 Rolex IBC Royal Westmoreland 246-247 St. Nicholas Abbey 16, 180, 181 Saint Peter’s Bay 27-31, 228-230 Sandy Lane Hotel 45, 308-309 Sass Beauty Salon 87 Sassafras at Sugar Hill 311 Scarlet 289, 312 Serendipity Villa 145 Sheraton Centre 129 Schomburgk’s History of B’dos 210 Scott, Heather-Dawn 165 Silver Moon Catamarans 96- 97 Simply Flowers 146 Small Cats 100 Soulmates Barbados 149 Southern Palms Hotel 328, 329 Stuart, John cover, 166 Sunbury House 18, 148, 202, 203, 330 Super Centre 152, 153 SVG Air 111 Tag Heuer 9 Tamnak Thai 148, 324, 325 Tapas 322 Taylor, Christine 167 The Atlantis 299 The Cliff 295, 302 The Crane Insert, 65-70, 252-253, 332-333 The Fish Pot 299 The Garden Terrace 328 The Gourmet Shop 152, 153 The Grenadines Estate insert The Great Guns Of Barbados 211 The Grille, Hilton Barbados 318 The Jewellers 11 The Lighthouse Terrace, Hilton Barbados 318 The Royal Shop 3, 37, 39, 41, 43, 119, BC The Runway 125 The Sandpiper 300, 301 The Shell Gallery 171 The Spa at Coral Reef Club 86 The Spa at Sandy Lane 85 The Spa Café at Sandy Lane 309 The Tides 304, 305 The Village Café, The Crane 332 Tiffany & Co. BC Tropicana Jewellers 129 Tudor Watch 41 Van Cleef & Arpels 11 Virgin Atlantic 51 Walkers World 271 Waterfront Café 288, 316, 317 Weddings Beyond Your Imagination 151 Weddings by Malissa 150 Wilkie, Gregory Paul 87 West Coast Mall 131 West Coast Villas 261 Woodland Great House 20 Yvel 53 Zed’s Surfing Adventures 101 Zen, The Crane 333