The Right Way to Charter Yachts!
Vacation doesn’t have to be about overcrowded beaches and uncontrollable parties. You can find peace and solitude while being in complete command of your vacation if you choose to charter a yacht. (Contact a Specialist) Charter yachts frequently dock at popular spots in the Caribbean, and they provide guests with the private setting that most […]
Comparative Costs Of Historic Barbados Building Refurbishment Projects
Introduction There is a strong, pervasive and long standing belief in Barbados that repairing and restoring old buildings is much more costly than building anew. The phrase “Throwing good money after bad” is often heard, when decisions have to be made about old buildings that have been badly neglected. (Some of this misperception relates simply […]
Food & Wine and Rum Festival 2013
Many Barbadians are eagerly anticipating the Food & Wine and Rum Festival 2013 event, which takes place from November 22nd until November 25th, at various venues including Lion Castle, The Hilton and The Cliff. Here is a list of some of the celebrity chefs, wine experts and mixologists that you should expect to see (IF […]
Update your space by Love Design Barbados
Here’s how to update your space and make it more “pretty” without breaking the bank… In reality we cannot all afford a fabulous interior designer to design our homes or update a space when we get bored of it and let us face it eventually we will get tired of looking at the same thing […]
Build it or Buy it in Barbados?
There are a number of important decisions involved in the home ownership process. The most important is always: Do I buy an existing home or build my dream house? There are clear benefits to both but also several obvious disadvantages. Whether buying or building, one still has to take into consideration location. Ensure that the […]
Barbados Crop Over 2013
Barbados Crop Over often referred to by locals as “Kadooment” is Barbados’ biggest national festival. It began in 1688 on the sugar cane plantations signalling the end of the yearly sugar cane harvest. The festival was disbanded after the harsh effects of World War II on Barbados in the late 20th century. Barbados Crop Over was […]
Barbados Sea Adventures
When in Barbados, what better to do than enjoy the 3 S’s – Sun, Sea and Sand by getting involved in any one (or all) of these Barbados sea adventures: Surfing Did you know Barbados is one of the best surfing destinations in the Caribbean? Waves can be found on every coast at certain times […]
Hurricane supplies: Be prepared!
Never wait until the last minute to stock up on your supplies with the hurricane season in sight! Here’s a list of hurricane supplies we put together for you: Dry, canned and non-perishable food (Enough for at least a three day supply) Water: One gallon of water per person for drinking and sanitation (Enough for […]
Hurricane Season
Hurricane season in Barbados and the Atlantic basin runs from June 1st to November 30th. This year the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) predicts near-normal or below-normal hurricane season is likely this year. The outlook calls for a 50% chance of a below-normal season, a 40% chance of a near-normal season, and only a […]
Land attractions in Barbados Part 2
St. Nicholas Abbey St. Nicholas Abbey is located in the parish of St. Peter and is one of only three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere that was built in 1658. We would advise you set aside at least 2 hours in order to take in everything St. Nicholas Abbey has to offer during […]
