Glitter Bay holiday apartments in Barbados

Glitter Bay Estate is set within tropical gardens beside the serene waters of the west coast of Barbados in the parish of St James. Guests at the resort can spend their days soaking up the sun by the gorgeous free form pool, lounging on the white sand beach, enjoying the cool waters of the Caribbean Sea (maybe even having a swim with a sea turtle or two) or sipping cocktails in the shade by the beach bar.
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Merlin Bay holiday apartments in Barbados

The Merlin Bay community is set beside a beautiful white sand beach on the west coast of Barbados, with just eight Mediterranean-style villas. There is a communal, lagoon-style swimming pool surrounded by a coral stone sun deck, with steps leading down onto the secluded beach which is great for swimming and snorkelling. Continue reading “Merlin Bay holiday apartments in Barbados”

Trip diary: Old favourites & new additions in Antigua, Barbuda & Barbados

Jo and Mark recently spent a few days hopping between the islands of Antigua, Barbuda and Barbados, rediscovering old favourites and experiencing new options.
Here Jo talks about their trip…

“We began our Caribbean island hopping trip in Antigua, where we stayed at COCOS Hotel as we wanted to make sure that this old favourite was as special as we remembered. Continue reading “Trip diary: Old favourites & new additions in Antigua, Barbuda & Barbados”

Caribbean island hopping – Grenada, The Grenadines & Barbados


This Caribbean island hopping holiday allows visitors to discover the natural beauty of Grenada, relax on the small and charming island of Bequia in the Grenadines, then experience the Platinum west coast of Barbados. Continue reading “Caribbean island hopping – Grenada, The Grenadines & Barbados”

The Elegant Hotels of Barbados

colony-club-sunloungers-900450Elegant Hotels is a collection of seven luxurious hotels in Barbados – Waves Hotel & Spa,  Crystal Cove, Tamarind, The House, Colony Club, Turtle Beach and Treasure Beach – all beachfront properties located along the island’s west and south coasts. The unique hotels cater for everyone from couples to families, each offering a variety of activities and a selection of dining options. The Elegant Hotels group operates a ‘Taste of Elegance’ dine around programme, which allows guests to dine in the other hotels, therefore giving guests access to over 15 restaurants and bars. There is a water taxi in operation between the hotels along the west coast of Barbados – five of the hotels are located on the renowned Platinum Coast, while Turtle Beach is found on the south-west coast.

Read on to find out more about each of these luxury hotels, or call our friendly travel specialists on 01752 880880 to discuss any of the properties. Continue reading “The Elegant Hotels of Barbados”

Twin centre holidays in Barbados

The AtlantisBarbados is a stylish and popular holiday destination which is an ideal year-round choice for a tropical break – as well as a stunning coastline,  the island also has plenty of cultural sights and attractions inland. The Caribbean west coast of Barbados is the most popular tourist destination thanks to the soft sandy beaches and luxurious resorts, but the Atlantic east coast also has plenty to offer visitors. This makes the island a perfect twin-centre holiday destination.

Discover two different sides of Barbados by combining 4 nights at Little Good Harbour at the northern end of the popular west coast with 3 nights at The Atlantis on the rugged east coast.
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