Barbados

A whistlestop tour of the island that has it all

7 nights, November 2021

Day 1

Arrive in Barbados
Pick up a pre-booked car from Soutes Car Rental; recommend a Jeep, roads are mostly decent throughout the island but can get bumpy in parts
Drive (c. 30 minutes) to ECO Lifestyle & Lodge; located on the unspoilt east coast, this guesthouse is the perfect location to explore the island. Their restaurant is fantastic, serving breakfast and dinner with all food locally sourced.

Day 2 (exploring the southeast, St Phillip region)

Morning at Bottom Bay; a more remote beach but definitely worth a visit to this stunning setting
Drive to Crane Beach for lunch at The Grove Beach Bar and Grill; a well-located beach bar serving the essentials, the tacos were delicious
Afternoon on Crane Beach
Back to hotel in time for dinner at the Atlantis Hotel; a short walk from the guesthouse, with ocean views and good local food

Day 3 (west, St Peter | St James regions)

Drive for a morning on Mullins Beach, get a sunbed from Adrian’s Bar
Lunch at Sea Shed; a chic beach-side restaurant serving fantastic tapas and pizza
Drive to Lone Star for an afternoon on their beach
Dinner at Lone Star; a laid-back but glamorous restaurant, perfect for a sundowner and exquisite local dishes

Day 4 (north-west, St Lucy | St Peter regions)

Lazy morning at hotel or if a surfer, drive to Maycocks; park up and follow the path from here, down the hill and to the left. You’ll need to bring your own board as it is a little remote and no rentals are available. More details on Barry’s Surf School.
Drive to Fish Pot; have a few hours on their beach, bring a mask and snorkel as they have some reefs to explore
Late lunch at the Fish Pot; overlooking the sea, serves fresh fish dishes and the perfect spot for a long lunch
Enjoy a sundowner on their jetty
Drive back for dinner at hotel

Day 5 (south-west, St James | St Michael regions)

Drive for a morning on Batts Rock Beach
Lunch at La Cabane; a rustic beach restaurant, with a relaxed vibe but serving excellent local food
Sunset Cruise and Dinner with Calabaza Cruises, more intimate than some of the other provides. You’ll see turtles and snorkel the shipwrecks in Carlisle Bay, then enjoy some drinks and nibbles watching the sun go down - a must when in Barbados

Day 6 (east, St Joseph | St John regions)

Explore Bathsheba:
- Coastal trail from hotel to Bath Beach: route
- Borrow e-bikes from the hotel
- Visit Andromeda Botanic Gardens
- Walk down to Cattlewash beach and check out Joe’s River
Lunch at Lily’s Rum Bar and Grill
Dinner Uncle Joe’s Bar and Grill or at hotel

Day 7 (west, St. James region)

Day at Folkstone Marine Park Beach, bring your mask and snorkel
Sundowners at Il Tempio; a shoreside restaurant serving exceptional cocktails, happy hour is Friday & Sunday 4-7pm
Drive for dinner at Tides; a fine dining experience, serving local cuisine in a stunning setting

Day 8 (southwest, St Michael | Christ Church)

Wake up early to catch the sunrise, drive up and park on Edge Cliff road, then follow the path to this point.
Check-out of ECO Lifestyle & Lodge after Breakfast
Drive for the morning on Browns Beach; if you bring your mask and snorkel, you can swim out to the shipwrecks
Drive to Miami Beach for the afternoon
Late lunch at Cafe Luna or head to Oistins Fish Fry
Drive to airport (c. 10 minutes), fly home.

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