Jamaica is a colourful and diverse island which is known for its Jerk food, reggae music, friendly locals and Blue Mountains.
The island is a superb holiday destination which offers a range of travel experiences, from beachside dining to sleeping high up in the mountains. Days can be spent visiting historical sites, walking the Blue Mountain trail, exploring bustling Kingston or relaxing on stunning white sand beaches. Continue reading “Focus on Jamaica”
Guest blogger David Pollard explains why he loves the Caribbean above all the other destinations he has been lucky enough to visit during his career in the travel industry.
David is the owner of Classic Hideaways, representing some of our favourite boutique hotels & resorts in the Caribbean – The Inn at English Harbour in Antigua; Coral Reef Club and The Sandpiper in Barbados; Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain in St Lucia; and Peter Island Resort & Spa in the British Virgin Islands.
To celebrate Afternoon Tea Week, we’ve picked some of our favourites in the Caribbean. A fantastic spread is served for afternoon tea at many luxury hotels and resorts across the Caribbean, a tradition introduced by the British which is still extremely popular and highly recommended!
Afternoon tea is included at each of the hotels and resorts mentioned below so make sure you sample the sweet and savoury treats on offer…
Welcome to the Tropic Breeze August 2017 newsletter
Read on for the latest news, reviews for holidays to the Caribbean and the Maldives. Continue reading “August newsletter”
Travel specialist Helen recently spend a fun-filled few days in Barbados, travelling with representatives of other tour operators as part of a four day trip hosted by the island’s tourist board. Continue reading “Trip diary: A fun-filled few days in Barbados”
I recently set off on my first trip to the Caribbean, travelling as part of a group on an island hopping journey through St Vincent and the Grenadines, courtesy of the nation’s tourist board. We travelled southwards through the islands, visiting Young Island (just off the coast of St Vincent), Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Petit St and finally Palm Island. Having spent such a lot of time reading and writing about these beautiful destinations, I was eager to see them for myself! Continue reading “Trip diary: Island hopping in the Grenadines”
Jo and Mark recently returned from a trip to Barbados, with a few days on a private island resort in the Grenadines. Having visited Barbados many times over the years, Jo knows the island extremely well and has discovered some hidden gems. Below she talks about the hotels they stayed in on this trip and shares some of her top tips for visitors wishing to get off the beaten track, from riding the bus and relaxing at local beach bars to spending a day at the races and visiting botanic gardens! Continue reading “Trip diary: Off the beaten track in Barbados”
Below we have picked out some of our favourite villas for families in Barbados, offering convenience and flexibility for your tropical holiday.
Family-friendly villas in Barbados range from cosy apartments within beachfront complexes to spacious holiday homes within exclusive communities. Some have direct access to the beach while others are inland yet boast stunning sea views. All have fully-equipped kitchens and comfortable living areas, many with staff who are on hand to help make your holiday as enjoyable as possible. The most luxurious options have private swimming pools and other facilities such as small gyms and cinema rooms. Continue reading “Top Barbados villas for families”
Reeds House is an apartment complex in a picture perfect setting with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. The complex is located overlooking Reeds Bay on the Platinum west coast, equidistant from the excellent shopping and restaurants of Holetown and the charming, authentic Speightstown. Continue reading “Reeds House 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”
