Barbados Travel Stories

Nov 20, 2022 • 5 min read

Nothing provides a peek into Bajan culture quite like hopping on a city bus – here's everything you need to know about getting around Barbados.

Nov 20, 2022 • 8 min read

Famed for clear waters lapping soft white sands, Barbados is the Caribbean you've always dreamed of. Here are the top things to do on this tropical isle.

Nov 18, 2022 • 7 min read

The best hiking in Barbados is found amongst the rugged nature of the eastern and northern reaches of the island. These are our favorites.

Nov 17, 2022 • 6 min read

From magical caves to historical monuments, here are nine places you need to visit on your next trip to Barbados.

Nov 15, 2022 • 8 min read

With stunning beaches spread all around its tropical shores, Barbados has sand to spare. Here's our pick of the island's most idyllic stretches of sand.

Nov 14, 2022 • 7 min read

Budget breaks, festival fun or sun-soaked beaches – Barbados has something to offer every season. Here's how to choose the best time for your Bajan vacation.

Oct 17, 2022 • 6 min read

From tiny waterside shacks selling fried fish to elegant restaurants overlooking tranquil ports, the food in Barbados is reason enough to leave the beach.

Jun 24, 2022 • 7 min read

Barbados saw its jungles replaced by sugar plantations in colonial times, but some lush green spaces remain. Here's a guide to the best parks and gardens.

Nov 1, 2021 • 4 min read

Boasting some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, Barbados is a great choice for getting away from it all. Here's everything you need to know about visas.

Oct 14, 2019 • 4 min read

Surviving for over 300 years, Barbados rum shops are an integral part of Bajan history and culture today.

Oct 2, 2019 • 4 min read

Conservation efforts by a slew of resorts throughout the Caribbean have helped increase sea turtle populations.

Nov 15, 2018 • 6 min read

Lounging beachside with a frosty cocktail is a Caribbean essential, but there are lots of adventurous alternatives if you want to get active. Down toward…

Jun 26, 2018 • 10 min read

It’s easy to see why Bridgetown is a popular cruise stop. The Careenage is an Instagram-worthy scene of bridges and a boardwalk running along a river…

Jul 7, 2017 • 5 min read

Imagine dipping your feet into crystal clear waters along miles of golden sands, hearing your own breathing as you scuba dive, and seeing the sparkle of…

Dec 28, 2015 • 5 min read

'There’s a time and a place’ goes the slogan for Mount Gay Rum, and nowhere is the phrase more apt than the home of the world’s oldest commercial rum…

Feb 1, 2011 • 4 min read

The very mention of Barbados makes you mentally float away to the sounds of gentle waves and clinking glasses, right? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet…