Barbados Travel Stories

Jun 7, 2025 • 7 min read

Two writers go head-to-head to decide, once and for all, which is better: the Maldives or Barbados.

Oct 30, 2023 • 7 min read

With some planning and prep, you'll have a blast at Barbados Crop Over. Here are our tips for first-timers attending the island's biggest party.

Nov 25, 2022 • 6 min read

Everyone makes a beeline for the beach on the gorgeous island of Barbados on the beach, but taking a road trip reveals a whole other side to the island.

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 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 • 6 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 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 • 9 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…

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…