Travel Stories

• hiking

• activities

7 min read • Nov 18, 2022

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

• activities

• tips and advice

6 min read • Nov 17, 2022

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

• beaches

• activities

8 min read • Nov 15, 2022

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.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

7 min read • Nov 14, 2022

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.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

6 min read • Oct 17, 2022

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

• hiking

• activities

7 min read • Jun 24, 2022

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.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

4 min read • Nov 1, 2021

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.

• cocktails

• food and drink

4 min read • Oct 14, 2019

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

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Oct 2, 2019

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

• hiking

• activities

6 min read • Nov 15, 2018

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…

• food

• food and drink

10 min read • Jun 26, 2018

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…

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Jul 7, 2017

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…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Dec 28, 2015

'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…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Feb 1, 2011

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…