
Barbados offers a cross-section of Caribbean island life, from elegant restaurants and exclusive resorts to wild, windswept beaches and local fish fries. One of the Caribbean’s most enduring and well-established destinations, it’s a place our specialists travel to regularly. Using this up-to-date first-hand knowledge, they’ll advise you on how to get the best from you Barbados vacation, whether you’d like to find the best waters for swimming alongside turtles or take a walking tour of the capital, Bridgetown.
Along the island’s west coast, you’ll find long curves of sand interspersed with palm-shaded bars and luxurious resorts. The east coast runs at a slower pace, with wild Atlantic rollers frothing onto a rugged, undeveloped shoreline. Inland are rum distilleries, plantation houses and botanical gardens that flicker with butterflies and hummingbirds. And, with good connections across the Caribbean, Barbados is an ideal starting point for a wider island-hopping vacation that could include a private-island stay in the Grenadines or time exploring Antigua’s heritage.
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Where to stay in Barbados
We know that where you stay is an important part of your trip. That’s why we’ve hand-picked the best properties in Barbados, from beachside hideaways to activity-filled family resorts.
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Why travel with Audley?
- 100% tailor-made tours
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- Established for over 25 years
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Barbados, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for traveling to Barbados, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.

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Our expert guides to traveling in Barbados
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Barbados. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Barbados at its best.
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In-depth Barbados: best experiences beyond the beach In-depth Barbados: best experiences beyond the beach
In-depth Barbados: best experiences beyond the beach
Though it’s known for its bright-blue waters and soft-sand beaches, there’s more to Barbados than Caribbean pleasures, says our specialist Annabel. You can eat with the locals on Friday night, wander in a botanical garden and discover its rum-soaked colonial history.
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Caribbean honeymoons Caribbean honeymoons
Caribbean honeymoons
With a variety of islands to choose from, Caribbean specialist Francesca explains the appeal of each one, from the sugar plantations of Saint Kitts to luxury yachts in the British Virgin Islands. Discover some of the best Caribbean resorts as well as converted colonial plantations and an organic farm.
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