Dining by the Water’s Edge – Christ Church
Thursday, 12 January 2017
Whether you are a tourist or a local resident, dining by the Oceanside is one of the most romantic places to enjoy a nice dinner with your significant other. Oceanside dining is also good for intimate occasions for example a cozy birthday dinner with close friends or family. Whatever the reason you choose to dine
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Making the Beach Romantic
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
We usually associate the beach with fun and playful activities with friends or as a place to lime and unwind after a long and stressful week. On evenings, the beach is turned into a hub of activity, as those who work during the day use the beach to get in a good workout and relieve
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Brining the Stars Closer to Earth Featurette: Shontelle Layne
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
Shontelle Layne was born on October 4th 1985 and hails from Durants, Christ Church, Barbados Do you have any siblings? Yes, I’m the eldest of three sisters. Tell me a few fun facts about yourself that people may not guess about you. I was a tomboy growing up; I love animals especially dogs and my
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Barbados Rum, Rum…and More Rum
Monday, 09 January 2017
“A visit to Barbados without rum is like a visit to the Sahara without sand.” This quote epitomizes the link between this tiny, 166 square mile island, and rum. Rum has become a huge staple of Barbados’ culture and by extension economy. While it is said that rum is the oldest distilled spirit in the
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Tropical Flowers in Barbados
Thursday, 05 January 2017
Whether we take a cool drive in the country or just go for a casual stroll, there are many beautiful flowers to be seen along the way. However, many do not know the names of these flowers. This guide presents a list of all the tropical flowers found on the island. Unfortunately, none of these
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13 Things to Do in the Month of January
Wednesday, 04 January 2017
Christmas and Old Years Night may be gone, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops. Check out our list of things to do this month: New Year’s Day Bajan Rum Shop Sunset Beach Party at Waves Hotel and Spa Date: 1st January Venue: Waves Hotel and Spa, Prospect, St James Time: 4:00pm to
2016 Highlights: Regional and International
Tuesday, 03 January 2017
We take a look back at some of the most newsworthy events of 2016. Last year was certainly a year of drama in several aspects, not least in America with their Presidential Election. Here is our snapshot of 2016 highlights. Key Happenings 2016 US Election In one of the biggest shocks of the decade
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Where We Goin’ Old Years Night?
Friday, 30 December 2016
New Year’s Eve or Old Year’s Night as it is referred to in Barbados, is a night that almost everyone seeks to celebrate in some way or the other, while ringing in the new year. We will present some of the places that you can go for Old Year’s, and the activities you can do.
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Christmas in Barbados vs Christmas in America
Thursday, 29 December 2016
Christmas is a holiday usually celebrated worldwide in most countries on December 25th. However, each nation and territory has their own way of celebrating the holidays: in terms of food, church attendance etc. In this article, we will highlight the Traditions of Christmas in Barbados and America, pointing out similarities and differences between the two
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The Barbados Museum and Historical Society
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
This society was established in 1933 by an act of parliament in an effort to document on permanent record, all aspects of Barbados’ history: old buildings, leading families and anything that is of historical interest. It is currently housed in the Garrison Historic Area, in the building that used to form the military prison at
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What’s on the Table for Christmas?
Friday, 23 December 2016
Just as with Independence, there are specific dishes that definitely make it onto a Barbadian Christmas menu every year. Here, we introduce some of these dishes to you. Main Course Green Peas and Rice Very popular around the Caribbean. Barbadians tend to use brown pigeon peas to a large extent throughout the year,
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Midnight Mass or 5am Service? Which Bajan Tradition should you choose?
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Midnight Mass or 5am service? That is usually the choice facing individuals in terms of attendance of Christmas church services. Most times it is an issue of what is convenient, other times it’s a choice based on “what has always been done”. This article seeks to answer two questions: What are these two services and
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Old Year’s Night Style Guide: Outfit Suggestions for Men and Women
Monday, 19 December 2016
Now that you may have settled on where you want to go for Old Year’s Night/New Year’s Eve, it is time to do the hardest thing: find an outfit. To make things a bit easier, we have compiled a style guide for both men and women, to provide some options on what you can wear
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Island Escapades: Romance in Barbados
Friday, 16 December 2016
A while back, we dealt with how you can make the beach romantic in Barbados and what you can do on a date night in Barbados. This article will look at the various romantic island escapades you and yours can experience across the island, no matter the location or time of day. Watching the sunset
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Barbados Christmas Jazz
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
One of the features of Christmas time in Barbados is the plethora of shows and concerts during the season. But what is special around this time is the “Christmas Jazz” show. Christmas Jazz is one of the most anticipated concerts in Barbados during the season, often selling out long before the date of the show.
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Classical Pops Barbados
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Classical Pops is an orchestra festival where there are performances of both popular classical music as well as contemporary music. This festival unites some of the most talented orchestra performers, pop and rock stars, Broadway performers and opera singers for one special event in the island of Barbados. Additionally, some of the most acclaimed orchestras
Top Things to do on Date Night
Friday, 09 December 2016
With busy schedules and increasing workloads, time to spend with the significant other becomes limited. However, that’s the ideal reason date night was invented, to take eat least one night a week to just be with each other without any distractions – work, kids etc. With so many things to do in Barbados, it could
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The Reason for the Season
Thursday, 08 December 2016
With all the emphasis placed on gifts, shopping, activities, decorations and even family time, it is easy for the true meaning of the season to get lost. And that true meaning is Jesus. Unfortunately, this true meaning has been lost or rather mingled with other messages that have worldly origins. For many, Christmas has become
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13 Things to do in the month of December
Wednesday, 07 December 2016
Events in the month of December are primarily focused on Christmas events and celebrating the holiday season. Some of these events, in addition to other cultural events, are noted below for your viewing pleasure: Carols by Candlelight Date: 11th December Venue: Ilaro Court, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael Start Time: 5:30pm One of the
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