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What to do in Barbados this December 2017

December Run Barbados Series This exciting 3-day event is great for those who love to run. It is an event that attracts persons from various countries including Spain, Sweden, Canada, Germany, Italy, Britain and the USA. There will be 5 races over the course of the 3 days: Run for Fun, Run for a Cause

Top Things To Do This October 2017

October 28th Annual Barbados National Triathlon This event is hosted by the Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes (BFIT) and features a series of races held in the tranquil waters of the south and west coasts of Barbados, and scenic bike rides and run routes that take you across the island. Date: 1st Location: Barbados, Spring

Meet A Bajan – Taymer Mason

  MEET A BAJAN ​ Meet Taymer Mason a Barbadian trained microbiologist and food scientist. A self-described bookworm growing up she spent her days reading scientific books, writing poetry and painting. Taymer (pronounced Tay mar) describes herself as an artist at heart. In 2010 the vegan chef wrote Caribbean Vegan which was released as a second edition in November

Dining by the Water’s Edge – St. Peter

Fine Dining The Camelot Restaurant Located at the Cobblers Cove Hotel, this restaurant  is popular with both locals and tourists as the chef prepares meals with stunning flavour combinations. In addition to this, the best wines are available so you have the perfect wine to complement your meal. Add the cool ocean breeze and the
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What’s in a Town? – Holetown

Holetown was the first place of settlement in Barbados and is the third largest town on the island. Located in the parish of St. James, it was originally called Jamestown after King James the 1st of England. The name “Holetown” came about because ships used to be off loaded and cleaned in a small channel/hole
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Dining by the Water’s Edge – St Michael

Fine Dining Brown Sugar Restaurant Perfect for casual, yet elegant dining, the Brown Sugar Restaurant provides both local and creole cuisine with a beautiful ambiance. It provides a buffet style lunch from Sunday to Friday, while dinner is served each night from 6pm. Additionally, there is live entertainment on selected nights. What they said: This
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What’s in a Town? – Speighstown

History Speightstown is the 2nd largest and northern most town in the island. Rooted in history, Speightstown houses many buildings dating back to the early settlement days. It also has a very historic feel; as you walk along the town you see many vendors selling fruits and vegetables as well as various handmade jewellery. Speightstown
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Dining by the Water’s Edge – St. Joseph

  Fine Dining  The best places to engage in fine dining by the water’s edge in St. Joseph are:     The Atlantis Restaurant With an internal capacity of 120 persons and a deck capacity of 75, the Atlantis restaurant, located at the Atlantis hotel, is a wonderful restaurant for special occasions. It is known
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What’s in a Town? – Bridgetown

History Bridgetown is the largest town in Barbados and also the capital city of the island. Bridgetown, previously known as “Indian Bridge” and the “town of St. Michael” obtained status as Barbados’ capital in 1838 after slavery was abolished and in June 2011 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Careenage in Bridgetown
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Barbados Staycation Stories

After long, hard workdays and weeks, locals need a break. However, with the tough economic times, some cannot always afford to travel abroad. Luckily, Barbados has great accommodation facilities island wide that tourists frequent for their vacations and locals can visit for their staycations. Below are some of the experiences of some locals who stayed
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Din­ing by the Water’s Edge – St. James

Dining by the Water’s Edge is a wonderfully romantic experience in tropical Barbados. Here are some restaurants where you and your loved one can go in St. James to experience this romantic setting… Fine Dining Bajan Blue Located on the lower terrace of the Sandy Lane Hotel, the Bajan Blue offers all day dining with
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Pairing Food and Wine: What goes with what?

It is important that every diner knows how best to complement their food with a nice wine. Whether you are having a medium rare steak or shrimp pasta, choosing the best wine for your meal is very important. There is a wealth of knowledge all over the internet describing how this should be done, so
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Wine Tasting 101: A Basic Guide to What You Need to Know

Everyone knows how to drink wine, but not many know how to taste it. Believe it or not, tasting the wine is only one fifth of the wine tasting experience! Even though there are various steps to tasting wine, they all fall under three of the five major senses: sight, smell, and taste. Aspects of
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Foods from Barbados You MUST Know

There are some foods that are staples of specific countries. Every country has its own National Dish, but outside of this, there are some foods, even though they not originally from a specific place, that have come to define the food culture of that specific country. For Barbados, this situation is no different.  This article
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Wines of the Caribbean

The Caribbean may be the undisputed home of rum, but it is not generally known for its wines. Most of the wines currently made in the region have only been in production for a few years and this article will present a few of these. The lack of significant development in the area of wines
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Did you know that…

The Barbados Crop Over Festival… …represents a blend of festivals from two contrasting cultures – England and West Africa? …is one of the oldest festivals in the Western world (dating back to the 1780s)? …originated as a celebration for the end of the sugar crop (hence the name “Crop Over”)? …is actually very different from
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Bajan Favourites: Local Cuisine

Every country has specific local dishes that reflect their culture and tradition. This is no different in the Caribbean, and as such, much of the local cuisine in islands such as Barbados are found in almost any restaurant. Some of these dishes are more favoured by persons for a variety of reasons. Here are some
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Sweet Temptations – Dessert Parlours in Barbados

For those with a sweet tooth, there are many options available across the island to satisfy those cravings. Many of the specialties of these dessert parlours range from cold treats such as ice cream to popular cakes and cheesecakes. Here, we present some of the Dessert Parlours located island wide, as well as their specialties.
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Fruity Delights – Fruits of Barbados

One of the best aspects of living in the Caribbean is the wide variety of fruits that grow across the islands. Barbados is no different; while many of the fruits might not be indigenous to the island, some are still locally grown and harvested on the island. This article will present some of the most
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Foods to Make you Look Younger and More Beautiful

As persons age, there is the inevitable struggle to preserve the youthful and beautiful features that were once so easy to maintain. However, just because you get older, it does not mean you have to look it. This article will present some of the things you can eat to look younger and more beautiful. What
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