BARBADOS IN A NUTSHELL
Barbados continues to be our clients' most favoured destination with many of you returning year after year – the reasons why are simple. Barbados and our latest selection of hotels offer a level of sophistication, service and style which cannot fail to impress whether you're a regular visitor or experiencing the Caribbean for the first time. At the same time, Barbados has managed to retain it's own truly tropical and unmistakably ‘Bajan’ atmosphere.
Although only 21 miles long by 14 miles wide, Barbados has a surprising diversity of scenery. Just a few miles take you from the tranquillity of the Caribbean west coast, with its luxury hotels and palm fringed beaches, to the dramatic cliffs and wild Atlantic rollers of the eastern coast.
The interior has its own beauty as well. Green and lush, the spine of the island rises to more than 1,000 ft at Mount Hillaby while the rolling hills of the northern tip earned it the name Scotland District, from early settlers.The West Indies v England 4th Test in Barbados is from 1 to 5 April inclusive, making Barbados the hot ticket for travel around Easter 2004.
CARIBTOURS' PERSONAL VIEW
Gemma is a regular visitor: "Barbados has a wonderful atmosphere, whatever you want from your holiday. I just love the fact that you can, if you wish, combine a truly luxurious beach holiday with some fun nightlife, the chance to mingle with the friendly Bajans or, one of my favourites, a picnic amongst local families on the rugged east coast beaches. I would always recommend hiring a mini-moke for a few days to make the most of your stay."
DID YOU KNOW...?
Although British for almost 400 years, tradition tells us that the Spanish who visited Barbados in the early 16th century named the island Los Barbados – the bearded ones – after the Bearded Fig Tree's aerial root system, which resembled a Spanish nobleman's beard.
Built around the Great House formerly owned by Sir Edward Cunard, The Fairmont Glitter Bay is perfect for those who appreciate spacious accommodation in an expansive tropical setting.
Whilst the accommodation is not luxurious, it is very spacious and in particular an ideal base from which to explore Barbados whilst also enjoying the ambiance of the resort and its beach. The children’s club is particularly good.
LOCATION
Set in acres of tropical gardens leading to an excellent sandy beach. 45 minutes from the airport and 8 miles from Bridgetown.
Facilities
Gourmet Piperade restaurant, poolside café, bar, pool and children's pool, floodlit tennis courts, complimentary watersports including waterskiing, fitness centre and evening entertainment.
Signing privileges are available at the adjacent sister hotel, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion. The excellent "Tully's Kids Club"(ages 4-12yrs) is open from 9am to 5pm at a nominal charge (approx. £25 per child per week).
Hotel Is Suitable For
Children (supervised Club)
Teenagers
Additional Benefits
Non-stop flight
Avavilable activities
Eating out
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Fairmont Glitter Bay
