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.
Lone Star was opened in December 1997 and immediately brought a breath of fresh air to the hotel and restaurant scene of the west coast of Barbados.
This endearing boutique style hotel has a contemporary design, converted from a garage built in the 1940s, with polished wooden floors, white muslin curtaining and a spectacular ocean front setting.
The hotel has a deserved reputation for the highest level of personal attentive service and its restaurant remains in strong demand.
LOCATION
Located on Alleyns Bay, on the west coast of Barbados, approximately 45 minutes from the airport.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Due to its intimate nature, Lone Star has limited public amenities but the outstanding hotel staff will be pleased to make arrangements for guests such as watersports, spa treatments or a round of golf.
Facilities
The world famous Lone Star restaurant boasts clientele as diverse as Kylie Minogue and Michael Winner. Breakfast is served in the restaurant or on your terrace.
Hotel is suitable for
Honeymooners.
Extra features
Contemporary/chic
Rooms open onto beach
Available activities
Eating out.
Additional Benefits
Non-stop flight.
Accomodation
There are four large airconditioned suites with large and well-furnished
terraces. Two open on to the beach and two are on the upper level, with the beach accessible by an external staircase.
Each is sumptuously appointed with bespoke Italian designed soft furnishings and locally designed Bajan mahogany furniture.
To reflect the history of the Lone Star Garage, each suite is individually named: Cord, Studebaker, Lincoln and Buick. The Lone Star's spacious bathrooms are equally stylish with Philip Starck fittings.
All the suites are equipped with satellite TV, video, fax machine, internet access, tea & coffee facilities and starter bar/fridge.
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