Barbados isn’t just about sun, sand, and rum—it’s also a paradise for anglers. From family-friendly inshore trips to adrenaline-pumping deep-sea adventures, fishing charters here cater to all levels. Fall 2025 is an ideal time to plan your trip, with plenty of options starting around US $400. Here’s a curated list of the top charters, plus essential tips, availability info, and what makes...
Barbados has always been known for its vibrant food scene, where local favourites like flying fish and macaroni pie meet international influences. In 2025, the island welcomed several exciting new restaurants that are already making waves with their menus, locations, and unique atmospheres. Whether you’re planning your next vacation or simply love discovering the latest culinary hotspots, here are five...
Barbados is poised for a landmark 2025/2026 winter cruise season, with cruise lines reporting full occupancy and the Port of Bridgetown receiving accolades for operational excellence. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, leading a delegation at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg, Germany, shared that every cruise line met at the event confirmed a highly successful previous...
Barbados is set to welcome the Motivation Luxury Summit 2025 from September 13–17, positioning the island at the forefront of the global luxury travel and incentive travel industry. Over 100 esteemed participants, including host buyers and travel exhibitors, will converge on the island to explore the evolving future of luxury travel. Elevating Barbados as a Luxury Travel Hub For the Barbados...
Royal Caribbean International has marked a major milestone with its newest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, which touched water for the first time on August 29, 2025, at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The float-out signals that the vessel is moving from assembly to the outfitting and testing phase before welcoming its first passengers. As the third Icon Class ship, following Icon of the Seas and...
Some resorts focus on rooms and restaurants. Sea Breeze Beach House in Barbados focuses on experiences. With just 122 rooms, it blends the intimacy of a boutique stay with a lively, immersive connection to the island. The resort’s “How To” program brings Barbados into every day — from guided walks to Oistins and rum punch mixology classes, to wine tastings, yoga by the sea, and aqua aerobics in...
Barbados is set to become even more accessible to New England travelers as JetBlue adds a second nonstop Saturday flight from Boston to Bridgetown, starting January 10, 2026. The new service doubles the Saturday options on this popular route, adding much-needed capacity during one of the busiest travel days of the week. It reflects the growing demand from the Boston market, particularly among winter...
The Barbados Golf Club is preparing to host one of the island’s most eagerly awaited sporting events this year—the 2025 Amateur Golf Championship, set for September 12–14. The three-day tournament will bring together some of the region’s best amateur golfers for a showcase of talent, determination, and community spirit. Organizers confirmed the dates through official announcements on social...
SITE Classic 2025 is set to be one of the most significant gatherings for senior incentive travel professionals, combining immersive education, purposeful networking, and unforgettable cultural experiences. From August 25–28, 2025, the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will host over 270 global leaders — including 85 hosted buyers and 170 suppliers — for four transformative days of innovation,...
Barbados’ Rockley Hotel has quickly become the south coast’s standout boutique stay — a 49-room hideaway of junior suites and one-bedrooms, offering style, energy, and the unbeatable perk of being just steps from the beach. The first impression is all about color and character — bold, bright, and full of island spirit. Step outside and you’re surrounded by the hum of the south coast: surf...