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Orient Express and Guerlain have unveiled a 14-day wellness retreat aboard the Corinthian, described as the world’s largest sailing yacht, with a transatlantic route from Portugal to Barbados. The programme, announced on 13 May 2026, departs southern Europe and concludes at the island’s deep-water harbour, offering a rare convergence of luxury maritime travel and deliberate…
Royalton Hotels & Resorts has officially commenced operations at the Royalton Vessence Barbados, situated in the parish of St. Michael. This newly constructed all-inclusive property introduces a high-capacity accommodation sector directly adjacent to the island’s primary maritime hub. For cruise passengers, this development presents a highly strategic staging ground for both pre- and post-voyage stays….
Travellers coordinating pre- and post-cruise stays in Barbados can now utilise a newly introduced early booking bonus from Divi Resorts. This strategic initiative provides exclusive financial savings and preferred room access for guests who finalise their itineraries well in advance. As the Caribbean travel sector prepares for a heavily trafficked 2026-2027 winter season, securing reliable…
The hospitality sector in St. Michael is undergoing a significant operational shift as Royalton Hotels & Resorts rolls out its comprehensive sustainability programme, targeting full implementation by 2030. This initiative formalises a long-term environmental strategy that directly impacts how cruise passengers and overnight guests will interact with the property. With the Caribbean tourism sector generating…
The Caribbean hospitality sector has introduced significant pricing adjustments ahead of the upcoming summer season. Divi Resorts recently launched their “Sweet Summer Sale,” reducing regional overnight rates to a baseline of $164. Crucially for families travelling to Barbados, the operator has extended its ‘Kids Stay and Eat Free’ programme for bookings secured by May 21,…
Introduction: The Heights of St. Joseph Transitioning from the sea-level roar of the Soup Bowl to the panoramic silence of Hackleton’s Cliff offers a stark, necessary contrast for anyone exploring Barbados. Rising 997 feet (304 meters) above the Atlantic, this limestone and clay escarpment provides the most commanding vantage point on the island’s eastern frontier….
The transition from the salt-laden spray of the Atlantic to the humid, floral-scented canopy of Andromeda Botanic Gardens is one of the most jarring and rewarding sensory shifts in Barbados. Located in the parish of St. Joseph, less than 15 minutes’ walk from the world-famous Soup Bowls surf break, these gardens represent more than a…
Choosing Your East Coast Base: A Departure from the Ordinary The accommodation landscape in Bathsheba is fundamentally distinct from the high-rise resorts and manicured shorelines of the West Coast. To stay here is to embrace the “rugged side” of Barbados, a region defined by its 19th-century maritime history and the relentless energy of the Atlantic…
Dining on the east coast of Barbados, particularly around the rugged stretches of Bathsheba and the world-renowned Soup Bowls, is a sensory experience that balances the raw power of the Atlantic with the soulful warmth of island hospitality. Here, the air is thick with sea salt and the rhythmic “slap” of waves hitting the mushroom…
The St. Joseph coastline is renowned for its volatile Atlantic beauty, but beneath the salt spray and limestone cliffs lies the ghost of an industrial titan: the Barbados Railway. Today, the path where steam engines once roared serves as one of the island’s most evocative hiking trails, offering a unique perspective that bridges the gap…