Barbados was the only island in the Caribbean to remain under the flag of one nation throughout the 300 year island-hopping, allegiance-swapping colonial era, and as a result there is still a strong sense of Englishness here. Palm-fringed, supercharged, 'Bling-land' admittedly, but England none the less.

Barbados holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

Why visit Barbados with Original Travel

Our consultants each fell in love with beautiful Barbados on their various research trips, during which they’ve sailed the west coast, feasted on the best Bajan cuisine and even played in local cricket matches. Sound appealing? We can tailor-make your very own Barbados itinerary to include all this and more. If you fancy a life of luxury, then we can put you up in some of the island’s most famous hotels. Or, if you’re looking for an authentic Bajan-style property to call home, our guest houses will do the trick.

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A few of the benefits of travelling with us to Barbados

  • Our local Concierges
  • The Original Travel app
  • Airport lounge access
  • Wi-Fi router and e-Sim
  • Destination Dossier
  • 24-hour helpline
  • Expert guides
  • 100% carbon absorption

Our Barbados holiday collections

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Barbados Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

Barbados Testimonials

2 reviews
4.5 / 5
"We were very satisfied with our trip to Antigua. We were delighted with the choice of hotel we were suggested, which was ideally located, and the food was really good (we were blown away by the variety of dishes they offered!). The people there were very friendly and cheerful. That's it, really, other than to say thank you for your advice, we had a great holiday and will use definitely use Original Travel for our next trip."
Jack - Manchester
Published on 22nd August 2019
"We honestly both had a brilliant holiday. It was like a 2nd honeymoon! You chose the accommodation perfectly as both Little Good Harbour and The Atlantis suited us really well and were the perfect balance between small and luxurious whilst remaining informal and relaxed. The setting is just spectacular, we couldn't believe our luck when we had our first dinner overlooking the sea...just perfection! Thank you so so much for arranging it all for us. We trust your judgement completely and once again you arranged one of the most amazing holidays we've ever been on. I think Barbados is such a great holiday destination and I'd recommend it to anyone. "
Becky - Leeds
Published on 21st August 2019

Our Barbados
specialists

When dreaming of a trip to Barbados, leave the planning to our team of experts. While exploring this Caribbean gem, we can arrange tried-and-tested guided bike tours, sailing lessons, shipwreck spotting and visits to St Nicholas Abbey. Our in-country Concierge, just a WhatsApp away, is also full of unbeatable advice. From securing you a table at exclusive restaurants to where to watch (or join in with) a local cricket match, their mission is to make sure your trip is unforgettable and runs like clockwork.

What you can find in Barbados that you won't find anywhere else?

Dramatically different landscapes and coastlines in a small island. Barbados packs a lot into a pretty small area, with the two contrasting coasts - the wild and woolly east and the sheltered and glitzy west - separated by a charming and mountainous interior dotted with former colonial estates turned into elegant hotels or retreating back into the jungle.


What is the best option for a Barbados holiday?

Is it possible to avoid the glitz and glamour? Of course. We at Original Travel know all the best places to stay, ranging from the bling-fest billionaires' hangout of Sandy Lane at the epicentre of the west coast scene to way more understated hideaways on the beautiful - and virtually empty in parts - east coast.



100% tailor-made holidays

Understanding Your Needs

Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday

Personalisation

We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities

Our Services

All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges