Luxury Tourism in Barbados

Barbados as a holiday choice is perfectly suited to the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Enjoy high end duty-free designer jewellery, apparel and accessories stores, and the finest restaurants, bars and cafés in the Caribbean.

It’s always playtime in Barbados for the rich and famous, who gladly escape to our shores far away from the glare of bright lights and bothersome details which characterise life outside our island paradise.

WHY BARBADOS OFFERS THE BEST CARIBBEAN WEDDING
When it comes to your wedding, your wish is our command! Just let romance and your imagination run wild – the possibilities are endless! You’ll be saying “I do,” and falling in love with Barbados all the while! You can get married anywhere in the world, but why would you want to say “I do” anywhere else but on this little slice of heaven? Here are five reasons why getting married in Barbados is so ideal and highly favoured.

No red tape: From the outset, we’ll make sure that the process is a gentle breeze. You may walk off the plane and up the aisle on the same day if you wish. There’s no red tape to mar your white carpet day.

Flying to paradise is easy: Even before you touchdown, we lighten the stress toll that travel decisions often take. This is why daily direct flights from the USA, Canada, UK, and Europe make it possible for bridal parties to choose the dates for their wedding and have their party come and go as they please.

We take the pain out of planning: We can make your dream wedding come true with a little help from any of our established wedding planners. These professionals manage teams of photographers, florists and interior decorators, all of whom are highly trained -some internationally – to deliver world-class service.

We do simple to splashy and everything in between: Barbados boasts a wide range of options and can deliver wedding packages to accommodate any size pocket, from the sweet and simple to the opulence of an A-list celebrity splash. Irrespective of what you have in mind, the splendor of our powder-soft, white sand beaches, warm tropical seas and landscapes and seascapes are yours for the taking.

Scenic vista, surfside setting, church or chapel, the choice is yours: Beach weddings are always amazing, and you’ve got plenty of those to choose from. The island is surrounded by gorgeous white sand beaches, each one with something special to offer in terms of setting and capturing the mood you want to create. For those who fancy something else, botanical gardens at Andromeda, Orchid World or the Flower Forest are ideal, fragrant locales, where love blooms forever. Similarly, historic chapels and churches with stained glass windows in St. Andrew, St. George and St. John – to name just a few – provide the perfect backdrop for your special day in the unparalleled tropical splendor of Barbados.

BARBADOS – PLAYGROUND AND HOME FOR THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL AND ELITE
Barbados as a holiday choice is perfectly suited to the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Many of this elite crowd have bought vacation homes here and come whenever their schedules allow. This phenomenon is not new. In her heyday, Hollywood legend, the Claudette Colbert, owned a home here and since then, others have followed for exclusive escapes. Of course, Barbados will always be home to our megastar Rihanna, who visits often to soak up as much of the sun and island life as she can. She brings friends to enjoy her homeland, and they too become converts. Here’s why:

Peace and privacy
Vacationing in Barbados means you can go as you please, no paparazzi and over enthusiastic fans to interrupt the experience. This is not to say that Barbadians will not stop to give you a second look, but you can be sure that you won’t be mobbed or pestered.

La dolce vita
Many of the world’s elite come for an extra helping of the sweet life – to enjoy the fine-dining restaurants located throughout the island and the plush, exclusive hotels and resorts, which punctuate the platinum coast of St. James. These high-end accommodations boast exquisite amenities and staff to cater to one’s every whim. Whether it’s a self-contained villa or a lavish resort, they are all equipped with swimming pools, spas and the other trappings that define the sweet life!

Beaches, playtime and self-indulgence
It’s always playtime in Barbados – golf at Apes Hill or Royal Westmoreland, polo at any one of the five grounds on the island, relaxation on our white sand beaches, the adrenaline rush from extreme water sports, sailing, pampering at the day spas or shopping top international brands in the sophisticated elegance of Limegrove Lifestyle Centre in Holetown Barbados… This is only the beginning – there’s no end to recess in Barbados!

The Bajan people
When visitors come to Barbados, they are treated like family, with true Bajan hospitality, making Barbados the ideal home away from home.

Spectacular scenery and natural beauty
Even before you touch down, you know you’re in for something special, especially if you enter the island at night, when sparkling lights resemble a carpet of jewels spread over 166 square miles. In the daytime, these jewels give way to lush vegetation and breathtaking landscapes and seascapes well beyond the imagination! Many of our attractions are natural treasures. Harrison’s Cave, Welchman Hall Gully and the Animal Flower Cave are only a few of the sights, which captivate and inspire locals and visitors to Barbados.

BARBADOS PRIVATE ESTATES – FUSTIC HOUSE
In addition to being one of the architectural national treasures of Barbados, Fustic House is one of the most naturally beautiful properties on the island. The approach road to Fustic winds its way through a shaded grove of Mahogany and Pride of India trees before eventually revealing the house itself, serenely tucked away amidst eleven acres of flourishing gardens. Due to its pleasantly elevated position on an undulating coral ridge overlooking the coast, Fustic benefits from spectacular views and refreshingly cool breezes. Fustic is one of those very rare places on earth that naturally exude a sense of spiritual well-being.

The plantation that once occupied the area surrounding Fustic dates back to the 17th century and the original dwelling located on this spot was known as Seaview. Little is known about this early period but for most of the 1800s, Seaview was owned by John Edward Armstrong, who was the Parochial Treasurer for St. Lucy. At some point during the history of Seaview, the name of the house was changed to Fustic, in acknowledgement of the towering Fustic trees that once prospered in this area.

Much of the modern charm of Fustic House must be attributed to the charismatic Oliver Messel, a flamboyant Englishman who, having made his name as a theatre set designer, arrived in Barbados to embark on a new career path as an architect in the 1970s. Messel was destined to exert an enormous influence on contemporary Barbadian design and today he is recognised as the architect who brought romance to tropical living. This whimsical aspect of Messel’s creativity is clearly evident in the stylish ‘al fresco’ architecture he introduced to Fustic.

Fustic House is a classic example of elegant Caribbean indoor/outdoor living at its very finest and it is easy to see why this was one of Messel’s favourite houses.

Today, Fustic House has been tastefully transformed in to a sumptuous ‘private paradise’ where seven elegantly appointed suites in four separate wings can sleep up to 14 guests in luxurious accommodation. Fustic House is the largest private estate that is available for rental in Barbados and guests are vigilantly pampered by 14 dedicated members of staff and a highly-acclaimed private chef.

A recent addition to the estate is a new pavilion that has been purpose designed as an ideal venue for business retreats, corporate meetings or similar events.