Here are some photos from my January vacation in Barbados
where the weather was in the low 80s everyday versus the below freezing we had
for most of January in New Jersey. I hope these encourage you to start planning some time off.
I stayed at two different places in the same week. First I was at a serene small inn with only 9 rooms. Their guests are mostly British and Canadian and there is a genteel feel about the place with breakfast on the veranda, a peaceful pool and a short block walk to the beach. Each morning, the famous local green monkeys saunter past in the garden as you have breakfast. No TVs on the premises - it is a good place to have a respite from the news.
If are looking for a serene, quiet place for a vacation, check out Bayfield House in Barbados.
Dining out locally near Bayfield House....
Barbados is a safe island to travel around and has lots of excellent restaurants. Dining near Bayfield House - oceanfront at sunset was my favorite time of day. Here I am holding a Rum Punch at Bombas in Mullins and sitting at Jumas in Speightstown.
I finished the week at the Tropical Sunset "self catering" hotel in Holetown. This place is situated between two beach bars and in fact one of them extends in front of the pool. After the pool take a few steps to the beach and sunbeds are available right there. There is a galley kitchen, nice size room with cable TV and patio overlooking the ocean. This is a very social environment with mostly a retired crowd many of whom are here for 3 - 8 weeks in the winter.
Here I am getting ready for the social life at the Tropical Sunset....
I stayed at two different places in the same week. First I was at a serene small inn with only 9 rooms. Their guests are mostly British and Canadian and there is a genteel feel about the place with breakfast on the veranda, a peaceful pool and a short block walk to the beach. Each morning, the famous local green monkeys saunter past in the garden as you have breakfast. No TVs on the premises - it is a good place to have a respite from the news.
If are looking for a serene, quiet place for a vacation, check out Bayfield House in Barbados.
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| Relaxing at the Beach |
Dining out locally near Bayfield House....
Barbados is a safe island to travel around and has lots of excellent restaurants. Dining near Bayfield House - oceanfront at sunset was my favorite time of day. Here I am holding a Rum Punch at Bombas in Mullins and sitting at Jumas in Speightstown.
I finished the week at the Tropical Sunset "self catering" hotel in Holetown. This place is situated between two beach bars and in fact one of them extends in front of the pool. After the pool take a few steps to the beach and sunbeds are available right there. There is a galley kitchen, nice size room with cable TV and patio overlooking the ocean. This is a very social environment with mostly a retired crowd many of whom are here for 3 - 8 weeks in the winter.
Here I am getting ready for the social life at the Tropical Sunset....
Every kind of boating opportunity is available including jet skis, glass bottom boats, sailboats, etc. Swim with the turtles, snorkel and more. All just steps from my room.
Every morning there is horseback riding at the water's edge....
Eating out - and outside - in Holetown is a delight whether it is breakfast at Flindt Patisserie, lunch at Carizma or dinner at Nishi.
But my favorite time of day is sunset and sunset watching over the ocean is a favorite activity of locals and visitors alike. Whether it was on the beach, at a restaurant, at a beach bar or on my patio in Holetown I was there for sunset watching everyday of my vacation. Here are just a few photos to whet your appetite.
And in conclusion...this Grandma had a wonderful vacation and I wish you many happy vacations too. Good for the body and good for the soul.
Marion
1 comment:
It sounds like a wonderful place! Everything about your trip sounds like a trip that I would have enjoyed very much. I'm glad you were able to go and thank you for sharing Barbados with us at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. Pinned to my Travel board and shared!
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