Barbados

Dreaming of an island escape? From Barbados to Saint Lucia, there's a perfect island for every traveller

The top island addresses to know about 

From boutique barefoot stays to high-octane glamour hotels, these are our pick of the most stylish addresses to know about

Let the daydreaming begin.

Authentic ventures moving beyond tourist tropes by on-the-ground specialist Lebawit Lily Girma

As Barbados ditches its colonial ties, a positively charged community is striding out with a confident sense of identity

Swap a chilly winter for pristine beaches and bath-warm seas

These knockout beaches and big-hitting escapes stay warm well into winter. While our days get darker and shorter and wetter, these chilled-out corners of the world will leave every type of traveller feeling restored

Barbados glitters with knockout beaches - but there are many more reasons to book a luxury holiday on this Caribbean gem