Fustic House (St. Lucy Parish) — this is an 11-acre estate that dates back to 1740. Set on a coral ridge overlooking the Caribbean Sea and west coast, the property was re-designed in the late 1970’s by Oliver Messel to create a series of indoor and outdoor living areas that flow seamlessly together. It’s now […]
Fisherpond Great House (Parris Hill, St. John Parish) – located in St. Thomas parish (in the island’s countryside), this is another historic structure (350 years old) which was restored and refurnished with antiques. Surrounded by stunning gardens and furnished in masterfully chosen antiques, this well-loved old plantation house is the epitome of old world charm. […]
Drax Hall (St. George Parish) – located deep in the interior of Barbados, this historic mansion was believed to have been built by William & James Drax in the 1650s. Nowadays, along with Nicholas Abbey in St. Peter Parish, are among the remaining Jacobean mansions found in the entire Western Hemisphere. However, Drax Hall is […]
Codrington College (Sargeant Street, St. John’s Parish) – located in St. John’s parish (on the island’s east coast), this one-time plantation house was later bequeathed to a religious society that converted the house (and its grounds) into a seminary. Founded in 1702, this was the first institution of higher learning in the island. The College […]
Cherry Tree Hill – located in the parish of St. Andrew (in the northeastern part of the island), this are offers an excellent view of the “Scotland District” (approx.. 850 feet above sea level). It is said that the area got its name from the cherry trees that once grew there. Nowadays, that area is […]
Bridgetown Jewish Synagogue – Barbados’ first Jewish settlement were individuals from Recife, Brazil, who built their house of worship in 1654, only to have to destroyed by a hurricane in 1831. After rebuilding it, the synagogue fell into disrepair, and was sold in 1929. The Jewish community brought it back in 1983, and restored it […]
Anse des Pères (Friars Bay Beach) –– the very scenic Friars Bay Beach is a sheltered, family friendly beach in the northwest of the island. The beach is famous for its two well-known beach restaurants, Friars Bay Beach Café and Kali’s Beach Bar. By day, visitors relax by the calm waters of the Caribbean sea, […]
Shipwreck Shop (42 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) – this retailer has 16 stores (under names like Lord & Hunter, Island Living and Boardwalk) all over the island that stock a little of everything: colorful hammocks, hand-crafted jewelry, and the local Guavaberry liqueur, but the “flagship” store on Front Street in Philipsburg has the largest […]
Axum Art Café and Gallery (7 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) – this is a 1960s-style art café that offers local cultural activities, as well as live music on weekends (such as jazz on Saturdays).
Bikini Beach Bar & Grill (Orient Bay, Saint Martin) — The menu features a full American breakfast, Tapas, tropical grilled shrimp salad, fresh seafood, black Angus steaks & paella Sundays. One can also order Tortilla Roll-ups & Pita Sandwiches to eat on the beach. The Fresh Squeeze, a new Fruit & Veggie Juice Bar with […]