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setting is undeniably Caribbean, the finger sandwiches and delicate
pastries served on tiered trays are undeniably British.
Looking for something a bit more substantial? Patisserie Bistro
Flindt, in Holetown, offers a “Full-On” English breakfast, including
sausages, bacon, eggs, roasted tomato, mushrooms, and baked
beans served with toast. And in Christ Church parish’s St.
Lawrence Gap, the Bay Bistro offers a “Full Monty” British breakfast
daily and a roast beef and Yorkshire pudding special on Sundays.
For sweets lovers, The Tides Restaurant in Holetown is an
excellent destination for a nice evening out or a special lunch where
you’ll find the best sticky pudding on the island.
SPORTS AND BARS TO WATCH THEM IN
Looking for a great bar to cheer on your favorite team in an English
Premiere League match or other live sporting event? There are
plenty of TVs to go around at Bert’s (24 flat screens, to be exact),
showing international sports coverage both indoors and poolside.
Known for its banana daiquiris and relaxed island feel, this Christ
Church parish hotspot’s menu includes traditional Bajan dishes,
sandwiches, and stone-fired pizzas. And you won’t go thirsty:
Choose from a selection of frozen drinks and beers, including
buckets of Banks, which is brewed on Barbados.
Also in Christ Church parish, Bubba’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
is another popular pick, with three 10-foot screens plus 12 addi-
tional TVs. Its massive drinks menu runs the gamut from signature
cocktails and margaritas to beers, wines, and shooters. Food
options include plenty of appetizers, and sliders, burgers, seafood,
and steaks.
If you want to enjoy live spectator sports popular with the Brits,
find your way to Kensington Oval, just outside of Bridgetown in St.
Michael Parish. As early as 1895, this field hosted an English tour-
ing team. Over the decades, the legendary names of cricket have
played here, including Barbados’ own Sir Garfield Sobers, who is
widely recognized as the best cricketer to have ever played the
game. Daily tours of Kensington Oval will help you better under-
stand the game and the passion behind it.
You’ll also want to make time for a visit to the
Cricket Legends of Barbados, an unexpectedly high-
tech museum across the street from Kensington Oval
that explains the game, its history, and its heroes.
Guided tours are available Monday through Friday.
Of course, there are additional cricket grounds
all about the island. If you see a game in progress,
pull over and watch, just like the locals.
The same is true if you see a polo match under-
way. The most prominent fields are Holder’s Field in
St. James, and Lion Castle and Clifton Polo Field, both
in St. Thomas. Prince Charles and his son Prince
Harry have played at the exclusive Apes Hill Polo Club.
The polo season on the island typically runs January
to May, but special events and private lessons are
possible throughout the year.
A travel writer with documented Welsh heritage, Diana Lambdin Meyer is
based in the Kansas City area. She is a member of the Society of
American Travel Writers, and enjoys exploring all parts of the world.
An adults-only resort situated amid 5 acres of lush
tropical gardens with panoramic views of the
Caribbean Sea, The Club, Barbados Resort & Spa is
located in St. James parish on Barbados’ west coast.
On-site amenities include three freshwater
swimming pools, a hot tub, tennis, and water sports.
AREA RESORTS
Located on 2.5 acres of beachfront in Christ Church
parish on Barbados’ southern coast, Sea Breeze Beach
Hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned accommodations
with private balconies, most of which have ocean
views. Guests can enjoy the on-site adults-only pool,
whirlpools, and an open-air restaurant.
Nestled in a spectacular garden setting on Barbados’
northwest coast, Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa is a
boutique adults-only retreat. All units have a balcony
or patio, and on-site offerings include two
restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, and the
Sugar Cane Spa.
To view all of the Barbados resorts in Interval’s
network,
*This is an all-inclusive resort, requiring the purchase of a meal plan payable to the resort.
Accommodations at TCE, SZB, and SUK are available for purchase through the Getaway
program and generally will not be available for exchange.
Polo has been played
on Barbados since the
1800s, and remains a
popular spectator sport.
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