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Barbados
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Western Barbados is the area of Barbados that lies north of Bridgetown and comprises the parishes of Saint James, Saint Peter and Saint Lucy. This is the west-facing, most sheltered coast, so it's the best for family beach holidays, and has the highest concentration (and steepest prices) of hotels.
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Forest park with an accessible trail. Green monkeys are common but not guaranteed.
Karstic show cave that you chug through in an electric tram. Plus all sorts of catchpenny side-shows (that word "Eco" is the danger signal), since no cave visit would be complete without riding a forest zipwire. Hotel pick-up extra.
was Cocomos
Italian ocean-front dining. Good value for money, relaxed atmosphere.
Reasonably priced pub with local food.
Excellent top-end restaurant, gets great reviews for food, service and views, all reflected in the price.
Good roti and curries at this small shop.
Dine above the breaking surf at this fine Barbados restaurant but call ahead for reservations.
Marriott resort hotel with great service, comfort and catering.
Relaxing place across the road from the beach.
Adults only Marriott hotel, guest opinions veer between rave and raspberry.
Another Marriott hotel, but this one wins great reviews.
Luxury hotel on a former sugar plantation. Opulent is the word, this hotel is in the top bracket for room comfort, amenities, service and price.
Spacious suites with kitchenette, inexpensive by local standards.
Comfy spacious Marriott hotel.
Slick friendly service but the rooms need an upgrade, way overpriced for what you get.
The coast highway runs north from Bridgetown via Holetown to Speightstown. All public transport runs along this road, some continuing up to St Lucy's Church.
Read in the guideThe coast road is narrow and ratty with traffic, with poor sidewalks, so walking is no fun.
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