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Bottom Bay Barbados
What To Do in Barbados: A Guide to an Immersive Holiday in the Caribbean

A sparkling jewel in the Caribbean, Barbados is on every must-visit list. A colourful fusion of the Caribbean's best beaches, colonial history, spectacular scenery and a mouth-watering cuisine, Barbados has something for everyone. Read our guide on the top things to do in Barbados.

Thu 20 Mar 2025

Royal Clipper in the Caribbean
Caribbean on board Royal Clipper - Review

Explore the idyllic Caribbean islands of Antigua, St Kitts and Martinique on a spectacular voyage under full sail. Read Sam's review of her sailing holiday on five-masted tall ship Royal Clipper.

Wed 22 Jan 2014
Royal Clipper in the Caribbean
Caribbean Treasure Islands Sailing Cruise on Star Clipper

This was our fourth Star Clippers cruise. The others were in the Mediterranean, and this time it was the Caribbean at Christmas-time. We were looking forward to warm sunny days, superb sailing conditions, and particularly the British Virgin Islands, famous for links to the real pirates, idyllic scenery and a laid-beck style. We were not disappointed.

Wed 13 Nov 2013

 

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