Feb 11, 2012

(MIAMI, Fla., February 2012) – In an effort to meet travelers’ growing desire for authentic vacation experiences, a selection of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America today announced the “Authentically Local” package – an exciting new program that introduces travelers to

Nov 28, 2011

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Nov. 17, 2011) – American Eagle Airlines nonstop service from San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) to Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI)returns this Fall giving travelers a new reason to head to the Caribbean just in time before the cold winter weather hits. With flights operating from San Juan to Bridgetown on American Eagle Airlines, the regional

Nov 13, 2011

(New York, NY, November 11, 2011) – Warm Caribbean sun, exotic cuisine and friendly smiles made their way across televisions nationwide this morning as Matt Lauer of NBC’s The TODAY Show wrapped up his world-wide “Where In The World is Matt Lauer?” on the island of Barbados. Over 5.3 million viewers received a taste of the island’s idyllic

Sep 24, 2011

The concept of the off season has never been prominent in my thoughts until I arrived in Bathsheba on the East coast of Barbados exactly one week before Easter Sunday. I had just flown for 10 hours from Vancouver to Bridgetown via Toronto. I arrived at my hotel around 3:30 p.m. and was told that the restaurant would be closing at 7 p.m., so I would have to place

Aug 30, 2011

At Barbados airport, the fares to the various island destinations are posted on a board outside the arrivals area. I made sure that my taxi driver knew the fare to my destination and whether I would be paying him in US or East Caribbean dollars. From Melville Hall in Dominica the fare to Roseau, the capital, is US$50 for the 1.5 hour trip. However, there are

Jul 12, 2011

The Andromeda Botanical Gardens were created in 1954 by a local horticulturalist, Iris Bannochie, who was an avid plant collector and travelled the world gathering specimens to plant in her garden high above the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. There are two trails to follow in the garden: Iris’s trail and John’s trail. Each trail has an

Jul 2, 2011

Harrison’s Cave is a major tourist attraction in Barbados. After I paid for my ticket, I could have walked down to the visitor’s centre, but instead I took one of the three elevators that have been strategically placed so they aren’t an eyesore. Outside the centre some hidden tape recorders play the sounds of birds and insects to give

Jun 10, 2011

Lying on the verandah of my hotel the crash of the Atlantic Ocean waves is constant. The view both ways along the coastline shows white-topped waves smashing into the boulders and beaches. This is Bathsheba on the East coast of Barbados and it’s not visited by many tourists. In the late afternoon there were more people surfing that sitting on the beach.

Jun 1, 2011

Excitement radiates throughout my body as I don my helmet and horse and acquaint myself with my long-handled mallet. I’m in Barbados, taking a polo lesson from world-renowned player and Vice Captain of the Barbados Polo Club, Jeff Evelyn, at his private field in St. James. I trot my horse back and forth, practicing my swing as Evelyn debriefs me about the

May 11, 2011

In Barbados, rum punch isn’t just a drink; it’s a way of life.  It pervades the entire culture.  More than 35,000 independently owned rum shops churn out punches to an exceptionally happy island populace on a daily basis. And some version of the national cocktail can be found at literally every restaurant, resort, street vendor or dive bar that travelers

Maryl stops by Barbados for some In The Know of this Caribbean island with Barbados Tourism at this year’s Los Angeles Times Adventurers Expo February 10-11. Learn about how Barbados is unique and a great travel destination for culture and beaches. For more on Barbados at ITKT. This podcast was produced by Wayfarer Digital for In The Know Traveler. To see