Family Summer Holidays – 7 Reasons to Visit Barbados
When it comes to planning a family summer holiday, the options can be overwhelming. While many families choose to travel to Europe, there is a hidden gem in the Caribbean that offers an unforgettable vacation experience – Barbados. With its safe environment, stunning beaches, fantastic festivals and amazing water activities, Barbados has everything a family needs for the perfect summer getaway. In this article, we will explore seven reasons why Barbados should be at the top of your family’s travel list this summer.
Less chaotic and busy than going to Europe
Travelling to Europe during the summer can be chaotic and overwhelming. Crowded airports, long queues and overbooked hotels can put a damper on your family’s vacation experience. In contrast, Barbados offers a more relaxed and peaceful vacation destination. With fewer crowds, it’s easier to find the perfect spot on the beach, enjoy local attractions and have a stress-free holiday.
Safe island for family visits
Known for being a safe destination for family travel, Barbados has low crime rates and a friendly and welcoming culture, making families feel comfortable when exploring the island’s many attractions. The locals have a strong sense of community and are always eager to share their love for their island home with visitors.
Great beaches
Barbados is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With crystal clear waters and soft, white sand, families can spend hours relaxing, swimming and playing in the sun. The island offers a variety of beaches, from the calm, gentle waves of the west coast to the more adventurous surf breaks in the south.
Fantastic summer festivals
The island is known for its fantastic summer festivals. One of the most popular is the Crop Over Festival, which takes place from June to August. This festival celebrates the end of the sugar cane harvest and involves street parades like the Grand Kadooment, calypso music and lots of traditional Bajan food. Other summer festivals include the steel drum festival, Pandemonium, and for Calypso lovers there’s Soca on the Hill, both of which offer an incredible cultural experience for families.
Amazing water activities
There is a wealth of water activities to experience around the Barbados coastline. Families can enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving, jet skiing, kayaking and paddleboarding. For the more adventurous, the island offers surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. With warm waters and gentle waves, Barbados is the perfect place for families to enjoy fun in the sun and explore the island’s marine life.
Wonderful wildlife
Barbados is home to a variety of unique wildlife, including sea turtles, hummingbirds and the island’s indigenous green monkeys. Families can enjoy wildlife encounters at places like the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, where they can see green monkeys in their natural habitat. There’s also some equally fascinating wildlife to be discovered under the sea, so make sure you take a snorkelling trip to discover the beautiful coral reefs and their exotic inhabitants.
Unforgettable experiences
If you are looking to create unforgettable memories, Barbados offers some truly exceptional experiences that you’ll be able to look back on for years to come. From submarine tours to the bottom of the ocean to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and majestical sunsets captured from the beachfront terrace of world-class restaurants, it is a place that will leave a lasting and treasured impression on your family.
A family-friendly place to stay
When it comes to finding a family-friendly resort with exceptional accommodation, facilities and service, Royal Westmoreland is a luxury Barbados resort and the ideal place to stay. The island’s most prestigious resort, it is a private, gated estate with round the clock security and offers just 250 luxury villas and apartments speckled about its 750 acres of lush tropical landscape, ensuring your family has unparalleled privacy on your vacation.
On-site, you’ll also find a wealth of first-class amenities. These include a stunning, Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed championship standard golf course, a state-of-the-art gym and floodlit tennis courts. There is a range of dining venues, including an elegant, colonial-style Club House, a private beach club offering beachfront dining at the nearby Mullins Beach and even a traditional Rum Shak. If you’d rather eat in, you can also make use of the private chef service whose award-winning chefs will be happy to cook up your favourite dishes.
Guests also have a housekeeper to ensure their accommodation stays clean and tidy, and there’s a well-connected concierge that can show you the best places to go, make bookings and arrangements on your behalf and, if you fancy a night out without the kids, even arrange babysitting for you.
For more information, visit Royal Westmoreland’s Holidays Page. If you are considering a visit during June and August 2023, check out their Taste of the Caribbean offer.