Barbados is the perfect destination for GCC families, honeymooners and adventurers alike. With direct flights from the UK and USA, halal dining options and luxury accommodations, the island caters to every traveller’s needs.
GCC travellers will discover that the island nation brings a new reason to celebrate every month. Its year-round tropical climate ensures sunny skies and warm hospitality around the year, but March and April offer exciting opportunities with cricket and Oistins Fish Festival respectively, making it a destination with a difference for an extended Eid break this year.
Barbados is synonymous with cricket, making it an irresistible destination for sports enthusiasts. The island regularly hosts international and regional matches, offering fans the chance to watch world-class cricket against the backdrop of idyllic beaches and azure waters. March marks the start of the cricket season, offering fans the chance to enjoy world-class matches at Kensington Oval.
Barbados offers lively festivals in combination with its unique, award-winning gastronomy throughout the year.
Summer heats up with the Gospelfest Barbados at the end of May, followed by the iconic Crop Over Festival in July and August, a celebration of Barbadian culture and heritage with parades, calypso music, premium outdoor events and the spectacular street masquerade, known as Grand Kadooment.
The island's food scene takes centre stage in October with the award-winning Barbados Food and Rum Festival, where food lovers indulge in top-tier culinary and mixology creations and sip the island's renowned liquid gold. In November, Independence Day Celebrations mark Barbados’ national pride with parades and fireworks, while the year wraps up in December with the Run Barbados Marathon Weekend, offering a combination of fitness and fun.