Visit these restaurants in in April 2017

Re-Discover your favourite dining spots in April with this amazing dinner special. Be sure to visit these restaurants in Barbados in April 2017.

The Re-Discover Dine Around restaurant program will be running throughout the winter season During this period, several restaurants, including many up-market establishments, are offering Dinner Specials.

The offer is mostly for a 3-course Dinner including a bottle of wine per couple for Bds $99.00 per person.

Here is a list of some participating Barbados restaurants

Rachel’s Bar & Restuarant South 7 Bar & Grill Tapas Azul Restaurant Juma’s Restaurant Garden Terrace Restaurant The Atlantis Hotel The Lobster Pot Il Tempio TheMews Waterfront Cafe Port St. Charles Yacht Club

To see a full list of restaurants, please click the link: Re- Discover Dinner Specials

P.S Be sure to request the re-Discover Menu when making your reservation. Also, to redeem offer all bookings must be made in advance with respective restaurants and is subject to availability.

ICC Schedule for West Indies 2017

Here’s the ICC Schedule for West Indies 2017 team:

Friday, 3 March 2017

West Indies Vs

Ist ODI, West Indies vs England at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Start Time: 9:30 AM

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Sunday, 5 March 2017

West Indies Vs England

2nd ODI, West Indies vs England at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Start Time: 9:30 AM

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Thursday, 9 March 2017

West Indies Vs England

3rd ODI, West Indies vs England at , Barbados Start Time: 9:30 AM

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Friday, 31 March 2017

West Indies Vs

Ist ODI, West Indies vs Pakistan at Queen’s Park Oval, Port Of Spain, Trinidad

Time: 9:30 AM

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Sunday, 2 April 2017

West Indies Vs Pakistan

Ist ODI, West Indies vs Pakistan at Queen’s Park Oval, Port Of Spain, Trinidad

Start Time: TBC

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Friday, 7 April 2017

West Indies Vs Pakistan

Ist ODI, West Indies vs Pakistan at , Guyana

Time: TBC

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Sunday, 9 April 2017

West Indies Vs Pakistan

2nd ODI, West Indies vs Pakistan at Providence Stadium, Guyana Start Time: TBC

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Tuesday, 11 April 2017

West Indies Vs Pakistan

3rd ODI, West Indies vs Pakistan at Providence Stadium, Guyana

Start Time: TBC

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Saturday, 22 April 2017 to Wednesday, 26 April 2017

West Indies Vs Pakistan

1st Test Match, West Indies vs Pakistan at , Kingston,

Start Time: TBC

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Sunday, 30 April 2017 to Thursday, 4 May 2017

West Indies Vs Pakistan

2nd Test Match, West Indies vs Pakistan at Kensington Oval, Barbados

Start Time: TBC

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West Indies Vs Pakistan

3rd Test Match, West Indies vs Pakistan at Kensington Oval, Barbados

Start Time: TBC

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Thursday, 17 August 2017 to Monday, 21 August 2017

West Indies Vs England

1st Test Match, West Indies vs England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England

Start Time: TBC

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Friday, 25 August 2017 to Tuesday, 29 August 2017

West Indies Vs England

2nd Test Match, West Indies vs England at Headingley, Leeds, England

Start Time: TBC

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Thursday, 7 September 2017 to Monday, 11 September 2017

West Indies Vs England

3rd Test Match, West Indies vs England at Lord’s Ground, London, England

Start Time: TBC

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Wednesday, 13 September 2017

West Indies Vs Ireland

ODI, West Indies vs Ireland at Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Start Time: TBC

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Saturday, 16 September 2017

West Indies Vs England

Only T201, West Indies vs England at Emirates Riverside, Chester-le-Street, England

Start Time: 18:30 Local (17:30 GMT)

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Tuesday, 19 September 2017

West Indies Vs England

1st ODI, West Indies vs England at Old Trafford, Manchester, England

Start Time: 12:30 Local (11:30 Local) _____

Thursday, 21 September 2017

West Indies Vs England

2nd ODI, West Indies vs England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England

Start Time: 12:30 Local (11:30 Local)

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Sunday, 24 September 2017

West Indies Vs England

3rd ODI, West Indies vs England at The Brightside Ground, Bristol, England

Start Time: 11:00 Local (10:00 Local)

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Wednesday, 27 September 2017

West Indies Vs England

4th ODI, West Indies vs England at , London, England

Start Time: 12:30 Local (11:30 Local) _____

Friday, 29 September 2017

West Indies Vs England

5th ODI, West Indies vs England at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, England

Start Time: 12:30 Local (11:30 Local) Barbados Crop Over 2016

Barbados Crop Over 2016 is in full effect! Are you joining us in this year’s festivities, which also marks our 50 years of Independence?

Here’s some dates & venues of what’s happening this Barbados Crop Over 2016:

Event: Pic-O-De-Crop Semi-Finals Date:Saturday, July 16, 2016 Venue: National Satdium Time: 7:00 PM Contact: Box Office & online ticketing

Event: Twisted Date: Sunday, July 17, 2016 Venue: Pirates Cove Time: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM Contact: Twisted Facebook Page

Event: Junior Kadooment Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016 Venue: National Stadium Time: 9:00 AM Contact: Ticketpal

Event: Soca Royale Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 Venue: Bushy Park Time: 3:00 PM Contact: Ticketpal

Event: Junior Calypso Monarch Finals Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016 Venue: Kensington Oval Time: 7:00 PM Contact:

Event: Fya De Wuk Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Venue: Sunbury Time: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Contact:

Event: Lush Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016 Venue: Time: 4:00 PM boarding & 5:00 PM Set sail Contact: Facebook Page

Event: Foreday Morning/Jouvert Date: Friday, July 29, 2016 Venue: Harbour Lights/MixNuts/Caesar’s Army Time: From 11:00 PM Contact: Blue Box Cart, Mix Nuts, Caesar’s Army

Event: Saturday, July 30, 2016 Date: Bliss/ Market Venue: TBC/Spring Garden Highway Time: TBC/From 10:00 AM Contact: TBC Event: Pic-O-De-Crop Finals Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016 Venue: Kensington Oval Time: 8:00 PM Contact: Box Office & online ticketingEvent:

Event:Bridgetown Market Date: Sunday, July 31, 2016 Venue: Spring Garden Highway Time: From 12:00 PM

Event: The Booze Cruise (All inclusive Champagne) Date: Sunday, July 31, 2016 Venue: Harbour Master Time: 8:45 AM boarding & 10:00 AM sailing Contact: Facebook page

Event: Grand Kadooment Date: Monday, August 1, 2016 Venue: All over de place Time: From 8:00 AM

Tri-Nation Series 2016

The West Indies Selection Panel named the 14-man squad for the first four matches of the upcoming Tri Nation One-Day International Series.

The squad includes two players who are yet to play in ODIs for the West Indies. These are: off-spinner , who was a member of the West Indies team which won the ICC World T20 last month; and fast bowler , who has played 16 Test matches. The Tri Series will feature West Indies, South Africa and Australia and all matches will be day/night. The series starts in at the Guyana National Stadium (June 3-7), then moves to Warner Park, St Kitts (June 11-15); and concludes at Kensington Oval, Barbados (June 19-26).

Full squad as follows:

1. () 2. 3. 4. 5. Jonathan Carter 6. Johnson Charles (wk) 7. 8. Shannon Gabriel 9. 10. Ashley Nurse 11. 12. (wk) 13. 14.

Tri Series Nation 2016 Schedule

Friday, 3 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 1st Match — West Indies vs South Africa at Providence Stadium, Guyana

Sunday, 5 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 2nd Match — West Indies vs Australia at Providence Stadium, Guyana Tuesday, 7 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 3rd Match — Australia vs South Africa at Providence Stadium, Guyana

Saturday, 11 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 4th Match — Australia vs South Africa at Warner Park, St Kitts

Monday, 13 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 5th Match — West Indies vs Australia at Warner Park, St Kitts

Wednesday, 15 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 6th Match — West Indies vs South Africa at Warner Park, St Kitts

Sunday, 19 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 7th Match — Australia vs South Africa at Kensington Oval, Barbados

Tuesday, 21 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 8th Match — West Indies vs Australia at Kensington Oval, Barbados

Friday, 24 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: 9th Match — West Indies vs South Africa at Kensington Oval, Barbados

Sunday, 26 June, 2016

Time: 17:00 GMT, 13:00 Local Info: Final – TBC vs TBC at Kensington Oval, Barbados

Notes:

Australia and South Africa will tour West Indies for a 10-match ODI tri-nation one-day tournament. All ten matches of the West Indies tri-series, featuring Australia and South Africa, will be played under lights. It is the first time every match of a series in the Caribbean has been accorded day-night status.

Get your tickets for the West Indies Tri-Series here!

Barbados Festival of Speed 2016

The Barbados Festival of Speed 2016 is one of the most anticipated motorsports event that will take place in the first half the year. Three-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will make a unique high-speed contribution to the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the island’s Independence at the wheel of his Formula 1 car during the inaugural Barbados Festival of Speed at Bushy Park from May 7th to 8th, 2016. Islanders welcomed Lewis Hamilton at the Top Gear Festival Barbados event and are super excited to see him again in May’s Festival of Speed 2016! The nine-hour programme will be packed with a broad cross-section of motoring and motor sport action on two and four wheels, including British Superbike and Micro Banger Champions from the UK, Monster Truck and Stunt Bike stars from the USA, along with local and regional content, including the Suzuki Challenge Series Swift Cup and SR3 Cup.

The family-friendly day will also include music from the Barbados Defence Force Band, a lunchtime show featuring Rupee, a parade of classic cars and other activities that will give this new event on the annual motoring calendar a very specific Caribbean twist. In addition there will be a Barbados Festival of Speed Gala Dinner with Lewis Hamilton.

What do you need to know?

Gates open at 8:00 AM on Sunday Opening show starts at 9:00 AM All day entertainment will be provided until 6:00 PM with non-stop action on the track The Festival Village will be open with booths, displays & the delicious Caribbean food & drinks. General Admission tickets for Barbados Festival of Speed 2016, start at BBD $50 for adults & BBD $25 for children 12 & under) General Admission tickets are on sale at the following locations: online at www.bushyparkbarbados.com Bushy Park Circuit Office Automotive Art Wildey CS Pharmacy Sol Redmans, Speightstown, Warrens & Wildey

Click here to have a look at barbados-festival-of-speed-2016!

Barbados Independence Day 2015

Here are some facts about Barbados Independence Day 2015!

1. Independence Day is celebrated on November 30th 2. Independence Day is a national holiday in Barbados, hooray! 3. 1966 marks the year Barbados achieved independence from the British, who had controlled Barbados as a colony since 1627. 4. 1625 marks the year the first British landed in Barbados. They were sailors looking for water supplies for their voyage from South America to England. 5. 1627 & 1628 marks the years when British settlers came to the island & took control. The natives were made slaves & along with slaves from Africa, the British used them to plant sugar cane. 6. Several unsuccessful slave rebellions occurred during British rule & the number of African slaves brought into Barbados increased tremendously. 7. In the 18th century, most of the population of Barbados was black, a contrast from the English and Scots-Irish predominance from the previous century. 8. 1834 marks the year when slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire. 9. 1930s marks the time when the descendants of slaves began fighting for equal rights within Barbados. The problem was exasperated as British farmers still maintained political control of the island. 10. 1949 marks the year when control was seized from the British. 11. 1958 marks the year when Sir Grantley Adams, founder of the Barbados Labour Party, became the first Premier of Barbados. 12. 1958 also marks the year that Barbados became a self- governing colony of the British 13. In 1958 Sir Grantley Adams also started negotiations for the country’s independence. 14. 1966 is the year Independence was finally granted on November 30. 15. 1966 is also the year Barbados became part of the Commonwealth of Nations. 16. 1967 is the year Barbados was granted a seat at the United Nations & the Organization of American States.

Have you visited on the island to witness Barbados’ Independence Day traditions?

1. Celebrations commence with an impressive parade & ceremony at the Garrison Savannah. The Garrison is situated near to the capital Bridgetown and very close to Hastings. 2. For the entire month of November, Barbados offers sports, fairs, community events, and religious services dedicated to the theme of Independence. 3. The Parliament Buildings are decorated with colors of blue and gold, and public buildings and businesses are adorned with the colors and flags of Barbados. 4. Talented Barbadians join together on this day to display their talents in music, dance, drama, photography, and arts and crafts at the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts. 5. The exhibitions run throughout November, and a final gala is organized to present awards for outstanding Barbadian artists.

Hurricane Season 2015

NOAA’s Atlantic hurricane season 2015 forecast update agrees with earlier forecasts of a season with fewer named storms than historical averages in 2015. Tropical Storm Ida 2015

NOAA, which released its final forecast update of the season Thursday, calls for a 90 percent likelihood of:

6-10 named storms (including three tropical storms that formed earlier in the season: Ana, Bill, and Claudette) 1-4 of which would become hurricanes 0-1 of which would become major hurricanes – those of at least Category 3 strength on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

This is below the 30-year average of 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

NOAA noted the modern-era record low number of Atlantic hurricanes in any season is two in 2013 and 1982. Hurricane Season 2013

Does this mean a less destructive season?

The 2014 season featured the fewest number of named storms in 17 years (eight storms), but also featured the strongest landfalling hurricane in the mainland U.S. in six years (Hurricane Arthur on the Outer Banks), and featured two back- to-back hurricane hits on the tiny archipelago of Bermuda (Fay, then Gonzalo).

Furthermore, six of those eight storms became hurricanes, and Gonzalo was the strongest Atlantic hurricane since Igor in 2010.

The 2010 season featured 12 hurricanes and 19 named storms, which tied 1995 for the third most named storms in any Atlantic season, at the time. But not a single hurricane, and only one tropical storm, made landfall in the U.S during that active season.

In other words, a season can deliver many storms, but have little impact, or deliver few storms and have one or more hitting the U.S. coast with major impact. Therefore, it’s important to be prepared for hurricanes and tropical storms every year, regardless of seasonal forecasts.

Here’s a guide from NOAA you can download

A Preparedness Guide

(Source: Weather.com & NOAA)

Barbados Crop Over 2015

For those of you who revelled in Barbados’ Crop Over festival, you will agree that the tabanca is real!

Definition: An extreme sadness and/or a depression following one’s breakup or separation from one’s significant other.

What a time was had, and we can’t wait to do it all over again next year! The real estate side was also extremely busy, with guests flying in from all over the world to take part in the festivities.

Here are a few highlights from Barbados Crop Over 2015:

Road March was won by Peter Ram and here’s his song, ‘All ah we’!

Contact one of our agents in the early to organise your accommodation over this festive period in Barbados!

Rockley Golf & Country Club, was definitely one of the popular spots for our Crop Over vacationers! Click here for all listings at Rockley Golf & Country Club available for holiday rent!

Harrison’s Cave Barbados

Harrison’s Cave Barbados is located in the parish of St. Thomas, one of our parishes completely surrounded by land, and is a must visit, whether you are a local or visitor. This impressive land attraction encompasses a real natural beauty and breathtaking landscape which will leave you awe- inspired. The cave is a massive underground stream system, with majestic caverns and impressive formations.

You can choose from a number of tour options at Harrison’s Cave Barbados. Take a look below:

The Tram Tour

What You Get: An unparalleled underground experience as you journey aboard a tram, past clear streams and cascading waterfalls.

Duration: 1 hour

Tour Schedule: 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM 7 days a week

Local Rate: USD $25.25/BBD $50.00 (Adults) | USD $12.62/BBD $25.00 (Children)

Visitor Rate: USD $30.30/BBD $60.00 (Adults) | USD $15.15/BBD $30.00 (Children)

Please note: Barbadian Residents and Nationals with Identification are eligible to the Local Rate.

The Eco-Adventure Tour

What You Get: A trek along nature trails abundant with tropical flora, catch a glimpse of native birds and maybe even a green monkey.

Tour Schedule: 9:00 AM and 12:00 NOON 7 days a week

Duration: 4 hours

Rate: USD $101.01/BBD $200.00

Please note: This tour is only available to persons 16 years and older

Walk-In Cave Tour

What You Get: A guided tour of the cave on foot with an Adventure Tour Interpreter. See the formations up close and personal.

Tour Schedule: 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM on Saturday’s

Duration: 1.5 hours Rate: USD $20.20/BBD $40.00 (Adults) | USD $10.10/BBD $20.00 (Children)

Scenic Gully Tour

What You Get: A guided tour with the Adventure Tour Team along the scenic walk and nature trails around the Harrison’s Cave property. You will Walk along cliff and valley trails with abundant tropical flora, catch a glimpse of native birds and maybe even a green monkey. Learn about the traditional use of gullies in Barbados, how they are formed and medical usage of plants along the way. Also included is a visit to an authentic replica of an Amerindian Hut.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Schedule: Available on request.

Rate: USD $12.62/BBD $25.00 (Adults) | USD $7.57/BBD $15.00 (Children)

Junior Explorer’s Tour

What You Get: A guided adventure with the Adventure Tour Team to learn about caves, animal life, rocks and water conservation. Children will be equipped with their nature packs, explorer hats and flashlights.

Schedule: Available on request.

Duration: 45 minutes

Rate: USD $10.10/BBD $20.00

Please note: This tour is only available to persons from ages 5 to 12 years old Junior Explorer’s Bat Programme

What You Get: Knowledgeable Adventure Tour Interpreters who will teach you about the exciting world of bats including their importance to ecosystems, dispel common myths, great bat facts and even hear how bats sound. Come as a bat novice, leave as a ‘Harrison’s Cave Bat Specialist’.

Schedule: Available on request

Duration: 45 minutes

Rate: USD $7.57/BBD $15.00

Please note: This tour is only available to children

Contact Info

Tel: +1 246 417 3700 Email: [email protected]

Barbados Holders Season 2015

It’s March already, can you believe? That means Barbados Holders Season 2015 starts in a few days! Have you booked your tickets? Which events are your favourites?

Here’s a look at what’s on this year: Date: 7 & 9 March 2015 Event: Dinner Cabaret Info: Enjoy dinner along with 3 internationally acclaimed artists: Joe Stillgoe (piano), Michael Gee (magician) & Desiree Kongerod (aerialist/acrobat)

Date: 11 March 2015 Event: The Music of Hollywood — Songs on a Film Info: Award winning pianist, singer, songwriter & film buff Joe Stilgoe pays tribute to 100 years of Hollywood Cinema & is joined by Ben Reynolds (drums) & Thomas Farmer (bass).

Date: 12 March 2015 Event: Cajun Night Info: The Ann Savoy Trio present an evning of infectious traditional music from Eunice, Louisiana.

Date: 14 March 2015 Event: Roberto Fonseca — Cuban Jazz Maestro Info: One of the giants of the international jazz scene & world-renowned pianist famous for fusing Latin salsa jazz, urban music & African Cuban rhythms.

Date: 16 March 2015 Event: Theatre Night Info: Black is the Color of my Voice, inspired by the life of singer Nina Simone & written & performed by African American actor Apphia Campbell.

Date: 17 March 2015 Event: Classical Night — American Soul and the City Info: Eclectic programme performed by 2 magnificent young artists, pianist Christina McMaster & Violinist Lizzie Ball.

Date: 18 March 2015 Event: Comedy Night (Programme to be announced)

Date: 21 March 2015 Event: Gala Night Info: By popular demand, 3 piece singing group BLAKE & Canadian singer songwriter Sarah Boulton. Local Barbados artist to be announced.

For availability on tickets and ticket purchases:

Go to Ticketpal.com or Holdersseason.com.

Call the Box Office: +1 246 432 6385 | +1 246 432 7338