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Elegance, style, luxury and grace. They’re the sorts of things that define the Barbados travel experience. And that’s particularly true in Barbados’ diverse hotel product, which tends to focus on the boutique, in size and spirit.
The island’s best hotels aren’t always big — but what they have in common are the casually hip, effortlessly chic and endlessly authentic qualities that make the island such a wonderful place to visit.
On this island, great things tend to come in small packages, with a wide variety of beautiful, well-run and authentic places to stay. But there’s a broad range of options, from the all-inclusive to the grand, the adults-only to the family friendly.
Here are five Barbados hotels worth checking out right now.
The House Elegant Hotels just about redefined the Barbados hotel experience when the company debuted this 34-room Platinum Coast outpost. It’s hip, luxurious and elegant without feeling stuffy, a combination that rewards its guests considerably. It doesn’t hurt that the on-site restaurant is Daphne’s, one of the island’s destination eateries. And did we mention the champagne breakfast?
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By the Caribbean Journal staff
There was another time in transatlantic journeys, when travelers sailed on grand, ornate ships, the vessels themselves at the heart of the glamorous life.
At the heart of these ships there was always a remarkable ballroom, a place where guests would meet and dine and drink.
It’s not a concept that’s survived on modern cruise ships. But that’s precisely what Celebrity Cruises says it was looking to do on its newest ship, Celebrity Edge.
The new ship, which is three months away from its debut, will have a grand ballroom-style space as its centerpiece: The Grand Plaza.
The brainchild of world-renowned designers Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku of Jouin Manku Studio, the new space is a throwback to the golden age of transatlantic crossings, with a modern twist.
The space, which will span three decks at the center of the ship, will include a striking light installation called The Chandelier; a Martini Bar; and a host of new restaurants, from the signature Cafe Bacio to the new Grand Plaza Cafe.
The space will be surrounded by hand-stitched mesh screens, which include more than 13,500 pieces of metal, fabric and leather, the company said.
“When we were asked to work on The Grand Plaza, one of our biggest inspirations were people in the shipyard who were able to manipulate steel as if it were plastic,” Manku said. “Their awe-inspiring craftsmanship inspired us and had us asking ourselves ‘How can we show the bones of the ship?’ Because the bones are so beautiful, you don’t need to put a cover on them.”
— CJ
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By Ray Chickrie Caribbean News Now contributor GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Next week, Guyana will send a delegation led by finance minister and governor to the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Winston Jordan, and including David Patterson, minister of transport and infrastructure, and Dr Shamir Ally, Guyana’s ambassador to Kuwait/IsDB alternate governor, from September 18-25 to the […]
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