Car hire: Renting a car is highly recommended to fully enjoy the island. We siuggest Stoutes Car Rental, Top Car Rentals, Drive-a-Matic, Sixt.

Local buses: Hop on the frequent yellow buses along the West Coast for a budget-friendly and lively experience.

Taxis & airport transfers: We have are a few trusted drivers we personally recommend. Just reach out and we’d be happy to pass on their details.

Casual: Caboose, Little Bristol, Jus Chillin

All day: Local & Co, Pier One at PSC, Sand Street Bistro

Dinner: Baia, Cobblers Cove

Coffee and Brunch: Orange Street Grocer

Breakfast / lunch: Cafe de Paris (Holetown), Buzzbox (Holetown), Larry Rogers (Mullins), Zemi Cafe (Bathsheba)

Casual: Bombas (Mullins), Cici’s (Mullins), JuJu’s (St James)

All day: Sea Shed (Mullins), Calma Beach Club (Holetown), La Cabane (Batts Rock)

Dinner: Fishpot (Shermans), Derriere (Holetown), Lonestar (St James), QP Bistro (St James), The Cliff (St James)

Bars: Horny Ram (Holetown), sundowners at Cobblers Cove or Coral Reef Club

Food-to-go: Citrine Salads (lunch Monday–Friday), Chefette, Hopscotch Fetch (delivery service), or some restaurants offer a collection service if you call in advance.

Culture: Mount Gay Rum Tour, Oistins Fish Fry, Farmers Markets

Nature: Botanical Gardens, Harrison’s Cave, Sunrise at Pebbles Beach

History: St Nicholas Abbey & Steam Train, Arlington House Museum

Sports & fitness: Horse Racing at The Garrison, Polo, Kensington Oval Cricket Club,

Fitness: Tennis (Sugar Hill), Level Up Gym, Hiking (Ocean Hikes), Golf (Sandy Lane, Royal Westmoreland, Barbados Golf Club), Performer Pilates

Spa & wellness: Fresh Nest, Sandy Lane

Shopping: Limegrove + Chattel Village (Holetown), Haymans Market

Live like a local: Grab some rum and hit the beach, pick up some fresh fruit from a market stall, or just enjoy being on island time

Boat trips: We highly recommend a boat trip. Here are a few favourites, whether you're looking for a shared or private experience:

• Silver Moon

• Cool Runnings

• Captain Dwayne (Phone / WhatsApp): +1 (246) 231-8163

Water adventures: Barry’s Surf School, Carlisle Bay Divers, Kitesurfing at Long Beach

All the beaches are public: Pack a picnic or grab a Chefette and enjoy a day at the beach. From the wild waves of Bathsheba to the turtle-spotting waters of Dover, there’s a beach for everyone.

Banks: Two banks (CIBC and Republic Bank) in Speightstown with ATMs

A&E / Doctors: Sunset Crest Medical Centre, Holetown

Pharmacies: PharmaceuticalsPLUS (Speightstown) or Massy

Supermarkets: For bigger shops, we recommend the supermarkets in Holetown which have a wide variety of local and international products. The supermarkets in Speightstown are good for everyday items and essentials.

• Massy, Holetown

• Clifton Market, Holetown

• Eddies, Speightstown

• Jordans, Speightstow

Heywoods: A hidden gem, just past Caboose

Speightstown: Outside Local & Co, perfect for sundowners

White Sands: Opposite Bamaluz, great for swimming or snorkelling

Mullins: A family favourite with watersports and sunbeds for hire