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If you're visiting Barbados as part of a Caribbean cruise, one of the best ways to spend the day on the island is at one of our wonderful beaches. Unlike many of our neighbouring Caribbean islands which are volcanic in nature (and hence have black sands), Barbados is a coral island with white sandy beaches. The cruise port is located on the west coast of the island on the outskirts of the capital city Bridgetown. On this tranquil west coast the turquoise waters gently lap the shores, creating ideal conditions for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and jetskiing. Several beaches are within easy walking distance (or a short taxi ride) from the cruise port. The map below shows the location of the Bridgetown harbour (where your cruise ship will dock) and our favourite nearby beaches. We've selected a variety of beaches - from quiet shores where you can sunbathe and enjoy the tranquility of an island retreat, to lively beach clubs with flowing drink...

https://youtu.be/7nP8r-u0yDI This video show a sample of the final night of the Vujaday Music Festival Barbados - It showcases Francesca Lambardo and Lee Burridge two of the international all star cast of renowned DJs. We hear the the 'on the spot' live creations by Lee Burridge who moves to the beat of the audience rather that the other way around. You can actually see him tune to what they like and respond to their response instinctively. Francesca added a smokey hot feel to her rendition of FEVER. Fever bubbled with a sultry tone for an impromptu birthday celebration with its own firework candles sparkling while champagne bubbled to the beat. The stage lit up the night with its "pyrotechnic display of exploding lights bubbling across the screen". See complete review and fascinating photo-journal and video by Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia at https://barbados.org/blog/vujadayreview

International rhythms & local culture blend in musical mastery as the latest hits, best classics, and greatest mixes fill the air at Red Door Lounge on the trendy west coast of Barbados. Here's what some guests had to say about their experiences at the club: The music at Red Door was definitely one of the best sets I have heard at an overseas bar with a great mix of old & new songs to change it up, "every song was a banger". Music is great we danced all night! dancing to the dj was a lot of fun I’ve been to bars in countries around the world and this place is definitely among the best! Love this place. Great drinks and great music. Want something to do on a Friday night? Look no further. Looking forward to going back!

With hectic schedules and digital distractions, it's easy to drift apart as a family, to lead separate lives, and even, despite all the activity around you, to feel alone. A vacation is the perfect remedy... a chance to switch off the stress and enjoy new adventures as a family. The Caribbean island of Barbados is one of the best destinations for your next family vacation, with lots of activities and family-friendly events to experience, diverse dining options, and accommodation for every budget. TripSavvy does a great job in the recent post of short listing 10 of the top activities for children and families at  https://www.tripsavvy.com/kid-friendly-barbados-3936915 From the awesomeness of swimming with sea turtles and a trip on a real submarine, to the fun of a cricket match or cave exploration, you can even party with the pirates and visit the local green monkeys! Best wishes for a wonderful family getaway on our beautiful island.

This wonderful photo, taken by Above Barbados and shared at  http://www.dronestagr.am/port-st-charles-barbados/ beautifully portrays the Port St.Charles marina and helipad. Located on the north-west coast of Barbados, Port St.Charles is one of two luxury marinas that attract the yachting crowd to the island. The other is Port Ferdinand located just north of Port St.Charles. See Barbados drone footage at BarbadosByDrone.com

Take your kids on the family adventure of a lifetime as you dive the ocean depths on a real submarine! Be awed by tropical marine life including fish, turtles, eels and stingrays, as you glide over coral reefs... One of the most popular family attractions in Barbados, Atlantis Submarines is now offering an incredible deal for families - a group of 2 adults with one or more children save 14% on the adult rate! To secure this deal head over to the Atlantis Submarines Barbados website and enter promocode FAM2018 in the comments when making your booking.

Don't miss out... stay in a new ocean view suite at The Crane resort, with savings of 40% for stays up to December 22nd 2018! Have a look around or secure this deal at http://tripgui.de/CraneResort The 2-bedroom contemporary suites offer sweeping ocean views of the turquoise waters. The open plan living space is perfect for kicking back and truly relaxing.Head onto the large balconies for outdoor dining and lounging. Both bedrooms are spacious, with the master bedroom featuring a luxurious king bed, and the second bedroom featuring two twin beds.