Way back when in the year 1637, on our small island Barbados, Rum was born. In the 1600’s and 1700’s Barbados was the world’s largest producer of not only of sugar cane but rum as well, made from the sugar cane’s byproducts. Rum wasn’t just invented in Barbados, Continue reading
Tips for Traveling to Sunny Destinations
For many visitors traveling south for the winter, there is nothing more soothing than the sun’s warming touch on your skin. Destinations like sunny Barbados are perfect for escaping in the sun. Taking home a nice tan is one of the best souvenirs there is. Relaxing in the sun definitely has its perks, vitamin D aside, but with skin Continue reading
Green Hospitality
Green is so in these days, and not just because it looks good, but more because it feels great. At Bougainvillea we are proud to have achieved Platinum EarthCheck Certification after over ten years of being above the best practice benchmark.
Internationally known, EarthCheck is Continue reading
Discover Romantic Barbados
‘Something that is valued for its beauty or perfection’, this is the definition of a gem. It is therefore no surprise that Barbados is known as The Gem of the Caribbean Sea. But what is it exactly that leaves visitors spellbound after their first Continue reading
What’s Cooking? Bajan Macaroni Pie and Flying Fish
Barbados is certainly known has having some of the best food in the Caribbean. Whether it is the locally sourced ingredients or the extra TLC that Bajan chefs are known to add, you just can’t beat the flavor. We recently asked our friends on Facebook what their favourite Continue reading
10 Tips for Traveling with Children
Bougainvillea Beach Resort is known as one of Barbados’ most family friendly hotels. There is nothing like the look on a child’s face the first time they squish sand between their toes or dive into the warm Caribbean Sea. Traveling with children however can be a little nerve-wracking so we have prepared a list of 10 tips Continue reading
Barbados Bucket List
Barbados Bucket List: 50 Things You Must Do When You Visit
Beautiful Barbados, 166 square miles of pure love and smiles. It isn’t only our friendly welcoming ‘Bajan’ culture that allows us to stand out from our Caribbean neighbours. There is just so much to do, see and taste while in Barbados. We have created a ‘Barbados Bucket List’ with 50 of Continue reading
5 Steps for Planning a Destination Wedding
Destination weddings are definitely a growing trend. Not only does the breathtaking location act as your décor, but destination weddings are easy to plan, surprisingly well priced and definitely unforgettable. Here are five steps for planning your Continue reading