Barbados Fustic House for Sale

Today sees the launch in Country Life of one of the Caribbean's most remarkable properties, idyllic Fustic House in the parish of St Lucy, the northernmost of Barbados's 11 parishes and the most unspoilt.

Photo - Your Barbados Villas

Set in 10 acres of lush tropical gardens on a ridge overlooking the fabled west coast of the island, the classic, pale coralstone plantation house, built in about 1740, was remodelled in the late 1960s and early 1970s by the inspirational theatre designer Oliver Messel, who moved to Barbados for health reasons in 1966.

Here, until his death in 1978, and despite having no formal architectural training, Messel established a flourishing new career as the architect of choice of the wealthy international set, designing and creating nine signature houses on Barbados and 18 on Mustique, including Les Jolies Eaux, Mustique, for Princess Margaret, who was married to Messel's nephew, Lord Snowdon.

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Barbados Orchid World

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Barbados Culinary Tour & Avocado, Banana Daiquiri Recipe

Freda Gore, Dominica born chef and owner of Caribbean Culinary Tours, leads groups of up to 15 participants in culinary classes on the islands of Antigua, Barbados, St Lucia, Jamaica, and Dominica. 

                                                                                    

Enjoy the Avocado and Banana Daiquiri recipe, and learn about the Barbados Culinary Tour listed below

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Avocado and Banana Daiquiri

4 oz. Gold Rum

2 oz. Simple syrup

1 large ripe Banana peeled cut in chunks

1 1/4 oz ripe Fresh Avocado skin removed  cut in chunks

3/4 oz fresh lime juice

1 1/2 cups ice cubes

dash of grated nutmeg                                                                                                          

Place rum, syrup, banana, avocado, , lime juice , Ice and blend  in a blender until combined. pour into chilled glasses toped with chunks of Avocado,  Bananas and a dash of fresh grated nutmeg. Serve.

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7 Day Barbados Culinary Vacation Tour - August 23 – 29, 2012                    

                                                     

7 days, 6 Nights Deluxe accommodations at the Pomme Marine Hotel in St Michael Barbados. The hotel is located within walking distance of the  popular Mullins area local  beaches                                                                                            

                         

Barbados Culinary Tour includes:

- Transfer to and from the Airport

- 7 Breakfast, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners

- 2 Hands- on Cooking lessons

- Local Catamaran  Cruise

- Rum Distillery and Market Tour

- Island Safari Tour

- Spa Treatment

- Evening Entertainment

- Morning Yoga Beach session                                                                          

                                                                                                  

SPECIAL BARBADOS TOUR FEATURES                          

- Oistins Market Friday Fish Fry

- The Flower Forest Botanical Garden Tour

- Shopping for Arts and Crafts

- Tour of George Washington House

- Let’s go Beach Hopping

- Spa Treatments

- Local Catamaran Cruise                                                                                    

                                                                                                        

Visit the site for more info on BARBADOS CULINARY TOUR, and other Caribbean islands - http://www.caribbeanculinarytours.com/                          

More "Caribbean Inspired" recipes from Chef Freda

Caribbean Mango & Avocado Curry Chicken Salad

Pina Colada Loaf with Rum Cream, Ginger Tea Recipe

Almond Resorts Beautiful Barbados Sale

Come enjoy the Barbados sunshine, in a relaxing, safe atmosphere where you can do it all - or do nothing at all . . . doing as you choose is always included                                                  

                                                              

Save up to 40% - Rates Starting From $195* per person/per night at your choice of (3) Almond Resorts in Barbados                                                                                                                    

Whether it's a family vacation or a romantic breakaway for two, Almond Resorts offers you a unique, unforgettable all-inclusive resort experience.                                                                 

Check Availability Now for this sale available at Almond Beach Village, Almond Beach Club & Spa on the West coast, and Almond Casuarina Beach located on the Southern coast.                                                                                                

*Above rate is per person, per night based on double occupancy in a standard room at Almond Resorts in Barbados for travel April 16 - December 20, 2012. Does not include air or transfers and is subject to changes and availability. Additional rates and room categories are available, however, rates may vary according to travel date and room category. Must be booked January 11 - February 29, 2012 in order for this offer to apply. May not be combined with any other offer or promotion.                                                                                                                           

http://www.almondresorts.com/specials/

The Merrymen - Valentine Jolly Roger Cruise

February 14, 2012                                                                

Carlisle House, The Careenage, Bridgetown

Starts 5:00 PM   Ends 9:00 PM

                                                     

The infamous party ship Jolly Roger will sail the West coast of Barbados on ♥Valentine's Day♥ featuring The Merrymen, the iconic Barbadian band who are known around the world.

               

Admission:

Locals: Bds $160.00; Overseas $195.00; Children $110.00

Price includes: The cruise; Dinner; Unlimited drinks, Music; Party

Note: Overseas price also includes transport to and from hotels

For reservations call 826-7245

Favorite Merrymen song

Orchid World Barbados

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Click on image above to see more orchids from Orchid World - and lovely tropical flowers from many other Caribbean islands

Barbados Holetown Festival 2012

The annual 8 day Barbados Holetown Festival starts Saturday Feb 11, 2012 through Sunday Feb 19, 2012                                                                                                                                                                                             

The festival celebrates the historical landing of the first settlers in Barbados - which was in 1627.                                                                      

The festival celebrations kick off at the Holetown Monument, and ends with a colorful street fair on the weekend.                                                                  

 

Highlights of the island's history and culture are showcased at this annual festival through art, craft, food, music, fashion, and drama.                                               

LOTS of cultural entertainment such as Steel Pan, Tuk Band, Stilt Walkers, Acrobats, Shaggy Bears as well as live music. Other festival activities include sporting events, concerts, folk singinging & dancing, queen show, vintage car parade and a bus tour of old Holetown.                                                           

See full Holetown festival schedule                                                           

Photo courtesy of A Bajan Tour Girl Exploring Barbados

In the Spotlight: Sandy Lane, Barbados

Decked out in its signature pink, the 112-room Sandy Lane is arguably the best resort in Barbados, known for its unparalleled service and distinct touches.

Nice article, and check out fabulous pics at Oyster Blog

MEET THE TWIN OF PAINTBALL BARBADOS

Photo courtesy of Adrenaline Sun 

Adrenaline Sun got geared up and went to the Barbados Rifle Association’s (BRA) Paragon Military Base, (Christ Church, Barbados) to check up on these two pint-sized paintball junkies.

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Free Barbados Desktop Calendar February 2012

Bajan artist Corrie Scott has created this free desktop calendar of a fisherman punting off the beach in Barbados.

I have re-sized the image as it is too large to post here in the blog.               

 

If you want this image for your desktop calendar, please go to Corrie's site http://www.corriescott.net/ and right click on image, then save as desktop - Linda  

Have You Seen "The House" in Barbados?

Last Minute Cruise Sale - Barbados from San Juan

Puerto Rico, St Thomas, St Kitts, St Lucia and (ˆ◡ˆ) Barbados !!                                      

                                             

Carnival Victory - Save up to 78% off brochure price!

                                                                                                                                       

                           

                                   

Same itinerary we took over a decade ago, and fell in love with Barbados. We flew back the next year, bought a timeshare - and the rest is history - Linda                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

   

Itinerary

Day 1 - San Juan, Puerto Rico - Depart at 10:00 pm                           

Day 2 - St. Thomas, USVI - Arrive 7:00 am - Depart 5:00 pm                     

Day 3 - At Sea                                 

Day 4 - Bridgetown, Barbados - Arrive 8:00 am - Depart 5:00 pm  

                                                                                               

Day 5 - Castries St. Lucia - Arrive 8:00 am - Depart 5:00 pm                 

Day 6 - Basseterre, St. Kitts - Arrive 8:00 am - Depart 6:00 pm

Day 7 - St Maarten - Arrive 7:00 am - Depart 5:00 pm

Day 8 - San Juan, Puerto Rico - Arrive 7:00 am                                          

 

More cruise dates offered through March 2013, but not at this sale price            

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO on this particular cruise, and many more!  Don't forget to use Promo Code:  10007872

George Washington Slept Here

Pics taken at the Bush House last year - Linda

George Washington, the first U.S. President, only visited one country outside the U.S.  - and it was indeed the sunny island of Barbados. 

During the 17th century Barbados was well known as a place to treat medical ailments - especially lung infections. It was thought the sunny climate and fresh air from the tradewind breezes would greatly assist those suffering from tuberculosis. 

George Washington's brother Lawrence suffered from tuberculosis, and the family decided both brothers would travel to the island.                

They both set sail from the Potomac, through Chesapeake Bay on a non-stop trip.  

                

George and Lawrence arrived in Barbados on November 2, 1751, and their rented island residence was the Bush Hill House.                                           

The Bush House has been restored, and features a museum, cafe, gift shop, and visitors can enjoy the beautiful tropical gardens. 

Admission:

$10.00 U.S. (BDS $20.00) for visitors                

Children 5-12 years $2.50 U.S. (BDS $5.00)                                                                   

There is also a discount for groups of 10 or more 

Read Washington's diary written in 1751 from Barbados

100 Year Event at Andromeda Gardens in Barbados

The Talipot palm is the largest of any plant in the world.   

The flowering of the Talipot palm in Barbados's Andromeda Gardens is a 100 year event - it blooms only once, then dies.                                                                                         

Read full story about this 100 year event at Boston Globe

Barbados Regional Ferry Contract

The Barbados-based Fast Caribbean Ltd has been selected to manage a regional ferry service scheduled to come on stream this year.                                                                              

                                           

Initially, the ferry will carry passengers, vehicles and goods from its base in Trinidad and Tobago to Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia and Barbados.                      

                                                 

Read more at Caribbean 360 

Deloitte Barbados Hosting FATCA Seminar

The seminar will specifically deal with bank accounts of U.S. citizens held in Barbados, and other Caribbean nations.                                      

Deloitte Barbados will host a seminar in Barbados on February 3, 2012 on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) for members of the accounting, banking and financial community in Barbados, and other Caribbean nations.                                               

                                                       

Deloitte Barbados has established a global FATCA desk to provide assistance in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, as well as others parts of the globe. The free seminar will provide details on FATCA, and what should be done by Caribbean financial institutions to prepare for it.                                           

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was passed by the U.S. Congress on March 18, 2010, and is an effort by the U.S. government to improve tax compliance involving foreign financial assets and offshore accounts. The Act goes into effect January 1, 2013.                                 

Under FATCA, U.S. taxpayers with specified foreign financial assets that exceed certain thresholds must report those assets to the IRS. This reporting will be made on Form 8938, which taxpayers attach to their federal income tax return, starting this tax filing season.  

                              

In addition, FATCA will require foreign financial institutions to report directly to the IRS information about financial accounts held by U.S. taxpayers, or held by foreign entities in which U.S. taxpayers hold a substantial ownership interest.

Women's Rowing Team Breaks Double World Record in Barbados

The Row for Freedom women's team set a double world record in completing their 3,000 mile, 45 day rowing journey across the Atlantic.  

                                            

The ladies also have the distinction of being the fastest female crew to cross the Atlantic Ocean - and the first female team of five to row any ocean.          

           

The female team finished in fifth place after making the crossing from the Canary Islands to Barbados - which is the old Atlantic slave trade route. Row for Freedom raised money for ECPAT UK and the A21 charities which support victims of human trakkicking and forced labor.                                              

Friends and family were on hand in Barbados to welcome them as they crossed the finish line in Port St. Charles.                                                    

                                                  

View a video of the women's arrival in Port St. Charles, Barbados

ROW FOR FREEDOM ARRIVE IN BARBADOS AND SET TWO WORLD RECORDS from Talisker Whisky on Vimeo.

Island Inn Hotel - Historic Barbados Property

Following a major renovation and restoration project last year, the historic and all-inclusive 24-room Island Inn Hotel in Barbados offers a contemporary atmosphere, however the property still maintains its historic character.                           

This property was originally constructed in 1804 as a Rum Storage facility for the British Regiment.  

                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                      

The Island Inn enjoys a great location just minutes from busy Bridgetown, and close to the Kensington Oval cricket grounds as well as the Garrison Savannah horse racing track. 

 

The Island Inn Hotel features 24 guest rooms and suites in five different categories - Standard Garden View, Standard Courtyard, Superior Garden View rooms, Superior Poolside rooms and Junior Suites.                                                                                                       

View location map, and other hotels, and attractions nearby

Bathsheba - A Vastly Different Barbados

Just returned from my favorite island home - here's a few pics taken in Bathsheba                         

The landscape on the island of Barbados is quite diverse.          

        

The South and West coast borders the Caribbean Sea like many islands in the Caribbean chain. However the real diversity of the island lies on the beautiful, untamed Eastern Atlantic coast.

                                                       

 

Bathsheba is in the parish of St Joseph, approximately 14 miles from Bridgetown the capital. Bathsheba's coastline has long shallow approaches to the beach making a long stretch for huge waves to roll in.                              

                     

What makes Bathsheba so fascinating are the massive rock formations.                             

The huge limestone rock formations on the white crescent shaped sand beaches broke away from ancient coral reefs. Over centuries the crashing surf has molded the limestone rocks into some very unusual shapes.                 

This is a small fishing community that stretches for miles along the eastern seaboard. The tradewind breezes blow gently across the rest of Barbados, however Bathsheba is always windy and slightly cooler than the rest of the island. The air is clean, fresh, invigorating - and no mosquitoes!                           

The undercurrents are very strong, and swimming is not advised.                                                          

Bathsheba is know to surfers around the world. This is the home of the infamous "Soup Bowl" which hosts international surfing championships.                                                    

However there are a few spots that offer tide pools. These pools are shallow (several feet deep), close to the shoreline and formed by the reefs and coral. One of the most popular is Bath Beach, located just a little farther south. It's refreshing sitting in these pools on a hot day with the strong surf splashing in, swirling around you - kind of like a hot tub or whirlpool.                                       

You'll find many locals here for the weekend - and it's the picture perfect picnic spot. Find a spot under the sea grape trees, unwind and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.  

Ambassador to Barbados and Eastern Caribbean: Who Is Larry Leon Palmer?

The United States will soon have a new ambassador to the Caribbean island nations of Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St Vincent and The Grenadines.                                                                                                                     

President Barack Obama nominated Senior Foreign Service member Larry Leon Palmer on November 1, 2011. If confirmed, Palmer will be the first Foreign Service officer to serve in this post since President Jimmy Carter sent Frank V. Ortiz, Jr., in 1977.

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The son of a minister, Palmer was born in Augusta, Georgia, and graduated from T.W. Josey High School as valedictorian in 1966. He earned a scholarship to Emory University and graduated with a B.A. in history in 1970.                                                                                                                

Shortly after graduating from Emory, Palmer joined the Peace Corps and served as a volunteer in Liberia from 1971 to 1973, teaching high school biology, science, chemistry, physics and American literature.                           

Back in the U.S., he received an M.Ed. in African History at Texas Southern University in 1973, and then began an academic career as assistant director of financial aid at the University of Virginia from 1973 to 1974.                         

Read full article at AllGov