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Looking for a nice, affordable Barbados Bed & Breakfast that's close to the beach, and offers extended stays? Look no further - Gemini House Bed & Breakfast will make the perfect choice for your next Barbados vacation.

Located on the southern tip of Barbados in Christ Church, and only ten minutes drive from Grantley Adams Airport.

This is where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean Sea, and home to one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches on the island - Long Beach.

Gemini House has a small number of brand new suites which provides a more intimate, and extended stay vacation in Barbados than found at the typical guest house or island hotel property.

Gemini House provides travelers with cozy, comfortable rooms and all the privacy you need. All rooms include cable TV (HBO, Cinemax), and free high speed internet for those who need to stay in touch while on vacation.
 
Have breakfast served inside in the kitchen, or dine at the outdoor breakfast area which provides an inspiring ocean view to start your day. Fresh fruits, along with muffins and bread are included along with your choice of breakfast specials.

Beach lovers have their own secluded beach area right outside the door and can relax and swim in privacy. And activities such as wind and kite surfing, fishing or horseback riding are available.

Surfers staying at Gemini House get to experience the best surfing spots on the island since the property is right next to Round Rock, Surfers Point and Long Beach.

And the Gemini House owners offer wind surfer specials, and can get great deals on all surfing rentals.

This cozy Bed & Breakfast is also the perfect spot for the business traveler, offering a convenient airport location, and one of the few wireless hotspots on the south coast. Surf the internet with your laptop from the comfort of your room or overlooking our ocean view!

After enjoying either an exciting or relaxing day in Barbados, you have a view of the beautiful sunsets at nearby Inch Marlow Point - it doesn't get any better than that!

The owners at Gemini House are there to make your vacation what you want it to be. They can arrange for rental cars, deep sea charter fishing trips, sightseeing tours and anything else that Barbados has to offer.

With a convenient south coast location, Gemini House is only a short drive to Bridgetown, the islands capital, and the popular St Lawrence Gap area which offers some of the best restaurants and night spots in Barbados. And the Barbados Golf Club is also a short distance away for those who want a little tee-time. (See map below for actual property location)

Gemini House rates are very reasonable, and special packages for extended vacations are offered.

Rates include a fabulous breakfast and free transportation from the airport. Kitchen facilities also available for an extra $10 UDS per day.

Rates also include a fabulous breakfast and free transportation from the airport -
Winter Season Dates/Rates: Dec 1st - April 30th - $80.00 USD per night double occupancy
Summer Season Dates: May 1st - November 30th - $65.00 USD per night double occupancy

We made it through the night! More storms due tonight, but today is dry so far  . . .

Caribbean Small Hotels Rendezvous in Barbados

The Caribbean Hotel Association and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association will hold a Caribbean Small Hotels Retreat on September 26 - 28, 2007 at the Barbados Hilton located in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Many travelers to the Caribbean are attracted to the larger mega resort and hotels, but 65% of the regions hotels fall into the category of small hotels with 75 rooms or less.

Over the years, most of our repeat visitors to the Caribbean say they prefer the smaller hotels because they provide more privacy, the beach areas are less crowded, these properties provide longer - more affordable stays, and the owners take special pride in making guests comfortable. Obviously since less rooms are available, travelers need to make their vacation requests in advance - especially during the high winter season.

Many of the smaller properties tend to retain their staff for longer periods of time, and since they have to take care of less people, they have more opportunity to interact with visitors. While these properties do not have all the glitz and amenities of the large resorts, they give the visitor a true sense of Caribbean hospitality and service. 

The agenda for the Caribbean Small Hotel Retreat was developed by the small hotel property owners to come together and discuss topics on public relations, budget redecorating, niche marketing, advantages of "green" practices, management issues, food and beverage, insurance, hidden potential revenue streams, and new technology trends.

Having been in the online travel business for over eight years, I feel many of the smaller properties could benefit from forming additional relationships with worldwide travel suppliers, online travel partners, travel agents and industry associations. In this business, the properties and corporations with the larger ad dollars get their messages delivered first to the travel industry and online consumers.

Some of the smaller Barbados properties we recommend are:
Coral Lane Beach Apartments, Best E Villas, Yellow Bird Hotel, Healthy Horizons Beach Apartments, Karekath Beach Apartments, The New Edgewater Hotel, The Nook, Ocean Bliss Apartments, Peach and Quiet, Oleander Beach Apartments, Rainbow Beach Hotel, Rockley Club Apartments, Rostrevor Hotel, Round Rock Apartments, Sea Cruise Villa, Sea Symphony Villa, Seawind Luxury Condominums, South Gap Hotel, Island Inn Hotel, High Holdings Guest, Legend Garden Condos, Winchelsea Guest House, Bali Hai Country House, and Gemini House.

Also, see previous posting for Barbados Bed & Breakfast for more information on High Holdings, Bali Hai Country House, and Gemini House. Please e-mail for more info on the smaller properties listed above.

We will add more smaller properties to our recommendations on our next visit to Barbados in January, 2008.
 

Looking for a nice, affordable Barbados Bed & Breakfast that's close to the beach, and offers extended stays?

Gemini House Bed & Breakfast is the perfect choice for your next Barbados Vacation.

Gemini House Bed & Breakfast is located on the southern tip of Barbados in Christ Church, and only ten minutes drive from Grantley Adams Airport.

This is where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean Sea, and home to one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches on the island - Long Beach.

Gemini House has a small number of brand new suites which provides a more intimate, and extended stay vacation in Barbados than found at the typical guest house or island hotel property.

Gemini House provides travelers with cozy, comfortable rooms and all the privacy you need. All rooms include cable TV (HBO, Cinemax), and free high speed internet for those who need to stay in touch while on vacation.

Have breakfast served inside in the kitchen, or dine at the outdoor breakfast area which provides an inspiring ocean view to start your day. Fresh fruits, along with muffins and bread are included along with your choice of breakfast specials.

Beach lovers have their own secluded beach area right outside the door and can relax and swim in privacy. And activities such as wind and kite surfing, fishing or horseback riding are available.

After enjoying either an exciting or relaxing day in Barbados, you have a view of the beautiful sunsets at nearby Inch Marlow Point - it doesn't get any better than that!

The owners at Gemini House are there to make your vacation what you want it to be.

They can arrange for rental cars, deep sea charter fishing trips, sightseeing tours and anything else that Barbados has to offer.

With a convenient south coast location, Gemini House is only a short drive to Bridgetown, the islands capital, and the popular St Lawrence Gap area which offers some of the best restaurants and night spots in Barbados. And the Barbados Golf Club is also a short distance away for those who want a little tee-time. (See map below for actual property location)

Gemini House rates are very reasonable, and special packages for extended vacations are offered. Rates include a fabulous breakfast and free transportation from the airport. Kitchen facilities also available for an extra $10 UDS per day.

Rates include a fabulous breakfast and free transportation from the airport. 

Winter Season Dates/Rates: Dec 1st - April 30th - $80.00 USD per night double occupancy

Summer Season Dates: May 1st - November 30th - $65.00 USD per night double occupancy

Contact agents at Travel 2 the Caribbean with your travel dates

High Holdings Bed & Breakfast

From May 1 - June 30, 2007, US$600.00 for 7 nights stay (double occupancy) inclusive of breakfast.

High Holdings has lots to offer. The house is set on a breezy ridge with views of the Caribbean Sea. There is a landscaped tropical garden full of colorful flowers, tall variegated shrubs and elegant trees to provide shady places.

There is also a sundeck and a heated pool plus a patio and lounge bar area which looks out on the garden and beyond over a beautiful un-spoilt green landscape to the sea. Inside there is a lounge and dining room but often guests prefer to have their meals outside on the patio, shaded by a large umbrella during the day. Candle light dinners are served there too giving a soft romantic touch to the evening.

The spacious bedrooms have big double beds and are fully suited for all your needs. They have air conditioning and ceiling fans for night time comfort and bathroom facilities with baths and showers. All accommodation are at a very high standard, and the owners aim to give all guests a high level of cheerful friendly service to make sure they have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday in Barbados.

Rooms offered on a bed and breakfast basis, and a full cooked breakfast is provided every morning.  Lunch and evening meals with fresh locally produced food can be prepared to your requirements - extra charge. Drinks of all types are available as well.

George and Erlyn Toppin are proud Bajans, and owners of "The Toppin Home" a West coast Bed & Breakfast located in St James Parish.

With rates as low as $30 US dollars per night, this Bed & Breakfast makes the perfect budget accommodation, and provides an opportunity to experience Bajan culture.

The property is located close to beaches, restaurants, public transportation, and a grocery store.

If you are interested in receiving more information about this property, please contact the owners directly. If you make reservations at the property, please let us know how you enjoyed your stay.

Here's the site:

http://www.stallionsoftware.com/toppins.htm

The deals keep coming in, and there's no better time to visit Barbados! Linda

Set on a breezy ridge with views of the Caribbean Sea, High Holdings is a charming, cozy and perfect for a "get away from it all" vacation.

The charming husband and wife team of Peter and Caecile create a home-away from home atmosphere. Relax on the sundeck or patio.

Rejuvenate yourself in the heated pool or sit at the lounge bar and enjoy the view of the landscaped tropical garden that extend to beyond over a beautiful un-spoilt green landscape to the sea.

Rooms are offered on a bed and breakfast basis - Queen Bedroom shown. 

Additional charge for lunch and evening meals prepared to your requirements with fresh locally produced food. 

Drinks of all types are available as well.

Travel before October 30, 2006 and get a "Special price":  $US 40 per night per person, and that includes breakfast.

Bali Hai Country House is like no other place to stay on Barbados.

Cooled by the Atlantic breeze, high on a hill above the little resort of Bathsheba on the unspoilt East Coast, it’s an oasis of peace and quiet surrounded by open countryside, flower-filled gardens and an orchard where bananas, mangoes and limes grow in profusion.

There are two spacious 2 bedroomed apartments, both on the ground floor sharing a private pool. Each has its own cool, shady verandah area with plenty of loungers and furniture for eating outdoors, and all the comforts of home.

For more information on this property, and for reservations, click here to visit the Bali Hai Country House website.

High Holdings is charming, cozy and perfect for a "get away from it all" vacation.

The property is set on a breezy ridge with views of the Caribbean Sea.

The charming husband and wife team of Peter and Caecile create a home-away from home atmosphere. Relax on the sundeck or patio.

Rejuvenate yourself in the heated pool or sit at the lounge bar and enjoy the view of the landscaped tropical garden that extend to beyond over a beautiful un-spoilt green landscape to the sea.
Rooms are offered on a bed and breakfast basis.

Lunch and evening meals with fresh locally produced food prepared to your requirements. Drinks of all types are available as well.

Starting May 15th, Special price: $US 40 $US 35 per night per person, inclusive of breakfast.