barbados
ESSENTIALS
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When to go: December to April is high season, when the weather is dry and temperatures hover nicely between 73-84F. June to November is wetter and hotter. Crop Over, the island’ s main festival, which traditionally marks the end of the sugar cane harvest, builds from an opening ceremony in early July to a climax of costumed parades in early August. Other annual events that will appeal to couples are the Barbados Reggae Weekend in late April and the Barbados Food & Rum Festival in November. Currency: Barbados dollars Language: English Getting around: Rent a car, book excursions or taxis or use the local buses.
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When it comes to experiencing the best of Barbados, Caribbean-born Sandals ® Resorts are unmatched. Sandals brings island magic to life with world-class amenities and all-inclusive specialty dining that make every stay extraordinary. Check with our agency for exclusive savings opportunities.
The Red Lane Spa at Sandals Royal Barbados
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TIME TO UNWIND
In Barbados, you don’ t have to go far to find a bit of much-needed R & R. Many resorts provide complimentary yoga or Pilates classes that are often held on the beach or in their gardens. Plenty also offer activities that couples can enjoy together, including cooking classes, art workshops and expert-led rumtastings. The island isn’ t short of luxurious spas either— many of them make the most of locally grown products such as coconut, ginger and lemongrass in their treatments. The Red Lane Spa at the adults-only Sandals Royal Barbados resort( located in Christ Church on the island’ s southwest corner) offers a range of special spa treatments, including the 90-minute Love and Trust Massage Tutorial, which teaches couples how to massage and calm each other, as well as a couples stretching session and a lavender massage that claims to create the sensation of floating on water. image: alamy. Illustration Emma kelly
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