Honeymoon Options

Barbados

Barbados

Sunbury Plantation Home- Enjoy the fascinating tales of a by-gone era with a visit to Sunbury Great House, located in the tranquil St. Philip countryside. As you explore the property, you will discover mahogany antiques, old prints, a unique collection of horse-drawn carriages and other items used in domestic plantation life. After your tour, be sure to stop by The Courtyard Restaurant for a sumptuous meal!

Hiking- Hike Barbados takes you through cane fields, gullies, tropical forests and coastal communities to explore the unique geological and social structure of Barbados. Along the way you will meet new friends, enjoy healthy exercise and observe the delicate balance of the unique heritage and environment of Barbados.

Barbados

As a tropical island Barbados is home to many beautiful beaches. Barbados beaches are as diverse as the island and everyone has their favorite.

On the calmer west coast, palms sway on white sandy shores while the azure waters lap gently at the shore. Relax onshore soaking up the rays or take a dip in the clear waters. Jetskiing, kayaking, catamaran cruises, swimming and snorkeling all await you.

Heading south you'll continue to find flawless sandy Barbados beaches protected by coral reefs. The more lively surf in the south and south-east are ideal for a host of watersports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and boogie boarding. If you've never tried these before Barbados is the perfect place to start, hey you're on vacation after all!

Along the east coast the beaches are wide and wind-blown. Here the shore is pounded by the Atlantic making it a delight for the surfers who come from all over the world.

In the north, coral and sandstone cliffs rise straight out of the sea reaching up to a hundred feet in height. But even here, you'll find the occasional sheltered cove.

All along the Barbados shores large and small beaches are dotted with coral formations, the soft coral rocks weathered by the ocean surf, forming abstract sculptures pleasing to an artist's eye.

Barbados

George Washington House- Provides insights into life as it was in the Barbados of 250 years ago. George Washington stayed here in 1751. Barbados was the only country he ever visited outside colonial America!

St. Nicholas Abbey- Built in 1658, St. Nicholas Abbey is one of only three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere. St. Nicholas Abbey Rum is produced at the on-site rum distillery

Tyrol Cot Heritage Village- Comprised of a historic Palladian-style home, and a modern "Heritage Village" with local crafts and a restaurant.

Barbados' capital city of Bridgetown and its Garrison is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bridgetown derived its name from the bridge that was constructed in the area by

the original Amerindian settlers. The island was settled by the English in the 17th century and early deeds refer to the area as The Indian Bridge and The Indian Bridgetown.

Bridgetown was to become a key hub for trade and commerce with its harbour (or Careenage) often filled with trading vessels. This city was also often the first port of call for ships making the trans-Atlantic crossing from Africa.

Barbados

Weather- As summer ends in many places around the world, warm temperatures continue in Barbados with daily highs around 30°C / 86°F.

Right in the middle of the rainy season, October is typically the rainiest month in Barbados. It's also one of the most humid. Despite that, there will be many sunny days with cooling breezes. There are rarely full days on rain and there's still an average of 8 hours of sunshine a day!

October falls within the Atlantic hurricane season but Barbados' position near the south of the Caribbean island chain means that there is a remote chance of a direct hit by a hurricane.

THE FAIRMONT ROYAL PAVILION

Option One

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion

5 Star Resort Located on an enviable beachfront, in the charming environs

of St. James Parish and just 12 miles from the Grantley Adams International airport, the boutique Fairmont Royal Pavilion is ideally situated to serve guests wanting to embrace a truly Barbadian experience. After a recent and extensive renovation, the resort's 72 luxurious guest rooms stand ready to welcome the most discerning travelers. 48 Deluxe Oceanfront rooms (now with clear glass balconies) offer unobstructed views of the glittering Caribbean Sea, while 24 stylish Beachfront Junior Suites, complete with butler service, redefine the phrase "steps from the beach". Elegantly implemented and retaining the property's authenticity, all the public areas have been refurbished and have been affectionately made anew. A welcoming staff, exceptional cuisine and an array of leisure facilities, make this resort perfect for romantic getaways, memorable celebrations and unforgettable family holidays.

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Umbrellas and lounge chairs dot a half-mile of sand fronting the hotel. A 65-by-35 foot pool is surrounded by cushioned lounge chairs; chilled towels are distributed in the afternoons. Above the pool deck, a spa tub accommodates 12 people.

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is pleased to offer a full range of non-motorized water sports equipment for guests to use on a complimentary basis, including: Single and double kayaks Snorkeling gear Paddle boats Sea floats Hobie wave sailboats Windsurfing Stand up paddleboards

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Palm Terrace One of the most sought-after fine-dining venues in Barbados, Palm offers

first-class cuisine, a welcoming ambiance and spectacular panoramic views of the ocean. Enjoy newly designed menus featuring distinctive local fare as well as an excellent variety of international cuisine. Entertainment showcases a variety of local artists, offering everything from contemporary standards to cool jazz. Dinner only. Dress code: Elegantly casual attire. Gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers and collared shirts.

Taboras Restaurant Located poolside, Taboras is a casual open-air bistro offering breakfast and

lunch daily, providing the perfect blend of exceptional casual cuisine, a relaxed informal setting and breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. Sunday Buffet Brunch featuring authentically local cuisine and a live steel pan band. On Friday evenings there is a Caribbean floor show and a traditional Caribbean buffet dinner under the stars. Traditional complimentary afternoon tea is served daily in the picturesque setting of Taboras Terrace, overlooking the beach and the Caribbean Sea. Dress code is informal.

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Oceanfront Deluxe Room All of these Oceanfront Deluxe rooms are a mere 25

feet from the ocean and have been recently refurbished, with the spacious balcony area further enhanced with glass fronted railings they offer beautiful unobstructed ocean views. The balcony also offers comfortable furnishings (2 chairs and a coffee table) and a refreshing ceiling fan. The bathroom has marble floors and a separate tub & shower. The bedroom area has lovely ceramic tile floors and elegant touches. Located on the 1st and 2nd floors (middle and top floors).

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Beachfront Junior Suite Offers Barbadian Plantation style decor with a stunning

ocean view. Features hardwood floors, private wooden deck, Butler Service, complimentary evening canapes and welcome gift. Large seating area in the room with sofa, table and two chairs. Bathroom has marble floors and a separate tub & shower. Located on the ground floor.

Exclusive Beachfront Junior Suite amenities and services: Airport Platinum Service: Arrival fast-track service with a

designated Airport Concierge who will expedite your transit trough immigration and customs, and will escort you to your limo, taxi or rental car

Butler Service Complimentary evening canapés

COLONY CLUB

Option Two

Colony Club

4.5 Star ResortColony Club by Elegant Hotels offers sophisticated elegance and

colonial charm. It is a restored former private colonial club where old world charm meets new world standards of quality and attention to detail. Located on one of the finest stretches of the Platinum coast, it is ideal for couples seeking tranquility and relaxation, honeymooners longing for romance and families wanting to spend time together.

A retreat rich with history, restored from a former Colonial Club, Colony Club stands among the most iconic resorts on the platinum west coast of Barbados. Discover timeless architecture, décor and landscape countered by modern, fresh appointments. Experience unique recreational options, boutique shops and restaurants that are among the best in Barbados. With a prime location, just two minutes to Bridgetown, the Colony Club is perfect gateway for experiencing everything the island has to offer.

Colony Club

The Caribbean Sea gently washes the hotel's 400-m beach, with casuarina trees and umbrellas shading thickly cushioned lounge chairs. Cushioned lounge chairs also ring four narrow, rock-lined, freeform pools—each approximately 27.5m long—in a courtyard running through the hotel's center. The courtyard contains rock waterfalls, flower gardens, and tall palms and mahogany trees. The pool nearest the beach features a swim-up bar.

The hotel provides 30-minute snorkeling excursions to a nearby sunken barge and 30-minute boat cruises along the coast—both complimentary. Also complimentary are water skiing, tubing, and banana-boating as well as snorkeling gear, kayaks, sailboats, boogie boards, and windsurfers.

Independent operators on the beach rent out personal watercraft and offer parasailing. On request, other independent operators pick up guests for scuba lessons, certification classes, and excursions.

Use of two lighted tennis courts and a basketball hoop is complimentary.

Colony Club

Laguna Restaurant Open-air, sea-view restaurant with two-story, white-lattice ceiling,

marble floor, dark rattan chairs, plants. Lounging area with red, overstuffed seating. Breakfast buffet with American, English, Bajan (Barbadian) selections. Lunch menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers, roti, saltfish fritters. Fixed menu dinners with starter choices such as smoked salmon pâté, crab/prawn fitters, cheese soufflé; main-course choices such as orange/thyme roasted chicken, pork piccata, pan-fried flying fish. Sunday lunch buffet. Dinner dress code: Long pants, collared shirts for men.

Orchid Room Intimate, second-story, fine-dining dinner restaurant with sea views.

White-wood ceiling, hardwood floor. Starters such as sugar-cured tuna, roasted duck with sweet-potato confit, breadfruit/sweet corn soufflé. Main courses such as red snapper and lobster in saffron broth, rack of lamb with sweet-potato dumplings, beef tenderloin with Port glaze, vegetable tian. Reservation required. Dress code: Long pants, collared shirts for men.

Colony Club

Sunset Bar & Deck Poolside swim-up bar adjacent to expansive

beachside, sunset-view wood deck furnished with teak umbrella tables, rattan chairs. Nearby gazebo for live music some nights. Light lunch/dinner menu. Bar service late morning to late night.

Planters Cocktail Lounge Open-air lounge with cushioned rattan seating. Open

evenings.

Colony Club

This Barbados hotel offers 96 guestrooms and suites in four two-story buildings and two three-story buildings (no elevators), all of them white with pink or white lattice trim and all facing a long, narrow central courtyard containing pools and gardens. Rooms and suites' white walls, tile floors, and bedspreads serve as backdrops for floral-motif throw pillows and drapes; straw-mat area rugs; bleached, cappuccino-colored furniture; upholstered chairs with ottomans; and nature prints on walls. Louvered panels and front doors combine with ceiling fans to offer a cooling alternative to rooms and suites' air conditioning. Electrical kettles heat water for instant coffee and tea. EphéMer toiletries come from London. Pillowtop mattresses provide slumber comfort.

Colony Club

Pool/Garden View Sleeping up to two adults and one child, with

king size / twin beds, air-conditioning, separate bath and shower, safe, fridge, hair dryer, telephone, cable TV, and balcony patio with either a pool or garden view.

Colony Club

Luxury Poolside With air conditioning, separate bath and

shower, safe, fridge, hair dryer, telephone, cable TV, iron and ironing board, and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms have direct frontage onto the Lagoon Pool with private steps into the pool.

Colony Club

OceanviewWith air conditioning, separate bath and

shower, safe, fridge, telephone, and cable TV, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, and balcony or patio. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds. View: Ocean.

Flights

October 5th

Depart IAH 5:05 am, 1 hour 20 minute layover in Miami, arrive Barbados 1:47 pm

October 11th Depart Barbados 2:57 pm, 2 hour 20 minute

layover in Miami, arrive IAH 11:14 pm

Quotes October 5th-11th

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Ocean Front Deluxe Room-$3,736 Beach Front Jr. Suite-$4,648

Colony Club Pool/Garden View Room-$3,592 Luxury Poolside-$3,869 Ocean View Room-$4,060

Details

Breakfast is included in room ratesQuote includes round-trip transfers between

airport and resortPrices shown are quotes only and subject to

change before deposit is paidTravel protection is available for $150 per

person due with depositRental car can be arrangedFinal payment due 8/21