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The top 6 reasons why some villas rent more often than others.

Renting someone’s home used to be a foreign concept but it’s now common practice as travelers seek more value and a unique vacation experience. From an investors point of view the concept sounds easy right? Purchase a second home; put it up for rent and watch the money roll iView More

Plumtree Jewellery Designs, Barbados - Dress to impress

BARBADOS - "It is beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart." This quote is epitomized by cool kid, Sarah Bayne, fashionista extraordinaire!

Plumtree Jewellery Designs, based in Barbados, is the brainchild of the utterly charming Sarah BaView More

The Pastry Box, Barbados - Dessert, anyone?

BARBADOS - Now that we have all successfully gorged on the numerous gelato flavours available at Dolce Gelato, it is time to visit Franco’s other popular venture, The Pastry Box.

Located in Quayside Centre along the South Coast, The Pastry Box can best be described View More

Dolce Gelato, Barbados - That's Amore!

BARBADOS - Meet Franco, a self-proclaimed gypsy and Italian connoisseur. Around 8 years ago, after visiting Barbados as part of his world travels, Franco recognised a niche on the island. He returned and brought with him the creamiest, most delicious Italian treat....GELATO! View More

Breakfast Buzz & More at Cafe Moya, Barbados

BARBADOS - Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. - Harriet Van Horne

Cafe Moya on the West Coast of Barbados is the unequivocal choice for eats, treats and excellent customer service. This homey establishment is the ideal spot for brView More

Sharing some 'Ital' with Papa Earl

BARBADOS - Hungry? Papa Earl’s’ on the West Coast of Barbados is the place to go for a hot, home cooked meal - that is, according to anyone in the ‘know’. Specialising in ‘ital’, which is the terminology used by Rastafarians to describe natural food, free of presView More

Tea and Treats at NovelTeas

BARBADOS - "Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage." ~Catherine Douzel

One of the newest gems on the South Coast of Barbados is the cozy teahouse, NovelTeas. Established in 2007 by owners Raj Thani and his wife, NovelTeas opened its doors to the public in 2008 wView More

To Market, To Market - A Day at Bridgetown Market

Mi foot on fyah....’ (song from Kadooment 2010 - Blood Armstrong)

BARBADOS - Since I was a little girl, Bridgetown Market has been one of the ‘must do’ events of the Crop Over festival. A longstanding Bajan tradition, this three day street fair is always held onView More

The Sweet Sounds of Pan On De Sand

“Music is what feelings sound like.”

BARBADOS - The sweet sound of steel pan music is inherent to the Caribbean. Originating in Trinidad and Tobago, the fascinating history of this unique percussion instrument stretches back to the early years of the 20th century. AView More

Food. Art. Life. - A Day at the ArtSplash Centre

BARBADOS - Food and art...in my mind, a perfect combination. The newly opened ArtSplash Centre located on Hastings Main Road offers a relaxing space for creative minds and curious individuals. Housed in a vibrant pink building which doubles as apartments for rent upstairs, thView More