Bridgetown Holidays

The bustle of Caribbean city life, with a relaxing beach holiday
Holiday in Bridgetown or the surrounding area of Carlisle Bay and you will be able to mix the lively hustle and bustle of Caribbean city life, with a relaxing beach holiday. Bridgetown is a hub of activity and home to around 80.000 people. The British influence, especially in the architecture, is still evident on Barbados holidays and in Bridgetown in particular. Barbados Airport (Grantly Adams International) is situated in south of the city.

Queens Park with the biggest baobab tree in the West Indies
Bridgetown offers interesting things to see, the central point is Main street, all the major shops and night time entertainment are centred around this area. Barbados is the Caribbean’s only tax free haven, giving you the opportunity to buy clothes leather jewellery and souvenirs for up to 50% less than in the UK. Bridgetown has a number of sights including Queens Park with the biggest baobab tree in the West Indies. The heart of the city is National Heroes Square, originally called Trafalgar Square and home to the first tribute to Lord Nelson. The Bay of Carlisle is the only natural harbour and home to a variety of cruise liners that come to Barbados as part of their Caribbean tour and holidays. Barbados Bridgetown also boasts an impressive Jewish Synagogue that has had an interesting history and is now protected by the Barbados National Trust.

The people friendly and the atmosphere inviting
Bridgetown is known for its nighttime entertainment, and offers bars that are filled with life where the people are friendly and the atmosphere inviting. Happy hours are a popular ritual when rum flows smoothly and the Caribbean charm works wonders. Bridgetown has a number of open air night clubs where the parties continue, and DJs compete for your attention playing Reggae, Ska, jazz, R&B and chart music.

Bridgetown offers a relaxed night life as well including local theatres with colourful West Indian dance. Exquisite fresh fish and seafood cuisine, local stews and tropical fruit are to be found in a large variety of wonderful restaurants all over the island. After dinner finish the evening with a romantic night cruise where you can drift away from the noise of the city. Bridgetown offers an exciting lively and tropical holiday destination.

Weather in Bridgetown
Situated on the southwest coast of the tropical island of Barbados, Bridgetown is sheltered from the prevailing trade winds that blow in from the northeast. The sun shines down on the town and its pleasant beaches for eight or nine hours and the temperature rises to somewhere near 30°C almost every day. The waters around Bridgetown and the Platinum Coast are calm and the sea temperature never falls below 25°C. The weather is perfect for those who want to relax and adjust to the island’s laid-back attitude, whether enjoying the benefits of a city – such as shopping, culture, restaurants and nightlife – or the beautiful white sandy beaches.

All-inclusive Bridgetown holidays

A convenient way to stay, with all the essentials for a week or two away on Barbados covered on just one package price. Ideal for a cheap holiday to the Caribbean, all-inclusive Bridgetown getaways focus on convenience and ease, with the opportunity to fully experience all the island has to offer, whilst enjoying a restful and stress-free getaway. Guests on all-inclusive Bridgetown holidays will find a host of amenities, with various services and activities featured in the price, and they can choose to do just as much, or as little, as they like on their trip. Thanks to all meals, local drinks and snacks being covered, there's no need for additional spending and guests can really indulge in the lavish buffets and poolside cocktails, whilst not paying a penny extra each day.