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Sundays - Dep: Gatwick-1100 Arr: Grenada-1650

Dep: Grenada-1850 Arr: Gatwick-0735* (* denotes next day)

Location: Nestled on it's own sheltered palm fringed bay, four miles from St John and 5 miles from the airport.  Airport transfer time approx 30 mins.

Accommodation:There will be 81 rooms location in 14 acres of tropical garden.  All rooms have recently been totally refurbished and have air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable TV, phone, wall safe, hair dryer, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, and a private patio or balcony.  Superior Garden rooms are located on ground and first floor facing the sea.  New Deluxe Beachfront as Superior but larger and with a mini bar.  Studios are larger with mini bar and separate sitting area. 1,2,&3 Bedroom Villas are also available on request.

Facilities:  Two swimming pools with sun terrace and sheltered palm fringed beach.  Three bars and two restaurants serving local and international dishes.  Evening entertainment 5 night per week.  Lovely gazebo located on a bluff for weddings and relaxation.  Gym, gift shop and hairdressing salon.  18 hole championship golf course near by.  (at a charge)

Opinion:  One of Antigua's oldest and most established hotel's due reopen November '98 after major renovations.  A charming and elegant property in a lovely location.
 

Location:  Set on a lovely white sandy beach on the West Coast.

Accommodation:470 rooms: Minimum "A" rooms, very simply furnished and compact with a queen size bed, ceiling fan, shower and balcony; Minimum "B" rooms are as category "A" but air-conditioned with balcony or patio; Standard "C" rooms slightly larger with ceiling fan, a king-size bed or twin beds and a balcony; Standard "D" as category "C" but air-conditioned with patio.  Some have a balcony; Superior rooms are more spacious with two queen-size beds, air-conditioning, bath shower, radio and balcony or patio.

 Facilities:  4 restaurants, 2 beach bars, 4 bars, swimming pool, 8 tennis courts (6 floodlit) and a wide variety of water-sports.  Live bands and limbo dancing are a regular feature.

Opinion:  Simple compact rooms, good value, and ideal for those seeking a fun resort with a very lively atmosphere. Minimum rooms are small and suitable for a maximum of 2 people.
Prices based on All Inclusive in a Minimum A room or each 3 adults in a Std "C" room.  Supplements per person per night: Min B room £2 (5 Jul-30 Nov  £4). Standard "C" each of 2 £11 (14-Apr-4 Jul £6 & 7 Sep-30 Nov £8). Standard "D" room each of 2 £16 (14 Apr-4 Jul £8). Superior room each of 2 £24 (14 Apr-4 Jul £28).  Nil single supplement 24 Dec-13 Apr (except in Standard "C"; Superior rooms no single allowed), and 14 Apr-14 Dec in Minimum A & B rooms only.  Simply pay share twin upgrade supplement if applicable.  Child cost £349 (1 May-16 Jul £299, 17 Jul-16 Aug £499)* BWIA from £159*

ALL INCLUSIVE FEATURES * Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack daily* House wines, beer, local & imported spirits and cocktails* Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling & water-skiing* Tennis, jogging track* Nightly entertainment* Taxes and tipping * Children's club (4-12yrs) Mon-Sat 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5pm* Discotheque, mini casino (slot machines* Video room*
 

Club Colonna

Superb sailing and watersports resort, great for couples and families

Location: Located on the quiet northern tip of Antigua, Club Colonna is the ideal choice for non-stop sailing and watersports or, equally, for total relaxation. Indulge in some superb sailing while your children join others their own age for all day fun and games with experienced kids staff at one of the five kids clubs. Operated by the leading sailing and watersports operator, Sunsail, make this holiday as laid-back or as action-packed as you like. Airport transfer time approximately 10 minutes.

Facilities: Large swimming pool with sun terrace, 2 restaurants, sports bar/grill and 2 bars with occasional evening entertainment. Floodlit tennis court and beach volleyball area. There is also a club shop and beauty treatment room.

Watersport & sailing facilities
Range of sailing dinghies, catamarans, sport keel boats and windsurfing equipment with fully qualified instructors and free tuition daily. 30ft Day boats can be sailed as part of a sailaway day or independently. 17ft motor boats can be used to visit beaches or go snorkelling. Conditions are generally excellent for all levels of experience although between Nov - Apr conditions are better suited to intermediate and advanced sailors.

Accommodation: 112 rooms, apartments and villas. All are air-conditioned with satellite television, telephone, mini fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. Standard rooms have either twin or double beds, en suite shower and balcony or terrace most with sea views. Larger Apartments (sleep 3) have double or twin beds, separate living room with sofa bed and en suite shower room. All have sea or pool view. Two Bedroom Beachfront Villas (sleep 6) located close to the beach with 2 bedrooms, living area with sofa bed.

Special Anniversary guests receive bottle of sparkling wine and fruit basket.

Kids & Teenagers 5 different clubs operate 6 days per week for kids from 4 months to 16 years using qualified and assistant nannies and trained activity instructors. Older children benefit from sailing instruction.

Free Instruction the resorts RYA qualified staff provide free teaching clinics daily for sailing, yacht sailing and windsurfing. Specialised RYA courses can also be booked during your stay.

What's included
• Half-board meals including breakfast daily, afternoon tea and cake daily, 2 lunches and 4 evening meals per week.
• Unlimited sailing and watersports including teaching clinics
• 5 Kids Clubs for children ranging from infants to 16 years, six days per week.
• Tennis, table tennis and beach volleyball.
• Free pool scuba dive demo.
• Some evening entertainment.

Well established deluxe resor

Location: On a private peninsula at Mamora Bay,about 35 minutes from the airport on the south eastern tip of the island. One of the Caribbean's best loved resorts, St James's Club offers an excellent range of facilities, good standards of service and accommodation all set within extensive grounds.

Accommodation: 178 rooms and suites scattered over a 100 acre site. All rooms and suites are air conditioned and have ceiling fan, radio, cable TV, telephone and hairdryer. Club rooms have 2 double beds or a king size bed and balcony with partial sea view. Premium rooms have 2 double beds or a king size bed with private balcony offering an oceanview. Luxury Two Bedroom Villas set on the slopes of a hill facing the Mamora Bay are well appointed, spacious and have a separate living room & kitchen. Two Bedroom Beachfront Villas are also available.

Optional all-inclusive - what's included:
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks daily
• All bar drinks by the glass including house wines and cocktails (fine wines & champagne extra)
• Sunfish type sailing, windsurfing, kayaks and snorkeling
• Tennis and fitness room
• Nightly entertainment

Understated luxury & elegance

Location: Set in 40 acres of tropical gardens beside a secluded sandy beach just four miles from St Johns. One of the Caribbean's most sought after hotels. A charming retreat with good facilities and very comfortable accommodation in a deliciously exotic setting. Airport transfer time approximately 25 minutes. Note: Children under 16 years not accepted except 22 Dec - 2 Jan.

Facilities: Two restaurants, "Sea-Grape" and "Gauguin" both of which are open sided and sea facing. Two bars including Surf-side bar, free form swimming pool with a waterfall and sun terrace, tennis court, fitness centre & beauty salon. Additional facilities include a small guest library, bicycles for guest usage and FREE non-motorised watersports - See 'What's Included' for All Inclusive details.

Accommodation: All 70 beautifully appointed rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fan, fridge, hair dryer, satellite television, telephone, coffee machine, and private bathroom with shower. Gauguin Cottages with their white washed walls and palm thatched roofs are romantically positioned beside the bird sanctuary lagoon. Superior Beachfront rooms feature a patio only yards from the Caribbean sea. Deluxe Beachfront rooms are more spacious and have large beach patios or private balconies. Luxurious Premium Beachfront suites are also available on request.

What's included:
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks daily
• All bar drinks by the glass including house wines and cocktails (fine wines & champagne extra)
• Sunfish type sailing, windsurfing, kayaks and snorkeling
• Tennis and fitness room
• Nightly entertainment
• Private car airport/hotel transfer included

 Facilities: Choose from 5 themed restaurants and 7 bars dotted across the property and 2 fresh water swimming pools, including a huge new free form fantasy pool with waterfalls and a swim up bar. There is a cyber room (pay locally), disco, fitness centre, 4 tennis courts (2 floodlit). Sports facilities include basketball, croquet, table tennisand a watersports centre. (see "What's Included" for details)

Accommodation: Set within 40 acres of garden with a total of 462 air-conditioned rooms which all have TV, phone, hairdryer and a patio or balcony. Supersaver Minimum rooms are small and compact with one double bed and en-suite shower. These rooms are ideally suited for singles. Standard Oceanview rooms are larger and have king size bed and en-suite shower. Superior Oceanview rooms are very spacious with king size bed, mini fridge, mini safe, shower and bath. Junior Suite Oceanview have a separate living area, en-suite shower, double or king size bed, mini fridge and room safe.

What's Included:
• All meals - buffet breakfast and lunch, a la carte or buffet dinner. Snacks daily
• Unlimited drinks - beers, soft drinks, cocktails, fruit punches, house wines
• Watersports - sunfish & Hobie Cat sailing, pedal boats, windsurfing, kayaks. Water-skiing available at a charge
• Tennis, beach volleyball, badminton, basketball, table tennis
• Air-conditioned fitness centre
• Nightly entertainment

 ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: using facilities, meals & drinks at the adjacent Club Antigua..
 

Location: Recently refurbished, this property is perched on the hillside overlooking a small sandy beach and the picturesque bay beyond.  Approximately 30 mins from the airport.

Accommodation: 70 air-conditioned rooms. Poolview rooms have either a king or queen size bed (twins available on request) with bath, shower, TV, telephone, hairdryers and balcony or patio.  Beachfront as poolview but with ocean views.

Facilities: Large freshwater swimming pool, restaurant, bar, piano bar, nightly entertainment and a beauty salon; Gymnasium and Jacuzzi, gamesroom, tennis (reservations required) and volleyball.

Opinion: A lovely setting and tasteful décor blend to offer an all inclusive holiday to remember.
Prices based on All Inclusive in a Poolview room: Supplements per person per night: Beachfront room £14.  Single Poolview room £93.

Child reduction 30%*
ALL INCLUSIVE FEATURES *Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack * House wines, beer, local & imported spirits and cocktails * Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling & water-skiing * Tennis * Nightly entertainment * Taxes and tipping * 1 FREE pool scuba lesson * 1 cruise to English Harbour*

Location: Built on a secluded beach at Johnson's Point.

Accommodation:  64 rooms Standard rooms have a double bed, ceiling fan, shower, telephone and patio with garden view.  Superior rooms as standard but larger with air-conditioning, a double or twin beds, bath and balcony / patio with seaview. Beachfront rooms as superior but located directly on the beach.

 Facilities:A small swimming pool and watersports centre with windsurfing, sunfish sailing, and snorkelling.  Water-skiing and scuba diving can be arranged locally at a charge.  A protected offshore reef is particularly suitable for scuba diving and snorkelling.  Meals are offered in the restaurant and terrace lounge.  There is a cocktail bar, beach bar and regular evening entertainment.

Opinion: A friendly hotel set on a secluded beach, offering peace, tranquillity a spectacular sunsets. Prices based on All Inclusive in a Standard room.  Supplements per person per night; superior room £8 (16 May-17 Jul &17 Nov-14 Dec £4).  Beachfront room £13 (16 May-17 Jul &17 Nov-14 Dec £7).   Standard Single room £22 (16 May-17 Jul &17 Nov-14 Dec £11).  Child cost £349 (1 May-16 Jul £299, 17 Jul-16 Aug £499

ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION *Accommodation as described *Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner daily * House wine with dinner, bar drinks & cocktails * Windsurfing, sunfish sailing, snorkelling* Free pool scuba demo* Regular evening entertainment*
 
 

Location: Situated on a wide expanse of white sand beach at Dickenson Bay.

Accommodation: 210 rooms set in landscaped gardens, comprising Standard rooms with double bed, ceiling fan, safe, telephone, shower and balcony or terrace. Superior rooms as standard but air-contitioned with king-size bed or twin beds and bath. Poolside as superior, generally larger with fridge, cable TV and overlooking the pool. Beachfront as poolside, slightly smaller but directly on the beach. ROYAL SUITES are luxurious with separate living room, free mini-bart (restocked daily) and overlook the beach.

Facilities: A choice of restaurants includes the Arawak Terrace, the Warri Pier and a beach barbecue. There is a coffee shop, swimming ppool, beach bar, lobby piano bar, entertainment lounge and shopping arcade. A supervised children's club (4-12 year olds) operates Mon-Fri; 10 am-4 pm. The watersports centre can arrange windsurfing (all levels), sunfish sailing, snorkelling, water-skiing and scuba diving for a fee. Four tennis courts (day/night) are available and there is regular evening entertainment. Special meal plan: 7 b'fasts/3 dinners for just £134 (child £67).

Opinion: One of Antigua's leading resorts, this enchanting hotel is a firm favourite among its many repeat guests.

Location: Set along the spectacular white sand beach of Dickenson Bay, 3 miles from St John.

Accommodation:  191 rooms: Deluxe rooms have Kingsize bed, air-conditionin, TV, hairdryer, bath & shower and patio with garden view.  Premium as deluxe with garden pool views.  Honeymoon Grand Luxe overlook the gardens or swimming pools and have baclony or patio.  Grande Luxe Beachfront as aboe with balcony or patio and sea view.  Oceanview Studio suite are larger with a four posteer bed,sitting area and feature the suite concierge programme.  Other suite categories available on request.

Facilities:  A full range of land and water sports, all with tuition, is offered complimentary
( see ' what's included' for full details).  There are 5 pools, one with a swim - up bar, 5 whirlpools, saunas & a fitness centre.  A main restaurant and 4 speciality restaurants
( reservations required).
The Courtyard Grill serves snacks until 2am.  Piano bar, games room, gift shop and a rregular programme of entertainment.  Newly built opulent European style Spa centre offers a range of health and rejuvenating treatments such as hydrotherapy, Finnish sauna,massages, body wraps, mud baths, skin care trreatments & facials.  The sauna steam room are free, all treatments& therapies arre changed locally.

Opinion:  Alively, informal resort with excellent facilities.  Relax in luxurious accommodation on a beautiful beach Mixed only 18 yeears over, Minimum stay nights 25-31 Dec'99, Must include night of 1 Jan'00.

- There's something about Barbados that captures the heart of all its visitors. It is not just the wonderful year round climate & sandy beaches nor the many historic or cultural attractions. It is a combination of all these, but most of all, it is the warmth and friendliness of the Bajans themselves.

Welcome to Barbados

Barbados

Whether you seek soft beaches, powerful surf, refined sophistication or the up-tempo, festive feel, Barbados has something for everyone. It is the easternmost of the Lesser Antilles islands and, as such, enjoys the graces of two oceans – the Caribbean Sea on its west side and the Atlantic Ocean at its eastern end. The two bodies of water converge on the island's southern shores, where smaller hotels – and legions of windsurfers – await. 

The local Bajans, as they are known, display a brawn inherited from both 3 and 1 /2 centuries of British rule and the faith and endurance of the former slaves who populated the island to cultivate sugarcane. A wealth of traditions have influenced every facet of life, from music and dance to cuisine and herbal “bush” medicine. 

Barbados offers luxurious hotels, inns and villas lining many beaches. Visit the famous Millionaires' Playground (a.k.a. Platinum Coast ). Barbados ' premier festival, Crop Over, which traditionally celebrated the end of the sugar season, lasts for five weeks and includes markets, carnival shows, calypso concerts and colorful parades. Other special events also draw visitors: Holders Season, held in March, is internationally renowned for its series of opera, theater and music performances.  The Barbados Jazz Festival has live performances seven nights in a row; each held a different island venue. 

The island offers much to see and do: Broad Street in Bridgetown , the island's capital city, is home to several large department stores and duty-free shops offering prices that can be 20 to 40 percent lower those than back home. Sunbury Plantation House, which dates from 1660, houses a collection of antiques, including carriages and farm implements. Other homes worth touring include St. Nicholas Abbey and the Francia Plantation. Take a tram ride through Harrison 's Cave to view stalactites, stalagmites, waterfalls and pools.  Stroll through Andromeda Gardens , or tee off at one of three golf courses, including the Green Monkey, at the rebuilt Sandy Lane resort. The Garrison Savannah horse races are a hot ticket and other popular sports include cricket (the national sport), tennis, squash and polo.

AIRPORTS/GATEWAYS/FLYING TIMES:   Airport :   Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is 30 minutes drive from Bridgetown , the capital.  Gateways/Flying Times : Houston (via Miami ) - 7 hours. London - 8 hours.  Miami – 3.5 hours. Montreal - 5 hours. New York – 4.5 hours. San Francisco – 9.5 hours. Toronto – 5 hours. San Juan - 1 hour.

Grantley Adams International Airport , Barbados (BGI) is an international gateway and is served by numerous scheduled flights from the UK . British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly from Gatwick and BWIA  British West Indies Airways from Heathrow and bmi from Manchester . There are also many charter flights from the UK including Excel from Gatwick.

CLIMATE:   Stable year-round climate 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Average relative humidity 57-74%, constant trade winds 7-8 miles per hour.

DINING:   Restaurants available - Local. Fast food.  Gourmet.  International. 10% service charge is often added to bill; if not, tipping is at your discretion (usually 10%).  Dress code is casual although some restaurants may require suits and ties.

LANGUAGE:   English.

NIGHTLIFE:   Entertainment available includes - Discos.  Theaters.  Dinner Theaters. Nightclubs.  Cinemas.  Live music.  Pubs.  Boat Cruises.

SIGHTSEEING:   Gun Hill Signal Station. Andromeda Gardens . Farley Hill National Park . Barbados Wildlife Reserve.  Grenade Hall Signal Station.

Location: In 30 acres at the northern end of the west coast 16 miles from Bridgetown.  Borders onto one mile of sandy beach.

Accommodation: 288 well appointed rooms: Standard room are air- conditioned with a king-size or twin beds, bath, shower, ceiling fan, telephone, TV, radio, hairdryer and balcony with garden view.  Deluxe rooms as standard with pool/garden view.  Superior Deluxe as deluxe with a sitting area.  Ocean view available for all categories ( except standard ) at a supplement.  One Bed Suites available on request.  The " family section" of rooms are close to the kids play centre, pool and restaurant.

Facilities: Set in spacious grounds there are 9 pools ( 2 reserved for adults ) & 2 Whirlpools, 2 children's pool, 4 restaurants ( 1 reserved for adults ), 5 bars, 9 hole golf course, shopping arcade & beauty shop.  4 tennis court ( floodlit )& 2 squash courts.  Nightclub & nightly entertainment.

Opinion: A first class resort offering a comprehensive programme of activities for families and couples alike.  Children 1-15 years only accepted in 'Family section'. * Minimum stay 10 nights arrivals 23 Dec ' 99-2 Jan '00.

Location: Set in tropical gardens near Hole town on the West coast at St James.  Airport transfer time approximately 45 minutes.

Accommodation:161 comfortably furnished rooms in four acres of manicured garden: Standard rooms on the top floor are air conditioned with a king-size or twin beds, bath, shower, ceiling fan coffee machine, telephone , TV and hairdryer.  Deluxe Pool view as standard with balcony or patio.  Deluxe Ocean view have a sea view.  One bedroom pool view suites have a separate sitting area.  One bedroom beach front suites as pool view suites with sea view.

Facilities: " restaurants, 4 bars, 3 pools which inter-connect, open air whirlpool, fitness centre, one tennis court and a range of water sports including tuition. ( see " what's Included" box).  A free shuttle runs through Hole town en route for Almond Beach Village where facilities are available to Club Guests.

Opinion: A first class property offering friendly service and excellent  amenities in a relaxed atmosphere for adults only.  Ideal for honeymooners.  * Min stay required.
 

COLONY CLUB

Exclusive retreat with elegance and charm

Location: Set in 7 acres of palm filled gardens with a superb west coast beachfront location. Elegant and sophisticated yet with an intimate and relaxed atmosphere this is one of the Caribbean's leading hotels. Airport transfer time approximately 40 minutes. The flagship property of the Elegant Hotels Group.

Private car transfer included. Note: minimum stay 10 nights 19 Dec 01 & 02- 4 Jan '02 & 03. Children not accepted except 1 Jun - 15 Sep 02.

Facilities: Network of 4 swimming pool lagoons and an open air jacuzzi. Two restaurants include the open air Laguna (table d'hote) with stunning views and the a la carte Orchid Room (no children) for dinner only. Three cocktail bars including a swim-up bar. The watersports centre offers complimentary sailing, windsurfing, kayaks and snorkelling equipment. Air-conditioned fitness centre and 2 floodlit tennis courts. There is also regular evening entertainment. The water taxi service is available to sister hotels Tamarind Cove, Coconut Creek & Crystal Cove.

Accommodation: 96 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites located around an extensive swimming lagoon and tropical garden. Rooms have king size or twin beds air-conditioning, fridge, phone, radio, safe, bath and shower with a patio or balcony. Pool/Garden rooms have pool or garden view. Oceanview rooms as above but with an oceanview. Luxury Poolside rooms are as Pool/Garden rooms but slightly larger with direct frontage onto the lagoon pool with private access from your patio or balcony. Luxury Oceanview rooms are slightly larger overlooking the pool and beach. Comfortable Junior Suites are also
available.

Golf preferential green fees & tee off times at the Barbados Golf Club.

Special Anniversary guests receive a complimentary bottle of champagne, fruit and flowers

Location: Two miles from Bridgetown on a sandy beach, close to shops and restaurants. Airport transfer time approximately 25 minutes.

Accommodation:All 120 rooms and studios have a double or twin beds, a roll-away bed if necessary, ceiling fan, telephone, shower and a balcony. Rooms are equipped with a small fridge, kettle and toaster whilst Studios have a fully equippedd kitcheenette. All Inclusivve food & drink package: adding breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon snacks from a selected menu and drinks (excl. wines by the bottle & premium brands) is availablee daily 8am-11pm at All Inclusive £31 Adult, £15 Child (16 Dec '98-15 Dec '99 Adult £35, Child £18 per day.

Facilities: A swimming pool & sun terrace,, jacuzzi, restaurant and bar, volleyball and a dive shop. Golf, tennis, windsurfing and kayaking are available nearby. Evening entertainment three times a week.

Opinion: A friendlly family run hotel, simple but comfortable.
 

Location: Set in extensive tropical gardens bordering the superb white-sand Dover Beach at St Lawrence Gap.  Airport ttransfer time around 20 minutes.

Accommodation:  160 units set in 5 Spanish hacienda-style block within the lush garden.  Studio (sleep 3) are air - conditioned with a kingsize or twin beds bath, shower, balcony or patio, TV, safe and fully equipped kitchenette.  Beachfront studio available at a supplement.  One bedroom apartments (sleep up to 3) as studios with kings size bed and a separate fan- cooled sitting room.  Tow bedroom apartment (sleep 5) as One bedroom apartment but with an additional bedroom ( 2 single beds ) on a split level.

Facilities: Swimming pool & children's pool set in the garden, 2 bars, reestaurant, free floodlit tennis, free transport & entrance to nearby gym, mini- mart &b gift shops, library / T.V room and entertainment most nights including barbecues and weekly Rum Punch party.  The Activities Desk also organises events such as walks, bike rides, picnis ect.  Children's play area and supervised kids programme for 2 -12 years olds.  ( Mon- Fri 2 - 4 pm).  Baby sitting can be arranged.

Opinion: A very popular property in eleguant tropical surroundings close to loccal amenities at St. Lawrence Gap.  Note: no arrivals allowed 26 30 Dec'99.
 

Location: Halcyon Palm and Halcyon Alamanda Apartments from part of the Sunset Crest holiday village on the St James coast, about 10 minute wallk from the beach. Airport Transfer time approximately 45 minutes.

Accommodation: Simply furnished one bedroom apartments with living room, bedroom, kitchenette, shower and patio/balcony. Air-conditioning is available in the bedrooms on a meter system to be paid localy ( approx.US$5 for 10 hours).

Facilities: Use of the restaurant, bar and pool facilities at the nearby Europa Centre where a meal plan of 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners for US$85 per week, adult or child is on offer payable locally on arrival. Supermarket & shopping arcade complete the amenities on site. A Beach Club with swimming pool, sun terrace, bar and restaurant is close by.

Opinion: A modest complex ideal for the budget conscious in a good location for the attractions of the West coast.
 

Location: Situated in sprawling tropical grounds on Barbados' Southeast coast, Sam Lords castle is fronted by 11 glorious acres of spectacular palm-fringed beach. The 248 rooms are centred around the legendary castle, former home to pirate Sam Lord.

Accommodation: 234 rooms spread over 72 acres in several blocks. Garden/Poolview rooms have air-conditioning, two double beds, telephone, television, mini fridge, mini safe, bath and shower, balcony or patio. Oceanview rooms as above but with an ocean view.

Facilities: Choice of 3 swimming pools spread throughout the property. 6 floodlight tennis courts. In addition there is a choice of restaurants and bars offering a variety of cuisine. Small aerobics room. Nightly entertainment. a range of watersports are offered nearby at Sandy Beach - transport and packed lunches are provided.

Opinion: The extensive grounds offer peace and relaxation, while the more active will want to utilise the comprehensive range of facilities. Offers good standards all round and is ideal for families, couples and Honeymooners.

Note: strong sea currents restrict bathing from time to time. prices based in All Inclusive in a Garden/poolview room £19 (19 Dec- 21 Jan £47). Child cost £349 (1 May- 16 Jul £299, 17 Jul-16 Aug £499) * BWIA extra charge from £`159*

THE ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION FEATURES: · Daily Buffet breakfast · Buffet dinner 3 nights per week · Gourmet Dinner 2 nights each week · 2 Theme Parties weekly with buffet Dinner and Live Entertainment · Lunch, Snacks and Afternoon tea daily · Unlimited House Brand Drinks · Scheduled Shopping Shuttles to Bridgetown · Fully supervised Kids Programme
Mon-Fri · Bicycles, Tennis, Volleyball, and Daily Activities · Shuttle to Malibu Visitor Centre for Watersports and Tour of the Distillery.
 

Location: Set in 12 acres on a secluded sandy beach near Oistins on the south coast. Airport transfer time approximatelly 20 minutes.

Accommodation: 130 units with air-conditioned bedrooms, bath, shower, TV (pay for viewing), telephone, radio & patio/balcony. Hotel rooms have a kingsize or twin beds. Standard Garden Studios (sleep 3) are twin bedded with a small kitchenette for snack meals. One Bedroom Suites (sleep 4) have a sitting room and fully equipped kitchen. A newly built wing (due to open 1 Nov '98) offers large Beachfront Studios (sleep 3) offer modern comforts directly facing the sea. One Bedroom Beachfront Suites (sleep 4) with 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen (supplements available on request).

Facilities: A large pool and sun terrace, children's pool, 2 restaurants, bar, beauty salon, mini-mart and regular entertainment. Mistral windsurfing (Nov-May only) for regular windsurfers. Special meal plan: 7 breakfasts/ 5 dinners weekly costs £153 (adult) £76 (child).

Opinion: Ideal for families and those seeking a quiet holiday. Excellent windsurfing off the hotell beach for experienced surfers between Nov-Apr.
 

Location:  In tropical gardens on the beach front in St Peter.

Accommodation:  Studios have satellite TV, air-conditioning, twin beds, telephones, safe deposit box, shower, kitchenette and balcony. One Bedroom
Apartment as studios with an upstairs bedroom, a King size or twin beds plus an extra bed in the lounge.

Facilities:  Swimming pool with kiddies section, an informal restaurant, beach side bar, Barbadian Rum shop & Restaurant and a variety of water sports available from the beach including FREE glass bottom boat ride and snorkelling.
Evening entertainment twice weekly.

Opinion:  A friendly west coast properly offering Hotel amenities with the option of self-catering. High seas may cause some erosion of the beach (summer).
Studio each of 2 £6. Single in Studio £30.
1 bed Apt each of 3 £4; each of 2 £12. Half board £34 (adult), £28 (child).
Child Reduction: 30%
 

HOTEL SUNSWEPT -3***

Location /Description : The Sunswept Beach Resort is a small and intimate hotel, set on a beautiful stretch of beach, ideal for those not requirin g the facilities of a larger hotel. A good base for exploring Holetown and within easy walking distance of numerous local shops and restaurants.

Location - This small hotel is situated on the beach in Holetown on the beautiful West Coast of Barbados. Approximately 30 minutes from the airport and 8km from the capital Bridgetown.

Facilities: Swimming pool set in a small garden with direct access to the beach, babysitters can be arranged locally at a charge. A restaurant open for lunch and dinner is located adjacent to the hotel and within easy walking distance are numerous restaurants, shops and a supermarket.

Accommodation: All Standard rooms are air-conditioned with TV, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, radio, ceiling fan, safe (daily charge payable in resort), fully equipped kitchens. Standard rooms accommodate either 3 adults or 2 adults/2 children with either king-size or queen beds. Hairdryers available from reception, iron and ironing board available from reception. All rooms have a balcony or patio with sea view.

Opinion: 

Location: This small popular west coast hotel is well situated on the Kings beach -on the beach and close to the popular Mullins Bay on the north west coast of Barbados in the parish of St Peter. This relatively quiet area, makes Kings Beach perfect for those looking for a small All Inclusive hotel offering a relaxed and friendly ambiance. Airport transfer time approximately 50 minutes with Bridgetown a 20 minute drive away.: 

Accommodation:  57 tastefully decorated rooms with mini-bar, satellite T.V., bath & shower, air-conditioning and balcony. Sea-facing rooms are as
standard rooms.

Facilities: An international-style restaurant, poolside menu, fresh-water swimming pool, games area, lounge, bar, pool, kids playing area and personalised bar service on the beach. For sports enthusiasts FREEsunfish sailing, wind surfing, snorkelling and tennis. Dive centre. Supervised
afternoon children’s activities programmes (4-12 yrs old) is offered 5 days weekly. Regular entertainment.

Opinion:  For those seeking goods standard amid peaceful surroundings.
Supplement per person per night: Sea-facing room £16. Single Standard
room £35. Breakfast £9. Halfboard £31 (adult), £15 (child).
Child Cost:  299 (25-30 Apr £349).

Special Anniversary guests receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine.

what's included
• All meals including buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch, with daily specials, table d'hote dinner and buffet 3 times per week
• Unlimited local & European brand drinks, house wines with meals, cocktails and soft drinks. (bottled water, fine wines & champagne extra)
• Watersports including Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, kayaks, trial pool scuba dive and snorkelling with instruction. (motorised watersports at a charge payable locally)
• Kids play area with supervised Mini Club available for children 4-11 years