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BARBADOS: ROMANTIC
RESORTS
Almond Beach Club and Spa
St. James Parish
6 miles north of Bridgetown
407-872-2220, Fax 407-872-7770
Reservations: 800-425-6663
www.almondresorts.com
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You have your choice between two resorts: Almond Beach Village
and Almond Beach Club. The Club is a couples-only resort, so
its favored by honeymooners and lovers looking to spend time
together. A full-time wedding specialist can help couples arrange
weddings during their stay. The all-inclusive offerings here
are extensive: meals, watersports, golf, squash, room service
for lunch and dinner, beverages, weekly picnic, shopping excursion,
the list goes on and on. The resort is home to the new Salud
Spa, which offers a full menu of treatments.
Hotel Features:
beachfront. all-inclusive, spa, watersports, fine and casual
dining, freshwater pools and Jacuzzis
Almond Beach Village
St. Peter Parish
11 miles north of Bridgetown
407-872-2220; fax 407-872-7770
Reservations: 800-425-6663
www.almondresorts.com
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Similar in many ways to its sister property, Almond Beach Club,
the Village caters to both families and couples. You can still
enjoy a romantic vacation while traveling with your family thanks
to the children's program here, where the little ones will enjoy
supervised fun while the two of you play a round of nine-hole
golf, enjoy watersports right on property, or just lounge around
the long expanse of sand. The Village also has a romantic wedding
site: a stone sugarmill. We watched a wedding during our stay
here when vows were exchanged in the historic setting.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, all-inclusive, watersports, fine and casual dining,
freshwater pools and Jacuzzis, golf
Glitter Bay
Porter's Street
St. James
246-422-5555, Fax 246-422-1367
Reservations: 800-283-8666
www.fairmont.com
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You'll feel the elegance and refinement of Barbados and Britain
at Glitter Bay, constructed as the home of shipping magnate
Sir Edward Cunard. The Mediterranean-style structure, with white
stucco walls and Spanish clay roofs, is located on a half mile
long beach. Glitter Bay's sister resort is the Royal Pavilion
(see below), so guests enjoy reciprocal privileges and services
of both resorts. You can also golf at the island's new golf
course, the Royal Westmoreland.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, casual and fine dining, freshwater pool, watersports,
dive center, tennis, golf, fitness and massage center
Royal Pavilion
St. James Parish
246-422-5555, Fax 246-422-3940
Reservations: 800-283-8666
www.fairmont.com
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This elegant property is designed for guests looking for the
finest money can buy: from a grand entrance lined with the finest
boutiques such as Cartier, to the 72 junior suites that overlook
the sea. In your room, you'll be pampered as well with twice
daily maid service, a private terrace or patio, and a decor
that combines elegance and tropical splendor. Children aren't
permitted at Royal Pavilion during high season. The sister property
of this resort is Glitter Bay, and guests share facilities and
services with that property. Guests also enjoy golf privileges
at the Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed course, the Royal Westmoreland.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, casual and fine dining, watersports, dive center,
tennis, golf
Sam Lord's Resort
St. Phillip Parish, SE coast
Reservations: 800-223-6388
246-423-7350, Fax 246-423-5918
barbados.org/hotels/samlords/index.htm
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This 248-room all-inclusive resort is more than a hotel, it's
a regular tourist attraction. Built in the 19th century, this
castle was the property of the pirate Sam Hall Lord who, according
to legend, lured passing ships onto the east coast rocks. Of
course, no real castle would be complete without its resident
ghost, and at Sam Lord's they say his truly still rests on his
four-poster bed.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, casual and fine dining, health club
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