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Barbados
  • Great introduction to the Caribbean.
  • Beautiful, friendly island.
  • Well developed but tastefully so and very geared to tourists.
  • Excellent medical facilities. Lots to explore, easy driving.
  • St James coast - lovely white sand beaches, calm seas. South and east coast are beautiful, but wilder and the sea rougher, so babygoes2 has recommended only hotels on West Coast.
  • Great restaurants, from posh to chic to rustic.
  • Good island for visiting in cheaper, lower season – May(and even June) is still relatively dry and not much hotter - so it’s a great island for taking advantage of off season offers.

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Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.

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Almond Beach Village
Stay: Almond Beach Village
Location: Towards the northern end of the west coast, just 5 minutes walk along the beach to lovely Speightstown, around 50 minutes drive from the airport.
Situated on the site of an old sugar plantation, Almond Beach Village is a large property offering extensive facilities and excellent all inclusive value. The hotel is one of the few in the Caribbean to offer childcare from 6 months, and so is very popular with families.
Accommodation: 330 rooms set in 32 acres of gardens - it really does feel very spacious and airy. All rooms have air conditioning, TV, radio, coffee maker and balcony or terrace. Superior Deluxe Rooms have a sitting area and a sofa bed with pool/garden or ocean views - the One Bedroom Suites have a separate living area, also with pool/garden or ocean views.
Facilities: 4 restaurants, 5 bars, 10 pools including 3 for adults only, 4 tennis courts, 9 hole par 3 golf course, 2 squash courts, fitness centre, watersports, supervised children's activity centre, games room, Beauty
Salon, 2 whirlpools, nightclub. Spa facilities are available at Almond Beach
Club (complimentary shuttle bus, treatments at extra cost).
Price guide: From £1,594 for one week all inclusive from May - Nov. extra nights around £134 per person.
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Sandy Lane
Travel with: Caribtours
Stay: Sandy Lane, Barbados
Location: On the beautiful west coast of Barbados on a glorious stretch of white beach just 30 minutes from the airport. One of the most luxurious and elegant hotels in the Caribbean. Very highly recommended kids club.
Accommodation: 112 spacious and air-conditioned rooms and suites (garden and ocean views), all with marble bathrooms, plasma TV, DVD, CD player and a comfortable furnished terrace or balcony. One and two bedroomed suites have separate living areas and are perfect as family accommodation.
Facilities: 2 great restaurants, 5 bars, large swimming pool and children's pool, world class spa, tennis courts, 3 golf courses. Private butler service.
Childcare: Excellent children's Treehouse Club for 3-12 yrs with many carefully planned activities, plus The Den for teenagers. Babysitting available at a nominal charge.
Travel time: 9hrs direct flight, 30 minute transfer
Price range: From £2,525 pp on a B&B basis for 7 nights in a double room low season, £3,231 high season. Two bedroomed suites start at £2,324 pp for 7 nights. Offers: Special packages 19 April – 31 May, 1 July – 31 August & 1 – 31 October for families.
We think: A lovely, friendly yet madly luxurious hotel with excellent facilities for adults and children. We have received outstanding reviews.
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Crystal Cove
Travel with: Owners Syndicate, Caribtours
Stay: Crystal Cove
Location: On the beautiful West coast of Barbados at St James, just 30 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Bridgetown. Part of the Elegant Hotels group, a very popular all-inclusive of a very high standard. Water taxi to other Elegant group hotels along the coast such as Tamarind Cove, and exchange dining during some periods.
Accommodation: 88 spacious rooms and suites (garden and ocean view), many with superb views from their patios or balconies. Decorated in soft shades of pink, blue and green, they are brightly furnished with light-coloured wooden fittings, and several are interconnecting, making them particularly suited to families. Most rooms have hammocks.
Facilities: Superb watersports, lovely pools, tennis. gym. 2 great restaurants – smart dress, one with international cuisine and bajan specialities and a poolside grill.
Childcare: Very good kids club for 3-11 yrs with many carefully planned activities and complimentary evening movie screenings. Babysitting available at a nominal charge and nannies available too.
Travel time: 9hrs direct flight, 30 minute transfer
Price range: From £1,393 all inclusive for 7 nights in a double room low season, £2,191 high season. One bed suite suites from £1,617 - £2,345 per person for one week. One child stays free if sharing with 2 adults.
We think: A lovely, friendly yet luxurious hotel with good facilities for adults and children, a good beach and the advantage of all inclusive.
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Turtle Beach
lots to do nearby tennis shared pool garden patio or terrace walking distance to restaurant walking distance to beach
water sports baby listening creche things to do
Travel with:
Caribtours
Stay: Turtle Beach
Location: A member of the Elegant Hotels group, Turtle Beach is set on an extensive South Coast beach, approximately 10 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Bridgetown. This is an all-suite, all inclusive resort perfect for families.
Accommodation: 164 junior suites and one-bedroom suites with views of the ocean or pool/gardens. All have cable TV, air-conditioning, terrace or balcony.
Facilities: Restaurants and bars, 3 pools, tennis court, state-of-the-art gym and watersports (tuition available).
Childcare: Excellent children's club for 3 to 11-year-olds; children's pool; babysitting can be arranged
Travel time: 9hrs flight from UK; approx 10 minutes from airport
Price range: From £1,422 - £2,381 per person (depending on season) in a pool / garden view Junior Suite for 7 nights all-inclusive. One bedroom suites from £1,926 - £2,948. One child stays free on-all inclusive when sharing with 2 adults.
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Little Good Harbour
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The Owners Syndicate
Stay: Little Good Harbour, West Coat St Peter
Location: A sought-after boutique hotel in a quiet fishing village, in what the locals term 'the real Barbados' just over the road from beautiful St Peter beach with its white sand and calm seas, close to Speightstown with all facilities and within easy reach of the rest of the west coast attractions, such as superb Mullins Bay and all the top restaurants.
Accommodation: 15 beautifully and stylishly decorated cottages/suites with air conditioning, terrace or balcony. These are some of the most spacious rooms we've seen in Barbados - large well equipped kitchens, TV, video, cd, lovely bathrooms. Really very comfortable indeed with pretty terraces or balconies. Lower and upper suites for 4/6 people also available.
Facilities: Sun terrace and pool, highly regarded beachside restaurant called the Fishpot. Great food and service and lovely location looking right out over the Caribbean. Very child friendly with separate child menu.
Childcare: Children are very welcome, and good babysitting is available (see review).
Travel time: 8 hrs 50 minutes direct flight from UK, 1 hour transfer.
Price range: From £1,125 per person for one week in one-bed suite on a room only basis including flights.
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The Sandpiper
walking distance to beach walking distance to restaurant childcare/nanny baby listening
water sports garden lots to do nearby patio or terrace
shared pool tennis
Stay:
The Sandpiper, Caribtours
Location: Intimate, family run hotel in St James with calm seas, white sandy beach and all facilities close by. 40 minutes from the airport, 8 miles from Bridgetown.
Accommodation: 45 rooms and suites, air conditioning and fridge. Suites have a kitchenette and a separate sitting room. Lovely gardens for children to play in.
Facilities: Pool, 2 tennis courts, restaurant and bars, watersports.
Childcare: Nothing formal, but the hotel will organise nannies and babysitting. Very friendly and helpful. NB. No children under 12 in February.
Travel time: 9 hours from London, 40 minutes transfer
Price range: From £1,386 - £2,051 per person for one week in a double room on a B&B basis including flights and private transfers. Ones bedroomed suites from £1,582 - £2,590.
Special note: The hotel will be closed from 16 April – 31 October 2005 for the addition of 2 new Plantation Suites.
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Settlers Beach
walking distance to town walking distance to restaurant walking distance to beach shared pool
patio or terrace garden baby listening childcare/nanny
lots to do nearby
Travel with:
Owners Syndicate, Caribtours
Stay: Settlers Beach Villa Hotel
Location: St James, West Coast, right on the beach. 40 minutes from the airport.
Accommodation: 22 one and two bedroom, air-conditioned villas with fully equipped kitchens, great living rooms and own patio/balcony. (Some are bungalows, some town house style). Very relaxed, all the benefits of self catering in terms of living space and flexibility, with the security and support of a hotel. Brilliant choice for families.
Facilities: Pool, restaurant (NB the restaurant is currently closed for refurbishment. The Sandpiper restaurant is 2 mins away) Walking distance Holetown, numerous shops, bars, restaurants etc. 4 acres of gardens for children to run around in. Can arrange cook.
Childcare: Nannies and babysitters can be arranged locally @ around £5 per hour
Travel time: 9 hours from London, 40 minutes transfer
Price range: Excellent value: From £1,225 - £1,869 per person for one week in a one bedroom villa including flights and private transfers. Two bedroom villas range from £1,057 - £1,967 per person depending on season and numbers sharing.
Child prices: From around £420 per child 2-11 years sharing a villa.
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Coral Reef Club, St James
water sports childcare/nanny creche shared pool walking distance to restaurant under 10 min drive to town walking distance to beach
patio or terrace
Travel with:
Caribtours
Stay: Coral Reef Club, St James, Barbados
Location: St James, West coast. Set in 12 acres of tropical gardens overlooking a white sand bay. 40 minutes from the airport.
Accommodation: 88 rooms and cottages with air-conditioning and balcony/terrace, on plantation style estate. Open air dining, spacious and stylish rooms. Atmosphere is sophisticated yet very friendly, and child welcoming. Set on world-famous St James beach with a variety of watersports and endless opportunities for lounging in the sun with a good book while the babies are amused by either a private nanny or in the crèche/kids club.
For children: Complimentary weekday afternoon crèche for ages 2 – 8 years. Children?s playground. Private nannies also available. NB. No children under 12 years in February.
Best time to go: January to May, avoid September/ October (hurricane season)
Car: not essential
Travel: 9 hr flight west -4hrsGMT. 40 minute transfer.
Price guide: From £2,569 for 7 nights half board in a Junior Suite including flights and private transfers.
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Milord beach cottage
Stay: Milord Beach Cottage right on St James beach. 2 air conditioned bedrooms, both ensuite, small but nicely furnished lounge. There?s an enclosed sun deck with barbecue with steps down to a small garden (not perfect then for crawlers or early walkers, but fine for babies or more sure footed toddlers), and a gate leads directly to the beach.
Location: Excellent – Shops 5 minutes walk, 10 minutes drive Holetown with all facilities.
Facilities: TV, VCR , telephone. Cook/maid /laundress, 6 days a week, plus shared night watchman.
Childcare: Private nannies / babysitters can be arranged, the more notice given in advance, the better
Pool: None
Beach: Right on beautiful beach
Car hire: Useful but not essential
Price guide: £1006 - £1473 for 2 weeks each, based on 4 sharing including flights and transfers.
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