Barbados

Given I used to live in NYC, the caribbean was always a quick flight away. And while Barbados was one of the furthest away, it was definitely worth the wait.

This trip was one of those last minute weekend’s where I went to join friends, and crossed my fingers that I would run into island-native, Rihanna (also my birthday mate ;). Initially discover by the Spanish, this eastern Caribbean island and independent British Commonwealth nation boasts beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. (Tea and cricket are very much a thing here)

STAY

Altman, Cobblers Cove, Colony Club, Coral Reef Club, Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Little Good Harbour, Royal Westmoreland, The Verandah Resort & Spa

EAT

Angry Annie’s, Daphne’s, St. James, Fish Pot, Fisherman’s Pub & Beach Bar, Lobster Alive, Mango’s by the Sea, Nishi, Scarlet, The Cliff, Tides, St. James, Uncle George Fish Net Grill

SEE

• Fisherman’s Pub • Barbados Wildlife Reserve • Miami Beach • The buildings of Parliament • Café Luna at Little Arches Hotel • Pelican Craft Village