Fairmont Hotels

Nestled in a lush coconut grove oasis overlooking the Caribbean Sea on a half-mile stretch of sandy beach, The Fairmont Glitter Bay's landscaped gardens, cooling fountains and backdrop of colonial Barbados, cast a spell over visitors. Lounge in the shade of a royal palm tree as the turquoise water laps the white sand. Meet with colleagues at the beach house lily pond or in The Fairmont Glitter Bay Lounge, enjoy a host of exhilarating water sports, golf on our beautiful greens, or simply exult in a pampering massage at the Fitness Center. All these plus all the other exciting things that we have to offer make The Fairmont Glitter Bay your key to discovering the magic and splendor of a Barbadian paradise.





Explore Nestled in a lush coconut grove oasis overlooking the Caribbean Sea on a half-mile stretch of sandy beach, The Fairmont Glitter Bay's landscaped gardens, cooling fountains and backdrop of colonial Barbados, cast a spell over visitors. Lounge in the shade of a royal palm tree as the turquoise water laps the white sand. Meet with colleagues at the beach house lily pond or in The Fairmont Glitter Bay Lounge, enjoy a host of exhilarating water sports, golf on our beautiful greens, or simply exult in a pampering massage at the Fitness Center. All these plus all the other exciting things that we have to offer make The Fairmont Glitter Bay your key to discovering the magic and splendor of a Barbadian paradise. Sightseeing Andromeda Botanical Gardens Found in St. Joseph, the Andromeda Botanical Gardens is a six-acre garden containing several varieties of orchids, palms, ferns, heliconia, hibiscus, bougainvillea, begonias and cacti. Animal Flower Cave Located at the most northern point of Barbados in the parish of St. Lucy, the Animal Flower Cave, named for the sea anemones found in the cave pools, has several openings that look out to sea. Some of these pools are deep enough to swim in. Cherry Tree Hill The central attraction at Cherry Tree Hill is the avenue of old Mahogany trees and a view overlooking Scotland valley. Coral Caves and Underground Lakes Barbados is a fabric of soils and flora on top of sandstone rock and coral pushed out of the sea by ancient volcanic action. The land is hilly and rocky, with a vast underground system of rivers, caves and lakes that supply clear, delicious drinking water. Flower Forest Tucked away in the beautiful Scotland District in the parish of St. Joseph, the Flower Forest is an interesting cross between a botanical garden and a nature trail. Harrison's Cave One of the BTE's "Seven Wonders of Barbados," this spectacular cave is one of the island's most famous attractions. A unique phenomenon of nature, Harrison's Cave is an amazing gallery of stalactites hanging from the roof of the cave and stalagmites that emerge from the ground, with streams of crystal-clear running water that drop from spectacular waterfalls to form deep emerald pools. Holetown Stroll the quaint streets where the first settlers landed on the island in 1627. St. James Parish Church This church is among the four oldest churches in Barbados. Welchman Hally Gully This attraction offers a tropical garden of fruit and trees and natural caves. In one of the caves, a huge pillar formed from the joining of a stalactite and stalagmite, appears to hold up the rock cliff. Measuring 47 inches in diameter, this pillar is among the largest in the world. Wildlife Reserve Established with Canadian help in 1985, the wildlife reserve is set in 4 acres of mature mahogany trees and is an excellent place to see lots of Barbados green monkeys close-up. Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill This 18th century sugar mill has been fully restored with original machinery. It is the largest, complete windmill in the Caribbean. Shopping With high-quality, tax-free merchandise, excellent service by friendly and knowledgeable sales staff, and comfortable air-conditioned stores, shopping in Barbados truly is just beyond your imagination. The heart and soul of shopping in Barbados is Broad Street in the capital city, Bridgetown. There you will find several large department stores and duty-free shops. In addition to the specialty stores (such as jewelry stores), there are several shopping malls offering a wide variety of products and services. Shopping in Barbados is by no means confined to Bridgetown. There are several smaller towns like Holetown, in St. James, and Speightstown, in St. Peter, that feature craft shops and gift shops. Several shopping malls and plazas are also located outside of Bridgetown. Chattel Village shopping areas are becoming increasingly popular in Barbados. These feature shops made in traditional chattel-style house specialize in souvenirs, gift items, clothing and local arts and crafts. You can find these chattel villages at Holetown, St. James, and St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church. Duty-free shopping is especially popular, with prices typically being 30% to 50% less than in Europe and North America. When making duty-free purchases, be sure to have your passport and airline ticket with you. Your packages will be delivered to the airport or seaport.