Cars and transportation:
Although car hire is easily available - a car is NOT a necessity as the shopping centre and boutiques are a five minute walk away and there are at least 20 restaurants and bars within walking distance!Some guests choose to hire a car for just a couple of days just to take an island tour or to visit some particular attraction. The buses are plentiful and both locals and tourists travel on them By previous arrangement with the owner - airport pick up can be arranged - cost at time of writing $70 Barbados. Basic groceries can be put in the fridge with prior arrangement with the owner - to be paid for on arrival
Golf and tennis and sports:
There are 5 golf courses on the island - two at Sandy Lane and one at Royal West Moreland (both on the West Coast) and Rockley on the South coast. Tennis is available at the hotel Discovery Bay which is an 80 yard walk along the beach from our apartment, it is also available at Folkstone Park a 10 minute walk - where the courts are free.Horseback riding is available, along with all varieties of water sports. There are also trips out to sea to view the endangered turtles. Fishing both near to shore and deep sea is also available. Snorkelling and scuba diving also available. The sea is normally calm and tranquil, suitable for children.
Shopping & restaurants:
There is an air conditioned shopping centre a few minutes away,and duty free shopping is available at the local department store. There are at least 20 restaurants and bars, ranging from pubs and fast food to bistros and gourmet dining - all within walking distance. There is also a gourmet take away a 2 minute walk away - who also specializes in home baked bread and croissants! A bus into the city will take 20 minutes - and Bridgetown is full of historic buildings as well as restaurants and shops Taxis are plentiful. There are numerous tourist attractions, lots of which are ideal for children such as the Wild Life Reserve, and Harrisons Caves.Weather is 80 all year round with sunny blue skies and white puffy clouds - Not too hot or too cold.- Perfect for both time on the beach and 'outings'.
Guest Book:
We had a great time at No1Palm Beach and thought that the
accommodation was quite possibly the best we saw- given that it
is closest to the beach and near the shops and bank etc. It
is quite possible that we will visit the island again, if we
do so then we will certainly email you for availability. We would
have no reservation in recommending the apartment to anyone.
Regards, John MacLeod
Everything was great - thank you your place is a sheer joy to stay in. The view is incredible. So I thank my lucky stars to
have met such nice people as yourselves and to find such beautiful accommodation. Maya Owen
I would like to express my thanks to you for providing such an ideal location for our holiday. The apartment is in a wonderful location and is kept clean and tidy and everyone we met were very friendly and helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone.Kathryn Abbey
Other Activities:
trips to visit the endangered turtles - and/or wildlife reserve - 2 museums, The Barbados Museum plus the Concorde Experience Museum