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From incredible places to stay and unforgettable dining to must-do excursions and ocean adventures, we help you find exactly what to do in Barbados and beyond.

03/11/2026

🌴 Is your Barbados business in a high-demand area?

November might be a quieter month for tourism in Barbados, but visitors are still planning their holidays, researching where to stay, looking for restaurants and discovering things to do across the island.

Popular areas continue to attract interest throughout the year, so make sure your business is being discovered by potential customers!

Stay Dine Explore helps connect visitors with local accommodation, restaurants, attractions and experiences, all in one place. Travellers can browse your listing and enquire directly with your business.

Own a tourism or hospitality business in Barbados?
Get your business listed on Stay Dine Explore and enjoy your first 6 months FREE!

👉 Get listed today: www.staydineexplore.com

01/11/2026

🏄 Heading to Barbados from November onwards? Surf season is about to begin!

From November, the Atlantic swells begin to pick up, bringing bigger and more consistent waves to parts of the island and making the winter months a great time to experience Barbados’ surf scene.

Never surfed before? Barbados is a great place to give it a go. You’ll find surf schools offering lessons for complete beginners as well as options for more experienced surfers looking to make the most of the island’s waves.

And you don’t need to make surfing the focus of your entire holiday. Booking a lesson for a morning or afternoon is an easy way to try something different, spend some time in the Caribbean Sea and add another Barbados experience to your itinerary.

Want to give it a go while you’re there?

👉 Explore surf schools on Stay Dine Explore and find the right experience for your trip.

Stay Dine Explore is here to make planning your Barbados holiday easier. Discover places to stay, restaurants and bars, activities and experiences across the island, all in one place with the option to enquire directly with featured businesses.

So, if you’re visiting Barbados this winter, could this be the holiday you finally learn to surf? 🏄‍♀️

01/11/2026

✈️ Landing in Barbados soon? Have you thought about how you’re getting from the airport to your accommodation?

After a long flight, the last thing you want is to arrive at Grantley Adams International Airport and start figuring out transport with your suitcases in tow.

There are a few different ways to get from Barbados airport to your hotel, villa or apartment:

🚕 Take an airport taxi
🚗 Pre-book a private transfer
🔑 Pick up a hire car
🚌 Use public transport

The right option will depend on where you’re staying, who you’re travelling with, your budget and how much you want to organise before you arrive.

Our latest Barbados travel guide takes a closer look at each option, including whether you need to book an airport transfer in advance, taxis from Grantley Adams International Airport, approximate journeys to the main resort areas, car hire and what information you should have ready when you land.

👉 Read our Barbados Airport Transfers guide here: https://staydineexplore.com/barbados-airport-transfers-taxis-transfers-car-hire/

🌴 Planning the rest of your Barbados holiday?
That’s where Stay Dine Explore can help.

Stay Dine Explore brings together places to stay, dine and explore across Barbados, helping you plan more of your trip in one place.

🏡 Discover hotels, villas and other places to stay
🍽️ Find restaurants, bars and memorable places to dine
🌊 Explore attractions, activities and experiences
📖 Read our Barbados guides for practical tips and inspiration
💬 Found somewhere you like? Use Stay Dine Explore to enquire directly with featured businesses.

Whether you’re still deciding where to stay or looking for things to do once you arrive, start exploring Barbados with Stay Dine Explore.

👉 Visit www.staydineexploore.com

31/10/2026

Who says Halloween has to mean cold nights and autumn leaves? In Barbados, spooky season comes with sunshine, sandy beaches and plenty of island excitement! ☀️

From haunted houses and family-friendly fun to fancy dress parties and live Caribbean music, Barbados has something for everyone this Halloween!

👻 Haymans Halloween Haunt - 30th & 31st October: Get ready for haunted houses, creepy characters, costume competitions and trick-or-treating at 13 spooky stations!

🎶 Halloween at Surfer's Bay - 31st October: Enjoy live music from MooTown, fancy dress and beachfront celebrations from 8pm.

🎭 Once Upon a Nightmare - 31st October: Head to Limegrove Lifestyle Centre in Holetown for a Halloween night of music, costumes and partying.

🍹 Halloween at IPL Bar - 31st October: Celebrate with R&B music, Halloween cocktails and prizes for the best costumes!

🎃 Spooky Saturday at Brighton Farmers Market - 31st October: Explore a Halloween-themed market for a different kind of island celebration.

And when the spooky celebrations are over, there's still plenty to discover, from delicious Bajan cuisine and beautiful beaches to unforgettable island adventures.

Discover a different side of Barbados this Halloween! Visit www.staydineexplore.com for more information and to plan your trip.

29/10/2026

A fresh new look for one of Barbados’ favourite West Coast resorts!

Tamarind Barbados has officially reopened following a major transformation, joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection as an all-inclusive resort.

Located on the island’s beautiful Platinum Coast, the newly refreshed resort features 111 rooms and suites, redesigned spaces, new dining experiences and plenty of opportunities to enjoy authentic Bajan culture.

From rum tastings and Soca dance lessons to traditional Bajan cooking classes, Tamarind combines the convenience of an all-inclusive holiday with a real taste of Barbados. 🇧🇧

The reopening also marks the completion of Marriott’s multi-million-dollar transformation of its seven Barbados Collection resorts, bringing even more choice to visitors looking to experience the island.

Thinking about staying at Tamarind?

Discover more about the resort and enquire about your stay through Stay Dine Explore:
👉 https://staydineexplore.com/product/the-tamarind-hotel/

Planning a trip to Barbados? Stay Dine Explore is your guide to the island, helping you find places to stay, restaurants and bars, attractions, activities and local experiences, all in one place.

Browse our listings, discover what’s happening across Barbados and enquire directly with featured businesses to help plan your perfect island getaway.

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01/10/2026

Tour de Bim 2026 starts today! 🚴🇧🇧

Running from 1-4th October, this exciting international cycling event brings riders to Barbados for several days of competitive racing across the island. With multiple stages putting speed, strategy and endurance to the test, it is a fantastic opportunity to see another side of Barbados from its coastal roads and countryside scenery to the energy of an island coming together for sport.

Whether you are a keen cycling fan following the racing or simply visiting Barbados this week and looking for something a little different to add to your plans, Tour de Bim is an event well worth knowing about.

And of course, there is plenty to enjoy around the action too. Make time for a beach day, book an island excursion, discover somewhere special for dinner and drinks, or simply explore more of the places that make Barbados such an unforgettable destination.

Stay Dine Explore can help you plan the rest of your time on the island, bringing together places to stay, restaurants, beaches, tours and experiences in one convenient place.

➡️ Find out more about Tour de Bim: https://www.insandoutsbarbados.com/events/tour-de-bim-2026

➡️ Explore Barbados with Stay Dine Explore: https://staydineexplore.com/

27/09/2026

Today, on World Tourism Day, we’re celebrating the experiences that make travelling so memorable - the places you discover, the flavours you try, the people you meet and the moments that make you fall in love with a destination. 🌍✨

In Barbados, there is always more to explore. From beautiful places to stay and unforgettable dining experiences to hidden beaches, island adventures, local culture and sunset drinks, every day offers a new reason to see a little more of the island.

Whether you’re planning your first Barbados escape or returning to your favourite Caribbean home from home, Stay Dine Explore is here to help you make the most of every moment.

Discover somewhere new, support local businesses and create an itinerary filled with experiences you’ll be talking about long after the holiday ends.

➡️ Start planning your Barbados adventure: https://staydineexplore.com/

24/09/2026

Looking for an all-inclusive stay on Barbados’ South Coast? 🌴✨

O2 Beach Club and Spa in Dover offers a relaxed beachfront setting, bringing together comfortable accommodation, a choice of dining experiences, spa treatments and activities in one beautiful location.

Set on Dover Beach and within easy reach of the restaurants, bars and lively atmosphere of St Lawrence Gap, it is a great choice for travellers who want the convenience of an all-inclusive stay while still being close to plenty to see and do beyond the hotel.

Spend your days unwinding by the beach or pool, enjoying the hotel’s food and drink offering, treating yourself to some well-deserved spa time, or heading out to discover more of the south coast. From casual beach bars and local dining to watersports, island excursions and sunset experiences, there is so much to add to your Barbados itinerary.

If you are comparing where to stay, Stay Dine Explore brings accommodation listings together with restaurants, excursions and practical Barbados information, helping you plan more than just the hotel.

From finding somewhere to eat nearby to deciding what you would like to explore while you are on the island, we can help you build the wider holiday around your stay.

➡️ View the O2 Beach Club & Spa listing: https://staydineexplore.com/product/o2-beach-club-spa-dover-beach-christ-church/

20/09/2026

Barbados is the birthplace of rum, so a distillery visit is a brilliant way to add a little island history, flavour and Bajan character to your trip. 🥃

Located in Black Rock, Stade's Rum Distillery dates back to 1893 and remains an important part of Barbados’ rum-making story. It is the home of Planteray and Stade’s rums, where generations of expertise, traditional craftsmanship and the island’s rich sugar-cane heritage come together.

During the experience, you’ll enjoy a guided look around the working distillery, learning more about how rum is made and the history behind this much-loved Barbadian spirit. There’s also a welcome cocktail, a chance to sample the rums and access to the Brighton Beach deck - a relaxed setting to take in the sea views and enjoy the atmosphere after your tour.

Whether you are already a rum enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable experience beyond the beach, it is a fantastic way to discover another side of Barbados.

Stay Dine Explore makes it easier to discover, compare and plan experiences before you travel, with practical information all in one place helping you build an itinerary that is as relaxed or adventure-filled as you would like it to be.

➡️ Explore Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery: https://staydineexplore.com/product/stades-west-indies-rum-distillery/

17/09/2026

Cricket fans in Barbados, the excitement has started! 🏏

The Caribbean Premier League playoffs are now underway at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, bringing a brilliant few days of cricket to the island from 16-20th September. With the 2026 final taking place this Sunday 20th September, it’s the perfect excuse to soak up the atmosphere and make the most of your time in Barbados.

Whether you’re travelling over especially for the matches or you’re already on the island, there is plenty to enjoy around the cricket. From relaxed beach days and unforgettable excursions to fantastic restaurants, sunset drinks and local experiences, why not turn your visit into a full Barbados adventure?

Stay Dine Explore makes it easy to discover great places to stay, dine and explore, helping you plan everything around match day in one convenient place.

➡️ See the CPL event information: https://www.visitbarbados.org/cpl-t20-2026

➡️ Explore places to stay, dine and experience in Barbados: https://staydineexplore.com/

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