Point of View Villa in Barbados
Point of View- The Perfect Family Retreat

At the end of a quiet street in Sandy Lane, Point of View villa is enveloped in lush gardens wrapping around the back of the villa like a warm hug and protective…

Decanting rum at Foursquare Distillery.
The Maverick- Foursquare Distillery

“People aspire to have good taste. It creates a sense of maturity,” believes fourth-generation producer, Richard Seale of Foursquare Rum Distillery. He adds, “Bajan Rum is known to be soft, well balanced…

Pretty in Pink shopping for a cause charity event
Pretty in Pink Shopping for Charity

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October, Always Summer and Sea Reinas hosted a Pretty in Pink shopping event. Customers flocked to the store to shop in support of raising…

Elizabeth and Goring
Friends of Barbados: Elizabeth & David Goring

We arrive promptly at 10:30am to meet Elizabeth and David Goring long-time visitors to Barbados. They invite us into their sun-bathed sitting room with an incredible view of downtown Toronto including the…

The Rum Vault at Colony Club
The Rum Vault at Colony Club

Elegant Hotels’ prestigious Colony Club, situated on Barbados’ Platinum West Coast, opened the island’s first Rum Vault this November 2018 in celebration of the resort’s 70th Anniversary. Internationally renowned rum expert Ian…

Living Barbados team at BIFF
Film Festival Promises More Surprises

After a spectacular start to the Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF), the week continues with more great dramas, documentaries and short films. Each night this week BIFF brings film lovers the opportunity…

Coco de Mer Villa in Barbados
Traditional Sandy Lane Luxury: Coco de Mer Villa

As a writer, it is a quasi-metaphysical experience to hear walls talk through the stories of insiders; to connect with a home via emotionally infused anecdotes that extend beyond pure aesthetic and…

Live music at the Food and Rum Festival in Barbados
Recap of The Food and Rum Festival

This past October Barbados hosted the 9th annual Food and Rum Festival at venues across the island. Patrons were delighted by local and international chefs and mixologists while enjoying demonstrations, live entertainment,…

Abstract painting by Barbadian artist Kraig Yearwood
Art Scene: Kraig Yearwood

In starting to write this article I immediately come to a wall as it becomes blatantly clear I don’t know how to aptly define Kraig Yearwood. To call him an artist comes…

Gajah Home 15th Anniversary Party
Gajah Home 15th Anniversary Party

Gajah Home celebrated their 15th anniversary this October with an in-store  event showcasing new holiday decor  and unique pieces curated from near and far.  Sophia and her team at Gajah continue to…

Samaria performing at HoneyJam in Barbados.
Honey Jam Delivers Dynamic Performances!

15 powerful live performances wowed the crowd at the annual Honey Jam Fundraising Concert Saturday, November 17 at Frank Collymore Hall!  The concert raises money for a non-profit artist development program. Everything kicked off at 6:30…