South Beach Resort & Vacation Club - Christ Church City (Barbados)

Many Caribbean islands have beaches, but where Barbados differs is what lies behind the surf and sand. No matter your budget or style, you can find a place to stay that suits you, whether cheap, funky, restful or posh. All the comforts of home are close at hand if you want them as Barbados is one of the most developed islands in the region. The literacy rate approaches 98% and the capital Bridgetown and its surrounds are booming.

Away from the luxury resorts of the west coast and the well-developed south coast, however, is where you’ll find what makes the island special. Central Barbados has a rolling terrain of limestone hills and amid this lush scenery are fascinating survivors of the colonial past. Vast plantation homes show the wealth of these settlers and face up to the brutality of the slave trade. Museums document this engrossing history while several botanic gardens exploit the beauty possible from the perfect growing conditions.

The wild Atlantic-battered east coast is a legend with surfers; those looking for action will find wind-surfing, hiking, diving and more. Barbados is a great package, and despite its popularity, you’ll have no trouble making it your own. Away from the glitz, it’s still a place of classic calypso rhythms, an island-time vibe and world-famous rums.

Half a million people can’t be wrong. That’s the number of visitors Barbados attracts annually, and it doesn’t take long before you see why they come by the planeload: the coasts are ringed by the kinds of azure-water and white-sand visions that fuel the fantasies of Brits, Americans and Canadians stuck shivering away in some snowy winter clime.

Directly opposite the white sands of Rockley Beach, the South Beach Resort and Vacation Club is located on the southern end of Barbados in Christ Church. From lush valleys to azure blue water, Barbados boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Caribbean. Approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) from Grantley Adams International Airport, the resort is within proximity of several restaurants and right next door to a shopping center. More restaurants and great nightlife exist in at St. Lawrence gap, just five minutes away, and in Bridgetown, ten minutes away.

Hotel Features. Opened in 2002, the resort features a terrace overlooking the street with an expansive sundeck and a three-section rectangular pool with a children's area. A poolside bar serves tropical drinks and cuisine such as curried chicken roti, skewered flying fish with green-apple salsa and smoked mahi mahi. The Fusion Restaurant will open in July 2008, featuring southeast Asian cuisine. Guests are treated to a complimentary cocktail upon arrival and every Tuesday evening. Concierge and business services are offered, as is currency exchange and dry cleaning. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a fee. Complimentary laundry facilities are located on each floor.

Guestrooms. Several different accommodations exist, from studios to two-bedroom suites. Each unit features a balcony or terrace and a kitchen. VCRs and television offering United States cable channels supply entertainment, and Internet access is available.

Expert Tip. Visitors can explore the wonders of the deep via an Atlantic Submarines excursion. Tropical fish, plants and an upright shipwreck are some of the highlights of the tour which begins in Bridgetown. Go To South Beach Resort Search