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Barbados holidays

from £747pp
Based on 2 adults departing from Manchester International on 18 May 2021, staying for 7 nights with Room Only board basis

Find your paradise in Barbados

Beaches for days. Smiles for miles. So kick off your shoes and let your hair down on this gem of an island. Barbados has it all. The only thing missing is you.

Five facts about Barbados

Is Barbados for me? Read our travel guide
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Rainforest walks
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Lazy days
Two green monkeys sitting in a tree in Barbados
Tropical wildlife
Two people eating at the Departure Beach in Barbados
Caribbean flavours
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Beautiful beaches
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Sail away
An Antillean Crested Hummingbird sitting a branch in Bathsheba, Barbados
Exotic birds

Where in the world is Barbados?

The island of Barbados is 21 miles long, sits in the south east Caribbean and is a 9-hour flight from the UK.
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Our hand-picked Barbados hotels

Savannah Beach, Barbados
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Savannah Beach
Barbados, Caribbean

Exclusive to Virgin Holidays in the UK, the Savannah Beach is a beautiful resort offering a warm Caribbean welcome.

from £1,068pp
including flights and transfers
All Seasons Europa, Barbados
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All Seasons Europa
Barbados, Caribbean

With its spacious grounds and refreshing pool, this is an ideal holiday getaway

from £792pp
including flights and transfers
South Gap Hotel, Barbados
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South Gap Hotel
Barbados, Caribbean

Relaxed and informal, this is a cosy hotel with a friendly atmosphere.

from £848pp
including flights and transfers
Starfish Discovery by Rex, Barbados
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Starfish Discovery by Rex
Barbados, Caribbean

Overlooking beautiful St James Beach, you couldn't be better placed to enjoy a holiday in the sunshine!

Sandals Barbados, Barbados
Sandals Barbados
Barbados, Caribbean

On pristine Dover Beach near St Lawrence Gap, this couples-only all-inclusive retreat is ideal for romantic escapes.

from £1,840pp
including flights and transfers
Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels, Barbados
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Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels
Barbados, Caribbean

Taking All Inclusive to another level. laze away days at the spa, by the two pools, or on its Platinum West Coast beach.

from £1,378pp
including flights and transfers
Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels, Antigua
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Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels
Barbados, Caribbean

Crystal Cove is a premium all-inclusive, all-suite hotel located on the Platinum west coast of Barbados.

from £1,542pp
including flights and transfers
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa, Barbados
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The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
Barbados, Caribbean

This intimate, peaceful west-coast resort offers plenty of activities, three pools, a spa and gym, restaurant and four bars - just no kids.

from £1,396pp
including flights and transfers
Sea Breeze Beach House by Ocean Hotels, Barbados
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Sea Breeze Beach House by Ocean Hotels
Barbados, Caribbean

As you sink into a sun lounger, the pool and beach attendants bring you cooling ice towels and mist you with spritzers.

from £1,447pp
including flights and transfers
Sandals Barbados, Barbados
Sandals Barbados
Barbados, Caribbean

On pristine Dover Beach near St Lawrence Gap, this couples-only all-inclusive retreat is ideal for romantic escapes.

from £1,840pp
including flights and transfers
Sandals Royal Barbados, Barbados
Sandals Royal Barbados
Barbados, Caribbean

This all-suite resort has stunning ocean views, five restaurants, a spa, pool bars and Tranquillity Soaking Tubs in every suite.

from £1,840pp
including flights and transfers
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa, Barbados
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The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
Barbados, Caribbean

This intimate, peaceful west-coast resort offers plenty of activities, three pools, a spa and gym, restaurant and four bars - just no kids.

from £1,396pp
including flights and transfers
Treasure Beach by Elegant Resorts, Barbados
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Treasure Beach by Elegant Resorts
Barbados, Caribbean

This boutique hotel sits in lush gardens on the island's west coast. It's intimate, art-focused and adult only.

from £1,149pp
including flights and transfers
Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa, Barbados
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Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa
Barbados, Caribbean

Sitting inland on the northwest coast, this peaceful getaway has lovely lush grounds and a spa.

from £1,268pp
including flights and transfers
The House by Elegant Hotels, Barbados
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The House by Elegant Hotels
Barbados, Caribbean

One of Travel & Leisure's top 25 resorts in the Caribbean, the House is the beachside version of a hip downtown hotel.

from £1,430pp
including flights and transfers
Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados
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Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Barbados, Caribbean

This has arguably the best location (and beach) in Barbados. One of the most elegant places to stay on the island.

from £1,855pp
including flights and transfers
Cobblers Cove Barbados, Barbados
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Cobblers Cove Barbados
Barbados, Caribbean

On the peaceful west coast, this is a slice of old-school English elegance in the Caribbean.

from £1,884pp
including flights and transfers
Sandals Barbados, Barbados
Sandals Barbados
Barbados, Caribbean

On pristine Dover Beach near St Lawrence Gap, this couples-only all-inclusive retreat is ideal for romantic escapes.

from £1,840pp
including flights and transfers
Sandals Royal Barbados, Barbados
Sandals Royal Barbados
Barbados, Caribbean

This all-suite resort has stunning ocean views, five restaurants, a spa, pool bars and Tranquillity Soaking Tubs in every suite.

from £1,840pp
including flights and transfers
Turtle Beach by Elegant Resorts, Barbados
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Turtle Beach by Elegant Resorts
Barbados, Caribbean

A long-standing customer favourite, this all-inclusive resort delivers the ultimate in family fun with its Flying Fish kids' club, golf and more.

from £1,414pp
including flights and transfers
Savannah Beach, Barbados
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Savannah Beach
Barbados, Caribbean

Exclusive to Virgin Holidays in the UK, the Savannah Beach is a beautiful resort offering a warm Caribbean welcome.

from £1,068pp
including flights and transfers
Sea Breeze Beach House by Ocean Hotels, Barbados
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Sea Breeze Beach House by Ocean Hotels
Barbados, Caribbean

This newly renovated, smaller hotel has not one but two beaches, and enjoys the best spot for watching kite surfing on the whole island.

from £1,447pp
including flights and transfers
Sugar Bay Barbados, Barbados
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Sugar Bay Barbados
Barbados, Caribbean

Close to Bridgetown, this family-owned hotel sits on a stunning beach. Four restaurants and five bars, a range of activities and two pools.

from £1,415pp
including flights and transfers
Villas at Beach View, Barbados
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Villas at Beach View
Barbados, Caribbean

On the upmarket west coast, your very own villa just a short stroll from Paynes Bay beach.

from £966pp
including flights and transfers
We've got plenty more hotels in Barbados
from £747pp including flights and transfers
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When to go to Barbados

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Things to do in Barbados

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Explore beautiful Barbados
Barbados is famous for its stunning beaches, but there is so much more to this island. You can try your hand at kitesurfing or catamaran sailing, dance the night away in the annual Crop Over festival or even hike the sugar cane fields and tropical forests of the island's interior.
Barbados travel guide
Sailboat on a sandy beach in Barbados

Why visit Barbados with Virgin Holidays?

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We know every nook and cranny

Barbados and Virgin Holidays go way back (30 years, in fact), so you can pack your suitcase knowing we've got every last detail of your island stay covered.
Read more about the Virgin difference
Red sunloungers and white umbrellas on the Virgin Holidays Departure Beach in Barbados

The world's first Departure Beach

On your last day, we'll pick you up, check you in for your flight, and drop you at our Departure Beach to relax and squeeze every last minute from your time on Barbados. We think life should be a beach every day of your holiday - especially on the last one.
Find out about Departure Beach
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Double your fun

Combine your time on Barbados with other islands or connect to a Caribbean cruise. If you can dream it, we can deliver it
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So many choices, so little time. With 16 glorious destinations to choose from, you can find your perfect Caribbean holiday.
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365 unspolit beaches
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Where the ocean meets the rainforest
Be amazed by the soaring mountains, the dramatic volcanic landscape and the lush green rainforests of St Lucia.
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Where history and culture collide
Visit Cuba and experience a dramatic history, stunning architecture and a passion for salsa, art and their world-famous rum.
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