All-inclusive Barbados holidays

When you’re planning an all-inclusive holiday to Barbados, you’ll be spoiled for choice on where to stay. Couples should check out Sandals Barbados. Exclusively for adults, this five-star resort has more luxury inclusions than any other resort on the planet. You can look forward to extensive dining options – think Indian, Italian, Japanese and more – and seven stylish bars. All kinds of activities are covered, too, like snorkelling, kayaking and volleyball. You can even enjoy PADI®-certified scuba diving, without paying a penny extra.

Taking the kids to Barbados? Check out Sea Breeze Beach House. This all-inclusive resort has a variety of activities, while the restaurants offer everything from rich buffets to made-to-order pizzas – ideal if you’re travelling with always-hungry teenagers. Plus, the Kids’ Club and Teen Lounge allow everyone to enjoy some time to themselves.

Crystal Cove is another family-friendly option for your all-inclusive trip to Barbados. Watersports are included here, so the kids can try something new for no extra cost. And the spacious suites have plenty of room for everyone to chill out after a busy day at the beach.

The beaches in Barbados are the perfect place to unwind – but they also offer lots of activities. You can go for a swim in the warm waters, snorkel among bright corals, or try your hand at exciting watersports like kitesurfing and jet-skiing. You can even explore the Caribbean Sea without dipping your toes. Why not take a glass-bottomed boat out across the waters, in search of graceful turtles and colourful corals?

While you could be forgiven for spending all your time on the beach, there’s a lot more to Barbados than sea and sand. Away from the sun-kissed beach resorts, the island boasts an amazing amount of diverse nature and wildlife. Spend an afternoon exploring underground limestone caverns at Harrison's Cave. Or go on a 4x4 tour to see the impressive Mount Hillaby – the highest point in Barbados – and weave through tangled jungles in the protected Welchman Hall Gully. If you're lucky, you might even spot a monkey or two.

As well as being the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown is the island’s only city. Old meets new in this place, where duty-free shopping and lively markets rub shoulders with historical sites and colonial buildings. Even if your all-inclusive resort isn't in Bridgetown, a trip here should definitely be on your agenda.

A tour of the Mount Gay Rum Distillery is a must-do. You can find out how the Caribbean’s favourite spirit is made, and try your mixologist skills in a cocktail class at the end of the tour. Alternatively, the Barbados Museum gives a rich insight into the country's history, with information about the indigenous culture, the settlement of Europeans, and the present-day population. You could also take a tour around the neo-Gothic parliament building. And, of course, cricket fans must visit the prestigious Kensington Oval to watch a match.

If you’re thinking about booking an all-inclusive holiday to Barbados, December to early April is the best time to go. During these months, the weather is dry and temperatures float around 30°C, providing ideal conditions for sunbathing on the beach, swimming  in the pool, and taking part in a range of watersports. But, as you might expect, this is also Barbados’ busiest time, as visitors flock from Europe and America in search of some winter sun.

If you’re looking to combine affordable accommodation with good weather, you could consider going to Barbados in the shoulder season. In May, June and November, average daytime temperatures are still in the high twenties, but the beaches are much quieter. It’s best to avoid going between July and October, as this is hurricane season in Barbados.