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Friday, 29 December 2017

New Tour for 2017

Our 4x4 Outback tours around Barbados' popular sights on the rugged north, south, east coast are known to be exciting, lots of fun and filled with adventure and thrill seeking leaving you in awe of what is to come next.

What better way to discover the beautiful nature and scenic attractions that Barbados has to offer, than feeling the cool fresh breeze flowing through your hair and across your face as you experience the “outback” of Barbados.

Learn about the culture and history, not to mention the wonders of nature and the lush foliage that encompass this tranquil island as you sip on local Rum punch and laugh, generally enjoying the sights, smells and sounds around you.

Barbados is an Island of great beauty and diversity.

Join us on this scenic tour, visiting many of those special places along or near to the shoreline that truly make Barbados the gem of the Caribbean.

We begin the day at the Mount Gay Visitor’s Centre where you can experience one of the greatest treasures that Barbados has to offer! RUM. Be educated in the History of the spirit and also get the chance to sample some of the best brews.

From here we will travel up the South Coast after passing through Bridgetown, the country’s Capital and stop at the historic Garrison Savannah. (The British built the first Garrison in the West Indies at St. Ann's Fort in 1705.)

Then we make our way up the coast and through the popular fishing village of Oistins, stopping off at Miami Beach. Miami Beach is a favorite with visitors and locals alike. Whilst at the beach you will sample some local fish cakes and coconut punch.

Leaving Miami Beach we drive further up the South coast to Foul Bay; a long and wide beach whose shores are washed by turquoise waters.

Our next stop is Codrington College. Codrington College was built in 1715 and is the oldest Theological College in the western hemisphere. Just up the hill from Codrington College is our next stop St John's Church. St John's Church one of the oldest churches on the island. It is set on a cliff and captures spectacular views of the East Coast of Barbados.
From this gothic church we will journey through the Parish of St John and into St Joseph down into Bathsheba which was named for its great beauty. Bathsheba is also the location of the Soup Bowl, the favorite stop for surfers in Barbados not to mention Kelly Slater; World renowned Pro Surfer!

After a morning of excitement and gorgeous views, it will be time to taste the flavor of Barbados with local cuisine served up at our lunch stop.

Following lunch we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. The windmill is on the top 100 endangered historical sites in the world and sits just below Cherry Tree Hill where we will also make a short photo op stop.

The Journey continues to the Northern tip of the island stopping at North Point. The Northern point of the island differs drastically from most of the island. Here you will find waves crashing into limestone cliffs in a most dramatic fashion.

Next we head down the West Coast of the Island through two of the Islands oldest towns Speightstown and Holetown. Speightstown was also known as "Little Bristol"? and was once the main port on the Island. Holetown was the sight of the first British settlement. Not to mention there is the chattel House Village where one can buy memoirs and souvenirs (Once the Village is Open.)


Enjoy Our signature ‘Pirate Punch throughout the entirety of the ride, We just hope you’re pirate enough to handle it as we make a circle around this “rock” (as the locals call it” we call home!












Tour Operator: A Plus Tours & Events

Name of Tour/s: Drink & Drive


Port: The Bridgetown Port

Tour Development Contact Person: Kate White OR Leonora Phillips-Jemmott

Tour Development Email: tours@aplustoursbb.com sales@aplustoursbb.com

Tour Operator Address (for billing purposes):

2nd Street Mango Bay,
Holetown St. James,
Barbados. BB21406
Tour Operator General Contact Number: +1-246-238-3666/+1-246-243-2181

Tour Operator Number for Tour Fulfillment: +1-246-238-3666

Tour Operator Number for Emergency Shore Excursions Group or Tour Sales Use: +1-246-238-3666

Tour Operator Number for Emergency Customer Use: +1-246-238-3666

Tour Operator Email Address for sending tour requests: tours@aplustoursbb.com

Name of Contact Person for Order Fulfillment: Kate White

Can we Free-Sell: Yes you can.
Duration of tour: 6-7hours

Minimum Tour Capacity: 10

Maximum Tour Capacity: 30

Adult Net Rate (Standard) from 1 pax to 50 pax: $ 200.00usd per person

Child Net Rate (Standard) from 1 pax to 50 pax: n/a

Adult Net Rate (Private for groups) from 1 pax to 50 pax: $210 usd per person

Child Net Rate (Private for group) from 1 pax to 50 pax: n/a

What age is free:n/a

Infant Definition: n/a

Child Definition: n/a

Tour Type: Active, Scenic, Beach/Water, Informative, Interactive, Cultural, Historical

Size: small to standard including private.

Vehicle Type : Air Conditioned Luxury Van/Coach for transfers where applicable/out doors jeep

Departure Time: 9:30 am (*If collecting from more than one ship that dock at different times the departure time can be changed to a later time.)

Accessibility: This Van can carry a wheelchair, This tour can be accessed by persons in wheelchairs.

Multi-lingual guides: $100 USD extra for the entire group, does not differ based on the number of persons in the group. At least 24-36 hours before the tour is the deadline for alerting the Tour Development agent that they will require a multi-lingual guide.

How many complimentary spaces can you allow on this tour: NIL. The only exception made is if there is a tour operator who would like to sit in on the tour. We can make provisions for this person to receive complimentary perks.
Do all vehicles have A/C: No.

Are there restrooms on the vehicles: No

Can you accommodate luggage: no
Is there a separate guide and driver or driver/guide: the guide is the driver

Tour Dates: All of our Tours run Daily, Year round.

Are Tour Dates the same year after year: Yes

Blackout Dates: NIL

Activity Level:

Easy- Moderate
: light to some walking expected, also it is at the guests own discretion.

Recommended Dress: Casual.

Tour Inclusions: Friendly Guide, arranged Transportation

Food & Beverage Details: light snacks provided at beach stop, lunch included at a local spot. Drinks included.

Customer Restrictions: There is no height restriction, no weight restriction. There are no children allowed (18 years and over)

Handicap accessible: Yes

Payment Method: Credit Card , cash on departure.

Payment Timing: Payment must be made within 48 hours of booking. If persons do last minute booking they are allowed to pay cash on departure.

Cancellation Policy: 24 hr cancel policy

Cancel fees, payment policy for private group tour: Cancellation Fee is 50% of the tour (due to the fact that certain aspects of this tour must be pre-booked and slots that would have gone to other paying customers would have been used up but to no avail. ** Private Group Tour, Payment must be made by 48 hours after booking.

Custom, Single, or Multiple Pick Up Point: Single Pick-up Point

Tour Departure Point: Gate 1 at the Bridgetown Port.

Meeting Instructions (This information will be printed on the customer’s e-ticket/voucher. Please include any information the customer will find helpful regarding where/who to meet and any voucher exchange details.): Meet tour guide at gate 1, he will have a printed sign with the Company’s Name if large groups will be coming or for smaller groups the sign will be printed with the guest’s Family name/s.

Does tour departure point change by number of people: No

Does the tour itinerary change by number of people: No
Any important additional information that needs to be noted to the customer that is not included in the fields above, please list here: Please bring loads of sunscreen. Hats and sandals or flip-flops are great attire. Extra bottled water.

Full Description / Highlights of the tour:

Our 4x4 Outback tours around Barbados' popular sights on the rugged north, south, east coast are known to be exciting, lots of fun and filled with adventure and thrill seeking leaving you in awe of what is to come next.

What better way to discover the beautiful nature and scenic attractions that Barbados has to offer, than feeling the cool fresh breeze flowing through your hair and across your face as you experience the “outback” of Barbados.

Learn about the culture and history, not to mention the wonders of nature and the lush foliage that encompass this tranquil island as you sip on local Rum punch and laugh, generally enjoying the sights, smells and sounds around you.

Barbados is an Island of great beauty and diversity.

Join us on this scenic tour, visiting many of those special places along or near to the shoreline that truly make Barbados the gem of the Caribbean.

We begin the day at the Mount Gay Visitor’s Centre where you can experience one of the greatest treasures that Barbados has to offer! RUM. Be educated in the History of the spirit and also get the chance to sample some of the best brews.

From here we will travel up the South Coast after passing through Bridgetown, the country’s Capital and stop at the historic Garrison Savannah. (The British built the first Garrison in the West Indies at St. Ann's Fort in 1705.)

Then we make our way up the coast and through the popular fishing village of Oistins, stopping off at Miami Beach. Miami Beach is a favorite with visitors and locals alike. Whilst at the beach you will sample some local fish cakes and coconut punch.

Leaving Miami Beach we drive further up the South coast to Foul Bay; a long and wide beach whose shores are washed by turquoise waters.

Our next stop is Codrington College. Codrington College was built in 1715 and is the oldest Theological College in the western hemisphere. Just up the hill from Codrington College is our next stop St John's Church. St John's Church one of the oldest churches on the island. It is set on a cliff and captures spectacular views of the East Coast of Barbados.
From this gothic church we will journey through the Parish of St John and into St Joseph down into Bathsheba which was named for its great beauty. Bathsheba is also the location of the Soup Bowl, the favorite stop for surfers in Barbados not to mention Kelly Slater; World renowned Pro Surfer!

After a morning of excitement and gorgeous views, it will be time to taste the flavor of Barbados with local cuisine served up at our lunch stop.

Following lunch we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. The windmill is on the top 100 endangered historical sites in the world and sits just below Cherry Tree Hill where we will also make a short photo op stop.

The Journey continues to the Northern tip of the island stopping at North Point. The Northern point of the island differs drastically from most of the island. Here you will find waves crashing into limestone cliffs in a most dramatic fashion.

Next we head down the West Coast of the Island through two of the Islands oldest towns Speightstown and Holetown. Speightstown was also known as "Little Bristol"? and was once the main port on the Island. Holetown was the sight of the first British settlement. Not to mention there is the chattel House Village where one can buy memoirs and souvenirs (Once the Village is Open.)

Enjoy Our signature ‘Pirate Punch throughout the entirety of the ride, We just hope you’re pirate enough to handle it as we make a circle around this “rock” (as the locals call it” we call home!


Tour Highlights:

  • The Mount Gay Visitor’s Centre
  • Bathsheba
  • Lunch
  • Morgan Lewis Windmill
  • Bridgetown Port


Please send at least three high resolution pictures per tour:



Mount Gay Visitor’s Centre


Bridgetown Barbados



The Garrison Savannah ( World Heritage Sight)





























Miami beach





Foul Bay






Fish Cakes

Codrington college




St. John’s Church

Bathsheba



The Morgan Lewis Windmill

Cherry Tree Hill and the amazing view

Rugged North Point

above was the sign post at north point


Speightstown

Speightstown

Holetown Police Station
Hotel Chattel house Village

The view of the street from Lime Grove Mall Holetown

Facing North – Tales from Bathsheba

Facing North – Tales from Bathsheba

“If you keep facing north, you’ll never see the sun rise.” These are the words of the character, Three Schools, in the story Facing North. It is the story that gives the collection its name, Facing North – Tales from Bathsheba. It is Three Schools’ way of saying that you won’t find the right answer, if you are not looking in the right place. This applies to many of the characters in the book of short stories by Barbadian author Edison T. Williams. The ten intriguing stories span almost a century of Barbadian life starting in the 1930s. The stories are told with humour and the insight of someone who understands the nuances of this small Caribbean society. These stories are about the drama of life in a small community. They also deal with the way in which villagers’ lives can from time to time be impacted by its transient residents. But the Bathsheba in these stories is more than a small seaside village; it is a microcosm of Barbados.


Story By.....
http://www.storiesfrombarbados.com