Almond Beach Village:
Amenities
All-inclusive Activities
Children's Activities
Dining
Accommodations
Spa Services
Weddings & Honeymoons
Other Resort Services
Rates & Availability

Barbados Resorts:
Summary of Resorts
Almond Beach Club & Spa
Almond Beach Village
Hilton Barbados
Sandy Lane Hotel & Golf Club


Barbados:
Beaches
Nightlife
Golf Courses

 

Barbados lies in the southern Caribbean region, where it is a part of the Lesser Antilles island-chain. Its closest island neighbours are St. Vincent and St. Lucia to the west, Grenada to the south-west, and Trinidad and Tobago to the south, with which Barbados now shares a fixed official maritime boundary. Barbados has one of the highest standards of living and literacy rates worldwide.

Capital: Bridgetown
Geography: 166 sq mi
Population: 279,000
Religion: Over 100 religious groups.
Language: English
Currency: Barbados Dollar; US$ is widely accepted.
Time Zone: Atlantic Time Zone
Electricity: 110 volts/50 cycles


Entry Requirements
:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the date of first entry into Barbados, and an onward or return ticket. A visa is not required.


Getting There:

Flying Time to the Barbados from:
Los Angeles: 9 hrs 10 min
Atlanta: 4 hrs 29 min
New York:
4 hrs 40 min
Miami:
3 hrs 25 min
Baltimore
: 7 hrs 10 min
Dallas:
7 hrs
San Juan
: 2 hrs 45 min
Toronto:
5 hrs 5 min
Vancouver: 11 hrs 35 min


Popular Shopping Items:
China
Perfume
Jewelry
Cameras
Silks
Mount Gay Rum
Straw Goods
Handbags
Watches
Tweeds

Activities:
Swimmming
Cricket
Fishing
Hiking/Walking
Horse Racing
Kitesurfing
Paragliding
Parasailing
Sailing
Surfing
Tennis (resorts)
Road Tennis
Windsurfing
Cycling
Golf
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Marathon
Polo
Scuba Diving
Swim with the Turtles!
Waverunner

Major Attractions:
Gun Hill Signal Station- panoramic views
St John's Church
Andromeda Gardens - tropical plants
Villa Nova - plantation Great House built in 1834
Sunbury Planatation -- antiques & an art gallery
Trafalgar Square - Admiral lord Nelson Statue
Old Synagogue
Harrison's Cave
Flower Forest
St Nicholas Abby - 1650 sugar plantation

Travel Seasons:
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter.
Low Season: Easter to mid-December
Spring Break: March & April
Hurricane Season: June to November

Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb

Weather:

Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)
  High Low Rain
in.
Jan 82° 74° 2.5
Feb 82° 74° 1.8
Mar 83° 75° 1.5
Apr 84° 76° 2.1
May 85° 78° 2.2
Jun 85° 79° 3.5
Jul 85° 78° 5.1
Aug 86° 78° 5.8
Sep 86° 78° 5.7
Oct 85° 78° 6.7
Nov 84° 77° 5.9
Dec 83° 75° 3.9

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Almond Beach Village

Speightstown, St. Peter, Barbados, West Indies

 

Welcome to Almond Beach Village!


Set on 30 acres of Barbados' Platinum coast, this former sugar plantation epitomizes everything that is Caribbean. Lush tropical foliage, with a venerable Sugar Mill, stretching over one mile of powdery white sand beach. Almond Beach Village, an all-inclusive resort, offers the entire family a quality Caribbean vacation.

The Almond Beach Village is an active beachfront resort where couples and families can either play day and night, or just sit back and relax. For the active vacationer, there are a variety of land and watersports, while those in search of a peaceful getaway will enjoy quiet days along the mile-stretch of white sandy beach. The children's activity program and play areas will keep the little ones busy all day.

Located in St. Peter, Barbados, Almond Beach Village is 19 miles to the airport 19 miles, and 11 miles to downtown.

Amenities

When guests arrive at Almond Beach Village in St. Peter, Barbados, they will be inundated by the amount amenities included in their Caribbean vacation. With the Village's 32 acres of pristine beach lapped by the Caribbean Sea, with coral reef sections for snorkeling and with shaded hammocks, umbrellas, and lounge chairs arrayed on the sand, it's like a little piece of heaven for one price.

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All-inclusive Activities

Almond Resorts, all-inclusive Barbados and St. Lucia resorts, will make your Caribbean vacation truly comfortable and enjoyable. Diversions such as dining, water sports, activities and excursions are only part of our service -- and at our all-inclusive resorts these amenities are all included in your Caribbean vacation package! For a complete list of what's included in your Caribbean resort vacation, please see below.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

  • Unlimited meals at all restaurants and bars
  • All meals and drinks, including premium-brand liquor
  • Room service (lunch and dinner only)
  • Snacks at restaurants
  • Taxes and gratuities

Water sports

  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Aqua cycling
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Reef fishing on site
  • Banana boating
  • Use of swimming pool/spa tub/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service

Land sports

  • Table tennis
  • Hard-court tennis
  • Billiards
  • Volleyball
  • Squash
  • Use of fitness center/sauna/steam room

Tours

  • Island picnic, includes transportation (limited water sports available)
  • Complimentary shuttle service is provided to the capital, Bridgetown, for shopping Mondays through Thursdays.

Classes/instruction

  • Aerobics
  • Tennis
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Bajan (Barbadian) cooking classes
  • West Indian dance lessons
  • Yoga
  • Lessons with a golf pro

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

  • Live nightly entertainment: stage production show or live music
  • Piano bar
  • Disco (at partner resort, with shuttle service every other hour until late night)

All-Inclusive resort chain inclusions

  • Privileges at partner hotels, Almond Beach Club & Spa, Almond Beach Village Resort and Almond Casuarina (opening in 2006), including full access to all dining, recreational, and entertainment facilities; transportation to partner hotel
  • Does not include transportation/transfer to Almond Morgan Bay in St. Lucia

All-Inclusive discounted amenities

  • Golf at Almond Beach Village Resort course (US$5 per person includes green fee, clubs, and pull cart; tee time reservations required; golf balls and tees not included)

Package inclusions are subject to change.

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Children's Activities

All-Inclusive children's activities Supervised age-specific children's activities are scheduled daily. Children 0-23 months years are cared for at the nursery (open daily morning to late afternoon); a mini club is available for children 2-4 years (open daily morning to late afternoon); children 5-7 and 8-12 years play at one of two kids clubs (open daily morning to evening); teens are welcome to take part in teen center activities (open daily morning to evening).

Not included: Baby-sitting services after 5 PM; diapers and formula for infants.

Mini club (ages 2-4)

  • Jewelry making
  • Puppet craft
  • Flower and sand art
  • T-shirt painting
  • Indoor free play
  • Outdoor play in mini park
  • Pool activities
  • Movie matinee

Kids clubs (ages 5-7 and 8-12)

  • Jewelry making
  • Face painting and tie-dying
  • Flower and sand art
  • Badminton, beach cricket, and volleyball
  • Pool activities
  • Junior chef
  • Movie-star makeover
  • Board games and Nintendo
  • Movie time after 6 pm

Teen center (age 13 and older)

  • Pool volleyball
  • Badminton and beach cricket
  • Pool table
  • Board games and Nintendo
  • Junior chef
  • Movie-star makeover
  • Movies
  • Dances

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Dining

Almond Beach Village in St. Peter, Barbados, offers several fine-dining experiences. The Reef features elegant outdoor dining beside the Caribbean, while other restaurants offer more informal family meals. Enids, meanwhile, serves up the authentic tastes of Bajan fare, fresh from the sea.

The Reef
The Reef is a beautiful al fresco restaurant situated directly on the beach at Almond Beach Village. With magnificent views of the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, The Reef offers vacationers casual ocean-side dining for breakfast, lunch and snacks and in the evening, The Reef offers decadent fine dining and the freshest seafood available in the Caribbean. Reservations are required for dinner.

The Horizon
The Horizon Restaurant is Almond Beach Village's main restaurant, offers a panoramic view of the celebrated Caribbean Sea and serves three delicious meals a day. Breakfast offers a full buffet with made-to-order omelets. Lunch is also served buffet style and offers a casual selection of local dishes, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and sandwiches or a la carte menu of Bajan specials.

The Horizon Restaurant earns its name at dinner when the restaurant is filled with the crimson light of the setting Caribbean sun. Dinner is a la carte from a different menu each night with a decadent Caribbean buffet on Saturdays and a sizzling barbecue on Wednesdays nights. Horizons specializes in classic continental cuisine. Reservations are required.


La Smarrita

For a true taste of Italy, La Smarrita at Almond Beach Village serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine nightly from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. The sophisticated atmosphere, along with rich Roman décor, fine linens and elegant china make dining at La Smarrita an elegant and unforgettable treat. Fresh seafood, homemade pasta, steak and poultry are specialties of the house and are served festively by a gracious and elaborately costumed staff. Reservations are required.

Enid's Restaurant
Enid's Restaurant at Almond Beach Village is the resort's very own special tribute to the incredible down-home Bajan cuisine favored by locals and tourists throughout the Caribbean. From island favorites like fish stew, macaroni pie and rice and peas to fantastic fried chicken, Enid's is a taste of Barbados at its very best. Open dinner, Enid's is not to be missed. No reservations required.

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Accommodations


At the Almond Beach Village all-inclusive resort, guests have the opportunity to stay in one of the 330 guest rooms available. Rooms contain balconies or patios with dining sets, two-poster beds, mahogany-stained furniture with wicker insets, cushioned armchairs, tile floors, tropical-print fabrics, and ceiling fans in addition to air conditioning.

Standard Rooms
Located amidst the tropical gardens. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 13.

 

Deluxe Pool Garden View Rooms
Located on various floors have view of the garden or pool. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 13.

Deluxe Ocean View Rooms
Located on various floors have view of the ocean. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 13.

Deluxe Beachfront Rooms
Located on the ground floor on the beachfront. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 13.

Superior Deluxe Pool Garden View Rooms
Offering a large bedroom with a living room incorporated into one area. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 16.

Superior Deluxe Ocean View Rooms
Offering a large bedroom with a living room incorporated into one area, and view of the ocean. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 16.

Superior Deluxe Beachfront Rooms
Offering a large bedroom with a living room incorporated into one area on the beachfront. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 16.

One Bedroom Pool Garden View Suites
Consist of a spacious bedroom with an adjoining living area, views of the pool or gardens. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 4 adults and 1 child under 16.

One Bedroom Ocean View Suites
Consist of a spacious bedroom with an adjoining living area, views of the ocean. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 4 adults and 1 child under 16.

One Bedroom Beachfront Suites
Consist of a spacious bedroom with an adjoining living area on the beachfront. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 4 adults and 1 child under 16.

Presidential Suite
A very large suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living area, and dining areas. Of course, it wouldn't be a Presidential Suite without the gorgeous view of the lush gardens, fabulous pool area, and sparkling waters of the Caribbean. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 4 adults and 1 child under 16.

Year-round, 3-night minimum stay required

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Spa Services

Salud Spa
Almond Beach Club & Spa features a luxurious spa for guests of Almond Beach Club & Spa and Almond Beach Village. The spa is full service and has many packages, and services to choose from. Services at the spa are not included in the all-inclusive price. Transportation between the properties is provided at no extra charge.

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Weddings

Wedding Packages

  • Government fees (for wedding), ceremony charges and registrar costs
  • Decorated site
  • Local flowers for the bride and boutonniere for the groom
  • Wedding cake and one bottle of champagne
  • One manicure for bride or groom
  • Special celebration dinner for two with personalized menus
  • 8" x 10" photo
  • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
  • Turn down service
  • All taxes and gratuities (relating to above)
  • Complimentary Wedding based 10 night minimum stay required.

Honeymoon Package

  • Bottle of champagne and 2 commemorative champagne glasses
  • Half-hour massage or manicure or pedicure
  • Room upgrade (subject to space availability)
  • Fruit basket in room on arrival
  • Celebration dinner for two
  • Basket of flowers in room on arrival
  • Rose scented candle in room
  • Certificate of togetherness

Package inclusions are subject to change.

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Other Resort Services

Additional Hotel services include the following:*

  • Barber / Beauty Salon
  • Boutique Shops
  • Car Rental
  • Currency Exchange
  • Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service
  • Physician on Call

*For Additional Cost

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Rates & Availability
Almond Beach Village

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