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The World-Class Crane Beach

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Your Monthly Moment of Zen.

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Wish You Were Here

Barbados Sunset by Patrick Bennett

Watching the sunset at The Colony Club Hotel, Barbados.

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On-Site Barbados: Surfing in the Caribbean, Bajan Style

Waiting for waves at Freights Bay

When people think of surfing, they don’t generally think of the Caribbean. It seems like if the Pacific Ocean isn’t involved somehow, it’s not real surfing. Well that’s where they’re wrong. There are plenty of excellent, off-the-beaten-path sessions to be had all around the world and some of the best are in the Caribbean. But don’t take my word for it. Here’s what Scott Hargreaves, Rip Curl International Event Manager had to say on the subject just last month when it was revealed that their 2010 world-class surfing event would be hosted in the Caribbean:
“This year’s event is going to be a new experience for everyone and will definitely take a few people by surprise.

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McDonald’s Failure in Barbados Hides in Plain Sight

Consolidated Finance building, Barbados by Patrick Bennett

While driving east out of Bridgetown on Barbados, it’s easy to miss the Consolidated Finance building. However, observant visitors may notice something familiar about the shape of this squat building. Yep, underneath that blue and white paint job hides a former McDonald’s. The only McDonald’s Barbados has known… And may ever know.
Back in 1996, this McDonald’s location opened to much fanfare, but very quickly it became clear that something was wrong. Ask any Bajan and they’ll tell you similar reasons for the downfall of McDonald’s in Barbados: We mostly like fish, chicken and pork. We like to eat healthy. McDonald’s is bland!

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Sea Grapes and the Sea

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Your Monthly Moment of Zen.

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Local Profile: DJ Jason Brooks

DJ Jason Brooks

There’s no doubt the Caribbean produces some of the world best music. Whether it’s roots reggae, calypso, salsa, dancehall, soca, bomba or any of the other great West Indian riddims; few things can make your Caribbean moments more special than the right mix. Then again, if you’re looking for something a little different, and you happen to be in Barbados, then Jason Brooks is definitely the man to check out.
DJ Jason started out as an ambassador of Caribbean music, spinning at a party called Get Nice Fridays while living in Canada. However, when it was time to return to the Caribbean, he switched it up.

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Taste of the Caribbean: Cow Heel and Chicken Soup, With Pigtail

Cow heel and chicken soup, with pigtail by Patrick Bennett

While in Barbados last week, we had the pleasure of swinging by The Village Bar for lunch. Of course, you would never find the place if you asked a local for directions using its official name because everyone knows the establishment simply by its neighborhood: Lemon Arbor.
Lemon Arbor began as just another one of the many rum shops that can be found all over Barbados, but as its reputation for spectacular local dishes grew, so did the actual shop. Now, Lemon Arbor has become the place to go on Saturdays for an extended lunch of souse, fried pork, and other pork dishes, plus cheap Banks beers and rum.

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