Places of interest: The dazzling white beaches at Art Studio are just part of the island's beauty. The coral reefs that surround it host stunning marine life, while the landscape of sugar cane fields, pasture and native woodland are home to abundant native flora and fauna. Bajans (as the Barbadian people call themselves) are perhaps the island's greatest asset. Their friendliness is legendary and they celebrate local traditions with such pride and joy that you are bound to get drawn into the festivities. You are assured a very warm welcome from our friendly staff whose service and hospitality is second to none.
Barbados is also famous for wonderful cuisine, exquisite rum, a thriving artistic community and the infectious beat of calypso and reggae.
As well as excellent diving, sailing and game fishing, Barbados offers plenty of opportunity for land-based pursuits, with high quality horse racing at historic Garrison Savannah, prestigious golf tournaments, top-class polo and, of course, cricket!
Full time Staff: We are most fortunate to enjoy the services of a very loyal and professional staff.
Audrey, our housekeeper, is in charge of the day to day running of Art Studio.
Should you require groceries for your first night, then Helena, our maid, will arrange this.
Helena will visit daily, except on her days off when Audrey will look after you.
The bed linen and towels will be changed twice weekly.
This maid service is included in the price of the apartment rental.
Barbados is very well served by a public bus service, which is both frequent and inexpensive.
The nearest Bus stops are close by.
The information book in the apartment is very comprehensive, but if you cant find what you are looking for, then any of the staff will be very happy to assist you.
Eating out.: Art Studio is less than a five minutes walk from 1st and 2nd Street, Holetown, where you will find an amazing array of restaurants, bars and clubs.
If we start with 2nd Street here you will find Lexy's Piano Bar, where there is a party going on most nights of the week, but their liveliest nights are on the weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They always have live entertainment with someone on the piano, and on a Sunday evening they have karaoke. Here you can spot some very famous personalities, staying on the west coast . You will find both Mediterranean and Cantonese food nearby.
If you fancy eating Indian food then head to Sitar.
For pizza and Italian food lovers, then you should head to Spago.
For those who like French cuisine and fresh seafood,The Mews is the place for you.
The recently opened Lime Grove Complex opposite !st & 2nd Street offers further opportunities for day day time dining, together with the most impressive array of world renowned shops
This is an extract from their own web site:
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre has emerged as the most stylish place to shop, dine, and lime for all visitors and residents of Barbados .
Limegrove, Barbados' first mixed use lifestyle centre, is located in the heart of Holetown, covers ten acres and includes approximately 85,000 sq. ft. of retail space.
The Centre is home to many of the world's leading retail brands, while The Grove offers the finest in contemporary Caribbean living.
Revitalizing historic Holetown and sited in the luxury residential belt of St James, Limegrove is ideally located just a stone's throw from the wonderful beaches of the Caribbean Sea's platinum coast, Sandy Lane, Royal Westmoreland, Sugar Hill, and Apes Hill. Limegrove provides a blend of colonial charm together with irresistible, exciting, sophisticated experience for home owners, visitors, and West Indian residents.
Unparalleled in Barbados and the Caribbean region, Limegrove incorporates a range of local and global retailers in a setting built around three distinctly different courtyards including boutiques, restaurants, delis, cafes, bars, gourmet foods, an art gallery, cinemas, a spa and salon, and a range of special event spaces.
International brands present and schedule for opening at Limegrove include Agent Provocateur, A|X Armani Exchange, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Cartier, Chopard, Hallmark, Louis Vuitton, M.A.C, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Vilebrequin. A great number of successful Barbadian brands also feature prominently: Altman Real Estate, Barbados National Bank, Foster & Ince Cruiseworld, Kartushe, OPA! and Pure Source Barbados, to name a few.
The world renowned Cliff is a five minutes drive along the coast road.
For more information on eating out, check our web site.
www.barbados-holiday-apartments.com
Golf:
Barbados has gained the reputation of being the finest in the Caribbean for golf, with championship standard courses at Sandy Lane, Royal Westmoreland and Royal Barbados Golf Clubs.
Sandy Lane Country Club, 7060 yards, par 72 Ten minutes by car
Sandy Lane 'Old Nine' Golf Club, 3345 yards, par 36 Five minutes by car
Royal Barbados Golf Club, 6700 yards, par 72 Thirty minutes by car.
Rockley Golf Resort, 2833 yards, par 35 Forty minutes by car.
Royal Westmoreland Golf Club, 6870 yards, par 72 . Available to non members / non residents by special arrangement only .Five minutes by car
Look out for special early morning and twilight rates, but do remember it gets dark in Barbados at around 18.00 hours all year round.
