Repeat guests and lovers of Barbados already know that autumn is a good time for travel to the island. But for our readers who’ve just discovered our island gem, here’s a short list of the main perks of a Barbados holiday during the fall.
The Food and Rum Festival
Get ready to enjoy a foodie’s dream in Barbados this October with the Barbados Food and Rum festival. Considered the premier culinary event in the Caribbean for over a decade, the Food and Rum festival is a four-day festival featuring eight signature events so the weekend’s calendar.
This year’s event takes place from October 24 through October 27, 2024, and will welcome headliners chef Michael O’Hare, chef Wandile Mabaso and chef Renee Blackman. In addition to the official weekend of events, the whole month of October is dotted with pop-up food events around the island featuring talent of the festival.
An open invitation on the official website bills the event as an opportunity for patrons to:
“Explore the tantalizing array of flavours that await your palate at the Barbados Food and Rum Festival. From community popups to the most anticipated breakfast beach party and of course an elegant feast, there is something for every type of foodie to enjoy.”
In 2023, the Barbados Food and Rum festival was awarded the Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival by World Culinary Awards and is described as the Ultimate Foodie Dream Weekend.
The Barbados Food and Rum festival has been going strong since 2009 and has featured international culinary stars including Emmy Award-winning chef and restaurateur Ming Tsai; Iron Chef Jose Garces; celebrity chefs Tom Colicchio, Marcus Samuelsson and Mark McEwan; English Michelin-star chef Tom Aikens; and, sommelier Anthony Giglio.
More information on the Barbados Food and Rum Festival here.
More information on the Barbados Food and Rum Festival events here.
More Direct Flights to Barbados
To gear up for the winter season and the inevitable rush of travelers, additional flights to Barbados and increased flight rotations are usually announced in the fall. This fall, Delta Airlines will resume service to Barbados out of Atlanta from November 23, and WestJet will increase flights to four times a week starting October 28 out of Lester B. Pearson International Airport.
Nevertheless, the usual flights to Barbados from major global gateways remain on airlines including American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada.
Read more about flights to Barbados at our previous blog and check our social media channels for updates and more information on all winter flights to Barbados.
Have the Island to Yourself
If you’re looking for a sense of exclusivity on your next Barbados vacation, this is your last chance to avoid the rush of peak season. October and November are the last two months in 2024 to beat the bustle of winter travelers. It is also the last travel window before late April to May 2025 to enjoy paradise and Barbados luxury at a deal.
Most amenities and services during this period are heavily discounted, and guests can expect to enjoy reductions on car rental rates, special discounted dining menus and of course, luxury Saint Peter’s Bay accommodation offers. This time is perfect for birthdays and other group celebrations, and of course, perfect for a spontaneous, easy-going luxury getaway.
Bonus Perk: Exclusive Luxury Accommodation Offer
Wanderlust? No problem! Our October exclusive offers up to 50% off any last-minute October stays booked on or before October 8, 2024. And, to celebrate foodie month in Barbados, we’re also offering 35% off accommodation all month long plus a 10% discount at our Gazebo Beach Bar & Grill restaurant. Visit our Offers page for more information on all October offers.
