Colony Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Barbados

Nestled amidst seven acres of tropical gardens, there are just 96 rooms and suites here. Each holding an air of sophistication in their classic-meets-contemporary style, interiors coated in a palette of ocean hues include Luxury Swim-up Poolside rooms with direct access to one of four free-form pools and swim-up bars. Lagoon-inspired rock pools meander through Colony Club gardens towards a palm-fringed beach, where a wide choice of complimentary water sports – including water-skiing, sailing and snorkelling with sea turtles on a paddleboarding tour – are available, as well as a complimentary beach and pool ambassador service. 

Informal all-day dining and themed events, such as Lobster & Jazz, are on offer at the Sunset Bar & Deck, or enjoy cocktails and dinner at the Laguna Restaurant & Lounge, where daily breakfast and seasonally-inspired menus are served, complemented by herbs from the chef’s organic garden. Adults can enjoy rum tastings in the intimate setting of the Rum Vault, or signature dinners paired with a selection of the 150-label collection. And keeping with the destination theme, outdoor dining is further enhanced by a dinner under the stars followed by cultural conversations during the weekly Bajan Harvest evenings, while the Grand Hall is a stage set for a West Indies Tea House experience.