Positioned in the south of the beautiful island paradise of Barbados, Christchurch is one of the island’s 11 parishes. The district is home to a host of wonderful attractions, great hotels, restaurants, bars and pristine beaches, and is a popular place for visitors to the island to stay thanks to its accessibility to major attractions and the international airport.

Barbados is popular for its beautiful beaches with warm blue waters and soft white sands. Christchurch Beach is no exception, also boasting great snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. Visitors can also enjoy a boat ride around the coastline to appreciate the island’s breathtaking beauty.

The kids will thoroughly enjoy Ocean Park, which is a great aquarium with a large collection of marine species. The glass tunnel that runs underneath the main tank is fantastic for seeing the resident sharks and rays up close. Feeding time is a spectacle not to be missed, with the sharks devouring large pieces of fresh meat.

Just a short drive from Christchurch is the capital city of Bridgetown, which is home to numerous historic building, art galleries and museums. There are an abundance of shops here from large department stores to local boutiques selling handmade handicrafts. You will also find a selection of restaurants including Western fast-food outlets.

Accommodation in Christchurch ranges from extravagant to modest budget-friendly guesthouses. Along the beach some truly spectacular international resorts have rooms with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. Great deals can be had during the low tourist season with hotels offering heavily discounted rates. During the peak tourist season, hotels can fill quickly so it is advised to book accommodation online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Barbados is easily navigated, with government buses servicing the island as well as numerous private coaches. Taxis are in abundance but do not have meters so make sure to agree on a price before your journey. Hiring a car and self-driving offers the freedom of exploring the island at your own leisure. The roads on the island are quite safe and well signposted. The airport sees flights arriving from the US, the UK and elsewhere in Europe on a daily basis.

The weather in Barbados is typical of the Caribbean with only two distinct seasons; the dry season and the wet season. Throughout the year temperatures are high, rarely dropping below 21°C. The island is blessed with cool northeast trade winds that make the high temperatures bearable. The dry season lasts from January until June with daily averages around 26°C.

The wet season is from late June through December. The temperature during the wet season can fluctuate with highs in the 40s (°C). The highest rainfall month is November with over 200 millimetres of rain not uncommon. During the wet season, holidaying in Barbados is still enjoyable as the rain generally comes in short and hard downfalls, leaving the majority of the day sunny and dry.