108 wanderlust.co.uk September 2019
FESTIVAL FEVER
Y
ou could easily
be dazzled
by Barbados’
beaches: those
golden sands
and gemstone bays are the
stuff of Caribbean dreams.
But look a little closer and
you’ll find the island is much
more than just a sun, sea
and sand destination, with
a calendar of events that will
Look beyond Barbados’ beaches and you’ll discover an action-packed
calendar of events for every kind of traveller...
appeal to discerning travellers.
Here are six of the best...
24-27 October 2019
FOOD & RUM
FESTIVAL
The food in Barbados isn’t just
tasty – it’s a history lesson too.
With African, Creole, American
and British influences, Bajan
bites offer a rich introduction
to the island’s multicultural
roots: from spicy chicken roti,
to creamy cou-cou (similar
to polenta) and flying fish – fried
or stewed. The annual Food
and Rum Festival celebrates
this delectable diversity with
workshops, gourmet events,
street food markets – and
lashings of locally-made rum.
Whether you’re feasting on fresh
fishcakes or fruity rum punch,