Wanderlust UK – September 2019

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,