St. James, Barbados Holidays: West Coast Beaches
St. James runs along the sheltered West Coast of Barbados, an area often called the Platinum Coast for its calm sea, white sand beaches and upmarket resorts. It is a long standing favourite with British couples and families who want a relaxed, good looking Caribbean holiday with warm, clear water on the doorstep.
This side of the island is gentler than the breezier Atlantic coast, which makes the swimming easy and the days wonderfully laid back.
Where to stay in St. James
Colony Club, a Luxury Collection Resort is an upscale four star beachfront resort on the West Coast of Barbados in St. James, set in Holetown. Its beachfront position and refined feel make it a comfortable, indulgent base for a special Caribbean break.
Getting there and when to go
UK package holidays fly direct to Barbados, with transfers up the West Coast to St. James. The island is warm all year, with the driest, most popular season running through the UK winter and into spring, making it a classic cold weather escape.
Beaches and resorts
St. James is known for soft white sand and calm, clear turquoise water, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. The resorts here tend towards the upscale, set right on the beach with the gentle Caribbean Sea just steps away.
Food and things to do
Caribbean cooking is a highlight, with fresh fish, seafood and local flavours alongside international dining. Days can be spent swimming, snorkelling, taking boat trips or simply relaxing on the beach, with the calm West Coast water perfect for getting in the sea.
Who it suits
St. James suits couples and families who want a calm, upscale Caribbean base with white sand beaches and easy swimming, especially as a winter sun trip.
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