Compare Barbados and Bequia by Audley Travel vs Maca Bana Luxury Boutique Resort and Barbados East Coast by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 13 days | 12 days |
| Price From | $ 3,070 | $ 2,665 |
| Price Per Day | $ 236 | $ 222 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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| Cities and Attractions | N/A | N/A |
| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
Maca Bana VillasFood & drinkAlthough the villas have a kitchen and are completely set up to self-cater, guests often dine at The Aquarium Restaurant, which is down on the beach, just two minutes’ walk from the villas. They don’t offer breakfast, but they’re open from 10am until 10pm daily in high season, six days a week in low season. Set right on the beachfront, The Aquarium is very popular with locals and serves international dishes with a Caribbean twist, with much of the ingredients either grown in their own organic nursery or produce from their rainforest farm. On Sundays they offer an all-day barbecue with live Reggae music in the afternoon. Although there is no specific room service menu, Maca Bana can have meals from Aquarium in the privacy of their villa or can even arrange for a private chef or cooking lessons in their villa. There are other local restaurants between 5-15 minutes drive away, or for a small fee, the resort will also do your grocery shopping for you if you’d prefer to cook for yourself. |
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Powdery sands, palm trees strung with hammocks and a laid-back approach to life invite you to relax and enjoy this unspoiled corner of the Caribbean. Most of the islands and islets in this volcanic island chain are uninhabited, covered in thick jungle overhanging white-sand beaches. The rest are occupied with brightly painted fishing villages, lively markets and the occasional crumbling French fort. |
Nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric and cloves: the flora of Grenada reads like the ingredients list for a Creole curry. Our specialists have explored this isle of spice, from its mountainous interior to the never-busy beaches, and can suggest how to include it on your trip through the Caribbean. Stay where your suite leads straight onto the beach or spend time on a privately crewed yacht, flitting between marinas. |
Day 1 Barbados
Barbados
On arrival you'll be met before you go through passport control so you can be whisked through this process. You'll then be transferred to Little Arches just a 10 minute drive from the airport. This cute boutique property will be the perfect place to explore the south of Barbados.
Day 2 Barbados
Barbados
If you are here on a Friday night, take a taxi to Oistins to join the locals on their Friday evening ritual. Local fishermen bring their catch of the day to the dockside to be cooked by their families and sold at food stalls.
Day 3 Barbados
Barbados
Today you could take part in a visit to the Mount Gay Rum Distillery, followed by a guided walking tour of Bridgetown.
Day 4 Bequia
Barbados , Bequia
Enjoy breakfast in the hotels restaurant upstairs before your driver comes to collect you to return you back to the airport. You'll then take the light aircraft to beautiful Bequia. On arrival you will be met by an open back taxi and transferred to Bequia Beach Hotel.
Day 5 Bequia
Bequia
Enjoy your first full day at Bequia settling in to your super hotel. Take a stroll along the beautiful beach and relax beside the pool. Perhaps this evening head out for dinner at a local restaurant, Fernando's is particularly good.
Day 6 Bequia
Bequia
Port Elizabeth, Bequia, St Vincent & The Grenadines
Today you could take a tour of the island, visit local markets and enjoy views from up high. This evening why not head to Jack's Bar to enjoy watching the sunset with a sundowner in hand.
Day 7 Bequia
Bequia
Take a stroll along the Belmont coastal path. Starting in Port Elizabeth, the path hugs the water and winds its way around passing Belmont and Princess Margaret Beach before continuing with steps up and over the headland.
Day 8 Bequia
Bequia
Find out which night will have the special barbeque at Bequia Beach Hotel. There is plenty of food and some live entertainment.
Day 9 Bequia
Bequia
Why not have a wander around Port Elizabeth and look around the market today. The tourist information centre is useful to find out what is going on this week.
Day 10 Bequia
Bequia
The are hidden stories to Bequia, enjoy these with your local taxi driver. This can be easily arranged through the hotel.
Day 11 Bequia
Bequia
All the beaches in Bequia have their own unique character. Visit Industry Bay on the northeast coast for a quiet spot with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 12 Bequia
Bequia
If you feel like testing out your sea legs then visit Tobago Cays and discover some incredible snorkeling and even the chance of seeing turtles.
Day 13 Return home
Bequia
You'll have the morning at leisure before being transferred back to the airport in time for your short flight to hop back to Barbados. Make sure you have your departure tax ready to pay upon departure in Bequia, ECD100 per person. You'll have a bit of time in the airport at Barbados before your international flight home but there are plenty of shops and places to sit or maybe get a snack.
Day 1
On arrival in Barbados you will be met and transferred to The Atlantis Hotel on the quieter east coast of the island.
Day 2
This morning you will have a private car and driver at your disposal for four hours to explore the island as you wish. Your specialist will be happy to make recommendations as will your driver. If you are a cricket fan you might like to visit the Kensington Oval, combining that with some sightseeing at nearby Bridgetown, the island's capital. Alternatively you can visit historic plantations or explore the interior of the island.
Day 3
Today you are free to explore at your leisure. The rugged east coast of the island on which your hotel is set is perfect for long strolls along the dramatic seafront and the nearby village of Bathsheba is a world away from the glamorous west coast resorts.
Day 4
Today you will be transferred back to the airport for your short flight to Grenada.
When you arrive in Grenada you will be met and transferred to your beach hotel where you will have the next seven nights to relax.
Day 5
At leisure at Maca Bana. Why not head to the beach and take out a kayak or do some snorkeling?
Day 6
Today you might like to head to Grand Etang National Park to explore some of the incredible flora and fauna of the island's interior.
Day 7
Today perhaps visit a cocoa plantation, rum distillery or spice garden. Or you may prefer to take a boat over to explore Carriacou.
Days 8 - 10
At leisure.
Day 11
Today you will be transferred back to the airport in time for your overnight flight home.
Day 12
Arrive home
