We have done a little bit of research into where to stay for the wedding and have negotiated special rates with Thomas Cook (0191 564 5860). So please ask for Andrea and mention 'the Elstob wedding' when enquiring. She will try and get you good deals, but can only price beat 'package' holidays.

We are flying out on Wed 1st of April 2009 - yep we know April Fools day! We have booked through Virgin Holidays and are staying in The Almond Beach Club & Spa (small adults only hotel) on the West coast in Holetown.

There are another 2 hotels in the Almond chain on the island and are:
- The Almond Beach Village (large family resort) situated on the North West coast in Speightstown.
- The Almond Casuarina (New middle sized hotel - cheapest!) situated on the South West coast between Bridgetown & Oistns.

http://www.almondresorts.co.uk/

leonardotravelebooks (Almond e-brochure)

If you stay in any one of the 3 Almond Resorts you are free to eat & drink in any resort and use all the facilities as there is a mini bus service between the resorts.

There are many other All Inclusive hotels, Villas and a few Self Catering options available, just have a browse using the following links:

virginholidays

britishairways

flybmi

hayesandjarvis

holiday-rentals
(Villas in Barbados)

There are plenty of options available and most are flexible as you can choose from 3 to 21 nights and can do a twin centre holiday (Miami or St Lucia & Barbados). You can fly from Gatwick or Manchester and even get a connecting flight from Newcastle.

Just give us a shout if you have any questions as we have visited Barbados before and have spent hours researching on the net, so you don't have to!