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Visit the Platinum Coast at St. James Vacation Rentals in Barbados

The beautiful coral island of Barbados is a vacationer’s paradise. Travelers here say it is "easy to get to and difficult to leave behind." Visitors to St. James beach rentals will find out why. Travelers will find Barbados has its own international airport as well as a variety of options to get to St. James itself. Vacationers can choose to hire a car, use the excellent bus service or treat themselves to a limousine service. The area of St. James is situated on the western part of the island and referred to as the "platinum coast" due to its many up-scale properties. The year-round perfect weather makes for a great summer-like vacation, at whatever time of year you choose to travel.

Swim with the Giant Sea Turtles Near Your St. James Beach Rentals

The parish of St. James has a rich history, dating back to 1625 when the first British settlers arrived. The city of Holetown was originally known as Jamestown in honor of the King. It is the oldest town on Barbados. The original inhabitants consisted of 50 settlers and 10 slaves. With an abundance of restaurants and great shopping, the area around St. James villas is the heart of the tourist area. Here, visitors can explore one of the few remaining working sugar factories at Portvale Sugar Factory and the historic St. James Parish Church. This church is on one of the oldest consecrated pieces of land on the island and is known as "God’s acre." A church has stood on this site since 1628, and visitors may enjoy a wander through the graveyard to see the resting place of many of the original British settlers. Visitors to St. James rentals will find a beautiful area, with a very social atmosphere.

Certainly, the main attraction of St. James is the beaches. The miles of bright white sand and crystal clear waters provide visitors with the island’s best beaches within easy reach of St. James vacation rentals. Those who enjoy swimming and snorkeling will want to try both Mullins and Heywood beaches. Here, visitors will find a wealth of marine life with tropical fish such as barracuda and giant sea turtles. Both beaches have a variety of cafes and snack shacks along the beach.

Tax-Free Shopping and Unique Dining Experiences Await Near St. James Villas

It is worth considering that the shopping here is tax-free for vacationers. When shopping, ensure you have your passport and travel documents with you! The best bargains are for goods such as liquor, jewelry, art, perfume and cosmetics. There is also a wonderful variety of local goods such as colorful ceramics, gorgeous glassware and handicrafts. Many stores take U.S. dollars and major credit cards, making for a convenient shopping experience.

Barbados offers many unique dining experiences, being inspired by both British and Caribbean influences. As an island, seafood is a base for many of the local dishes and many menus will have locally caught snapper, shrimp and kingfish on offer. The local traditional dish is flying fish served with a corn meal and okra dish called Cou-Cou, topped with Creole sauce. There will also be a wide variety of shellfish on offer. The more adventurous should try the local "sea eggs" which are deviled sea urchin roe, grilled pigtails or fried conch.

A Perfect Property for a Perfect Vacation

St. James vacation rentals are luxurious properties with an array of features provided to make a vacation home as comfortable as possible. Many come with satellite TV, pools, BBQ and grills, hot tubs, and wireless internet access. Every detail has been considered to make these homes as special and unique as the people who stay in them. Whether you prefer a town house, beach house, small cozy hideaway for two, or spacious, bright family home, you will find the ideal property here.