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Where do the millionaires live in Barbados?

SANDY LANE ESTATE It is a few miles south of Hole Town. This is where many of the celebrities and the super- rich buy properties and property prices on the Sandy Lane estate reflect that.



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The west coast of the island, known as the Platinum Coast, is usually the area most A-listers get spotted. The stunning golden sands of Payne's Beach, located in the parish of St James, have been a celebrity magnet for a while now.

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Prince Harry and Meghan aren't the only famous faces who've chosen to stay at Cove Spring House—past guests include Simon Cowell, Rihanna and Elton John.

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The most popular areas to stay in Barbados are situated along the south and west coast of the island. In each area, you're bound to find a different experience, which means the best area to stay in Barbados really depends on you, and what you want to get out of your vacation.

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The cost of living in Barbados is relatively high compared to other Caribbean countries. This is due in part to the high cost of imported goods and services, as well as the relatively high wages paid to workers on the island.

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Barbados is a middle-income country with a diversified economy built on tourism and offshore banking and has one of the Caribbean's highest incomes per capita.

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Places to avoid in Barbados The State Department has some insight to offer in this regard, too. They recommend avoiding Bridgetown (specifically Nelson Street and Wellington Street), and Crab Hill.

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You should plan to spend around B$758 ($375) per day on your vacation in Barbados, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, B$192 ($95) on meals for one day and B$62 ($31) on local transportation.

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Generally, Barbados tends to be more expensive than Jamaica in terms of food, transportation (can be twice as expensive as Jamaica in this area), events, and entertainment (as much as 70% more expensive).

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Best for natural beauty: Crane Beach On the southeast of Barbados, you'll find Crane Beach: a cove that gets endless mentions in top travel magazines. This spectacular crescent of pink-hued sand is flanked by coconut trees, 80ft cliffs and crashing Atlantic waves.

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Barbados — due to its bigger size and location — offers more beaches and variety, as well as better surfing and scuba diving. Aruba can't be beat for endless beach walks, some diverse beaches with rock formations, and wind- and kite-surfing.

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Sandy Lane is known as one of the Caribbean's most stylish and family-friendly hotels, as well as being a haven of the rich and famous. Past guests said to have stayed at the Sandy Lane hotel include Maria Callas, Simon Cowell, Andrea Corr (co-owner Dermot Desmond's daughter-in-law), T. S.

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Sandy Lane has long been the hotel of choice for visiting celebrities, aristocrats and even royalty. Regular guests include Simon Cowell and many British footballers.

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Jane stayed in the Beachfront Junior Suite at the five star The Fairmont Pavilion, in Holetown, St. James.

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