barbados events - an exciting sporting time head
In Bridgeton
they are often heard to say "It doesn't get better than
Barbados" and looking at the next 12 months of sporting
events this is certainly no understatement.
Over
the next 12 months Barbados host two world class events - The World Golf Championships and The Cricket World Cup. Literally
thousands of fans will travel to Barbados to attend the events
and millions will watch on TV and the Internet as the events
are played out.
December
sees the start of the World Golf Championships running from
5th to 10th December. Top golfers will compete at Sandy Lane's
world class Country Club course. Sandy Lane, renowned for
its glamour and celebrity guests, is also a favourite amongst
the worlds golfing elite. Tiger Woods chose Sandy Lane as
the place to marry his fiancé, Elin Nordegren in 2004. |
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During
March and April 2007 Barbados will be at the heart of the
ICC Cricket World Cup. Covering the key Super Eight matches
and the final on April 28th, this will be largest sporting
event ever held in the Caribbean.
Petra
Roach, vice president of Sales and Marketing at Barbados
Tourism Authority, was recently quoted as saying: "The
Barbadian love of sport is matched equally by our love
of life, which is why we will ensure that these events
are more than just wonderful sporting occasions. Around
each we will be putting on special entertainment for
all the family, ranging from concerts featuring world
famous orchestras to festivals of local music - all
done with a passionate Barbados spirit." |
The diversity,
range and quality restaurants in Barbados is being publicised
in a new ZAGAT guide for Barbados Restaurants. From French
and Italian food to Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Polynesian
and, of course, Bajan dishes this guide helps establish Barbados
as an international destination for those travellers who enjoy
such a wealth of diversified eating places.
With
such a colourful and varied choice of luxury hotels, villas
and apartments, glorious beaches, culture, history, attractions
and nightlife Barbados is set for yet another year of wonderful
events and superb holiday destinations. |
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BARBADOS 2006/2007 - FESTIVALS, MUSIC AND SPORT
July
8 - August 7
Crop Over Festival.
The highlight of the year in Barbados. Crop Over originated
as a celebration of the end of the sugar cane harvest. Fairs,
concerts, cart parades and other cultural activities including
the Calypso Monarch Competition.
July
8 - 22
Racing at Garrison Savannah.
July
14 - 20
Caribbean Cup Darts tournament.
Various venues.
July
21 - 23
The Americas Cup Darts Tournament.
Various Venues.
August
1
Emancipation Day
Barbados National Holiday.
August
7
Grand Kadooment
National Holiday.
August
10 - 19
World Netball Qualifier Championship.
Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, Bridgetown.
August
19 - 26
Banks International Hockey Festival.
Teams from the North America, the UK and the Caribbean
take part in one of the world's top hockey competitions. Showcasing
regional culture and music as well as world class hockey
Various historic grounds.
October
29 - November 6
Sir Gary Sobers Masters Cricket Tournament/Domino Festival.
Various grounds.
October
9 - November 4
World Vintage Cricket Festival.
Various grounds.
November
4 - 5
Independence Pro Surfing Championships and Banks Pro
Long Board Classic.
Surfers from the US, Caribbean and Puerto Rico compete
in this world-class event.
Various beaches.
November
30
Independence Day Barbados
National Holiday.
December
1 - 3
'Run Barbados' Festival
including a 5km fun run, a 10km event,
a half-marathon, a marathon and a beach party.
Bay street Esplanade, Bridgetown.
December
6 - 10
World Golf Championships
Sandy Lane - Country Club Course.
January
8 - 14
14th Annual Barbados Jazz Festival.
Brings together some of the world's best talent in a week-long
explosion of jazz. |
