Saint James holidays Self catering holidays in Saint James, Barbados
Self catering holidays in Saint James - sitting on the hugely popular and exclusive white silky sand shores of the Platinum Coast with its crystal clear Caribbean water, Saint James is one of the gems of Barbados. The historic area of St. James offers an unforgettable vacation and is the perfect destination for a family holiday, an escape with friends, or a romantic getaway. Whatever the reason for visiting Saint James, you won't be disappointed.
The mains town in Saint James is Holetown which is fantastic for exploring the narrow streets, wandering around the quaint markets selling local produce and enjoying world class shopping and dining. If you like exotic beaches, St. James has long strips of endless soft silky white sandy beaches with gentle waves which are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sailing and diving. After a day on the beach or sight seeing, the ideal way to end the day is to return to your villa rental, BBQ and dine under the stars.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Main town | Holetown |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Scuba diving in the pristine reefs | ✔ |
| Golf at the championship courses | ✔ |
| Polo at the Apes Hill Polo Club | ✔ |
| Watersports - sailing, wind & kite surfing | ✔ |
| Shopping - Limegrove Lifestyle Centre | ✔ |
| Distance from the airport | 20 kms |
Featured holiday rentals in Saint James
Like most places in Barbados, the self catering accommodation options in Saint James cater for all budgets and tastes although there are many luxury villas in the area to cater for the celebrities who frequently holiday here. Experience the best of St. James by staying in a private vacation rental, many of which come with wifi, satelite TV and private / shared swimming pools. Holiday rentals, whether a self catering luxury villa or apartment, are very popuar with families as they provide the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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Saint James is an all year round destination but to experience the best of the island's beaches, the best time to visit is from January to June where the days are long, warm and dry. During that period the temperatures average 30 degrees with the gentle Caribbean sea breeze making it very pleasant.
Things to see & do in and around Saint James
There Parish of Saint James is packed with things to see and do and many within walking distance of your villa. There are also a number of festivals held through the year so timing your holiday to coincide with one of these special events is worth considering.
| A few suggestions | |
|---|---|
| Folkestone Marine Park | ✔ |
| Chattel Village for arts & crafts | ✔ |
| Sunset cruise along the Platinum coast | ✔ |
| Day trip to St Lucia (35 minutes flight) | ✔ |
| Holetown festival | February |
| Oistins fish festival | April |
| Independence Day | November |
| Horse racing at Garrison | All year |
Our view on self catering holidays in St James
Saint James has always been a very popular tourist destination if you like relaxing on the beautiful beaches, watersports, scuba diving, golf and dining in style. It is an area with stark contrast from the millionaires playground around the Platinium Coast with breathtaking scenery and luxurious villas, beach clubs and designer boutiques, to the unspoilt inner villages. In a nutshell, a top family self catering holiday destination, full of gastonomic tradition, rich in culture, history and incredibly friendly.
