Village Squire, 1979-01, Page 20TRAVEL
Barbados' lushly beautiful Bathsheba coast, dotted with
beaches, is the perfect spot for sunbathing, or leading a horse
on an exhilarating gallop along the water's edge. Photo:
American Airlines.
Barbados,
the queen
i( of the West Indies
It's a wind-blown. snowy winter day. and
like everyone .you meet and speak to,
you're eager to, escape to some unnamed
paradise in the West Indies.
Day after day. you find yourself
dreaming of luscious palm -clad strips of
white sand. clear aqua water washing lazily
against the shore. Then, suddenly, fantasy
becomes reality, andit's time to begin
planning your getaway. But which island?
From the vantage point of a travel office.
they may all appear alike. Not so! Each
island has its own individual flavor, its own
particular features and attractions.
And your mission, as a canny vacationer.
is to choose the one that will offer you the
most in all ways, one that is large enough
to have all the facilities you are looking for.
but not so Targe and busy that you will
become just another person in an immense
crowd of tourists. Your own personal Eden.
the island of your dreams, may well be
Barbados!
Barbados. lapped by the trade winds,
and blessed with a marvellous climate (the
temperature averages between 75 degrees
and 85 degrees year-round) has long been
a host to travelers from all over. As far
back as the 17th century, in fact,
businessmen from England and other parts
of the world visited the island. George
Washington was one of Barbados' most
distinguished guests. and the house where
he is said to have stayed, in 1751, may still
be seen in Barbados' capital city,
Bridgetown.
The attractions of the island are many
and. varied. One of its features is its
distinctly British flavor, its old world grace
and courtesy.
In Bridgetown one may see Trafalgar
Square. named in honor of Lord Nelson
after his death. with a fountain at its
center. and flanked by the Barbados
Houses of Parliament.
One of the great pleasures in Bridgetown
is shopping. walking the length of Broad
St., and in and out of the adjacent side
streets which are lined with stores. These
shops are brimming with fine merchand-
ise. which is available at incredibly low
prices. because so much of it is imported
duty-free.
Choose from a wide selection of English
tweeds. Irish linens. Madras cottons.
Wedding Bells...
and Flowers
So, your wedding date has
been set, and now you are
making the arrangements.
Your flower order is
important. It
can help to
make the
day, and
also provide
many
pleasant
memories.
We would
count it
a privilege
to serve you
on this glad
occasion.
Listowel Florist Ltd.
Ed Van G...t
LISTOWEL ONTARIO
170 Wallace N.
Listowel
Phone 291-2040
When you "say it with
flowers" from Listowel Florist,
"you've said it all."
United No. 461
FTD No. 752675
LO OK
THE GIFT THAT...
KEEPS ON GIVING
EWELLERY
KIT FORM - MAKE IT
YOURSELF
CUSTOM MADE - AT LOW
COST
STONES ARE NATURAL
MINERALS IMPORTED
FROM ALL OVER THE
WORLD. NO GLASS OR
PLASTIC. _
Tiger Eye, Carnelian,
Amethyst Quartz,
Garnet, Moonstone,
Jade, Opal, and Tots
more.
Rings, Pendants, Beads,
Necklaces, Belt Buckles,
Bola Ties, Bracelets,
etc.
VISIT...MINI MINERAL
MUSEUM - NO CHARGE.
,Ciera ems
51 ST. DAVID ST., GODERICH, ONT. NIA 114
5249972
January 1979. Village Squire 17