St Lawrence Gap Holidays

Often referred to by the simple moniker The Gap, the Saint Lawrence Gap is located in one of the most well-known neighbourhoods in all of Barbados, Christ Church, which is on the southern coast of the island, near Highway 7.

Situated right between Oistins and Worthings, The Gap is home to a nearly 2 km stretch of bars, restaurants, dance clubs, restaurants and resorts. Of course, there are also plenty of white sandy beaches with shops and bars along the coast. All of this is about 5 km away from the Barbados capital, Bridgetown.

While the Saint Lawrence Gap has been a hot spot for tourist activity for a while, it has gone under some recent renovations thanks to a government funded urban renewal and development program. This program saw a lot of improvements and to areas of the town, such as a renewed boardwalk along The Gap, improved street lighting, as well as re-developed and paved roads leading to the Dover Beach area, which also got some upgraded beach facilities, as well as food, drink and shopping kiosks.

Because this area is wedged between two high-traffic tourists areas, as well as being a tourist hot spot itself, there are many, many restaurants in the area (not just including the ones located with along the main drag in The Gap) that offer some truly outstanding gastronomic adventures, and culinary masterpieces. With so many food and beverage options available, there is guaranteed to be something that everyone you are travelling with will love. Whether it is freshly caught, local fish, or traditional Barbados dishes, there is something for everyone.

Much like the food and drink scene, the immense popularity of the area means that there are so many hotels, resorts and other accommodations available so that you and those with you, whether it is your friends, family or loved one, you will be sure to find a hotel room that is perfect for whatever kind of vacation you are looking to have. Want a more economical room? You got it. Want a lavish, luxurious hotel room, and to be pampered while on vacation? You will absolutely be able to achieve this goal.

With Dover Beach so, so close to The Gap, you will also be able to achieve the ultimate goal of having a relaxing beach vacation, while also having all of the accommodations and amenities of busier, and bigger areas. However, kicking back and getting some much deserved (and probably needed) rest and relaxation on the white sandy Dover Beach, or swimming around in the warm, crisp and clear water.

Because this area gets nearly 365 days of wonderful weather, there is truly no bad time to book your trip to the Saint Lawrence Gap. Since you are pretty much guaranteed to have sunny, and brilliant weather no matter what time of the year you visit, you never have to worry about fussing over calendars and days off. Take your time, The Gap will be waiting for you with all sorts of wonder and awe.