This Barbados Hotel Reignited My Creative Spark

It took me a moment to switch off but as the days slowly rolled by, I felt a shift within me. Each corner of the property sparked a new idea for content. Inside the rooms—filled with work by batik artist Hillary Armstrong and bespoke linens designed in collaboration with other local artists—I felt encouraged to pick up my phone and film anything and everything. The spacious suites were flooded with natural light streaming through its windows, while the private balconies offered sweeping views of the turquoise sea, framed by lush palm trees.

Outside, the lush gardens, landscaped to perfection by resident greenskeeper Kennedy, set a beautiful tone for reels that felt effortlessly inspired. Kennedy, with a clear enthusiasm for the gardens, gave me a tour of the grounds and I was particularly captivated by several nocturnal flowers that only bloom at dusk. As the sun set and I walked from my suite to the restaurant, the smell of these delicate flowers added another layer to the beauty and uniqueness of my stay, their brief beauty making each step feel special.

Beyond the gardens, I found myself spending a lot of time in the sea. Taking advantage of the on-site water sports at Cobblers Cove, I spent a morning trying to paddleboard and, on a lazier afternoon, I swam out to the hotel’s private pontoon, the perfect suntrap where gentle waves lap up against its edges. During these quiet moments, I captured clips of the stillness and scenery—palm leaves swaying behind the pink and white striped umbrellas, guests lounging on the sunlit pontoon—that later became part of my content. Sharing these on Instagram, I saw them resonate with my audience, performing better than anything I’d posted in weeks.

The Camelot Restaurant was another area where the hotel allowed the staff’s passions to shine. With a menu that changes daily, the chefs are free to experiment with local, seasonal ingredients.
Being St. Lucian, I’m no stranger to Caribbean food, but I had never tasted anything quite as vibrant and fresh. Breakfast quickly became my favourite meal of the day, with the ‘Bajan Bowl’ as my usual order. Familiar flavours, like saltfish and plantain, were paired with creamy scrambled eggs to create a breakfast dish that felt totally unique to the island. Every morning, I started my meal with a ginger shot—and let me tell you, the fiery kick of island ginger was like nothing I’d experienced before, waking me up better than any coffee ever could.