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THE NEW SAM LORD'S CASTLE Go for the ultimate legendary all- inclusive experience at the brand-new Sam Lord's Castle Barbados. Part of the Wyndham Grand Resort portfolio, the 422-room beachfront property combines eco-luxury and sustainability in one. Barbados has a focus on sustainability, so the resort fits right in, with green living and well-being at the core. An organic, allergen-friendly approach to building materials is used throughout, which makes for a serene and healthy holiday lifestyle. CHANNEL YOUR INNER ARTIST + SUPPORT LOCAL ART For an immersive experience, founder of Earthworks Pottery David Spieler, who is a true craftsman with over 35 years of expertise, helped kick-start our cre- ativity. His pottery studio located in St. Thomas is open for tours and demonstrations. He walked us through the bowl-making process as we took turns at the potter's lathe, which looked easier than it was. David mentioned that when he first started, he used to make bowls at night so no one would see. His gift shop resembles a candy store loaded with a rainbow collec- tion of brightly coloured plates, cups and bowls and housewares available in earthenware and ceramics. An ideal souvenir is to buy authentic locally made reminders, ones that support resident artists and their craft. In Bridgetown, there are galleries and shops galore under one roof at the Pelican Craft Centre. At this replica wooden chattel house you'll find an array of locally made arts and crafts. For more island creations, be sure to visit the Bar- bados National Art Gallery, a must-see venue where you can see striking contrasts of the past, present and future in colourful artwork displayed in paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculptures as well as mixed media. Landscapes and portraits of locals by Barbadian artist Arthur Atkinson and digital prints depicting scenes of home life by Ewan Atkinson are prominently on display. DREAMSCAPES WINTER 2023/2024 14 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E TRAVEL PLANNER To make your Barbados dream a reality, visit visitbarbados.org and subscribe to the newsletter, and check out Instagram or Facebook @visitbarbados. i DS PHOTOS: VISIT BARBADOS | SAM LORD'S CASTLE MADE IN BARBADOS: DID YOU KNOW? Barbados celebrates an A-list of celebrities and visionaries. • Worldwide award-winning musical artist "Rihanna" or Robyn Rihanna Fenty, who was born and raised in Barbados, is the island nation's ambassador for culture and youth. • Zane Maloney, the FIA Formula Two and Formula Three Champion—who is affec- tionately known as "The Boy from Barbados"—can be seen racing the adrenalin-speed circuit at the local Bushy Park raceway in Saint Philip. • Cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers a.k.a. "Sir Gary" to locals is a national hero.

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