At Casuarina, there are many different sorts of activities to partake in ranging from very active sports to calming relaxation techniques such as Tai Chi. We have a wide range of board games and a library in the reading room. We frequently host educational events by leading Barbadian historians and other academics. These may be about Bajan architecture, geology, history and some include video demonstrations. We also host Caribbean poetry reading, story telling and art tours which go some way to demonstrate the wealth of local talent. The activities desk can organise for you to join our managing director Bonnie on her weekly early morning bike ride to view the dawn on either the west or east coast. There is breakfast after cycling followed by a visit to some of the islands lesser known beauty spots. If you are interested in hiking, there is the rugged east coast hills of Bawdens environmental park, a National Trust afternoon walk or a leisurely island tour not to be missed. We can arrange all manner of water sports and boat cruises from the peaceful and sublime to the active and physically demanding. Visit Bridgetown, our capital or Oistins the local fish market. The Museum tour begins with the history of the islands first settlers, the Arawaks and introduces you to the processing of sugar cane. Further this by going to see some of the now disused sugar factories or visit a rum distillery for a tipple. We can arrange a variety of nature tours, or for you to visit the Harry Bayley Observatory for a detailed look at the night sky, a real pleasure as light pollution is not a problem here. On Wednesday nights, Leo Branch a local astronomer comes to Casuarina and sets up equipment on the beach for us all to stargaze. In short, there is so much to do. When at Casuarina, just visit Reggie, Shelly and Jordana at the activities desk. They present a comprehensive orientation meeting for all of our guests.

December Newsletter - 10th December 2004. Bonnie has written her eagerly awaited latest newsletter. Casuarina launches Thanks Barbados! package. As a very big thank you to everyone in Barbados and to celebrate our continuing success, we have put together a Thanks Barbados! package. This is our way of letting you know how very much we appreciate your continued support and encouragement as we continue to explore ways of contributing to environmental good health. To this end and to mark the completion of your stay with us, we not only promise you a fun vacation, but also an educational one, and we'll even give you a gift which will become your contribution to the environment. Casuarina wins more awards. The 2004 Responsible Tourism Award in the category of Best Hotel. Casuarina was selected for its employment of disabled people, initiatives to benefit the poor and outstanding environmental performance. This is the first time these awards have been given and they cover worldwide tourism. Casuarina was the first hotel in Barbados to be inducted into the BHTA Hall of Fame. Virgin Holidays 2004 Responsible Tourism Gold Award presented at the World Travel Market in London, England. National Geographic Traveler Award Winner! National Geographic Traveler Conservation International 2004 World Legacy Award. Casuarina wins in the General Purpose Hotels and Resorts Category. BARBADOS. A poem by Samantha Buxton, Age 11. Barbados is beautiful, like an emerald in the sea, Beaches are gold, like glimmering jewelry, fit for a queen, Palm trees are like umbrellas shading us from the parching sun, Oh how lucky we are to be in the beautiful seas of Barbados. Samantha Buxton Age 11 England Thank you for a lovely holiday. And thank you Samantha for your beautiful poem, we are so glad you enjoyed yourself and look forward to seeing you again. God bless. Eric Emmanuelle Brooks. See the great website Eric and Emmanuelle made after enjoying their holiday at Casuarina. There are pictures of the beach, the hotel, the island and our monkeys - such a wonderful way for them to remember their holiday and share it with others. Stanley Greaves - 17. 4. 2003. Our latest featured artist is Stanley Greaves whose work can be seen at Casuarina. Read more about him and see some of his paintings. Stanley will be exhibiting 14 political paintings in London. The show will open on the 2nd of May at the Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, London, N7 0SF. Tel: 020 7607 0561. It will be well worth a visit. Casuarina Wins Sustainable Tourism Award Casuarina Beach Club of Barbados has been named the winner of the CTO/Islands Magazine Sustainable Tourism Award. The property's name was submitted as a nominee by the Barbados Tourism Authority. Casuarina Welcomes new Environmental Manager. A very warm welcome to Loreto Duffy-Mayers our new Environmental Manager. Loreto brings with her lots of experience and enthusiasm for green concerns and has already gained Casuarina more awards. Loreto takes over from Gill Whitley who left Barbados to live overseas. A great many thanks to Gill for all the good work she did at Casuarina, the environment and for environmental awareness. We wish Gill every happiness. Casuarina has won more Environmental Awards. Packages Casuarina offers 5 exciting packages: How we show our appreciation. Casuarina Wedding Package. For couples planning to tie the knot. Casuarina Honeymoon Package. For couples having just tied the knot. Casuarina Renewal of Vows Package. For couples repeating their wedding vows. Casuarina Surprised by Joy Package. For the simple and beautiful things in life. Casuarina Golf Package. For a complete golfing holiday. Tribute to Obadele by Richard Cole, age 8. Richard writes an enthusiastic commentary on the 100 metre final at the Sydney Olympics. His drawing is of the medals being received. Other News Casuarina is as busy as ever as our average occupancy rate of 95% shows. Our very nature means that we are always involved with improving ourselves and extending our abilities. On November 11th 1999, Casuarina launched the;Community Outreach Program; which has proven to be very successful. A number of Barbadian business and private donors have donated materials, skills or money to this worthy cause. The program is dedicated to improving living conditions for our islands most needy. There have been heart warming situations where vast improvements in the quality of peoples lives have been made. Our objectives for the Community Outreach Program are: To encourage business in Barbados to get involved with their communities. To actively look into our communities to determine where help is most needed. To determine ways in which people may find a starting point from which to build. Making members of the community aware of their neighbours in need and encourage them to help. Improving the standard of living wherever possible. Building an up to date database of people in need and keeping the projects ongoing. It is encouraging to know that persons who are in need do try to help themselves but are also confident enough to ask for help when it is truly required. We thank our sponsors for their assistance and donations and look forward to their continuing support in the future. Because of all involved, the Community Outreach Program has so far been a success.

The Staff and Management of Casuarina wish each and every individual who has ever stayed with us a fond farewell. It has been our most sincere pleasure to be a part of the Barbados Tourist Industry helping to raise the profile of Barbados internationally. We shall dearly miss our many repeat guests with whom we have formed lasting friendships. All of us at Casuarina have been touched by the vast outpouring of care and concern shown towards us. For this we are sincerely thankful and wish you all a blessed future, good health and happiness. Please keep in touch. We part with love always, The Staff and Management of Casuarina Beach Club. Casuarina Beach Club St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church B A R B A D O S e-mail: casbeach@bajan.com Tel: (246) 428 3600 Fax: (246) 428 1970

Casuarina is located in the parish of Christ Church on the south coast of the island, adjacent to the St. Lawrence gap. The elegant 160 room apartment hotel is set amongst eight acres of abundant tropical flora of vivid beauty. The gardens are met by the soft coral sands of a 1500 foot stretch of beach and the brilliant blues of an inviting Caribbean ocean. Casuarina offers so much. There is a range of activities from entertainment to education, dining to satisfy every palate, art and craft for Caribbean culture and Bajan manner and, encompassing all of this, we are an environmentally friendly hotel. Please use the sub menu on the left for more specific information.

You're why we're here. Casuarina has a repeat occupancy rate of about 60%. Because of this, we have had the good fortune of being able to form friendships with many of our guests. We have also been witness to the friendships that have grown between groups of guests, to the extent that parties of people arrange to have their vacations annually at the same time of year so that they are able to meet up at Casuarina. One very dedicated group of repeat visitors are;The Yellowbirds;. Every year we look forward to the joy they bring. We have arranged this section of the site for our guests. It is a small;Thank you; for your support. Over the years, Casuarina has grown in strength and has evolved into an environmentally friendly hotel. Many of our guests have walked beside us as we have made these changes and as the hotel has developed. Years ago we started with one block of rooms. We now have six blocks and the hotel is active in many departments. Through this, the single constant satisfaction has been the ability to provide guests with a facility where they can relax and have the holiday that they desire.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Games room
 Golf course on grounds
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Around-the-clock room service
 Safe deposit box
 Sauna
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Animation, entertainment
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Tennis court
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set