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INN STYLE

The original Crane, often called the oldest hotel in the Caribbean, is now the centrepiece of a sprawling resort combining a traditional Bajan aesthetic with contemporary amenities. Tunic, $545 at Tory Burch (www.toryburch.com). Hat, $25 at ALDO (www.aldoshoes.com). Necklace, $800, bracelet, $405 at Arielle de Pinto (www.arielledepinto.com). Paul Andrew sandals, $495 at Nordstrom (www.nordstrom.com).

BEAUTIFUL RUINS

Once Barbados’s grandest mansion, Farley Hill House caught fire in the 1960s and has slowly been reclaimed by the land. Its remains serve as the background for a series of music festivals held every year in Farley Hill National Park. Kaelen dress, $650 at Louis Boston (www.louisboston.com). Woven sneakers, $350 at Michael Kors (www.michaelkors.com). Earrings, $250 at Arielle de Pinto (www.arielledepinto.com). Sofia by Vix bag, $88 through www.vixpaulahermanny.com.

GOING COASTAL

Hidden below tall limestone cliffs and backed by a dense coconut grove, Crane Beach often makes it onto lists of the best stretches of sand in the world. Sportmax dress, $1,295 for similar styles at Max Mara boutiques (www.sportmax.com). Preen by Thornton Bregazzi sunglasses, $230 through www.shopbop.com. Earrings, $187, ring, $293 at Arielle de Pinto (www.arielledepinto.com).

ON THE WATERFRONT

On the east side of Barbados, the Atlantic Ocean often swells with large waves (hence this coast’s rep as a surfer’s paradise), while the wind blowing off the azure water keeps sunbathers cool on humid afternoons. Sweater, $1,330 at Mulberry (www.mulberry.com). Skirt, $379 through www.jennifertorosian.com. Earrings, $250 at Arielle de Pinto (www.arielledepinto.com). Shoes, $1,045 through www.valentino.com.

PLANT WORLD

The centre of the island is full of stunning natural rainforests and richly planted botanical gardens including Welchman Hall Gully, Orchid World and flourishing Hunte’s Gardens, pictured here. Thakoon vest, $1,850 (U.S.), skirt, $590 (U.S.) through www.net-a-porter.com. Reinhard Plank for Tibi hat, $245 (U.S.) through www.tibi.com. Necklace, $1,606 through www.arielledepinto.com.

Dress, price on request at Boss (www.hugoboss.com). Necklace, $800, bracelet, $438 at Arielle de Pinto. Preen by Thornton Bregazzi sunglasses, $230 through www.shopbop.com.


Michael Kors silk floral dress, $11,995 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). Leather sandals, $350, woven bag, $258 at Michael Kors stores across Canada (www.michaelkors.com). Arielle de Pinto bracelet, $800 through www.arielledepinto.com.

Styling by Odessa Paloma Parker. Makeup and hair by Robert Weir for TRESemmé Hair Care/judyinc.com.

This story originally appeared in the March 2015 issue of Globe Style Advisor. To download the magazine's free iPad app, visit tgam.ca/styleadvisor.