Welcome to Barbados!
This dedicated web page will provide you with all the information you need to know about the week ahead. If you have any questions, please ask David or Wouter.
Tuesday, January 17th
You have arrived in beautiful Barbados and have checked into your room at the Colony Club Hotel. Please settle in and if you wish we will have cocktails at the bar (approx. 9 pm).
Wednesday, January 18th
7:30 AM: Get your body moving after flying with a private yoga session on the beach with instructor Jamil Jones (optional).
7:30 – 9 AM: The breakfast buffet will be served in the Laguna Restaurant.
9 AM – 3 PM: Work in Paradise – we start with a short company session, and then break up for separate strategy sessions with each group (Location: Regency Room & Orchid Room)
3-6 PM: Open time at your leisure!
6:15 PM: Please be in the lobby for pick up to a group dinner in Bridgetown at Cocktail Kitchen.
* Return transportation has been arranged for departures at 9 PM, 10:30 PM or 11:30 PM.
Thursday, January 19th
7:30 – 9 AM: The breakfast buffet will be served in the Laguna Restaurant.
8:45 AM: Scuba Diving Excursion departs from the hotel (return approx. 2 pm)
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- Note: You will not eat until your return
- Please wear comfortable wet clothing and bring a towel and sunscreen
- Diving supplies will be provided
- Participants: Elizabeth, Wouter, Marijn, Casper, Fedor, Amrish, Per
9:30 AM: Golf excursion departs from the hotel (return approx. 2:30 pm)
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Tee times are scheduled as follows:
- 9:50AM – 2 persons
- 9:50AM – 1 person
- 10:00AM – 2 persons
- 10:00AM – 1 person
- 10:10AM – 2 persons
- 10:10AM – 2 persons
Please note: You can merge together after departing the club, but you need to tee off as laid out above to begin.
- Golf clubs, golf caddy, and lunch included
- Please wear proper golf attire. Running shoes are permitted on the course or you can rent golf shoes
- Participants: Sander K., Bryan, Hyder, Leah, David, Brett, Mara, Jason, Mandeep, Bas
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3:30 PM: Meet in the lobby as we depart for an evening on a luxurious Catamaran Cruise (dinner will be served).
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- Snorkelling gear will be provided on the boat. Bring a towel and swimwear
7:30 PM: Return to dock and hotel
Friday, January 20th
7:30 AM: Start your day with a private yoga session on the beach with instructor Jamil Jones (optional).
7:30 – 9 AM: The breakfast buffet will be served in the Laguna Restaurant.
9 AM – 12 PM: Workshop in Paradise
The remainder of the day is open at your leisure! Enjoy the beach or pool, partake in one of the many motorized or non-motorized water sports the hotel offers or hit the tennis courts!
5:15 PM: Meet in the lobby for pick up to the group finale dinner at Champers Restaurant, one of Bridgetown’s most picturesque restaurants.
Saturday, January 21st (US colleagues return home today)
5 AM: Airport pick up for flight AA2211 (Mandeep, Jason, Elizabeth, and Hyder)
7:30 – 10 AM: The breakfast buffet will be served in the Laguna Restaurant.
9:30 AM: Rum & Cave Island tour departs from the hotel (return approx. 2:30 pm)
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- Lunch is included at the Bajan eatery
- Wear comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes
- A towel/Change of clothes is recommended as the cave can be wet
- Participants: Bryan, Leah, Bas, Amrish, Friedel
10:15 AM: Deep Sea Fishing excursion departs from the hotel (return approx. 3 pm)
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- Comfortable clothing. Wet clothing is optional (no swimming permitted)
- Bring a towel and sunscreen
- Participants: Sander K., Jonathan, Wouter, Marijn, Casper, David, Brett, Mara, Fedor, Sander E
11:30 AM: Airport pick up for flight JetBlue 1844 (Per)
5:30 PM: Meet in the lobby for pick up to dinner at beachfront restaurant, The Lone Star.
Sunday, January 22nd
7:30-10 AM: The breakfast buffet will be served in the Laguna Restaurant.
10 AM: Move your body before the long flight home! Optional private yoga session on the beach with instructor Jamil Jones.
11 AM: Check-out of the hotel (late check-out has been requested but will be confirmed the day of)
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- A luggage hold is available at the front desk
5 PM: Meet in the lobby for pick up to the airport to return to Europe.
Your contacts:
Erin Bauldic, Event Manager, SPARK creations & bookings (based in Canada)
+1 306-321-5620 (available on WhatsApp)
erin@sparkbookings.com
Working hours: 8AM – 5PM CST
Blu Isles, Destination Management Company* (based in Barbados)
+1 246-622-1299
*managing transportation, excursions, and reservations
Colony Club Hotel
+1 246-422-2335
Porters Road, St. James, Barbados