All Saints' Church is this week's Open House.

Cher-Mère was developed by biochemist Cheryl Bowles who is the Managing Director and founder of The Herbarium Limited. Cheryl was raised in the Caribbean, surrounded by the sea, sun, sand, rain and verdant hills, mountains, rivers of the beautiful islands. She has incorporated these natural elements of the earth and sea to create a Cher-Mère range of hair, skin and body care products and spa services compatible for women and men of all skin types.

For minimum downtime and longer-lasting outcomes, AQUA’s founder and Chief Physician, Dr Edward D. Armogan combines non-surgical scientifically-proven procedures and treatments to enhance and rejuvenate face and body. He is passionate about helping you achieve a refreshed, brighter, less tired look that leaves you feeling energized, more youthful, and better prepared to face every day.

 Your vacation is not complete until you have indulged in the ultimate pampering of a visit to the spa. Waves Spa at the Colony Club Hotel offers a full range of massages, body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures. Exfoliate your skin with a Seaweed Sea Salt Scrub or fight aging with the Hydroptimale Facial, which revitalizes and oxygenates your skin. Special packages are available which encompass a selection of treatments. You can even bring along a friend or significant other and have a massage for two. Or, you may have your treatment in the privacy of your hotel room.

In today’s busy world, it is essential to take some time to relax and rejuvenate the mind and body.  Chakra Spa at the delightful Accra Beach Hotel on the main south coast highway, invites you to escape with a pampering experience to second to none.  Your skin will marvel at the Ageless Lift, one of the several facials available, with anti-oxidants, micro-dermabrasion and a massage to bring youth back to your skin.  Or you may escape with a body ritual like the Hanakasumi Cherry Blossom Bliss, a journey commencing with exfoliation and a towel massage followed by a foot massag

Our villas are located on Glitter Bay which is one of the most beautiful beaches you will find not only in Barbados but the world. This magnificent white sandy is just steps aways your villa and always free of crowds and noise. The property is surrounded by tropical and spacious gardens. These generous and well manicured grounds are perfect for both romantic walks and family fun. This is a unique feature not be found anywhere else on the west coast.

Respectively east and west of Mead's Bay, Long and Barnes both offer similarly inspiring sands and sunset views, and both feature beach restaurants. Oliver's ($$$$; 264-497-8780) on Long Bay is a three-level cliff-climber with steps leading down to a nice sweep of beach. Mango's ($$$; 264-497-6479), down a rough, rocky road, overlooks Barnes Bay, which, along with its sugary sand, has good views of the offshore islands.

Mead's Bay by itself would be enough to qualify any island as a top beach destination. But with Anguilla's embarrassment of beaches, Mead's soft golden sands are overshadowed by Rendezvous Bay and Shoal Bay East. That's just fine for those who'd prefer to keep this mile-plus smile of sand the way it is: ideal for strolling, swimming and sunbathing, with generous stretches of empty beach between resorts.

Where to Stay

The recent Today show wedding event showered even more publicity on the sole resort on Maunday's Bay: Cap Juluca ($780 to $5,725; 888-858-5822; www.capjuluca.com), where superlatives roll in like the tide. The sand is silkier, the bay somehow seems warmer, and the view from Pimm's restaurant ($$$$; 264-497-6666) looking down the length of the beach - backed by the resort's 18 Moorish-style villas - is sublime.

Ironically, the only complaint heard from Cap Juluca guests is that there are too many obtrusive weddings held there.