Pelican Village - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

canarymoon · 12-02-2007, 09:19 AM

Pelican Village is named after Pelican Island, a small island which existed off Barbados before being incorporated into the Deep Water Harbour

Tropical flowers line the walkway

Along with the shops and restaurants, Pelican Village offers amenities such as restrooms and pay phones. There is wheelchair access to the shops

Just opposite the village is Trevor's Way - a small oasis on the busy street where you can sit on the benches after you finish your shopping, and watch the catamarans sailing by or the fishing boats bringing in their catch to the nearby market.

canarymoon · 12-02-2007, 09:20 AM

The shops offer a varied array of crafts, including:

Straw bags, straw hats, and tropical apparel at Ann's Craft Centre
Tropical batiks
Local T-shirts
Rum cakes and local confectionary
Straw mats, baskets and wall hangings
Mahogany carvings and sculptures
Unique metal art
Pottery
Gift baskets with local goodies
Paintings

Located behind the shops, are the small studios and workshops where you can see local artisans creating their unique goods.

Here you will also find the Caribbean Cigar Company, manufacturers of Royal Barbados cigars.

canarymoon · 12-02-2007, 09:22 AM

Take a break from the shopping and enjoy lunch at the Cou-Cou Village Restaurant and Bar.

If you can, visit Pelican Village on a Wednesday during the main cruise season when you can see the "Pelican Dooflicky" - a Barbadian show featuring music, dance and performances!

FROM: Pelican Village, Barbados