AN ISLAND STORY

Carol's Story 

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      "If there's a vacancy I'd like to apply" 

                          A love story 

 

I first came to Barbados in the mid 1970's. 

I was a flight attendant with the world's favourite airline and still remember the blast of warm air and my maiden glimpse of the dazzling turquoise waters of the Caribbean as the giant cabin door eased open. This was back in the day when the crew stayed on for five or six days before flying home so it only took a few trips before Barbados and I fell for each other.  

 

Twenty odd years ago, with two wonderful kids and my "place to be seen" bar in Surrey, England closing its doors for the last time I landed back on the island as a single woman looking for new adventures. Peter was the last man I thought I'd marry but his opening line had me in a heartbeat, 'if there's a vacancy, I'd like to apply'. 

 

Everything I learned in the air and everything I've learnt since in bars and hotels all over the world has led to the opening of Calma Beach Club. 

 

I've been dreaming of the idea of Calma for years, but it wasn't until I met Kate, through a chance meeting in lockdown, that everything started falling perfectly into place and finally I had someone who was able to bring my dreams to reality.

Kate and I wanted to create a place that captured the spirit of the island we both now call home. The authentic warmth and captivating smiles of its people, the breathtaking views and the delicious diversity and fabulous flavours of its cuisine. I also wanted to create a place people from all walks of life would be happy to congregate and share their stories in the same way I'm sharing mine with you now. 

 

You'll find our hand picked staff as attentive as any 5 star hotel but as charming and colourful as the island's biggest personalities. Here at Calma Beach Club, you'll discover a menu which combines the very best the island has to offer, locally and sustainably sourced and freshly cooked with oodles of character on the side. 

Our promise to you is an explosion of the senses and a bucket full of memories you'll treasure forever.  

 

Take a seat, feel the soft sand under your toes, cherish some of the best sunsets in the world and let yourself go. 

 

Welcome to our Barbados. 

Welcome to Calma

 

Love 

CAROL 

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PS - Whilst you're here, please help us to do our bit to look after the island and its people. We're committed to being as sustainable, plastic and waste free as we can possibly be and we buy most of our produce from local vendors and companies.