Barbados Food & Rum Festival 2026

Experience the Bajan culture, food and rum from culinary royalty. Immerse in the journey of rum, night life, and enjoy an array of culinary experiences from sous and pastry chefs. You will be able to soak in some Bajan sun on the beach and enjoy nightlife.

•RT Airport Transfers

•4 Night Single Room Occupancy Hotel Accommodations

•Transport to all group activities

•Festival Welcome Bags

•Oistin’s Fish Fry

•Rum Route (Rum Crawl)

•Night Life Outing in St. Lawrence Gap

•Rise & Rum Breakfast Fete

•Beach Day

•Harrison’s Cave Tour

•Ziplining

•Mount Gay Rum Tasting & Distillery Tour

•Liquid Gold Feast

•And much more!

•Wuk Up Dance Class Add-On

Dates:

· October 5-9th, 2026 (5 days, 4 nights)

Who can join?

· Age range average: 21 - 45

· Co-Ed (Men & women)

· Couple friendly (please ask for 1 bed)

· 90% of our travelers join solo!

Arrival Airport (please purchase RT tickets from your departure city)

· Bridgetown, Barbados - Grantley Adams International Airport. (BGI)

· All flights must arrive before 3:00 pm

· A private driver will meet you to escort/transfer you to the hotel/villa

Vaccines/Immunizations

· No covid test or vaccine card is required for entry

· No immunizations are required to enter Barbados

Visas

· There is no visa cost required for USA citizens if you are staying as a tourist under 90 days.

Pricing, Packages Cancellation, Policy

There is a $500 non-refundable, nontransferable deposit required at booking. Custom payment plans are available via e-mail if the installments listed in the payment plan packages do not work within your schedule or should you want to book via AFFIRM. E-mail travel@eliteeventz.com

· There will be an option to pay all up-front or choose a payment plan package. Payment plan packages have installments until 30-45 days before departure.

ROOM OCCUPANCY PACKAGE OPTIONS

Single Occupancy -ONLY OPTION FOR THIS TRIP

By choosing a single occupancy room, you are paying the supplement for 1 traveler in the room as opposed to 2 travelers in the standard room. Having a single occupancy room allows you to have the room, larger bed and ensuite restroom privately for yourself. Single occupancy rooms will be based on availability. For custom payment plans or Affirm payment options please e-mail travel@eliteeventz.com

CANCELLATIONS & LATE FEES

To secure the best vendors, lodging, and experiences, we plan and pay for all trips months in advance. For this reason, all cancellations will not be refunded 72 hours or more past booking. It is STRONGLY encouraged to purchase travel liability, cancel for any reason and medical insurance for all ECT group trips. If you need assistance or a quote provided to you, please let your host know via email at any time up to 2 weeks prior to your trip. It’s advised to purchase the insurance within 1-2 weeks after paying your deposit and prior to purchasing your flight or making any additional payments.

If you are 3 days late for a payment plan installation, you will be charged an additional $100. That allows you a 7-day extension to complete your payment.

We understand life happens and are very flexible to make a custom payment plan with you. Just e-mail us at travel@eliteeventz.com to chat! However, if we do not hear from you in 48 hours your reservation will be canceled.

Why travel with Elite Eventz / ECT?

Experience the world with bucket list group trip experiences curated by Erica Christine of Elite Eventz, LLC. a Travel Agent, Planner, and a 15 Year Certified Luxury Event & Wedding Planner who has been to over 26 countries, 30 States of America and 6 Continents.

· Connect with other travelers from all over the world.

· Explore and travel the world with like-minded people safely and without the stress of planning and organizing.

· No surprise costs

· Never struggle to find a roommate who has the budget and PTO to travel with you.

· Affordable and Healthy Budget Travel Experiences available.

· Roommate matching based on personality and preferences.

· Virtual Google-Meet ups prior to the trip to e-meet everyone before the gather, ask questions and go over the itinerary, requirements and deadlines.