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Holetown

Holetown (formerly St. James Town), is a small town located in the Caribbean island nation of Barbados. Holetown is located in the parish of Saint James on the sheltered west coast of the island.

Located at 13.1833, -59.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Saint James, Barbados

Statistics Parish:Saint James Area:31 km² (12 sq. mi. ) Largest City:Holetown Population (2008 est. ):25,110 inhab. Population Density:810 inhab/km² Parliamentary representation - House seats3 Map Parishes of Barbados The parish of Saint James ("St. James") is an area located in the western central part of the country of Barbados. Increasingly St. James is being known as the playground of the rich and famous, and a haven for sun-starved tourists. In local colloquium, St.

Located at 13.2167, -59.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Saint Thomas, Barbados

Statistics Parish:Saint Thomas Area:34km² (13 sq. mi. ) Largest city:Welchman Hall Population (2008 est. ):13,950 inhab. Population Density:410.29 inhab/km² Parliamentary representation - House seats1 Map Parishes of Barbados The parish of Saint Thomas ("St. Thomas") found in the centre of Barbados. It is one of only two landlocked parishes in the island, the other being Saint George to the south.

Located at 13.1833, -59.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Sandy Lane (resort)

Sandy Lane is a luxury five star beach-front resort situated close to Holetown and Paynes Bay, in Saint James on the island-nation of Barbados. Sandy Lane was first opened in 1961 after Ronald Tree, a former British politician, had an idea to build a luxury hotel and golf course on what was an old sugar plantation named 'Sandy Lane'. In 1998, after being put up for sale by Granada plc, a group of five Irish businessmen including J. P. McManus, Dermot Desmond and John Magnier, bought the hotel.

Located at 13.1751, -59.6323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Paynes Bay, Barbados

Paynes Bay sometimes called the "Platinum Coast" is located on the west coast of Barbados. Many locals believe that it is one of the island's best swimming beaches for both the calm seas of the Caribbean (in comparison to the strong south or east coast surf) and the colorful neighborhood. In recent years, Paynes Bay has experienced significant development, most recently by various foreign speculators who are in the process of constructing condominiums along the bay.

Located at 13.1667, -59.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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McGill University

McGill University is a research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1821 during the British colonial era, the university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland and alumnus of Glasgow University, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university.

Located at 13.1667, -59.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Bellairs Research Institute

The Bellairs Research Institute, located on the Caribbean island of Barbados, was founded in 1954 as a field-station for McGill University. Initial funding was from a bequest by British naval commander, Carlyon Bellairs, for whom the institute is named. Bellairs is located in Holetown, next to Folkstone Park, steps away from the beach. Initially founded as a marine biology field station, it is also currently used for undergraduates to partake in a Barbados Field Study Semester (BFSS).

Located at 13.1919, -59.6406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fairmont Royal Pavilion (Resort)

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a hotel in St. James, Barbados. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is an adult oriented resort, and the hotel does not accept children under the age of 13 years between November to April inclusive each year.

Located at 13.2028, -59.6405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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