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Sarah Harding in Barbados
When Sarah Harding chose to holiday in Barbados, she sent out a strong message about her holiday preferences. This platinum blond pop singer has a passion for idyllic beaches, Caribbean sun and mouth-watering cocktails.
Girls Aloud star Sarah jetted to the Caribbean island with her long-term boyfriend Tom Crane and a group of mutual friends and made the most of the island's balmy climate and natural features.
She was snapped smiling from ear to ear in a white biking on the golden beaches, emerging from the emerald sea, where the couple had taken a dip.
The St Trinian's star spent the majority of her holiday on Barbados's heavenly shores, sipping champagne and recovering from the stress of a busy London existence.
Sarah and Tom opted for cool beers and cocktails as they lounged in the sun, the epitome of a relaxed couple of vacation.
The British babe is not the only celebrity to have favoured Barbados as their chosen place in the sun to relax.
Previous X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke has taken time out on the island, while actor Gerard Butler has also chosen to top up his tan on the Caribbean shores in the past.
It is maybe not hard to understand why the rich and famous flock to Barbados, of all the Caribbean retreats at their disposal.
As well as its famed beaches, Barbados has a rich culture and is considered the most developed of the Caribbean islands, with a literacy rate approaching 98 per cent.
Its capital city Bridgetown is a bustling metropolis, giving holidaymakers the chance to experience city life when they tire of sunning themselves on the golden sand.
Meanwhile, the interior of the island boasts rolling limestone hills, perfect for hiking through. Adventurous holidaymakers trekking through the lush landscape will discover the plantations that were at the heart of island life during the colonial period.
For those who don't fancy such exertion on a holiday, there are museums documenting the island's history, giving visitors a fascinating insight into the cultural background of Barbados.
By nighttime, the island has a vast range of restaurants and bars playing unmistakable calypso rhythms for holidaymakers to let their hair down to. There is also a strong water sports scene for those who want to try surfing, diving and windsurfing.
With so much on offer Barbados is sure to keep attracting A-list celebrities for some time to come.
Girls Aloud star Sarah jetted to the Caribbean island with her long-term boyfriend Tom Crane and a group of mutual friends and made the most of the island's balmy climate and natural features.
She was snapped smiling from ear to ear in a white biking on the golden beaches, emerging from the emerald sea, where the couple had taken a dip.
The St Trinian's star spent the majority of her holiday on Barbados's heavenly shores, sipping champagne and recovering from the stress of a busy London existence.
Sarah and Tom opted for cool beers and cocktails as they lounged in the sun, the epitome of a relaxed couple of vacation.
The British babe is not the only celebrity to have favoured Barbados as their chosen place in the sun to relax.
Previous X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke has taken time out on the island, while actor Gerard Butler has also chosen to top up his tan on the Caribbean shores in the past.
It is maybe not hard to understand why the rich and famous flock to Barbados, of all the Caribbean retreats at their disposal.
As well as its famed beaches, Barbados has a rich culture and is considered the most developed of the Caribbean islands, with a literacy rate approaching 98 per cent.
Its capital city Bridgetown is a bustling metropolis, giving holidaymakers the chance to experience city life when they tire of sunning themselves on the golden sand.
Meanwhile, the interior of the island boasts rolling limestone hills, perfect for hiking through. Adventurous holidaymakers trekking through the lush landscape will discover the plantations that were at the heart of island life during the colonial period.
For those who don't fancy such exertion on a holiday, there are museums documenting the island's history, giving visitors a fascinating insight into the cultural background of Barbados.
By nighttime, the island has a vast range of restaurants and bars playing unmistakable calypso rhythms for holidaymakers to let their hair down to. There is also a strong water sports scene for those who want to try surfing, diving and windsurfing.
With so much on offer Barbados is sure to keep attracting A-list celebrities for some time to come.