1st visit to the Limegrove Barbados complex

LIMEGROVE BARBADOS - The Lifestyle Centre

My flame and I took a trip to Holetown, St.James yesterday to check out the new west-coast complex even though not that new, as I've been knowledgeable about this Altman's development since it's intro in the Ins + Outs Barbados 09' publication. That was a bit of time ago, when the focus was really on the residential aspect and which stores might get the exclusive luxury opportunity to operate. Roof-deck Club Priva Barbados is one such company.

Making our entry into the Courtyard, we bypassed the Ralph Lauren outlet store, a HOT spicy lingerie store and Dolce Gelato's own Pastry Box [for the sweet tooths like me] and I recognized a condiment store from India [the owner had gotten a big expose in a local outlet, I remember].

 As we took in all the sleek lines and parallel modern architecture, we noticed a a few touchscreen panels in the walls. There was a self-playing piano [from Pianoman Barbados] tucked well into a corner on the 1st floor, where we also saw the Grove Gallery with the very intriguing + dazzling Treasures From Another Island: Cuban Art Showcase.

Further nosing around, we came across the construction area for The Loft + The Limegrove Cinemas [really excited and can't wait till it opens] then there was the GLO spa, The Kartushe Boutique [there's also a South Coast outlet], Vileroy + Boch [for that luxury cutlery], Eye-Q + Kitchen Sync [love the names]. I'll be really interested as to what Kitchen Sync will offer. So, upstairs we were and the view of the water wall was pretty much superb, we took a seat on the curvaceous minimal bench and soaked it all up. What a posh experience! But we were not done. 

 Two main elite fashion stores had to get the once-over, starting with Armani A|X. Grey and Black hues greeted us when we entered, I headed straight for the denim section, top quality apparell and tshirts with prices not unlike top Bajan Botutiques. Around $80 BDS Duty-Free for a tshirt, $175 for a jeans and such. The lady section was exquisite to say the least. Onto Ralph Lauren, the grandest store of the directory so far. Really spacious and bright, my first impression was. The prices were as fair as I expected, even though I saw a pair of brown loafers for 1700.00 BDS Duty-paid. I especially loved the seats and coffee table [which gave for a lounge-y shopping time] and how the cashier desk was tucked away/recessed into the centre. The staff was all smiles in their branded work outfits.

I would say about 60 percent of the stores were open [the Greek restaurant OPA was making equipment arrangement during our visit] and I imagine this Lifestyle Centre will be a welcome shopping and hanging out experience when fully opened later this year.

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