Whether nestled in the powdery soft sand on a secluded beach, sipping cocktails on a breezy terrace, or high on a hilltop, Barbados offers some of the best seats in the world to view nature's dazzling lightshow of the brilliantly setting sun slowly transforming into glittering night sky.

1. Sunset champagne cruise –Glide past luxury hotels and the private homes of the rich & famous while sampling delicious hors d'ouerves and sipping champagne with your bubbly —elegant, indulgent, what could be more romantic! Stiletto's catamaran cruise provides a bottle of champagne on ice for each couple (numbers are limited) and even a visit to the turtles.

  2. The West Coast, aka the Platinum Coast, is naturally the perfect place to view the setting sun, but some spots are extra special. At certain times of the year it seems as if the sun is sinking into the sea right smack in front of you:

-the exclusive Port St Charles Marina in the parish of St. Peter

- Mullins Beach , also in St. Peter, is another ideal spot, especially the restaurant at Suga Suga where tourists, locals and expatriates alike meet at the bar for the sunset happy hour

-the lovely beach at Almond Beach Village or while lolling in their north pool

-Tea in the restaurant overlooking the beach at the opulent Royal Pavilion resort in Bridgetown

-pack a sunset picnic and settle in at the luxurious Sandy Lane Beach.

 		 
  3. Suspended on stilts in the water, Fisherman's Pub in Speightstown is a great place to kick back with a flying-fish burger and brew and watch the sun melt into the sea in a puddle of colour; start off or end with a romantic stroll along the Speightstown Boardwalk and Esplanade.

 		 
  4. Style and sophistication hold sway at The Cliff —a truly magnificent setting. The torches extend the fiery sunset's lingering glow. Delectable food and a discriminating wine list make the visit unforgettable.

 
  5. Succulent seafood from a top Bajan chef enhance the stunning view of the sun's downward dance at the cool and casual Blue Monkey Restaurant & Bar in beautiful Paynes Bay, St. James.

  
  6. The sleek and modern Aqua restaurant lounge almost invites the sun to set just for you. Breezy and open with a cunning cocktail list and a panoptic view of Hastings Bay—a seamless setting to meld with nature's fireworks.

 
  7. There's always something going on at Weisers on the Bay on Brandon's Beach , St. Michael. Take a dip, then dry off and enjoy the blazing sunset from the beach bar, and stay to party on into the night.

 
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The "wow" factor is high at Calabaza , a terraced setting over Prospect Bay in St. James where you have a bird's eye view of the sun working its magic across the sky. Coupled with the Moroccan/Bajan cuisine, it makes for an intoxicating mixture for the senses.

 
  9. Perched at the water's edge in Holetown, The Tides restaurant almost floats into the radiant sunset as it's happening. The sea seems to glow and flying fish add to the excitement, as does the sensational gourmet fare.

 
  10. Grab a cocktail, dig your toes into the sand and let the painted sky at twilight reign supreme at Il Tempio in charming Fitts Village . Then step in, sit back in comfort and enjoy the afterglow with what Luciano Pavarotti called the 'best Italian food in Barbados.'