March 2017 | Business View Caribbean

48 49 throughout the property. The beautiful Coconut Court beach is shaded by coconut trees with plenty of room for sunbathing. The large protected la- goon is safe for swimming and snorkeling for guests of all ages.The beach is home to over three hundred critically endan- gered Hawksbill marine turtles from July through November. Coconut Court is also just steps away from the popular South Coast boardwalk which connects the hotel to shopping, cafés, restaurants, and the popular Rockley beach. “In 1991, my father erected a breakwater which created a large, safe, swimming lagoon for our guests,” Lampkin reports. This breakwater effectively protects the swimming area from any large waves or strong currents making it a safe environment for hotel guests of all ages. It also helps to minimize beach erosion, as do the iconic coconut trees. “These beautiful trees are synonymous with the Caribbean but many folks do not know that their complex root systems, which grow in excess of thirty feet, also work to reduce sand erosion,” says Lampkin. “In the summer of 2000, my brothers, Mark The Coconut Court Beach Hotel AT A GLANCE The Coconut Court Beach Hotel WHAT: A family-owned resort WHERE: Hastings, Barbados WEBSITE: www.coconut-court.com Designer Décor Inc first opened their doors 25 years ago to provide drapery and soft furnishings to the hospitality, commercial and residential markets in Barbados. Today they are one of the leading local manufacturers in this field supplying an extensive range of custom-made drapery, cushions, soft furnishings and upholstery to clients throughout the Caribbean. In 2000, Designer Décor Inc entered the furniture market with the introduction of beautifully hand-crafted collec- tions made from natural fibers such as wicker, rattan, seagrass and abaca rope and later launched an extensive collection of high qual- ity outdoor furniture and umbrellas designed to meet the diverse needs of their clientele whether they are decorators, designers, home owners or part of the hospitality and restau- rant industries throughout the islands. Over the years they have expanded their products and services to include an exciting and stunning range of lamps, rugs, decorative throw pillows, accessories, prints and art work and even of- fer seamless full furnishing “turn key” packages which are carefully created for each project. For more information, visit their store in The Pine, St. Michael, Barbados to meet their helpful, well trained staff or contact them online at www.designerdecorinc.com or by telephone at 246-427-1627.