SANKOFA WELLNESS PROJECT
WHAT is Crop Over?
The Barbados Crop Over Festival is a highly-anticipated, 90-day long festival of Barbadian food, arts, music and culture. Originally celebrated by enslaved Africans to mark the end of the sugarcane harvest, today it is a global event that attracts travelers seeking one of the best Caribbean carnival experiences on the planet.
WHAT is Kadooment?
Grand Kadooment is a full day of dancing and masquerading in the streets of Barbados. This celebration culminates Crop Over, a 3-month long cultural festival with vestiges from the days of slavery.
Today Kadooment, which is often referred to as the Bajan Carnival, is one of the largest and most popular cultural festivals in the Caribbean.
What is
EMANCIPATION DAY?
Emancipation Day is a global holiday that has been observed consistently by Pan-Africanist communities in the Caribbean. Barbados also stands at the forefront of the global reparations movement as well as efforts to work collaboratively with African nationals like Ghana.
ACCOMMODATION
Options*
02 Beach Club & Resort
Five-Star,
All-Inclusive
Divi Southwinds
Three-Star
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Gourmet dining and unlimited drinks
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Elevated "beach club luxury" & amenities
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Consistently attentive staff & service
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Full-service Spa with ocean views
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Local food and drink options sold onsite & within walking distance
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Spacious suites w/ full kitchens
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Great location near nightlife
* Prices are subject to change due to availability
Speak to our travel team for a list of room options
Learn our shared Pan-African Story
Celebrate Bajan Heritage & Resilience
Rejuvenate in Nature
SAMPLE ITINERARY
DAY 1
Snorkel Catamaran Cruise
Begin your trip in Barbados sailing across the waters of the Caribbean Sea. Unwind in this activity that blends elegance, relaxation, and adventure. Luxuriating on a Catamaran cruise is the ultimate grown and sexy moment. You'll not only get amazing photos, but, more importantly, you'll gain joyful, lifelong memories that just may expand your ideas of fun.
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Adventure-seekers may choose to dive into the crystal-blue waters to admire the underwater beauty of tropical fish, sea turtles, and the island's corral gardens. Or you may choose to simply relax and be in the present moment. Sip on rum punch, and indulge in the flavors of a delicious meal. Whatever you choose, you will enjoy the calming effects of the glimmering waves, enhanced by the sounds of music and laughter of loved ones who joined you on this journey.
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This is the kind of luxury escape that people with demanding lives crave.
DAY 2
Foreday Morning Jam
Foreday Morning Jam is one of Crop Over’s most powerful experiences. Beginning just after midnight, this iconic celebration blends music, dance, paint, and powder in a joyful, ancestral Caribbean tradition rooted in liberation and community. It’s Barbados’ version of J’ouvert—raw, vibrant, and unforgettable.
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This year, we will "jump" or dance in parade, with Adinkra the band. This partnership is meaningful as both Adinkra and Sankofa are terms that come from the Ghanaian language "Twi." These symbols are our commitment to honoring African heritage. Together, we’ll move through the streets before dawn, celebrating the creativity and resilience of the African Diaspora.
DAY 3
Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in Barbados and the wider British Empire in 1834. Observed on August 1st, this day is not just a historical remembrance for many Caribbean countries, but a powerful celebration of resilience and freedom. The Barbadian gathering brings together activists, scholars, artists, and everyday Bajans for a day of music, spoken word, drumming, dance, and speeches that reaffirm the strength of the African Diaspora. Emancipation Day is a powerful community gathering that validates our shared ancestral struggles and global triumphs, while the variety of performances bring ancestral traditions to life.
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This empowering celebration of our Pan-African identify and heritage is sure to provide you with clarity, inspiration, and a renewed sense of cultural pride.
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DAY 4
Island Rum Distillery Tour
The birthplace of rum, Barbados has an interesting story to tell. On this tour, you will learn how enslaved Africans dating back to 1700s played a pivotal role in the production of rum, turning it into the world-renowned spirit it is today.This immersive tour will take you through 300+ years of craftsmanship, from the sugarcane fields to copper pot stills and oak barrel aging. The experience ends with a guided tasting of small-batch and limited-edition rums, paired with expert tips on how to appreciate the nuances of each blend.
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This sensory experience will foster an appreciation for the history, culture and craftmanship of rum making. Savor each sip in this sophisticated, high-end experience filled with storytelling, a preview to our Barbados Food & Rum Festival trip (November 2026). This introduction to the deep connections between rum, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and the Caribbean identity is the perfect stop before your final celebration: Grand Kadooment.
DAY 5
Grand Kadooment
This carnival parade is the grand finale of the Crop Over Festival where thousands of revelers in feathers, jewels, and sequined costumes come from around the world to dance in the streets to the pulsating sounds of soca and calypso. ​
Kadooment is also a symbolic closing to our week-long journey of cultural immersion in Barbados. After a full week of connecting with nature, exploring history and reconnecting with our ancestral stories, dancing in Grand Kadooment is a moment that will allow you to step into pure, unfiltered joy. Whether you choose to watch the dancers go by, or "jump" with a band and parade along with them, most will find themselves drinking rum in the hot sun and embracing the pure euphoria of living in the moment. And if your friends get it on camera, you'll have the ultimate social media post that youcan- share with everyone!
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Celebrated on the first Monday in August, Grand Kadooment is more than just a party. It is a soul-liberating, full-circle moment that embodies both the struggle and the triumph of our global, Black, Pan-African cultural resilience.​​​​
DAY 6
Free Day
How you spend the day after Kadooment is 100% your choice. You may choose to enjoy the amenities of your resort and go "beaching" all day. Or explore Barbados on your own, stopping by superstar Rihanna's childhood home near Bridgetown. Or you may even opt in to private events celebrating the end of Crop Over. It's totally up to you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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7 nights stay on Barbados' South Coast
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Beachfront resort accommodations
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All-inclusive meals & drinks (for 02 Beach resort)
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Spacious one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens (Divi Southwinds)
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Steps from St. Lawrence Gap dining, bars, karaoke & nightlife
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Full Crop Over and Emancipation Day itinerary
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Ground transportation for all scheduled excursions
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Roundtrip airport transfer to/from resort
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A free day to rest, shop or spend as you wish
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
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Airfare
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Meals & drinks (Divi Southwinds)
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Transportation outside of scheduled activities
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Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
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Cancellation insurance (available for purchase separately)
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Personal expenses including but not limited to incidentals, spa services, meals or beverages during free time, or other activities not explicitly mentioned
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Personal or medical insurance (recommended).
