St. Joseph parish shelters Bathsheba, one of Barbados' most popular towns. Bathsheba is known for its white-sand beaches, on which crowds gather for the annual Reef Bowl surfing competition.

Situated on the southern coast of Barbados, the hotel sits on Oistins' Maxwell Beach. Past visitors said the location is quiet enough to be relaxing but also close enough to the action.

A spokesperson for Sandals Resorts International confirmed with Travel Agent Friday morning that the company will be opening a new Beaches Barbados by 2020 with construction slated for September ...