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title: Blog | Barbados | The Crane Resort | John Smith
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## John Smith

### Recent Posts

23/10/2018

### Top 10 Foods You Must Try When in Barbados

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 Property Sales 25/07/2018

### 5 Things to Consider When Buying Fractional Ownership

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 General News 29/03/2017

### Amenities & Services that Make a Great Resort

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 Discover Barbados 22/03/2017

### Popular Honeymoon Activities in Barbados

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 General News 15/03/2017

### Tips on Organizing a Group Vacation

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 General News 09/02/2017

### 5 Romantic Spots at The Crane

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 Discover Barbados 25/01/2017

### Romantic Things to do in Barbados

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 General News 18/01/2017

### Things You Should Not Do in Barbados

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 Discover Barbados 11/01/2017

### 5 Places in Barbados for Nature Lovers

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 Food & Beverage 28/12/2016

### What to Drink in Barbados - Top 5 Drinks

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