Barbados

Featured Island:

Barbados

Country:

Barbados

Island Capitals:

Bridgetown

Population:

279,000

Major Airports:

Sir Grantley Adams International Airport

Major Airlines:

British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
Liat
American Airways
US Airways
United Airlines

Description:

Barbados is located just to the east of the Caribbean Sea within the western Atlantic Ocean.

Barbados is the easternmost Caribbean Island and is predominantly a low lying island which rises gently to the central highland region.

The climate of Barbados is tropical with a wet season from June till November and dry season from December to May.

The name 'Barbados' is shrouded in controversy. Both the Portuguese and the Spanish have been credited as the first Europeans to discover and name the island in 1519. The word 'Barbados' translates to 'bearded', however it is a matter of conjecture whether bearded refers to the long, hanging roots of the bearded fig-tree which is indigenous to the island or to the bearded Carib people who once inhabited the island.

The British only arrived in 1625 landing at the present-day site of Holetown. Barbados was under uninterrupted British control until there independence in 1966. During this time their culture was never repressed and in many cases embraced by the British colonials.

Today Barbados is an oasis paradise for everyone. Weather you looking for magnificent 5 star excellences and luxury or simply a nice little room on the beach you can find it here. There is accommodation to suit every style and budget.

Highlights

Saint Lawrence Gap
Kensington Oval
Botanical Gardens
Lancaster great house gallery and gardens

Landmarks / To Dos:

One of the most well known neighbourhoods in Barbados is Christ Church. Often referred to as simple 'The Gap', Saint Lawrence Gap is located on the southern coast of Barbados and features a 1.5 kilometer kilometer stretch of bars, hotels, clubs, restaurants and shops along a white powdery-sand beachfront.

One of the most well known sites in Bridgetown is the Kensington Oval. The Oval is one of the major sporting facilities on the island and is primarily used for cricket. It has played host to many historical games throughout its 120 years history.

Due to the ideal growing condition for many species the botanical gardens of the Bahamas are an oasis in the towns. They car spread over large areas and are a perfect place to laze away and spend an afternoon off the beach an in the town.

The Gallery at Lancaster Great House has been home to many exhibitions throughout its history. Here you will see works which represent the local community, history and contemporary works from gifted artists. Worth a visit no matter the exhibition.