Holidays in Barbados, Caribbean
Barbados is the perfect introduction to the Caribbean, with its uncrowded beaches, exciting nightlife as well as having the friendliest people in the region.
Barbados is famous for its endless miles of superb white sand beaches along three wonderfully diverse coastlines, its sophisticated atmosphere and world class hotels.
Once the home of the Arawaks and later the Caribs, the island was initially discovered by Pedro a Campos, a Portuguese navigator. The first British community settled at Holetown in 1627 and to this day Barbados is often referred to as “ Little England.”
The island is easy to explore with an extensive road system ensuring a safe journey by car or local buses. Enjoy the thrill of Big Game fishing, horseback riding, parasailing or even explore one of the nearby Grenadine islands. A visit to one of the rum factories is a must!!
Barbados offers a proud heritage and vibrant culture combined with their year climate of sunshine and sea breezes providing excitement or serenity - the choice is yours…….
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| Island Adventures |
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| The secrets of the island invite explorations. Seafarers may prefer a glorious day aboard a catamaran, swimming with turtles, snorkeling or beachcombing. Landlubbers may prefer going off the beaten track with a safari jeep tour, visiting the Flower Forest or a plantation house, mingle with the monkeys at the Wildlife Reserve or go underground and discover the wonders of Harrisons Cave. |
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| Weddings in Paradise |
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| Barbados has a long tradition of hosting newlyweds and the island can provide all the necessary ingredients to ensure the perfect ceremony. The venues vary from a country church, a sunset beach or the deck of a yacht. |
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| Island of Festivals |
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| Bajans love to enjoy life and there always seems to be a festival air about. The Barbados Jazz Festival begins the season in January followed by Holetowns’ Festival in February, celebrating the arrivals of their first settlers. Oistins Fish Festival at Easter time honours the fisherfolk of the island. Festivals continue throughout the year until November seeing the Sir Garfield Sobers Cricket Festival and Festival of Creative Arts ending their busy year!! |
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| Shopping |
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| Bridgetown offers competitive tax free shopping with especially good buys to be found on crystal, bone china and emeralds. Exotic pieces of local art and crafts can be found in studios and galleries across the island. |
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| Sporting Life |
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| The island hosts numerous international sporting events throughout the year, each drawing spectators and competitors alike from around the globe. These events include test cricket, golf, hockey, sailing regattas, fishing, surfing, windsurfing, polo and horse racing. |
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