Barbados – A Caribbean Vacation Dream
There is an island in the Caribbean that is filled with trees that look like they have long beards, known as bearded fig trees. This island was discovered by the Portuguese explorers on their way to Brazil in the 1500s. This is the island that is known as Barbados today. Today Barbados is one of the most developed islands in the region, and a Barbados vacation has something to offer everyone, from all-inclusive getaways to unrivaled water sports and recreation, from historical landscapes and fascinating landmarks, to old forts and photogenic ruins. Though English is the most commonly spoken langugage on the island of Barbados, you will also hear locals speaking to each other in a form of creole. This is called Bajan.
Five-star luxury resorts lie next to the beaches of the West coast and the South coast. The West Coast tranquil beaches welcome high-end holiday visitors, including jet-setters and celebrities, who flock to former private villas that have been converted into hotels and condos. On the Southern Coast of the island you will find a large number of hotels and vacation rentals that are affordable. Many of these are located along this coast’s white sandy beaches or within a very short walking distance. There is a wonderful stretch of coastal road that connects accommodations and beaches together. This makes your daily travels a breeze and quite picturesque. The East coast of the island is quite different from the other coasts as its seas are quite dangerous for the avid seabather or swimmer and its land it quite hilly and twisting. However it is a hot spoot for both local and visiting surfers as well as avid hikers.
When you move further inland the island of Barbados becomes filled with nature, including large sugar cane fields and rolling limestone hills.
days navigating along the twisting, tiny street away from the busy atmosphere of the west and south coast of the island. This is a perfect setting for several days of calm and relaxed exploration of tiny winding roads and little villages amidst some of the most beautiful natural vistas on Earth.
The sun, sand and surf is not the only thing the island of Barbados offers. The capital of the island is known as Bridgetown and it is the most lively city on the island. There are many activitives to take part in here, such as sightseeing ancient Caribbean and English buildings and monuments, while taking in some of the island capital’s unique culture. No matter how much sightseeing and relaxing on the beach you choose to do, do not forget to try the island's most sought after drink…Rum. Barbados is where rum was first invented and you can get your hands on a bottle at any local supermarket, gas station or duty free store. Some other attractions for lovers of island sports include catching a game of cricket at the island’s newly renovated and redesigned cricket stadium, or even watching a Thoroughbred horse race at the island’s one and only racetrack, The Garrison Savannah.
A Barbados vacation is rewarding to a curious, engaged visitor, who is appreciative of warm weather, beautiful nature, and new cultural experiences. Barbados residents are friendly and welcoming to strangers, and are likely to be “sweet fa so”–”very nice” in Bajan. No matter what you choose to do while on your Barbados vacation, whether it be riding the waves on your surfboard or just enjoying the local rum, it is sure to be one to write home about.
