Barbados Hotels, Attractions, and Information

Written by Julie Greiner

Crystal clear waters, miles and miles of white sandy beaches, blue sky, soft south-easterly trade winds... you have arrived on Barbados. Whether you arrive by jet, sail in on a luxury yacht or ocean liner... you have embarked on one of the best vacation experiences in the tropics. Stretching out on a sandy beach seems the most natural way of life. The lure of the colorful towns and cities filled with the hub-bub of hustle invites you to markets and street fairs, boutiques and gourmet dining of world renowned pleasures.

Star of the Caribbean

There are consistent cooling north-east tradewinds and eight to nine hours of sunshine most days. Temperatures range between 75 F and 90 F year round. The nights are usually slightly cooler. The rain comes in quick showers and the dry season lasts from January to June. This is the Caribbean and believe it or not, some people actually put on a sweater to ward off the cool night breezes. The surf is usually above 80 F.

Weather and a Little Geography in the Tropics

Barbados is the only coral island in the region with all white-sand beaches. Shopping for Island Wares

The island measures 21 miles by 14 miles. The west and south coasts have calm Caribbean seas and beaches. The rugged cliffs are on the Atlantic Ocean east coast. Being on the outer edge of the Caribbean, Barbados recently joined the Caribbean as a trading community. Even with such limited physical space - there are some 250,000 miles of roads and 90 percent of the population own their own homes. The population is approximately 254,000.

Tax free shopping and competitive pricing guarantees good value. Whether you frequent the quiet courteous air conditioned shops or purchase hand crafted goods from street vendors... shoppers can rest assured that they are buying genuine, high quality products. Prices can often be as much as 30% to 50% cheaper than the regular prices in Europe and North America. Dining in Barbados ranges from fine dining of award winning cuisine to the no frills casual. Most restaurants feature seafood because fresh fish here is some of the best in the world. An abundant supply of good varieties, clean waters and a short trip from water to market to table makes for a delicious treat.

Shopping and Dinning in Barbados

Barbados caters for all tastes and budgets from luxury hotels and all-inclusive resorts to rooms in small hotels and self-catering apartments. The large expansive luxury hotels and villas give the visitor a taste of the life styles of the rich and famous. Photographer on the Beach

English with a broad dialect is the official language. Water sports from snorkeling, diving, fishing, sailing, waterskiing and basking on the luxurious beaches are the predominate visitors past times. There are two 18-hole and two nine-hole golf courses, facilities for tennis, squash and... providing your documents are in order - it is now possible for your wedding ceremony to take place on your very day of arrival.