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Barbados is located way down in the far south of the Caribbean island chain, is a fairly small island of just over 300 square Kms, with 100 Kms of pristine coastline. The population is small at just over a quarter of a million people, it was first colonised by the British in 1627.
Therefore, it has the strange distinction of having been under continuous British rule until becoming independent in 1966. This fact is very important, as the influence of British culture is very profound indeed, English is the official language, and ‘Britishness’ can be seen and felt everywhere, including food, music and a general British feel to the island.
Barbados is most famous for its incredible beaches that encircle the island; they could not be more picture postcard perfect with blinding white sand overhung by palm trees, so perfect, they don’t look real, then there is the absolutely clean and clear Azure blue sea, you are never far away from the stunning beach location in Barbados. The southeast coast virtually tourist free and yet has arguably some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, if not the world.
The food on Barbados is a heady mix of Afro-Caribbean, British and international flavours, combining local fresh fruits and vegetables, chicken, seafood and fish, some local ‘must try’ dishes include mango and guava mousse with black pepper ice cream, or how about this unusual dish, West Indian curry ice cream and rum and pineapple tart, wonderful fresh seafood dishes can be found at the seafood markets, Bajan Ham Cutter is another local delicacy, Banks’ locally produced beer, and of course the island’s own rum, are the most popular drinks.
There is a lot to see and do on the island, which has the second largest number of windmills in the world, there are wonderful historic buildings and charming British influenced, town squares all over the island, make a perfect spot for lunch.
With such an incredibly clear water and miles of coral reef, Barbados is extremely popular with scuba divers from across the world, there are also many other water-based attractions such as deep sea fishing trips, boating, windsurfing and pleasure cruise’s, another attraction very popular on the island is dolphin watching, and even opportunities to swim with these friendly mammals.
Barbados, although offering everything the tourist needs has managed to steer clear of rampant and unwanted, tourism development, common on the other Caribbean islands, making it an ideal spot to enjoy the very best that the traditional Caribbean has to offer, while still enjoying the highest class accommodations and facilities.