Barbados A Caribbean Island Paradise
Barbados has a population of about 260,000 - which is quite high considering its size. With 97 kilometres (60 miles) of coastline, Barbados has much to offer its visitors in terms of water sports and beach activitiesCome explore where you can stay, eat, shop, rent a car, tour, cruise and find just about everything you need.
Everyone knows about Barbados: a millionaire’s playground in the Caribbean with white beaches, turquoise sea and a national obsession with cricket and rum. All true but there’s much more to it than this.
As an ex-British colony, tourism and finance have long since taken over from sugar as the main money earner.
It’s a small, rather flat country, very different from the jagged, volcanic landscapes of nearby islands.
It is also very densely populated, although you are only aware of this in the southern and western parishes near the capital Bridgetown.
It’s a special island, and that’s why so many people choose to go there each year. Of course, the essence of Barbados lies in its stunning Caribbean scenery and climate. But one of the most important things that makes this such a wonderful place is the Barbadian people (Bajans). They are delightful - warm, open, funny, articulate, kind and helpful. Most have family in the UK, the US or Canada and many are now returning after 30 or 40 years living and working in London or New York. And although the Bajan dialect can sound like a foreign language, it is English.
So, go and spend time in the rum shops, where many people like to socialise. Every street corner, town or country, has one. Sit on the step. Watch the world go by and chat to your fellow drinkers while enjoying the warm breeze.
Out of dozens of expensive hotels in Barbados, the most famous is The Sandy Lane Hotel in St James, situated by the sublime beaches and calm sea of the west coast. However, this does not mean that these palm-fringed paradises are only for the ultra-rich. No beaches are private and there are clearly marked access points all along the coast.
But, for cheaper accommodation, the south coast is the place to go. Such as Bougainvilla beach resort, located on maxwell beach christ church. Lots of package holidaymakers find themselves here on the south coast.
Unlike the west coast there is a lively night-time scene with clubs, bars and life on the streets. St Lawrence Gap is the epicentre. You could almost be in Ibiza.
You can also stay at a private villa or self catering apartments such as Best e villas which are located near batts rock, st james.
Cheaper still are the hostels and guesthouses around the island. Like gemini house located in christ church near long beach. Once again, these are to be found along the south coast.
Barbados is unlike no other place in the world and for those that visit, you will want to return time after time, I’m living proof. I have moved here!
Further Reading:
1. For those of you thinking about getting married in Barbados Chose the Beautiful Caribbean Island of Barbados For Your Wedding
2. For those of you thinking about building a property in Barbados How To Build a House In Barbados, The Stress and Worry Free Way!
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