Overview
It is easy to see why visitors have had a longstanding love affair with Barbados, an alluring and sophisticated destination possessing a unique charm and warmth that make the island feel like ‘home’ to locals and visitors alike.
This tiny coral island, measuring just 21 miles long and 14 miles wide, is surrounded by over 70 miles of magnificent white sand beaches, lauded as some of the finest in the Caribbean. Between the secluded West Coast coves lapped by the tranquil waters of the warm Caribbean Sea and the pounding surf of the island’s Atlantic coastline, Barbados offers an exhilarating mix of visual contrasts. You will find lushly landscaped estates, manicured golf courses and polo fields and dense gullies filled with towering palms and exotic blooms. You will even find undulating fields of sugar cane, a nostalgic reminder of the island’s days gone by. Add to this the idyllic climate with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and the cooling northeast trade winds and you have the essential ingredients to make Barbados an exquisite location for your island getaway.
The island’s allure extends beyond its natural beauty to all aspects of the distinctive ‘Bajan’ lifestyle. Barbados offers a truly exceptional range of attractions and facilities sure to exceed the expectations of the most discerning traveler. The island is a virtual mecca for active lifestyles and cultural pursuits. Barbados is home to several world-class golf courses, a variety of water sport and yachting facilities as well as several meticulously manicured polo fields, a sport that has become something of an institution on the island. There is also an exciting annual calendar of concerts, theatrical performances and world renowned art and culinary festivals that are sure to keep your itinerary filled with memorable events and experiences.
Barbadian nightlife is as vibrant as its daily sunshine, offering a wide spectrum of choices from the very chic and exclusive to old Bajan favourites. The island is also highly recommended for its exquisite calibre of restaurants, so much so that Barbados now boasts its own Zagat guide. Enjoy a wide range of culinary specialties, ranging from delicious local dishes to international cuisine prepared by some of the world’s top chefs.
With all that Barbados has to offer, its crowning jewel is by far the warmth and friendliness of its people. Barbadians are proud of their island and welcome visitors with open arms, making you feel as if you have lived next door all your life. Throughout the course of its history, the island has developed a unique culture, impacting Barbadian food, music, art and daily life. Whether you are visiting for a week or have chosen to make Barbados your second home, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the island’s culture and get a taste of what it truly means to be a ‘Bajan’.
