The Barbados Experience

by Alan Flint,

Islands in the Caribbean are dime a dozen – mostly offering great experiences and priceless memories whenever you come for a visit. But there’s one Caribbean island that will make you feel something that you’ve never felt before. A place that offers more than just the usual island experience – Barbados proves to be a prime travel destination for you and your family.

But before we go in depth on what Barbados offers, it’s important to take note of the basics first. After all, a smart traveler knows that knowing his environment is a top priority when traveling.

Where is Barbados?

Barbados is located in northeast of Venezuela. It is part of the many islands in the Caribbean. Barbados is often called as Little Britain of the Caribbean as it has long been associated as a British colony. Barbados is a developed island that has a 98% literacy rate. For a place that has a population of around 260,000 – that number is pretty good.

The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown; which is also regarded as one of the prime destinations whenever you’re in Barbados.

Things to do in Barbados

Have you watched the 101 Dalmatians cartoon back in the day? Well – there are more than 101 things to do in Barbados! This island offers you the ultimate vacation experience. Barbados takes pride in having the best water sports and beach activities in the Caribbean.

If you’re the active and adventurous type of person, then you will surely fall in love with the water sports that Barbados has in store for you. From Water Polo to other native water sports that they have, there is no doubt that you won’t run out of things to do in Barbados.

If you don’t really feel like wearing yourself out on sports, you can simply enjoy the beach activities that Barbados offers. The drinks, women, ambiance, and the fun community in Barbados would make you feel completely preoccupied and happy. Whatever it is you’re looking for, there’s a 100% chance that you’ll get it in Barbados.

Barbados Attractions

A 1,000 word essay will never be enough to describe each and every amazing Barbados attractions. But we’ll do our best to give you some of the best Barbados attractions for your upcoming visit:

• Barbados Wildlife Reserve – If you love animals, then this is a great place to visit. The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is a walk-through zoo that features a lot of animals that you may have never seen before. Go here to get a feel of a different zoo experience that you can only experience in Barbados. If you’re a smart traveler – there’s no way you should miss this place!

• Sunbury Plantation House – This is one of the prime tourist attractions in Barbados. Not only will you be able to get a glimpse of an important piece in history, this place also offers a lot of great restaurants where you can enjoy some great tasting food.

• Bridgetown – Yes, the capital of Barbados is one of the premier places to visit. Bridgetown is known not only as the capital of Barbados but also the capital of Shopping in the Caribbean. If you’re looking for some souvenirs, Bridgetown is the place to be. Aside from shopping, Bridgetown also offers other activities such as fishing, yachting, and the famous viewing of cricket matches (one of the most popular sports in Barbados).

There are more Barbados attractions that are all a must-see and must-visit, but these are some of the few that you shouldn’t miss whenever you’re in Barbados.

Barbados is a very beautiful island in the Caribbean. As a smart traveler, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t put this place in your “to-visit” list. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

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