Barbados reviews
Barbados
If you’re looking for the perfect beach holiday, somewhere
you can really relax, look no further – with pristine beaches,
crystal clear water and vibrant flora – Barbados has it all.
This laid-back English colony combines beach life with great music,
a hopping night scene, delicious food and a strong sense of history
and culture.
The handsome colonial buildings of the capital, Bridgetown, date
mainly from the 18th century, while the later buildings of the suburbs
sprawl inland. Many of the island’s mixed race population are
descendants of the African slaves, brought over to work the colonial
sugar plantations. Back at the beach, warm Caribbean waters are
teeming with colourful fish swimming in vibrant coral reefs. Sailing,
water-skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving are just
some of the watersports available. Hire a car, scooter, bicycle
or moke (open-air jeep) to venture further afield, and visit underwater
caves, lush tropical gardens, sugar-cane factories, rum distilleries
or plantation houses.
The island has a lively nightlife with floorshows of limbo dancers
and pulsing reggae music – a perfect accompaniment to the Bajun
cuisine of spicy seafood, tropical fruits and vegetables, washed
down with rum cocktails and fresh fruit juices. It may all sound
too good to be true – but this is Barbados.
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