Barbados holiday travel

Barbados is a coral island located in the Caribbean. It is referred to as ‘Little England’ because of its old colonial style buildings. Due to volcanic activity Barbados has many geological features unique to the Caribbean.

Where to stay – hotels

Barbados hotel’s vary considerably in price. From luxury all-inclusive resorts to small budget hotels. Click for more information about Barbados hotels.

Some of the more popular areas to find Barbados hotels include Paynes Bay, Bathsheba, Maxwell and St Lawrence. Hastings and Worthings are also popular. Visit this page for more Barbados travel info.

The overwhelming majority of hotels are close by the beach. Many also have first class sport and fitness facilities. If you are interested, we recommend booking on-line for Barbados based hotels.

What to do

Barbados is a tropical island blessed with some of the finest coral and fish. Waters are warm and clear and are ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Barbados is lively by night. There are plenty of clubs and venues to choose from. Much of the music is local calypso or reggae and partying goes on until late.

The Plantation is the island’s only dinner and stage show with live colorful dancing performances and Bajan Roots and Rhythm music. It is all good fun and you can even join in the limbo contests.

There are also a number of exciting festivals and events throughout the year. These include the Jazz festival, the Crop Over (which has its origins in the end of the sugar harvest) and even the Fish Festival.

What to do – by car hire

There are some fascinating natural attractions in Barbados. The underground caverns at Harrison’s Cave for example. A hire car is advised as many of the best attractions are dotted around the island.

Hire a car to visit Ocean Park exhibiting tropical fish that are found in the local waters off Barbados. Another great place of interest is the Graeme Hall Swamp, this nature sanctuary is located in a mangrove swamp and is a must for nature lovers.

The eastern coast is quieter though the sea’s waves are larger owing to the strong winds. This coast is also the area to find the Farley Hill National Park and the now ruined Farley Hill Mansion. Click here for information on hiring a car in Barbados.

The parish of St Michael is where you will find the Barbados Museum. Exhibits include prehistoric artifacts, and the museum does an excellent job of describing Barbados development over the years. The museum is located in an old military prison. Many of the inland parishes are accessible with a hire car. They are friendly places that are not over populated with tourist. Click here if you want Barbados car hire.