Barbados - Travel Guide
The most westerly island is known as the “little England of the Caribbean”. Barbadians, or “Bajans” as locals call themselves, have kept a few English traditions but everything has its own Caribbean flavor. This compatible duality is even reflected in the island’s geography, with calm crystal waters and serene white sand beaches gracing the western shores, while on the east waves pound against rocky shores with great majesty. This makes it ideal for the active vacationer to indulge in everything from snorkeling, to surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Although fairly flat, Barbados appeals to lovers of nature with many hiking options available both on the coast as well as into the interior. For a touch of the urban, a day trip into the capital of Bridgetown for shopping, to catch a cricket match or simply to take in the sights is a must, as well as touring the various great houses that are dotted across the island that hark back to the days of sugar plantations. For a unique experience, head south to Oistins and partake of the local tradition of the streetside Friday night Fish Fry and taste your first flying fish.