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Temperatures range between 75-85°F, with gentle
trade winds, a balmy climate and 3,000 hrs of sunshine each
year. Rainy season is July-Nov, though showers tend to be brief.
Hurricanes do not usually affect Barbados.
Serenity and gentility beckon...
With sweet tropical air and British flair,
Barbados entices with spectacular pink-white sand beaches and
crystal azure sea. Coral reefs fringe the shoreline providing
exciting snorkeling and scuba. Complete your adventure exploring
coastal caves that were once the hideouts of notorious pirates.
Barbados is unique, melding English traditions
and Caribbean style. Often called "Little England",
the island is home to centuries old stone buildings and churches.
If not for swaying palm trees, you might be convinced you were
in a London neighborhood. The people of Barbados are nicknamed
"Bajuns". They are proud of their English heritage
and enjoy cricket and afternoon tea. People still wear light
jackets for dinner, observe traditional English manners and
speak with more of a British accent than the pure "West-Indies"
accent found elsewhere in the Caribbean. Bajuns are outgoing
and welcoming to visitors from around the world. In fact, one
of the reasons so many people enjoy going to Barbados is the
overwhelming feeling that their hotel is part of the "neighborhood"
rather than just a resort.
The beaches of Barbados range from long, narrow strands of sand
lapped by calm waters to rockbound, cove-type beaches that are
scenic but pounded by high Atlantic surf.
Cuisine on the island is drawn mainly from African and English
influences but one can discover a great variety of establishments
featuring Italian, French, Spanish, East Indian and Chinese
culinary treats.
Visit a quaint windmill, stand in awe 800 feet above the Atlantic
in a 17th century Abbey, or sample some of the best rum in the
Caribbean.
Let the gentle trade winds take you to Barbados ...just beyond
your imagination.
