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Endless
pink- and white-sand beaches and a rich West
Indian tradition are what put Barbados (Bar-bay-dose)
on the map. Barbados is easily reached from
the United States and has a grand array of hotels
(many of them superexpensive). Although it doesn't
offer casinos, it has more than just beach life.
It's a terrific destination for travelers interested
in learning about West Indian culture, and it
offers more sightseeing attractions than most
Caribbean islands.
After
morning mists burn off to expose panoramas of
valley and ocean, the Bajan landscape is one
of the most majestic in the southern Caribbean.
It's an ideal place to go on lovely driving
tours to take in all the little seaside villages,
plantations, gardens, and English country churches,
some dating from the 17th century.
Barbados
is known as "Little England" in the
Caribbean. Afternoon tea remains a tradition
in many places, cricket is still the national
sport, and many Bajans speak with a British
accent. Despite this legacy, islanders are weighing
the possibility of a divorce from the mother
country.
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Don't
rule out Barbados if you're seeking a peaceful
island getaway. Although the south coast
is known for its nightlife and the west-coast
beach strip is completely built up, some
of the island remains undeveloped. The east
coast is fairly tranquil, and you can often
be alone here (but because it faces the
Atlantic, the waters aren't as calm as they
are on the Caribbean side). Many escapists,
especially Canadians seeking a low-cost
place to stay in winter, don't seem to mind
the Atlantic waters at all. Not only does
the Atlantic Coast have Bathsheba Beach
going for it, but it is also home to some
of the most visited attractions on the island.
These include Andromeda Botanical Garden,
Farley Hill National Park, Barbados Wildlife
Reserve, and Harrison's Cave. |
Although
crime has been on the rise in recent years,
Barbados is still a relatively safe destination.
The difference between the haves and the have-nots
doesn't result in the violence seen on other
islands like Jamaica. Bajans have a long history
of welcoming foreign visitors, and that tradition
of hospitality is still ingrained in most locals
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