Barbados, island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, situated about 100 miles (160 km) east of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Roughly triangular in shape, the island measures some 20 miles (32 km) from northwest to southeast and about 15 miles (25 km) from east to west at its widest point.
The capital and largest town is Bridgetown, which is also the main seaport.
Barbados has so much to offer, here are some of the things Barbados is known for.
Rockley Beach: Unwinding on one of the island's most blissful beaches.
Oistins Fish Fry: Dancing the night away at one of the Caribbean’s great parties.
Paynes Bay: Snorkeling with majestic sea turtles in warm tranquil waters.
West Coast: Exploring the region in style with a rum punch in your hand aboard a sailing boat.
Speightstown: Strolling the streets of this charismatic old port town.
Welchman Hall Gully: Enjoying the lush beauty of the island’s rich floral wonders.
Bridgetown: Sampling Barbados’ most popular meal, a flying-fish dish at a cafe in Bridgetown.
St Nicholas Abbey: Experiencing the beautiful present and ugly past at grand plantation homes.
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