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Barbados Holiday

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Experience the authentic Caribbean with a holiday on the magnificent island of Barbados.

Whether you seek soft beaches, strong surf, refined sophistication or the up-tempo, festive feel, a holiday on Barbados has something for everyone. It is the easternmost of the Lesser Antilles islands and, as such, enjoys the graces of two oceans – the Caribbean Sea on its west side and the Atlantic Ocean at its eastern end. The two bodies of water converge on the island’s southern shores, where smaller hotels – and legions of windsurfers – await.

The local Bajans, as they are known, display a brawn inherited from both 3 1 /2 centuries of British rule and the faith and endurance of the former slaves who populated the island to cultivate sugarcane. A wealth of traditions have influenced every facet of life, from music and dance to cuisine and herbal “bush” medicine.

A holiday on Barbados offers luxurious hotels, inns and villas lining many beaches. Visit the famous Millionaires’ Playground (a.k.a. Platinum Coast). Barbados’ premier festival, Crop Over, which traditionally celebrated the end of the sugar season, lasts for five weeks and includes markets, carnival shows, calypso concerts and colorful parades. Other special events also draw visitors: Holders Season, held in March, is internationally renowned for its series of opera, theater and music performances. The Barbados Jazz Festival has live performances seven nights in a row, each held a different island venue.

A Barbados holiday offers much to see and do: Broad Street in Bridgetown, the island’s capital city, is home to several large department stores and duty-free shops offering prices that can be 20 to 40 percent lower those than back home. Sunbury Plantation House, which dates from 1660, houses a collection of antiques, including carriages and farm implements. Other homes worth touring include St. Nicholas Abbey and the Francia Plantation. Take a tram ride through Harrison’s Cave to view stalactites, stalagmites, waterfalls and pools. Stroll through Andromeda Gardens, or tee off at one of three golf courses, including the Green Monkey, at the rebuilt Sandy Lane resort. The Garrison Savannah horse races are a hot ticket and other popular sports include cricket (the national sport), tennis, squash and polo.

AIRPORTS/GATEWAYS/FLYING TIMES
Airport: Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is 30 minutes drive from Bridgetown, the capital. Gateways/Flying Times: Houston (via Miami) - 7 hours. London - 8 hours. Miami – 3.5 hours. Montreal - 5 hours. New York – 4.5 hours. San Francisco – 9.5 hours. Toronto – 5 hours. San Juan - 1 hour.

Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados (BGI) is an international gateway and is served by numerous scheduled flights from the UK. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly from Gatwick and BWIA British West Indies Airways from Heathrow and bmi from Manchester. There are also many charter flights from the UK including Excel from Gatwick.

BARBADOS HOLIDAY WEATHER
Stable year-round climate 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Average relative humidity 57-74%, constant trade winds 7-8 miles per hour.

HOLIDAY FOOD
Restaurants available - Local. Fast food. Gourmet. International. 10% Sharing the love - Image courtesy Barbados Tourism Authorityservice charge is often added to bill; if not, tipping is at your discretion (usually 10%). Dress code is casual although some restaurants may require suits and ties.

LANGUAGE
English.

NIGHTLIFE
Entertainment available includes - Discos. Theatres. Dinner Theateres. Nightclubs. Cinemas. Live music. Pubs. Boat Cruises.

HOLIDAY SIGHTSEEING
Gun Hill Signal Station. Andromeda Gardens. Farley Hill National Park. Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Grenade Hall Signal Station.

All prices displayed are per person and are subject to availability.
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