Barbados Holidays is well known as for its natural beauty and lively beaches. The Barbadians
are also renown for there hospitality and friendliness. When visiting Barbados you
will discover the islands vibrant night life, its vast array of sporting activities,
world famous festivals, first class accommodations, fantastic food and a year-round
temperate climate.
Reasons to visit Barbados
Getting Here: There are a large number flights to
Barbados from the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA. Flights from the United Kingdom
take on 8 hours on average and are serviced by British Airways, BMI and Virgin Atlantic.
Sunshine: Is almost guaranteed! With an average daily
tempter of 28 degrees C and temperate Atlantic trade winds provide a refreshing
cooling breeze. Barbados dry season start around January to June; rainy season starts
around June to October.
Beaches: Barbados has some of the most beautiful beaches
in the Caribbean, including the beach at The Crane which has been rated as "one of the ten best beaches in the world" by Lifestyles
of the Rich and Famous.
Festivals: Crop Over is the islands most famous festival.
Held every July, this 3 week long party climaxes with the annual Kadooment parade.
Barbados also plays host to a Jazz Festival, the Holetown Festival, Ositins Fish
Festival and the GospelFest. Barbados also plays host to international cricket matches.
Nightlife: Barbados has a large number of clubs and
bars offering everything from open air dance clubs with bands playing reggae and
calypso to cultural family shows including live music, costumes, dancing, and the
odd fire-eater, is not to be missed.
Activities: Hotels offer a large number of water sports
from snorkelling with sea turtles to wind surfing, also Golf or Tennis. All these
activities can also be arranged by your hotels activity desk: Horseback riding,
hiking or an island safari.