Welcome to Barbados

Barbados, the Caribbean's most-revisited destination - a charismatic island with a unique charm and warmth; with mile after mile of powdery, white sand beaches; a delightful year-round climate of sunshine and sea breezes, acres of verdant, rolling sugar cane fields; exotic botanical gardens; and a rich and fascinating history.

A first visit to Barbados can considered the beginning of a very long relationship; one that will uncover as many facets as can be found within your soul. As each new layer is unveiled, another sensation is revealed; a new from within. Far beyond our sun-splashed beaches, Barbados delivers and exquisite experience of warm hospitality and sensual pleasures. First-timers and loyal returning guest agree—Barbados is a refreshing mix of natural wonder and heavenly delight, combining a renewed sense of romance, relaxation, and adventure.

An exotic world awaits you. Our calming Caribbean West coast is home to celebrated beach resorts and secluded covers, lush rolling gardens, a colourful harbour and state of the art cruise ship terminal. The sophisticated west coast also offers a selection of luxury hotels and villas amidst the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea. Our Atlantic East Coast is a wind-swept wonder, sporting rugged formations awash with waves of champions, casual beach houses and few hotels, while our South Coast offers a vibrant centre for dining and entertainment, along with brand selection of inns and hotels.

Sun, Sea & Sand

Barbados is naturally-blessed with magnificent stretches of sun-drenched, palm-fringed beaches; calm, crystal clear, turquoise water; and a year-round climate that's as close to perfection as you can get!

Surrounded by over 70 miles of glorious, powdery, white sand beaches - from secluded West Coast coves lapped by the tranquil waters of the warm Caribbean Sea, to the pounding surf of the island's rugged Atlantic coastline, Barbados boasts some of the finest beaches in the Southern Caribbean! Add to this the idyllic climate, with over 3000 hours of sunshine a year, the constant Northeast Trade Winds keeping daytime temperatures between 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit (27-29 degrees Celsius), and just enough rainfall to keep things green, and you have all the ingredients that make this isle the perfect for a Caribbean vacation.

Attractions:

They say that the “best things come in the small packages, well that must be surely be true in the case Barbados, when it comes to the subject of sightseeing, fun activities, and general things to do. Barbados measures a mere 166 square miles, being approximately 21 miles by 14 miles at its widest points, but within this neat and compact area can be found a very comprehensive range of high quality attractions. One of the great strengths of Barbados in the regard is that there really is something to please everybody – kids, young and old, nature and wildlife lovers, gardeners and horticulturalists, bird spotters, cave enthusiast, aviation fans, potter and crafts people, and thrill-seekers, you can even go and see how we make very special Barbados rums and Beer!