Barbados

Officially a republic since 2021, one of the Caribbean's more buttoned down islands is a class act with fantastic beaches, an interior dotted with manses and gardens, and the old quarter of capital Bridgetown is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its British colonial architecture and military garrison.

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Bajan rum and more

Victor Block Most travelers know that most Caribbean islands are soaked in rum, but Barbados goes the rest one better because here, locals say, is where rum was discovered. In capital Bridgetown one early-17th-century day, the story goes, a tavern owner was searching for an empty shipping barrel when he inadvertently stumbled across one filled with a concoction worth selling -- a barrel of sugar cane fermented over time. read post

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7 of the best beaches on Barbados

Barbados.org The Caribbean's easternmost island, located in the southern corner of the Lesser Antilles, is home to powdery sand and turquoise waters on the Caribbean coast and perfect swells on the rugged eastern, Atlantic coast, a haven for surfers and for the naturalists away from the upmarket resorts. There are more than 60 beaches along 70 miles of coastline, made up of powedery coral sands both pink and white. Here's a quick look at seven of the best: read post

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A Bajan property that's one of '4 of the Caribbean's Top Luxury Rental Villas'

In the market for a nice place to call your own on a warm-weather vacation getaway this winter, for example in the Caribbean? Instead of the usual resort, give a thought to renting your very own luxury Caribbean villa, which can be as or more affordable while providing unparalleled privacy and comfort. Here are examples on five islands, marketed through Caribbean Escape, that you'll surely fall in love with! read post

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Barbados rated as worst in Caribbean on the LGBTQ+ Danger Index

Just came across a Guardian piece published a few weeks ago with some interesting findings from something called the LGBTQ+ Danger Index, which ranks the world's 150 most-visited countries using eight factors, including legalized same-sex marriage, worker protection and whether, based on Gallup poll findings, it is a good place to live. Sweden comes in first, followed by Canada, Norway, Portugal and Belgium. My adopted country Spain comes in at number 10, but my native country the USA is just…

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José Balido December 14, 2024 at 1:02pm

Nice! Barbados recently made the list of top Caribbean islands to visit - with the added note that it´s one of the best "all-rounder" islands - of Condé Nast Traveller UK and the U.S. Condé Nast Traveler: https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-islands-in-the-caribbean

The best islands in the Caribbean

From Barbados to Saint Lucia.
Dave Acton April 5, 2024 at 2:57pm

I was surprised, too - Bridgetown is cited as one of the Caribbean's gay-friendliest cities https://travelnoire.com/gay-friendly-caribbean

The Most Gay-Friendly Cities in the Caribbean - Travel Noire

Several Caribbean cities have experienced a wave of progress and acceptance, turning them into thriving havens for gay vacationers.
Jordan Simon April 18, 2023 at 3:52pm

As always, Lonely Planet sums up what's best on Bim! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-places-to-visit-in-barbados

The 9 best places to visit in Barbados

From magical caves to historical monuments, here are 9 places you need to visit on your next trip to Barbados.
Helen Brown November 30, 2022 at 10:59am

An interesting look from The Independent at a lesser discussed aspect of Barbados - its bars and nightlife: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/barbados-nightlife-clubs-bars-...

The Barbados party edit – the best bars, clubs and festivals on the island

Best places to party in Barbados
John Kipper June 29, 2022 at 8:27pm

An interesting look from The Independent at a lesser discussed aspect of Barbados - its bars and nightlife: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/barbados-nightlife-clubs-bars-...

The Barbados party edit – the best bars, clubs and festivals on the island

From rustic, candlelit beach shacks to glittering late night clubs and super-fun festivals, here’s our rundown of the must-visit nightlife spots on t…
Ed Wetschler July 11, 2013 at 3:57pm

Sante, you might say China already has discovered it. China built a big new stadium and has given military assistance; now there's more in the works. And yes, you'll soon see more Chinese tourists there, just as you do now in the Dominican Republic. The challenge: finding Chinese-speaking hotel employees.
Sante Caribe July 11, 2013 at 3:36pm

They don't call Barbados The Jewell Of The Caribbean for nothing.

Just wait till China discovers it!
David Paul Appell January 12, 2011 at 7:52pm

Barbados gets a Tripatini blog shout-out in the recent Best Caribbean Shopping Off the Beaten Path, Part 1!
David Lawrence October 17, 2010 at 11:33pm

It's not just safety and security Ed. They also want to improve infrastructure, like water storage and maybe that means roads too. But I was down there a few months ago, on the east coast and not the west coast, where everybody else goes, because I wanted to do some surfing. I had no problem with the roads or water quality. Have you?
Ed Wetschler August 24, 2010 at 6:46pm

The Barbados hotel-tourism association is campaigning to ramp up safety and security in the tourism sector. Truth is, I've never viewed Barbados as a country where I needed to worry much about that sort of thing. Comments?