Barbados –  Exotic Caribbean vacation Destination

Not many travelers, not even the widely traveled globe trotters and Caribbean cruisers, sometimes pay attention to hot holiday destinations right under their noses that combine a wealth of vacation pleasures and Barbados lying in the midst of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, (another term for chain of islands) is probably one such spot that hasn’t received its fair share of tourist attention.

Well, this article aims at changing the image of Barbados for the better by sharing some little known and interesting facts and updates about the vacation value of Barbados in recent times with its tourism department, broadened traveler minds and inherent vibrant culture doing a lot for the image of Barbados so readers come to understand it as their best bet for an exotic Caribbean vacation destination! Read on to learn more!

As mentioned earlier, Barbados is situated as part of a chain of islands in a beautiful arc-form that stretches from the Virgin Islands up till Trinidad in the Caribbean; as such, it is cut off from the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 100 miles due east from St. Lucia, the nearest island territory and though geologically speaking, most of the islands forming the Lesser Antilles portion in the Caribbean have been tagged as volcanic mountain peaks, Barbados differs from these in the fact that it is situated at the very summit of single, comparatively flat ‘bump’ comprised of limestone and coral and limestone.

These two materials have long been regarded as the best source of plantation construction works and the first choice of building blocks when old style plantation manors were built; one can visit Barbados cultural heritage sites and historical monuments for a closer look at the features and restorative detailing for these locally sourced and popular materials that have survived the test of time to serve Barbados tourism in a big way even today with a fair number of plantation manors surviving today thanks to the exceptional quality of these building materials that have preserved the beauty, ethos and culture of a unique Caribbean island. Tourists to Barbados are encouraged thus to take in the island culture by visiting these historic great houses, many of which are open to visitors.

Bridgetown

Pear-shaped Barbados has Bridgetown serving as both capital city and its main commercial hub; it lies on its southwestern coast and is a place known the world over for its culinary delights (both authentic local islander food and equally exotic, continental fare), natural beauty, great music and dance culture in addition to a sense of refined luxury.

There are lots of ways to spend a happening holiday in Barbados – from spending full days at white sandy beaches to hiking through its lush tropical forest lands to trying your hand at fly fishing or simply chilling with a cool Rum punch in your hand, so don’t go anywhere just yet if you are planning to figure out the best ideas for enjoying a Barbados vacation. We have more super cool ideas for Barbados holidays coming up!

Its balmy climate and picture postcard scenery with crystal seas and natural caves offer shelter, warmth and privacy from the rush of city life most tourists want to forget and Barbados’s plentiful tourist attractions ensure you never miss the hectic pace of your regular life!

You can choose to go golfing at the exclusive resorts and courses that are of world class standard when in Barbados; you globally renowned designers have contributed to making the main golf course a pleasure to tee off and stay on in, which though hard, is enjoyable for seasoned players. Reasonable prices, quality equipment and a vital suntan are yours for the taking when you pick this sport in Barbados!

To commune with nature, you can stroll through Andromeda botanical gardens, which are filled with exotic flora, soothing water features and unique landscaping ideas that you may get a chance to integrate into your own little paradise of a home someday, if you wish!

For those with a spirit of adventure and a strong pair of walking shoes, Harrison's caves located on the Barbados coast are highly recommended for a day’s jaunt. These underground caves trips are best explored with trained local guides who ensure you don’t get lost, besides educating you about the history and formation of the caves, lesser known Barbados attractions, like private beaches and sometimes, even great Barbados shopping and dining tips!

The beaches in Barbados measure over 70 miles and offer pristine white sandy beach-combing, sun bathing, picnicking and other leisure pleasures all around the island, but do remember that the north coast sea is a bit rougher than the west side, due to stronger currents, thus swimming is best avoided here.

There are many water sports activities in Barbados available to snorkeling enthusiasts besides other exciting ones like jet-skiing, scuba diving and parasailing so don’t forget to check out these options when planning your Barbados holiday!