Barbados

Barbados is one of the most exciting islands in the Caribbean. The capital of Barbados is called Bridgetown. Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean island. Barbados is a relatively flat island, shaped somewhat like an upside-down leg of ham, narrow at its northern end, its west coast relatively straight, and its east coast gently curving outwards before bending back to form the south.

 

There are beaches everywhere from the west of the island to the south of the island. On the eastern part of the island is where you would find the surfers. Bathsheba is where you would find the popular rock in the virtually in the middle of the see. Some of the popular beaches in Barbados are called, Rockley and Miami which you would find on the south coast, and Sandy Lane and Paynes Bay which you will find on the west coast. There are no nude beaches and all beaches are open to the public. Barbados is truly blessed with beautiful beaches because The Crane was rated one of the best beaches in the world by lifestyles of the rich and famous.

 

Barbados is the party spot for most of the tourists. Tourist and also locals know that the St.Lawrence Gap is the place to be. This is not just any gap. I t has many nightclubs, restaurants and also hotels. On old years night / New Year eve the Gap has a street party to ring in the new year. It is an experience like no other because you can hit different nightclubs all in one night. Some of the nightclubs in Barbados are:

1.      Club Xtreme

 

2.      The Boatyard

 

3.      Reggae lounge

 

4.      Jumbies

 

Shopping in Barbados is very easy and convenient. The heart and soul of shopping in Barbados is Broad Street. Here you would find all the duty free shops ranging from jewellery stores to clothing stores. At the back of Broad Street is Swan Street. Several shopping malls and plazas are also located outside of Bridgetown.