Barbados

My basic travel guide and introduction to Barbados, including information on attractions, hotels and resorts, dining, activities, culture and history, events and festivals, nighlife and more!

There are plenty of ways to spend money on Barbados. Food and transportation can be expensive, and that discourages many budget travelers. Below you will find suggestions for some activities that could make your trip memorable without spending a lot of money. Not everything listed here is free, but the value of what you'll experience is our goal. Enjoy your visit to the Eastern Caribbean on a budget with a great stay in Barbados.

Barbados is one of the most British of the Caribbean Islands. It is the most easterly of the Windward Islands of the Caribbean, making it the closest to Britain, and Barbados' parliament is the third oldest English speaking in the world after Britain and Bermuda. Vacationers love Barbados because it is easy to get to, easy to get around, and has a wide variety of activities for everyone.

Barbados is a picturesque Caribbean island, with rolling sugar cane-covered hills and wonderful beaches that are calm on the Caribbean side and windswept on the eastern Atlantic side. Barbados also has a bustling capital city, Bridgetown, and some of the most exclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Cruise ship passengers love Barbados because of the wide range of activities available on the island and the interesting British heritage and traditions.

Barbados' famous Colony Club Hotel recently reopened after a major renovation of many of its guest rooms and public spaces.

The official website of the Barbados Tourism Authority.

Map of the Caribbean Islands of Barbados

The U.S. State Department's fact sheet on Barbados, including information on entry requirements, crime, medical facilities, and much more.

Information on demand about the government of Barbados, its ministries, policies, laws, and regulations.

The New York Times' travel guide to Barbados.

Includes information on Barbados geography, government, economy, transportation, military, and people.

Details on the Port of Barbados in Bridgetown, from Barbados Port, Inc., which manages all maritime docking to the port.

Barbados daily paper featuring up-to-date news, sports, events and entertainment.

More local news from the island. Billed as 'the nation's leading newspaper.'

Because it's a blog-friendly world out there, users can click through to the Barbados Free Press, a blog on island-related news, events, and miscellany written and maintained three island residents.

Find out about the local color before you leave. Listen to the Voice of Barbados Radio online (Windows Media Player required).

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Barbados. The name says it all.

Crime information and safety tips for travelers to Barbados.