| Just 8 hours away from the dreary English winter, | | | | and snorkel with the exotic fish, swim with the |
| Barbados is an amazing getaway if you are | | | | native turtles and paddle to the shore and back |
| searching for a laid back, chilled holiday. | | | | again before the boat takes off. These are well |
| A coral island, Barbados is unique. The west | | | | worth doing if you can, as these moments will |
| coast is rocky and a legend with surfers; those | | | | stay in your memory for years to come. |
| looking for action will find wind-surfing, hiking, diving | | | | Another great excursion while on the island is the |
| and more, whilst the east coast gives white and | | | | Atlantis Submarines. These offer journeys to |
| pink sandy beaches and warm sea water for a | | | | the bottom of the ocean to view fish and |
| refreshing alternative to the heat of the sun. | | | | anenomies, and is often a very special day trip |
| The islanders are friendly and welcoming, and the | | | | for the family. Make sure you have your Travel |
| whole area has a distinctly fun feel. You could | | | | Insurance sorted! |
| spend your whole holiday laying on the beach, | | | | Bajan cuisine is absolutely beautiful; plantain, local |
| listening to the breeze in the palms and the lapping | | | | caught fish and other delicacies to tempt your |
| of the sea, stopping only to get lunch or take a | | | | taste buds. Alternatively, there is a diverse |
| dip in the sea. Alternatively, should you get itchy | | | | range of other world cuisines for you to sink your |
| feet and feel the need for more adventure, there | | | | teeth into. The cocktails are also second to |
| are a great selection of activities across the island. | | | | none, using Malibu from the local factory where |
| Hop on a reggae bus, the Bajan answer to public | | | | the worlds supply is made. |
| transport, and visit the island. The reggae bus is | | | | Economically and politically, Barbados is a great |
| the alternative to their own public transport | | | | place for travel, steeped in contentment. Social |
| system which tends to be stuffy and rigid in | | | | tensions flared during the 1930s, and Barbados' |
| rules; jump on a reggae bus and travel along | | | | black majority gradually gained more rights in the |
| listening to reggae favourites which are pumped | | | | politics of the country. The economy was |
| out of a huge speaker at the front of the | | | | diversified through the international tourism boom |
| vehicle. It also has a loud and unusual horn to | | | | and gave more islanders the opportunity for |
| signal its approach to the next bus stop. | | | | economic success and self-determination. England |
| Catamaran tours of the island are very popular | | | | granted Barbados internal self-government in 1961 |
| with tourists, and great fun. The boats staff are | | | | and it became an independent nation on |
| always friendly and chatty, providing a bbq buffet | | | | November 30, 1966. |
| and bar for you to enjoy whilst sunning yourself | | | | What are you waiting for? Pack a bag, get your |
| on the deck of the boat. There are regular | | | | Travel Insurance and go! |
| stops for photos, and you can get off the boat | | | | |