Barbados
...In Plenty And In Time Of Need...
The tropical, pear-shaped island of Barbados is approximately 167 square miles, has a flawless climate and about 100 white and pink sandy
beaches!
It is believed that Barbados ("The Bearded Ones" or Isla de los Barbados) was named by the Portuguese or the Spanish, depending on whom you ask, sometime before 1605. Other occupants included the Caribs, Arawaks and the British. The British arrived in the mid 1600s and ruled until Barbados became an independent nation November 30, 1966.
"The Bearded Ones" could have been a reference to long hanging roots of the indigenous bearded fig-tree, however no-one knows for certain.
There are eleven administrative Parishes in Barbados. Bridgetown, in the Parish of St. Michael, is the capital and largest city.
Barbados, nicknamed "Little England" has retained many British traditions, including the sport (or game) of cricket, playing of tennis on grass, judges wearing wigs, horse guards and bands.
Black slaves were brought to Barbados during the rule of the British and slavery continued until 1840. Scots and Irish were also brought to the island where they worked as servants.
Undeveloped areas of the island are made up of swamps, rainforests and marshes.
Barbados, a part of the Lesser Antilles, is approximately 270 miles north east of Venezuela in South America. It 'sits alone' just east of the Windward Island of St. Vincent in the Atlantic Ocean. As well as St. Vincent, the closest island neighbours include St. Lucia, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago.
To work on your tan (not a good thing anymore!), head for the West Coast or Caribbean side, to places called Paradise, Folkstone and Holetown. Swimming and surfing is on the South Coast. Surfing is on the East Coast or Atlantic side of the island.
Barbados offers everything you could ever want on your vacation, so start planning your trip. You could soon be lying on a soft, sandy beach.
Shops, Galleries And Other Outlets, For Art & Crafts In Barbados A List of Art Galleries and Craft Shops In Barbados
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Books of Barbados and the Caribbean Barbados is an island enriched by its gifted and award winning authors of poetry, history and other subjects. Books of the Caribbean
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A Barbados Image or Photo Gallery Barbados Image or Photo Gallery
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Getting Married in Barbados A comprehensive guide about getting married in Barbados
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List of Beaches In Barbados List of beaches, by Parish, in Barbados
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Emergency Telephone Numbers & Addresses That a Tourist In Barbados May Need! Emergency telephone nos. of fire dept., hospital, police, in Barbados
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Calendar of Events, Festivals Around the Island of Barbados Calendar of Events: cultural events, sports, and festivals for January 2009, in Barbados
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Getting Around In Barbados : : Take the bus, taxi or ride Use Taxis, Cars, Bicycles, Buses and Mopeds To Get Around In Barbados
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Maps of Barbados and the Caribbean Region Maps of Barbados and the Caribbean
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Medical Clinics, Pharmacies and Laboratories, Dental and Optical Services List of clinics, pharmacies and laboratories, dental and optical services
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Shopping In Barbados List of Shops, Malls, Boutiques In Barbados
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Important Things To Know About Barbados : : How to drive; electricity and more.. All The Things You Need To Know About Barbados Before You Go And While You're There!
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Top Hotels & Resorts, Barbados Index-top hotels & resorts, Christ Church,St.James,St.Michael,St.Peter,St.Philip, Barbados
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Advice for Travelers Advice, including Tips and How-to for travelers
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