Country Guides 360 » barbados island http://www.countryguides360.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:02:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 A Diminutive Isle Of Festivity – Barbados http://www.countryguides360.com/a-diminutive-isle-of-festivity-barbados.html http://www.countryguides360.com/a-diminutive-isle-of-festivity-barbados.html#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:19:44 +0000 admin http://www.countryguides360.com/?p=239 Barbados is the West Indian Continental Island to be found on the east of Caribbean Sea in the western Atlantic Ocean. It was the settlement and territory of the United Kingdom for more than three centuries. It is a part of Lesser Antilles and still under the control of Queen Elizabeth II. Saint Lucia, and Martinique, is the islands surrounding Barbados while Saint Vincent and Grenadines are located on the west, Trinidad and Tobago is on the south side of Barbados. It is still treated as South American mainland. Barbados is very famous for sugar productions, service and tourism sectors have a good stake in economy. It has become the largest captive insurance country with huge number of call centers. The Europeans from Portugal, Spanish, and Brazil were the people who discovered this island. It is an indigenous island and the name Barbados came from the word “Bearded” which means hanging of the roots of bearded fig trees.

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Another reason behind the name of this island is the people who use to live here they were called as “Bim” and “Bimshire”. This theory is found by National Cultural Foundation. The word “Bim” was used to describe slaves. The people called as Amerindians who came from Venezuela in 350-400 B.C. while the Arawak people were the second migrants who arrived from South America. While the Cribs from South America arrived here in 13th century and lived here for few centuries with isolation from Arawak and the Salodoid Barrancoid. In the mid of 1500 and 1600 Portuguese claimed Barbados and captured indigenous Caribs and used them as slave laborers. After ruling on the Caribs the Portuguese had a very little impact by the 1610 and they left to move towards South America and most of the island of Barbados was uninhabited but at this point of time you can easily see the people of Arawaks.

It is the land of contrasts the Barbados is the unique charm which can be seen in the difference between the old and new infrastructure. Visiting Barbados from one coast to another which is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean everything is breath taking scenery. It is divided into 11 parishes. It is called as “Little England” because of its British ness daily life. It is one of the most visited vacation spots in the Caribbean. It was awarded as Caribbean’s leading destination in the year 2005 by World Travel Awards. World Golf Championships the Barbados Cup was hosted here in the year 2007 which increased a boom in the tourism industry and followed by Cricket World Cup Super Eight Matches and Finals in March and April 2007. It was the greatest island for cricket and sports. The sandy beaches, restaurants, hotels, dining, exciting night life is amazing and the people here are very friendly and this island was named as never sleeping island. It has a suitable environment and it is one of the most well known international real estate markets around the globe. It is one of the greatest and most successful small countries in the world.  This is a perfect place for all types of sports, leisure and much more.

Travel to Barbados

There is only one airport in Barbados that is Sir Grantley Adams International Airport and is the main transportation hub in the Eastern Caribbean. International flights arrive here and many regional flights. The airport also has helicopter shuttle service and many other services for the tourists. Busses and Route Taxis are the best option to get around Barbados. There are over all three bus routes which will also take you to the sites and beaches of Barbados but they have less frequency on Sunday’s. The island has a huge historic base which makes it the most visited destination. Winter is the best season to visit Barbados. It is also a higher desirable destination.

Where to stay

Barbados is famous throughout the world because of its luxury destination, from basic economic options to super luxurious accommodation you will get the best quality services. It has many five stars with huge parking, spas, pools, salons, exquisite cuisines etc. you will get the best options according to your requirements from resorts, villas, hotels, apartments, guests houses and cottages etc.

Festivals in Barbados and places to visit

The little island of Barbados has variety of festivals throughout the year, Film festivals, Carnivals, Street fairs, Culinary to Sports Festivals it shows the culture and talent of Barbados. Crop over Festival is the major festival in Barbados and is the premier cultural event in Barbados. There are many community festivals in Barbados while the sports festivals attract people all around the world. Music, Culture and historic venues and events at this place are worth watching. Some of the Barbados Jazz Festivalwell known festivals are.

  • Holetown Festival
  • Barbados Jazz Festival
  • Holders Season Performing Arts Festival
  • Crop Over Festival
  • Barbados Film Festival

Museums, limestone caves, animal waterfalls, rock formations, gardens, flower forests, churches etc there are many things to explore in Barbados.

  • Mount Gay Rum
  • Francia Great House
  • Little Bay
  • Cheery tree hill

cherry tree hill

  • Conset Bay

The festive night life with lots of excitement and fun makes this place a worth watching memorable experience.

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