Barbados

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Why
Barbados
is special

It has held onto its British heritage to the point that it is nicknamed "Little England".

Barbados's heritages

Two

British is the main one - and traditions like afternoon tea and cricket matches are firmly entrenched.

The African heritage is also evident in many forms, including food and festivals.

Hurricanes

Few

Because Barbados sits in the far southern Caribbean, few hurricanes strike it.

Barbados's coasts

Three

The island is triangular, creating three coasts. Each has its own character.

West Coast

Many quality beachfront resorts reside here because it has gorgeous white-sand beaches and it is located on the leeward (non-windy) side of the island. Bridgetown, Barbados' main city, is at the southern end of the West Coast.

East Coast

The cliffy and rocky seascape is stunning, but it can be quite windy. It lacks great swimming beaches but has many first-rate diving and snorkeling sites.

South Coast

This well-populated Barbados region has resorts and beaches, but not as classy as found on the West Coast. Nightlife is lively.