Barbados is an independent nation island situated on the boundary of the Caribbean sea and the Atlantic ocean. the island of Barbados is 166 square miles and is very low with some hills in the interior of the island. It is 270 miles from the north east side of Venezuela. The name "Barbados" comes from the Portuguese and refers to the bearded fig trees that grow all over the island. Barbados is mostly limestone, very tropical with constant trade winds and consists of some marshes and mangrove swamp parts of the island. The islands interior consists of large sugarcane estates. It is the most eastern island in the Caribbean, and is basically a tiny dot on the world maps. Barbados has much to offer in terms of water sports and beach activities.

 There are so many different activities available to do on the island of Barbados. Shopping districts are available for duty-free shopping. And they have an extremely festive night life, other attractions include casinos, jewelry stores, helicopter rides, cave exploration, exotic drinks, and fine clothes shopping. For the more sporty of people you can also enjoy cricket, fishing, hiking, walking, horse racing, kite flying, parasailing, paragliding, sailing, surfing, windsurfing, cycling, golf, horse riding, kayaking, marathon, polo, scuba diving, swimming with turtles and wave runner rentals.

         Barbados was settled some time around 1623. The first indigenous people were Amerindians who arrived from Venezuela. They settled along the coast of Barbados, leaving behind just a few clues and a hint of evidence for the archaeologist to date and fantasize about.  Barbados gained full independence in 1966, but maintains ties to the British monarch.

  If your looking for a lazy day on a sun drenched beach? We have plenty, Barbados is smothered in white and pink sandy, beautiful beaches. Perfect for just relaxing, or pursing in those water sport dreams. Along the islands' east coast are tumbling-waves which are perfect for surfing.

 Barbados is a heaven of cuisines and eateries. They've got it all, from American style fast foods to elegant black tie dining and exotic international buffets. Its all here for you to enjoy. Restaurants and small eateries pepper the islands no matter where you are on the island you will never be far from good food. Because of its past with the sugar cane industry, you'd be sure to check out one of the sugar factory's.