Barbados Vacations

You can't go wrong when planning a Barbados vacation. There's so much to see and do and at affordable rates! Crystal clear waters, miles and miles of white sandy Barbados beaches, blue sky, soft south-easterly trade winds... you have arrived on a Barbados vacation.

Whether you arrive by jet, sail in on a luxury yacht or ocean liner... you have embarked on one of the best Caribbean vacation experiences in the tropics. Stretching out on a sandy beach seems the most natural way of life. The lure of the colorful towns and cities in Barbados is filled with the hub-bub of hustle invites you to markets and street fairs, boutiques and gourmet dining of world renowned pleasures.

Barbados weather is spectacular; year round you can expect sunshine and warm temperatures. However, there are consistent cooling north-east trade winds and eight to nine hours of sunshine most days. Barbados weather temperatures range between 75 F and 90 F year round. The nights are usually slightly cooler. The rain comes in quick showers and the dry season lasts from January to June. This is the Caribbean and believe it or not, some people actually put on a sweater to ward off the cool night breezes. The surf is usually above 80 F.

Shopping in Barabos is a very unique experience for a number of reasons. For one, it is tax free and competitive pricing guarantees good value. Whether you frequent the quiet courteous air conditioned shops or purchase hand crafted goods from street vendors... shoppers can rest assured that they are buying genuine, high quality products. Prices can often be as much as 30% to 50% cheaper than the regular prices in Europe and North America. Barbabos vacation shopping is always a bargain.

Most families visiting Barbados are coming from the UK. Barbados – the furthest-east Caribbean island—is easily reached by daily flights from London and other UK cities.

The Island of Barbados is perceived as “the most British” of the Caribbean islands. At times in its history, it was called “Little England”; on the British side at least, there’s a sentimental appeal.

Visitors from any country will find a friendly, safe Barbados vacation atmosphere. Smiles and waves from strangers go a long way to make a tourist feel welcome. And, while travelers should always be careful of pickpockets when out’n’about, tourists in Barbados can feel comfortable renting a car and touring on their own. Barbados vacations have it all!