For the ultimate Caribbean getaway, simply turn to Barbados. The easternmost island in the Caribbean, Barbados is a coral island, blanketed in the soft pinks and brilliant whites of seventy square miles of fine coral sand beaches.
Amidst the coral haven, you''ll find a mixture of exotic nightlife, rich cultural heritage and natural wonders. All of this is wrapped in the year-round warm temperatures and sunny skies typically seen in the Caribbean. Here is a taste of what Barbados tourism has to offer:
In addition to the beaches in Barbados, adventure tours and ecotourism are very popular activities for tourists. Rich environments range from mangrove swamps to cliffs, from green rolling hills to underground lakes and caverns. Here are just a few of the types of adventure tours and eco tours that are available to tourists:
One of the most popular attractions in Barbados is cave exploration. Be sure not to miss Harrison''s Cave, where you can follow underground streams, discover a forty-foot waterfall, and marvel at monstrous, dripping stalactites and stalagmites.
The best time to visit Barbados depends on what you''re looking for in a vacation. If you''re looking for the best parties and entertainment or relief from cold northern temperatures, visit during the popular tourist months of December to April.
If you want to save money, try the off-season, which runs from May to November. While less entertainment and fewer activities are scheduled, lots of local festivals occur during this time, and the pink and white Barbados beaches can always keep you happy.
If you''re looking to have those luxurious Barbados beaches all to yourself, try late August, September, October, or early November. These are the least crowded months of the year.
Barbados is only slightly warmer in the off-season. If you spend your time on the beaches, the water and trade winds will keep you comfortable. Skies are typically sunny and the average temperature ranges from 77 to 88 ?F year-round.