Barbados

Barbados is characterised by its English colonial history and is one of the safest and easiest destinations in the Caribbean to visit. The island is predominantly flat, with a few gently rolling hills to the north. The west coast is lined with fine white sand and natural coral reefs, and along the east coast there’s a lively surf as the sea pounds the rocky shoreline.

Scott Dunn’s highlights for Barbados:

• Dine at some exciting and exclusive restaurants where you may spot a famous face
• For a change of scenery from Barbados’s white sand beaches, visit the Andromeda Botanic Gardens, near to Bathsheba for an abundance of tropical plants
• For beginner or experienced divers alike, Barbados has an abundance of nearby sites and an array of sea life to discover in its natural habitat, from turtles and sting rays to barracudas and seahorses
• Gain a deeper understanding of the complex history of Barbados by visiting some of the most impressive colonial plantation houses, such as St Nicholas Abbey
• Be sure to explore the calm beaches on the south west coast of Barbados, such as Paynes Bay. Here there are miles of white sand, perfect to while away a few hours on
• Barbados is known for its surf. Where the eastern coast meets the Atlantic Ocean the continuous swells make Barbados the perfect place to try this sport.