Barbados
Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean island and is actually an enormous and ancient coral reef, created about one million years ago. The islanders call themselves ‘Bajans’, and although they are as West Indian as any of their neighbors, the culture reflects a distinctive English flair. With it’s 430 square kilometers, it’s just a small drop of land in the Caribbean sea, but 97 kilometers of coastline make Barbados great destination for an active holiday. Barbados is predominantly flat with only a few gently rolling hills to the north, but the differences between the east and west coast are quite dramatic. The west coast is the Caribbean side. Here beaches are made of fine white sand and there are natural coral reefs. There’s a lot of hotel development, but the coastline remains attractive none the less. The Atlantic side is less developed and more raggedy. There is lively surf as the sea pounds the rockier shoreline.
On such a small and crowded Island it’s hard to leave the beaten track. Just go for water sports and beach activities. The coral structure of the island acts as a natural filter and the waters of Barbados are amongst the purest in the world.
A stay on the island is not complete without a visit to it’s capital Bridgetown were life centers around Trafalgar square, which gives away it’s colonial link to Britain, and some still refer to to Island as “Little England".
Adventureland Tours:
Venture into the interior to see scenic views of Barbados . There are areas of interest such as Welchman Hall rain forest area, the highest mountain peak - Mt. Hillaby . Explore the unbeaten path and have an experience of a lifetime.
Beaches in Barbados
Rockley Beach
Crane Beach
St. Lawrence Bay
Dover Beach
Batts Rock Beach
Worthing Beach
Miami Beach
Related Travel Information
Communications
In 1998, Saint Vincent had 20,500 telephones. Its telephone system is islandwide and fully automatic, with VHF/UHF radiotelephone from Saint Vincent to the other islands of the Grenadines and Barbados. It has a new SHF radiotelephone to Grenada and to Saint Lucia; access to Intelsat earth station in Martinique through Saint Lucia
In 1998 it had four radio stations (1 AM, 3 FM). In 1997 it had one television station (plus three repeaters). In 2000 it had 15 ISPs. In 2001 it had 3,500 internet users
History of Trinidad and Tobago
Prior to European contact, the island of Trinidad was occupied by various Amerindian tribes including the Arawak-speaking Nepoya and Suppoya and the Carib speaking Yao. Tobago was inhabited by Island Caribs (Kalinago). The aboriginal name for Trinidad was Kairi or Iere which is usually said to mean The Land of the Hummingbird, although others have reported that it simply meant island. Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Trinidad on July 31, 1498 and named it Trinidad after the Holy Trinity; Tobago was named Bella Forma by him, but this later became Tobago (probably derived from tobacco).
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Trinidad and Tobago
The distinct differences between Trinidad and Tobago are a significant bonus to visitors: while most Caribbean destinations can offer a handful of attractions, Trinidad & Tobago boast a bagful. Its variety is ideal, granting the best of Caribbean culture and the best of Caribbean beauty. The capital is Port of Spain , the language is English. The nation has its own dollar but US currency is widely accepted. The population of about 1.3 million comprises one of the most diverse mixtures on earth. They include descendants of immigrants from Africa, China , India , Europe, Syria and many
Netherlands Antilles
The Netherlands Antilles was once the centre of the Caribbean slave trade but was hard hit by the abolition of slavery in 1863. Netherlands Antilles has all you could ask for in a Caribbean holiday. The popular tourist areas are around Willemstad , on Curaçoa, and Sint Maarten, where fine dining, a festive night life and picture-perfect beaches make for comfortably enthralling visits. The islands of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba are spread out through the Caribbean . Aruba , Bonaire and Curacao , also known as the ABC islands, are located just of the Venezuelan coast in the
Saint Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis are an undiscovered duo of supreme beauty and languidity. There is nowhere else in the Caribbean with such remarkable examples of grand architecture, beautiful plantation inns and rickety old sugar mills. When it comes to outdoor activities though, visitors will find plenty of areas to do a bit of snorkelling or diving, two water sports the islands are well known for. Hiking and horse riding, is also popular on both islands, with absolutely stunning scenery to photograph whilst out there.
The best way to get around St Kitts or Nevis is by public bus
