A former British colony, Barbados is the most ‘British’ of all the Caribbean islands. Her friendly people may have just celebrated 50 years of independence, but many a colonial tradition thrives like driving on the “wrong” side of the road, red post boxes, the taking of afternoon tea, a genteel chukka or two of polo and of course ...cricket! A perfect location in the southern Caribbean The most westerly of the Windward islands, Barbados is a tropical paradise, with beautiful white sandy beaches, azure waters, and of course great weather. Below the waterline there is superb diving, with vibrant coral reefs home to many species of marine life and several shipwrecks. The western, sheltered coast, with its shallow and calm waters is home to some of the most spectacular and luxurious hotels and villas in the entire Caribbean occupying prime position along the aptly named “Platinum” coast. This glittering series of sandy bays stretches from the northern suburbs of the capital, Bridgetown, all the way to picturesque Speightstown in the northwest. Every Friday night, locals and tourists alike head to Oistins, a fishing village on the South Coast for their informal weekly celebration of food, music and drinks. With many vendors to choose from, just look for the one that has the biggest crowd and take your pick of what was caught fresh. Friday Night Fish Fry Speightstown Grantley Adams Intl. Airport Bathsheba The Crane Westmoreland Oistins Holetown BRIDGETOWN Q Q: Direct flights from UK with Virgin Airways and British Airways Saint Lawrence
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