Long Live Life: Barbados
Life didn't begin in Barbados. It was just perfected there. Every day in Barbados is a celebration--a spectacle of living with each Barbadian playing their part to perfection. You can see it in the smiles, hear it in the laughter, and feel it in the music. It is a passion that emanates across this small Caribbean paradise, welcoming all to Long Live Life.Of course, it's not difficult to embrace this joy of living when you reside in a place that is blessed with more than 3,000 hours of radiant tropical sunshine. It is under this umbrella of golden splendor that Barbados thrives, offering visitors an abundance of unforgettable diversions all embraced in a white ribbon of glimmering sand.
As colorful as it is gracious, Barbados distills its unique blend of West African and Caribbean culture together with its elegant British heritage, giving it a flavor unlike anyplace else in the world. Here you can spend the morning discovering the rich coral treasures hidden beneath calm, turquoise waters. Midday brings a tour through the bustling streets of Bridgetown, then out past tall fields of sugarcane. A rum shop provides an irresistible afternoon detour where the locals are apt to share a drink and many a story. Evening comes with the chance to enjoy any number of award-winning restaurants on the Caribbean’s only Zagat®-rated island. And if it’s nightlife you seek, there’s always a party to be found in Barbados.
So come discover for yourself how life was meant to be lived--in Barbados.
Starting October 1, 2009, Barbados is proud to announce the introduction of direct JetBlue flights from New York (JFK) to Barbados. Only JetBlue offers incredibly low rates each way, comfy leather seats with lots of legroom, unlimited free snacks, and free movies on Caribbean flights.
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Accommodations Whether you're seeking a festive atmosphere with good friends, an intimate hideaway for two, or the ideal spot to reconnect with your family, Barbados offers accommodations that will suit any taste and budget and ensure that your trip is a memorable one. High season for the island is between mid-December and mid-April and reservations are suggested for trips planned during this time. |
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Attractions Discoveries abound for art aficionados, history buffs, and nature enthusiasts alike. |
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Recreation From waves and watersports to retail therapy, Barbados offers fun in the sun for everyone. |
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Dining You're bound to find whatever suits your mood and palate at any of the island’s Zagat Survey-rated restaurants. |
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Nightlife Find your second wind when the sun goes down and the scene heats up. |
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Festival and Events The excitement, fun, and folly of festivals abound all year long in Barbados. |
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Weddings Come and say “I do” to the destination wedding of your dreams. |
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Barbados is a destination for true travelers, designed that way by Mother Nature. It's a little more remote, a little harder to get to, and a whole lot harder to leave, making it perfect for people with a burning desire to take a vacation--and never, ever give it back.
Weather: Barbados pampers its visitors with over 3,000 hours of sunshine yearly. The weather is almost always sunny and warm, kept mild by the constant northeast trade winds. Average daytime temperature ranges between 84-88 degrees Fahrenheit (29-31 degrees Celsius), with summer temperatures rarely exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Language: English is spoken everywhere, so you’ll immediately feel at home in Barbados. Just don’t be surprised if you hear the musical Bajan dialect spoken throughout the island. Activities: Barbados offers you everything from romance to heart-racing sports. Worship the sun on a secluded beach or sail the seas aboard a colorful catamaran. Enjoy the fresh seafood at a picturesque harbor bistro or just watch the yachts ease by. Cheer on a world-class cricket team or test your driving and putting skills at an award-winning golf course. Join the dancing parade at a local festival or dance the night away at one of many fabulous nightclubs. Barbados. It's 166 square miles of endless vacation possibilities. |
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