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Overview

While it's justifiably famed for its fantastic beaches, Barbados is an island that has it all. In addition to fine powdery sand and brilliant turquoise bays, you'll find smashing nightlife, a Unesco World Heritage–listed capital, a beautiful interior dotted with gardens, and wild surf on the lonely east coast, all inhabited by a proud and welcoming populace.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Lifegard's paradise

    Miami Beach

    Barbados

    A somewhat hidden gem that is the antithesis of its American namesake. Small, shady and intimate, it's well removed from the often frenetic south-coast…

  • April 22, 2019: Exterior of St. Nicholas Abbey, a sugar cane plantation heritage museum and rum distillery. 1382812700 architecture, barbados, building, distillery, garden, gardens, heritage, historic, historical, landmark, museum, plantation, railway, rum, st. nicholas abbey, sugar can, tourism, travel, vacation

    St Nicholas Abbey

    Barbados

    St Nicholas Abbey is a Jacobean-style mansion that is one of the oldest plantation houses in the Caribbean and a must-see stop on any island itinerary…

  • Shark Hole

    Shark Hole

    Barbados

    Well off the beaten track, the pint-sized Shark Hole is one of those special places for which your selfie will not do justice. Down a short flight of…

  • Bottom Bay

    Bottom Bay

    Barbados

    On an island blessed with beautiful stretches of sand, Bottom Bay is up there with the best. With translucent turquoise waters framed by rocks and…

  • Rockley Beach

    Rockley Beach

    Barbados

    The largest beach in the area, Rockley is a picture-perfect crescent of sand. Backed by shade trees, there’s moderate surf. The new boardwalk allows you…

  • Beach at Soup Bowl in Bathsheba, Barbados.

    Bathsheba Beach

    Barbados

    A wild stretch of golden sand that's framed by rough headlands and punctuated by magnificent rock formations standing defiant in the shallows against the…

  • Garrison Savannah Area

    Garrison Savannah Area

    Barbados

    About 2km south of central Bridgetown and inland from Carlisle Bay, the Garrison is part of the World Heritage area and was the home of the British…

  • George Washington House

    George Washington House

    Barbados

    Just west of the Barbados Museum is a place that can truly claim that the great man slept here. After decades of research and debate, it was finally shown…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Barbados is so much more than just beautiful beaches. Here are the top island experiences.

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Best Places to Visit

From magical caves to historical monuments, here are nine places you need to visit on your next trip to Barbados.

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Best Time to Visit

Budget breaks, festival fun or sun-soaked beaches – Barbados has something to offer every season. Here's how to choose the best time for your Bajan vacation.

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Transportation

Nothing provides a peek into Bajan culture quite like hopping on a city bus – here's everything you need to know about getting around Barbados.

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Visa Requirements

Boasting some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, Barbados is a great choice for getting away from it all. Here's everything you need to know about visas.

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Best Road Trips

Everyone makes a beeline for the beach on the gorgeous island of Barbados on the beach, but taking a road trip reveals a whole other side to the island.

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